South Africa is mourning the loss of veteran actress Nandi Nyembe, who has passed away at the age of 75. With a career spanning more than five decades, Nyembe became a household name through her unforgettable roles, including Sister Lizzie in Soul City and Nandi Sibiya in the beloved
The Catholic Archdiocese of Durban has spoken out strongly against ongoing disruptions at South Africa’s public healthcare facilities, where groups have been blocking undocumented foreign nationals from receiving treatment. Archbishop Siegfried Mandla Jwara condemned these actions, calling them contrary to the values of the gospel and human dignity. He
August 2025 — Music has always had the power to bring people together, and now it’s being used to shine a light on one of the world’s most urgent needs: clean water. International artists G Soulder, Liso Dingwal, Pryck Snizz, and Shawna Linzy have come together under the banner “We
Nigerian actor and former Big Brother Naija star, Pere Egbi, has sparked discussion in the film industry by suggesting that South Africa is ahead of Nollywood in several key areas, including filmmaking, storytelling, and work ethic. Egbi shared his thoughts on social media, saying: “No offense to my Nollywood
A year after stepping down from the Miss South Africa pageant, Chidimma Adetshina is looking back on how that moment changed her life. The 24-year-old, now crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania, had withdrawn from the competition following controversy over her nationality. She later competed in Miss Universe Nigeria,
The South African Arts and Culture Youth Forum (SAACYF) Free State Province is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Free State Arts Alive Festival, a celebration of the vibrant arts and culture scene in the Free State. The festival aims to provide a platform for creatives from across the province
Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic faces of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71. Known for his towering height, trademark bandana, and blond handlebar moustache, Hogan rose to fame in the 1980s and became a household name across the world. Beyond wrestling, he appeared in
South African music visionary DJ C-live is proud to introduce a new creative chapter: ZEN – a sonic and spiritual alias rooted in his middle name, Zenzele. ZEN is not a replacement for DJ C-live; he is an extension. Where DJ C-live represents the legacy of hip-hop radio, broadcasting,
Reviewed by The Book Advocate Mmusi Maimane: Prophet or Puppet? is a compelling political biography that interrogates one of South Africa’s most intriguing contemporary figures. Written by seasoned political journalist S’Thembiso Msomi, the book offers a nuanced portrait of the man who, in 2015, became the first black leader of
Reviewed by The Book Advocate Gqimm Shelele is an inspiring and engaging memoir that captures the rise of one of South Africa’s most iconic sports broadcasters—Robert Marawa. From his humble beginnings in rural KwaZulu-Natal to becoming a household name in South African sports media, this book traces a journey fuelled
