For Langa Mavuso, the past few years have been a turbulent mix of fear, grief, and resilience. From a harrowing hijacking incident involving his mother to the heartbreaking loss of his partner of seven years, celebrity chef Lentswe Bhengu-Mafoko, life has tested him in unimaginable ways. Yet, the award-winning singer-songwriter has found a way to […]
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South African music lovers, get ready: three of the country’s most distinctive voices are coming together in one highly anticipated track. Sjava, Msaki, and Jesse Clegg are set to release their new single, “Wayside Lover,” on Friday, September 19, and fans are already counting down the hours. This isn’t just any collaboration. Sjava’s textured, soulful […]
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A viral front-row sighting When Uncle Waffles appeared next to Ice Spice at New York Fashion Week, fans back home in South Africa immediately took notice. The South African DJ and amapiano star was seated beside the American rapper at the Luar Spring 2026 show, one of the most anticipated events of the fashion calendar. […]
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Hip hop fame, flashing lights, big crowds; that was the life of Leslie Mampe, known as Da L.E.S. Then one day, things changed. A stroke hit him on his 39th birthday in July 2024, and life was never quite the same. The Turning Point Shortly after turning 40, he offered fans a look behind the […]
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Langa Mavuso has announced an album that feels like reading someone’s diary. Therapy (The Other Side) arrives on 3 October 2025, and the singer says each track is a message to himself, a space where he contemplates who he has become after loss. From Heartbreak to Healing Mavuso draws from deeply personal soil this time. […]
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South African singer MaWhoo has once again found herself in the global spotlight, this time for something unexpected. A simple swimsuit photo she posted on social media has turned into one of the biggest viral conversations of the year. The image, which has now been viewed over seven million times, was quickly picked up by […]
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A Monument That Sparked Conversation In mid-September 2025, following the funeral of DJ Poizen in Limpopo’s Mopani District, a grand tombstone unveiled at his gravesite caught public attention. Among those reacting was media personality Warras, formerly of Gagasi FM, who described the tombstone as overdone. He took to social media, saying simply that “they’re doing […]
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In a world where music moments are often scripted, sometimes the most touching ones are spontaneous. That happened at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, where Ciara and Tyla shared a backstage moment that fans are already calling unforgettable. Teaching the moves Backstage at the VMAs at UBS Arena in New York, Ciara, known for […]
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A routine press briefing at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) turned chaotic on September 10, as frustrated musicians stormed the stage demanding long-overdue royalties. The conference, held at the Garden Court Hotel in Milpark, was initially meant to address internal disputes and the recent suspension of COO Mpho Mofikoe, who faced allegations of […]
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For Ndumiso “Ndu” Mdletshe, known to fans simply as Ndu Browns, 2025 marks the start of a daring new journey: stepping out as a solo artist. The Ladysmith-born singer, whose voice and storytelling have made him a household name across South Africa, is set to release his debut single, “Ubuhle Bakho”, on September 12, a […]
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This September, Castle Double Malt is bringing South Africa a one-of-a-kind celebration with its Extra Smooth Express, a luxury train experience that fuses music, culture, and travel into an unforgettable journey. Set for Saturday, 6 September, from 18:00 to 22:00, the event will take passengers from Cape Town through the stunning landscapes of the Cape […]
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The 2025 WomenCan Awards lit up Joburg on 9 September with a celebration of women who inspire change. Among the evening’s highlights was the recognition of DJ Zinhle, who received the Powerhouse Award in front of an audience filled with South Africa’s leading voices in music, business, and culture. The event was more than a […]
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