For Loyiso Bala, the 2026 South African Music Awards (SAMAs) were not only about music, recognition and the glamour of one of Mzansi’s biggest entertainment events. They also represented a special father-daughter experience. The singer and media personality shared a particularly meaningful moment as a father, taking to social media to reflect on the experience. […]
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Musician Loyiso Bala shared with South Africans that he was ending his journey as a business manager at Umhlobo Wenene FM and truFM. Also see: Loyiso Bala shares tear-jerking tale on why he went the education route In a statement shared on 30 June 2026 via his Instagram account, the gospel singer described the leadership role […]
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Two Decades of Friendship: Loyiso Bala and Pearl Thusi Share Heartwarming Throwback A Bond Before the Fame Long before the flashing cameras and the red carpet appearances, Loyiso Bala and Pearl Thusi were just two rising talents carving their paths in South Africa’s entertainment scene. Recently, Bala took to Instagram to celebrate nearly 20 years […]
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Award-winning Afro-soul singer Nomfundo Moh is taking fans on a bold new musical journey this summer with her latest project, the EP ‘Out The Box’. Known for her soulful vocals and genre-defying artistry, Moh has once again gathered an impressive roster of collaborators to bring this EP to life. From DJ Zinhle and MK Productions […]
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Multi-Award-winner and media personality, Loyiso Bala has recently took a trip down memory lane when he shared a picture of his mother Veronica Jafta and his late father, Arthur Bala who passed away in 1988. According to News24, the Bala patriarch died from tuberculosis at the tender age of 39. Loyiso took to his Instagram […]
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Love appears to be the main ingredient which binds the Bala household and South Africans are more than happy to witness their relationships blossom. RnB singer Loyiso Bala and his wife Jennifer have recently celebrated their thirteenth wedding anniversary. The pair tied the know in October 2011 in what was a highly publicised wedding. The […]
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Many parents cherish the moments they have with their children while they are still living under their roof, and the Bala family, who are well-known for their singing talents in South Africa, are no exception. The loving parents recently shared a touching post on social media to celebrate their eldest daughter Kenzie’s 11th birthday. In […]
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The Bala Family reality TV star Sebenzile Jafta referred to as Tat’u Jafta was recently laid to rest in Gqeberha after suffering a short illness, succumbing to his death on Saturday the 10th of February. The news of his death was shared by most of the Bala siblings on their social networks. During the airing […]
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The news of the passing of The Bala Family reality show cast member Sebenzile Jafta known by many as Tat’u Jafta surfaced recently, leaving many internet users expressing their sadness for his passing and how they were looking forward to seeing him in the new season of the reality show. Tat’u Jafta was introduced to […]
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Umhlobo Wenene and Tru FM business manager and singer Loyiso Bala took to his social media to share the special bond he has with his last-born brother Phelo Bala. The Balas are known for their love of family, something that was evident on their debut reality TV show The Bala Family. Just like any other […]
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They are the gifts that keep on giving, a musical family that could easily be likened to America’s Jacksons. For years South Africans have been entertained by talented brothers Loyiso, Zwai and Phelo Bala and while they are much older now a new generation of talent is starting to emerge within their musical family. A […]
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Singer, Umhlobo Wenene and Tru FM business manager Loyiso Bala recently experienced a gang clash that led to gun fire erupting while on some ministry work in Cape Town’s Manenberg. The area is notorious for gang violence something the city of Cape Town has been trying to fight for many years. Sadly, young boys have also […]
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