MASKANDI Saliwa Ndunakazi has announced the postponement of his annual Ndoni Saliwa Music Festival. The event was scheduled to take place on 10 October but due to unforeseen circumstances and lack of sponsorship they had no other choice but to postpone the event. “To the fans of the Ndoni Saliwa
Indigenous-language SuperSport CANAL+ commentators say they are still waiting to be paid for additional shifts worked during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, raising fresh questions about how the broadcaster treats its vernacular talent. SuperSport CANAL+ broadcasters who have endeared themselves to football audiences through their commentary in isiZulu, Sesotho, and
Musician, dancer, and choreographer Bontle Modiselle has written a new chapter in her artistic career after being crowned the winner of The Masked Singer South Africa Season 3. Bontle, who was hidden beneath the “Spotty” costume, ultimately managed to win the competition after 13 weeks of keeping viewers and fans
Music lovers, prepare for a soulful journey through time. On Friday, 23 October 2026, the legendary walls of The Playhouse Company will come alive as multi-award-winning songstress DEBORAH McKAY steps onto the stage for an exclusive, one-night-only concert. The upcoming showcase promises to recreate the golden eras of music, reviving
Popular Maskandi musician Fihliskhwele has broken his silence regarding the continuous financial exploitation of artists within the traditional music industry. The singer has publicly accused several event organisers and fellow musicians of failing to pay his performance fees, despite him honoring his bookings and incurring heavy travel expenses. The latest
GIYANI – The Afrika Mayibuye Movement has expressed its condolences following the death of veteran Munghana Lonene FM broadcaster Mafosi “Try by Force” Chauke, who died in a motor vehicle accident over the weekend. The movement described Chauke as a vibrant broadcaster who played an important role in promoting Xitsonga
Actor, artist manager and small-business owner Phumlani Vokovi and his wife, Nichume, have been shot dead in Cape Town amid claims that the killings may be linked to an alleged protection-fee dispute. Vokovi was reportedly shot last week while closing his roadside food stall, where he sold tripe for R20
Songwriter Semesings has come out in the open regarding allegations directed at DJ Skillz concerning the song titled “Ngonakele”, claiming that he wrote and composed it but was ultimately removed from the credits. Semesings states that he wrote and composed the song, but later discovered that his name was completely
GIYANI – The radio and broadcasting fraternity in Limpopo is mourning the death of veteran broadcaster Foster “Mafosi – Try by Force” Chauke, who has passed away. Chauke, who was from Giyani, was a familiar voice to Xitsonga-speaking listeners and had built a career across community and mainstream radio broadcasting.
A woman who accused Jay-Z of r*ping her when she was 13 has formally withdrawn the allegation, telling a US federal court that she never met or spoke to the rapper and that there was no truth to her claims against him. The woman, identified in court documents as Jane
