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Emtee to appear in court in October as legal troubles continue

South African rapper Mthembeni ‘Emtee’ Ndevu will have to wait until October for the next development in his ongoing protection-order case after proceedings at the Midrand Magistrate’s Court were postponed again on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. Emtee appeared in court for the latest stage of the matter, which stems from an alleged breach of a protection order […]

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Gayton McKenzie draws criticism for backing Chris Brown concert amid GBV concerns

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has come under criticism after revisiting the economic impact of Chris Brown’s 2024 South African concerts, with his comments reigniting a debate about the singer’s controversial history and gender-based violence (GBV). Also see: Bonang Matheba calls out Gayton McKenzie over proposed Jay-Z concert export Chris performed at Johannesburg’s […]

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Nadia Nakai and Toss unite for a new joint EP

South African music stars Nadia Nakai and Toss are joining forces for their highly anticipated collaborative EP, Do’s & Dont’s, a project exploring the challenges, misunderstandings and unspoken rules of modern relationships. The EP will be available to fans on all major digital streaming platforms on 18 September 2026. Also see: Nadia Nakai and Toss spark […]

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Tyla delivers captivating ‘KISS’ performance for Vevo

Superstar Tyla gave fans another taste of her latest musical era with a live performance of KISS for Vevo. The performance has been released on Vevo’s YouTube platform, showcasing the singer performing the track in a polished live setting. Also see: Tyla’s ‘One Africa’ call divides South African fans KISS features on Tyla’s second studio […]

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Naledi Aphiwe loses entire music catalogue on YouTube

Rising South African singer and songwriter Naledi Aphiwe has experienced a major career setback after her official YouTube Artist Channel, along with her complete digital music catalogue, was deleted from the platform without her authorisation. Also see: YouTube’s ‘Shut Up, Men Are Talking!’ rights acquired by Movie Room, making TV debut The unexpected takedown occurred […]

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Simmy drops 3 new songs teasing upcoming album, ‘eFairyland’

South African singer Simmy is at the height of a new chapter, having dropped three new singles on 4 September 2026. Fans are now invited to join in on the journey to eFairyland. Also see: The battle of the Cape Town shows: Ami Faku and Simmy vs Sjava. Simmy blesses fans with 3 new tracks The […]

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Sean Paul to bring global dancehall hits to South Africa

South Africa is getting ready for a major dancehall takeover as international superstar Sean Paul heads back to the country for a three-city tour in December 2026. Also see: Nathi Mankayi stunned by massive support for Buyelekhaya Tour The Grammy Award-winning Jamaican artist will perform in Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban, bringing some of his biggest global […]

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DJ Warras murder case takes new turn as 3rd suspect arrested

A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of popular South African DJ and musician Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock, who was shot dead in Johannesburg in December 2025. Also see: Police name woman wanted over DJ Warras murder According to EWN, police arrested a 40-year-old woman in the Ngcengeni area of Msinga, […]

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MaWhoo explains why she refuses to date multiple men

South African singer MaWhoo has opened up about her approach to relationships, explaining why she prefers dating one man at a time rather than seeing multiple partners. The amapiano star shared her thoughts during a recent appearance on the Bhinca Nation podcast alongside Lwah Ndlunkulu, where she spoke about love, personal values and the spiritual beliefs that influence […]

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DJ Maphorisa explains how he drew inspiration from Cassper Nyovest

DJ Maphorisa has credited Cassper Nyovest with helping South African artists believe that stadium-sized ambitions are within reach. The amapiano heavyweight recently praised the rapper during a discussion with Tbo Touch about the upcoming Scorpion Kings Live concert at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium. Also see: DJ Maphorisa’s truth behind fitness journey revealed: ‘It’s not about losing weight’ […]

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