South Africans have taken to social media after the March and March movement announced that it had suspended its working relationship with controversial media personality Ngizwe Mchunu. The decision, confirmed by the organisation on Monday, 27 July, has sparked widespread discussion online, with users sharing mixed reactions to the development. Also see: Ngizwe Mchunu issues official […]
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South African rapper Cassper Nyovest has come full circle after being announced as the host of the upcoming South African Music Awards (SAMAs), a move that has left social media buzzing. The appointment is particularly noteworthy because it comes after years of the award-winning artist publicly criticising the awards ceremony and distancing himself from the […]
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South African actress and filmmaker Mmabatho Montsho has sparked widespread debate after speaking out against the country’s recent anti-illegal immigration marches. Taking to social media, Montsho criticised the demonstrations, calling for Africans to unite rather than turn against one another. “Good morning. There is no progressive action that punches down on the poor and desperate. […]
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Internet users have shared their reactions and opinions after activist Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma spoke about an alleged traumatic experience from her childhood, which she says continues to shape her views today. Also see: Jacinta Ngobese voices concerns about foreign nationals in South Africa In a widely shared clip, Ngobese-Zuma recounted how her mother allegedly discovered through the Department […]
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There are some South African online moments that feel tailor-made for group chats, and this is one of them. This week, Sizwe Dhlomo had social media in stitches after weighing in on Julius Malema’s courtroom behaviour with a sharp, cheeky line that instantly got people talking. His now-viral comment, “Dr Maweni hard at work,” turned […]
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When Sjava gives fans a glimpse into his personal space, it is usually about the music, the culture, or a moment of reflection. This time, though, it was something far more ordinary that caught people’s attention, and it turned into a full-blown conversation online. The award-winning artist recently shared a look at his growing shoe […]
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South African timelines have a way of turning a single clip into a full-blown national conversation overnight. This week, it was Nota Baloyi at the centre of the storm, after a video of him with an unidentified woman started making the rounds online. Within hours, speculation took over. Was this a new relationship? A soft […]
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It’s not every day a music video leaves people genuinely unsettled. But that’s exactly what happened when Vusi Nova dropped visuals that centre around a staged funeral, a concept that quickly set social media alight. At first glance, the video leans into something deeply familiar in South African culture. Funerals here are not just moments […]
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In South Africa’s celebrity circles, friendships are often as public as the careers themselves. This week, Somizi Mhlongo found himself trending for reasons that had little to do with choreography or television. Instead, it was his personal relationships that became the centre of attention. Online chatter began building after social media users accused Somizi of […]
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Nadia Jaftha shares heartbreaking goodbye to her “Pa” as fans rally around her A love story interrupted by loss For many South Africans, the past few months have been filled with celebrations, fresh starts, and hopeful plans for 2026. For Nadia Jaftha, it’s been all of that and something much heavier. Just as she stepped […]
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Valentine’s Day is usually filled with roses, soft lighting, and carefully staged romantic posts across Instagram. This year, however, the spotlight shifted from love to suspicion after social media users began questioning photos shared by South African personalities Gogo Maweni and Nadia Nakai. What started as glamorous Valentine’s Day content quickly turned into an online […]
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A viral clip involving amapiano star Young Stunna has set social media buzzing, and not everyone is impressed. The popular musician recently found himself trending online after a video surfaced showing him throwing cash onto the ground in front of a group of men. What may have been intended as a generous gesture quickly turned […]
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