South African dancer and entertainer Matome Robert Mahlatse Thoka, better known as Limpopo Boy, has broken his silence over the viral private video scandal, issuing a public apology to the Shai family while admitting that his own poor judgement contributed to the controversy. In a public letter dated 12 August
Kelebogile Marope has been named the winner of the prestigious 2026 FNB Art Prize, placing the visual artist at the centre of one of the continent’s most significant contemporary art platforms. The announcement comes ahead of the 19th edition of FNB Art Joburg, Africa’s longest-running contemporary art fair, and marks
Grief has swept through the Maskandi community following the tragic death of rising star Scebi “InkosiyamaGcokama” Dlamini, with musicians, community leaders and business figures rallying around his family in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal. The late musician’s family home in emaChunwini has become a place of mourning, as tributes continue to pour in
South African music has witnessed another meeting of powerful creative forces, with multi-award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Zonke joining forces with acclaimed rapper Yanga Chief on her latest single, “Mngan’am”. The highly anticipated track is now available across major digital streaming platforms, marking Zonke’s return with a collaboration that brings
South African musician, actor and producer Mnqobi Yazo is preparing to open a new chapter in his career with the release of his latest single, “Inhlanhla”, on Friday, 14 August 2026. The release arrives at a significant moment for the KwaZulu-Natal born artist, whose career has continued to expand from
The South African broadcasting and Gospel music communities are mourning the death of Ndoni Radebe, an Inanda FM presenter and Gospel artist who died at the age of 47. According to a family notice, Radebe passed away on the morning of 10 August 2026. Her death has left listeners, fellow
The leadership crisis at Jozi FM 105.8 has escalated dramatically, with armed security guards allegedly locking down the community radio station’s premises and preventing Acting CEO Collen Hans from accessing the building. The guards are reportedly acting on instructions linked to suspended CEO Mpho Mhlongo, deepening an already bitter leadership
Cape Town audiences are about to take their seats for a theatrical experience that asks a deceptively simple question: what happens when the music stops and there is no place left for you? Two-time Naledi Award-nominated dance-theatre production Musical Chairs is heading to the Mother City for a strictly limited
The Board of the Soweto Media Resource Centre (SMRC), trading as Jozi FM 105.8, has officially suspended its Chief Executive Officer, Mpho Mhlongo. Following this decision, the board announced the immediate appointment of Collen Hans as the station’s Acting Chief Executive Officer. The sudden leadership change was formalized through an
After a decade of building his name in the Gqom scene, Dladla Mshunqisi is preparing to take control of the next chapter of his career. The musician has parted ways with DJ Tira’s Afrotainment and is preparing to launch his own record label, Mshunqo Records, marking a significant step in
