Former Generations: The Legacy actor Ronnie Nyakale has candidly shared how he turned to Uber driving to supplement his income amid financial pressures — and his reflections have sparked widespread conversation. He spoke about his decision during an appearance on the On the Money podcast with John Bazjon Manyike, explaining that he needed the extra earnings to […]
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Hip Hop’s Hot Topic: Freestyling in the Spotlight Weeks after an awkward 5FM moment, the South African hip hop community is still buzzing. The debate began when DJ Speedsta asked Cape Town rapper K.Keed to freestyle on Prokid’s iconic beat, “Uthini ngo PRO,” live on air. K.Keed politely declined, saying, “Nah, let’s not do that, […]
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A streaming hiccup for a platinum project South African hitmaker Sjava has taken to social media to calm fans after some reported problems accessing his latest EP, Inkanyezi Live. The Afro-soul artist explained that the glitch was technical, not permanent. “If Inkanyezi is showing ‘Not Available,’ please remove and re-download it. Sorry for the inconvenience,” […]
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Photography as Salvation: Zanele Muholi’s Journey from Pain to Purpose When Zanele Muholi picks up a camera, she isn’t just taking a photo, she is reclaiming a story, a history, and a life. The South African visual artist, internationally celebrated for her bold black-and-white portraits of LGBTQ+ communities, credits photography with saving her from the […]
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Newlyweds, but still in the spotlight Ntando Duma may have just celebrated her marriage to musician Una Rams, but her name is still making headlines for reasons far beyond her own love life. The actress and television star has found herself dragged into social media debates after users began comparing her to the wife of […]
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A South African giant enters Hollywood’s inner circle Dr John Kani, South Africa’s most beloved stage and screen veteran, has been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body behind the Oscars. At 81, Kani adds another milestone to a career that has spanned decades and shaped both South African theatre […]
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Women leading in a digital world This Sunday, Johannesburg’s Radisson Blu Sandton Hotel will open its doors to the ICT Dynamic Women Luncheon 2025, an event that has become a powerful symbol of women leading South Africa into the future. Themed “Leading in a Digital Era,” the luncheon goes beyond networking to create a space where […]
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Social media clout meets real-world consequences The glossy TikTok reels and Instagram posts looked convincing: travel the world, secure a high-paying job in Russia, and change your life. But for hundreds of hopeful young South Africans, the so-called “Alabunga jobs” were nothing more than a trap. Now, government is turning its focus on the influencers […]
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A royal memory rediscovered A piece of Princess Diana’s world from the early 1990s has been brought back into the light. On 27 August 2025, Great Ormond Street Hospital in London unearthed a time capsule she buried 34 years ago. Sealed in a lead-lined wooden box, the contents capture not just a moment in Diana’s […]
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When Jussie Smollett first claimed he had been the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago back in January 2019, the world reacted with horror. The Empire actor, then one of TV’s brightest stars, said two masked men assaulted him, hurled slurs, tied a noose around his neck, and poured chemicals on him. […]
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A TikTok star born from honesty When Chantal Naidu posted her first TikTok video on 9 April 2022, she had no idea she would build a community that now stretches to over 153,000 followers worldwide. Known online as That Aunty From Tongaat, her success rests on one simple rule: be real. “I did not want […]
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Nadia Nakai is back, and she’s ready to tell a bigger, bolder story. The rapper, fashion icon, and TV star is returning to screens with Season 2 of her hit reality show Nadia, Beyond Bragga, set to premiere on Saturday, 6 September at 7:30pm on BET. For fans who’ve followed her journey, this season promises […]
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