The Playhouse Theatre in KwaZulu-Natal was the epicentre of glamour and recognition as the 2024 Simon ‘Mabhunu’ Sabela Awards celebrated excellence in film and television. The prestigious event, known for honouring the finest talents in the industry, was attended by stars, filmmakers, and fans alike, all eager to see who would take home the awards. […]
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It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words – but for one South African, it’s worth thousands of rands along with awards to accompany its success. Tshepiso Mazibuko has recently won big after being awarded for her outstanding work at the Rencontres d’Arles summer photography festival in France. The event is […]
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Robot Boii has emerged victorious at the prestigious Top 16 Youth-Owned Awards, clinching not one, but two awards. The event which celebrates young entrepreneurs and their groundbreaking contributions to celebrate and recognise youth-owned brands for not only contributing to the economy of South Africa but also creating jobs in a country where the unemployment rate […]
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The DStv Content Creator Awards is excited to announce its call for entries, and, for the first time, it is inviting African content creators from across the continent to participate. Now in its third year, the DStv Content Creator Awards continue to celebrate and recognise the exceptional talent and creativity of digital content creators who […]
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A smile that went from one ear to the other – this was how the Springbok and Stormers playmaker Manie Libbok left Sun City resort after claiming his award as the best newcomer in South African sport. The 26-year-old was part of the 33-man Springbok squad that had the honour of travelling to France and […]
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Three South African airports received recognition at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held in Frankfurt, Germany. Skytrax has operated the World Airline and Airport Star Rating system for 25 years, assessing airlines and airports on quality and service since 1999. The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says these are coveted accolades for airports across […]
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The late great Kiernan “AKA” Forbes was honoured with two posthumous awards at this year’s South African Music Awards (SAMAs29). The event took place at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday evening. On the night, AKA was honoured with the awards in the category of Best Collaboration with Nasty C for their song Lemons […]
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A sigh of relief for all recording artists in South Africa! After recent tensions between the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) and the KwaZulu-Natal government, it has recently been confirmed that the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) will now go ahead as planned. This time the venue will change from Durban to the SunBet […]
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In a statement released via their Instagram page, the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA) confessed that they were extremely disappointed to learn from the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs that the Kwa-Zulu Natal province withdrew itself from hosting the 29th annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs29). The news came after opposition […]
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After lots of dispute, ANC provincial chairperson and Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs MEC Siboniso Duma announced that KwaZulu-Natal will no longer be hosting this year’s South African Music Awards (SAMAs). The event which honours South Africa’s finest musical talent was scheduled to take place across two days from 17- 18 November as they […]
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South African singer and songwriter Nomcebo Zikode won an award at the Trace Awards 2023. Nomcebo was a backing singer for 15 years before she worked with Master KG in 2019 to release the hit song Jerusalema. In 2020, she released her own single Xola Moya wam, which was the lead song of her album. […]
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Late rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as AKA, shined as the biggest winner at the 17th Metro FM Music Awards which took place at the Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga, on Saturday evening. The rapper scored four wins at the Metro FM Music Awards 2023. The late rapper’s girlfriend Nadia Nakai chose not to go upstage […]
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