The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, has t exercised his statutory authority under section 5(5) of the National Arts Council Act 56 of 1997, as amended, to dissolve the Council of the National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) with immediate effect on Tuesday. The dissolution
The Action Alliance Development Party (AADP) has today announced the appointment of Joe Shirimani as its new President, following the resignation of another Limpopo-based singer, Benny Mayengani. Mayengani chose to step down from being the AADP president to fully dedicate himself to his flourishing music career. Mayengani, a celebrated musician
South Africa’s renowned Publicist, Brand Architect, Fashion Maverick, Omoda Jaecoo Boksburg Ambassador, and cultural strategist, Simphiwe Majola, is set to receive a prestigious Honorary Award at the 5th National Annual Gender-Based Violence Awards, taking place on 30 May 2026 at the ANEW Hotel OR Tambo in Benoni. Widely recognised within
“Our record label is all about Black excellence and diversity, promoting those languages deemed as small.” These are the words of Gift Leonerd, the founder and boss of the newly launched Black Crown Music and Publishing. Leonerd hails from the villages of Pomfret in Vryburg, North West. Speaking to MDN
Legendary music producer and singer Zakes Bantwini finally launched his Zakes Bantwini Foundation on Sunday night. The launch of the Zakes Bantwini Foundation was held at the Saxon Hotel in Sandton in Gauteng on Sunday. “Last night, I had the honour of officially launching the Zakes Bantwini Foundation at The
Popular actor Bonko Khoza is still mum on the allegations of sexually assaulting former co-star Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku. On Sunday, the former Outlaws actress Nirvana publicly accused co-star Bonko of sexually assaulting her during the filming of a scene for Red Ink, produced by Bomb Productions, in September 2023. Nirvana, who
After a groundbreaking inaugural edition that ignited conversations across the continent, the Africa International Hair & Beauty Fair Awards (AIHBF Awards) officially returns for its highly anticipated second instalment on 03 October 2026, promising a bolder, grander, and more culturally defining celebration of African beauty excellence. Under the powerful new
A leader of a traditional dance troupe (igoso), who was expected to perform at the annual Ngoma kaZwelonke event scheduled for 27 June at the Moses Mabhida – People’s Park in Durban in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), has been shot dead. Xhegu “Sigxabhiya” Njoko (45) from Mkholombi in Weenen, was shot and
Actor Andile Mxhakaza says that his faith has helped him make different life decisions now compared to the past. He stated that he chose to be saved in 2019, a decision that transformed him deeply, even in his acting career. Recently, Andile was seen playing a leading role in the
South Africa watched in shock as Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi delivered explosive testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into alleged corruption, political interference, and criminal infiltration inside the country’s criminal justice system. In dramatic opening proceedings, the Commission warned that if the allegations are proven true, it could signal
