When industry tension spills onto the timeline If there is one thing South African celebrity culture does not lack, it is public fallouts. Over the past week, DJ Maphorisa has once again found himself at the centre of online controversy after firing off fresh insults aimed at music executive and outspoken commentator Nota Baloyi. The […]
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For many in Mzansi and beyond, 2025 was a year marked by dance floors full of amapiano heat and heated debates about creative direction. Now, as 2026 gets underway, DJ Maphorisa has signalled a bold new chapter in his music journey. The Pretoria-born producer surprised followers by previewing a fresh tune on social media that […]
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In a lively turn on South African music feeds this week, acclaimed producer DJ Maphorisa has taken to social media to raise a long-simmering issue about unpaid royalties from one of the country’s most iconic songs. His bold message to industry figure Nota Baloyi has sparked fresh debate about transparency and compensation within the local […]
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Thuli Phongolo and DJ Maphorisa spark romance talk again South African celebrity watchers are once again glued to their timelines after reports surfaced that actress Thuli Phongolo and music heavyweight DJ Maphorisa have rekindled their romantic relationship. It is the kind of news that spreads fast in local entertainment circles, partly because of who they […]
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South Africa’s music scene thrives on evolution, but every now and then a creative shift hits a nerve. That is exactly what happened when DJ Maphorisa stepped behind the decks and delivered an Afro house set, a move that quickly became a talking point across social media timelines. Known as one of the architects of […]
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A statement that shook piano culture When DJ Maphorisa speaks, the local music scene listens. This week, the heavyweight producer and hitmaker confirmed that he is officially stepping away from the amapiano genre, a sound he helped push from township streets to global dance floors. The announcement landed without much ceremony, but the reaction that […]
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DJ Maphorisa Returns to His Afro Roots, Leaving Amapiano in “Good Hands” In a move that has sent ripples across South Africa’s music scene, DJ Maphorisa, the producer famously known as the Scorpion King, announced he’s returning to the Afro music that launched his career. Taking to Instagram Stories, he wrote: “Amapiano is in good […]
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When a suitcase becomes headline news In a moment that had social media timelines buzzing, DJ Maphorisa turned heads—not with a new track, but with a luggage haul worth a reported R400 000. The plush luggage set by Goyard triggered a wave of reactions across Mzansi. Some fans applauded the taste; others questioned the opulence. […]
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A birthday bash that took a political turn When Kabza De Small turned 33, the vibe in the club was already electric. But things shifted into overdrive when Julius Malema showed up unannounced. The widely respected political figure didn’t just pass through—he shook hands with DJ Maphorisa and instantly became the talk of the night. […]
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A sparkle that set the timeline alight In South Africa’s buzzing music world, one picture was all it took to shake up the conversation. DJ Maphorisa shared a snap showing off a Rolex said to be worth around R1 million, and the reaction was instant. The shine of the watch became more than a fashion […]
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DJ Maphorisa has taken the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to the tax court regarding a R3.3 million tax dispute. According to Sunday World, the dispute came after the government entity accused the musician, real name Themba Sekowe, of failing to submit his IRP5/IT3 certificates during a 2018 tax assessment. However, in court documents seen […]
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Amapiano star’s dramatic turnaround reopens debates about money, mental health, and accountability in the music industry Tebogo G Mashego has once again put Mzansi in conversation mode — but this time, not with insults or accusations, but with a calm, unexpected apology. Just weeks after making explosive claims that he was owed R23 million by […]
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