SAFTA 2022 nominees announced
This year's SAFTAs are all about 'framing the future.' Nominees were announced yesterday. The South African film and television industry has grown tremendously as of late. We are seeing more hard-hitting, authentic and super entertaining content hitting our shores - be in film or the small screen. As to be expected,...
SA Music Awards Return to Sun City #SAMA28
The South African Music Awards are returning to Sun City. The 28th instalment of South Africa's biggest celebration of music will be held in Sun City, North West, on 28 August 2022. This comes after two years of virtual ceremonies owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. The live show promises #SAMA28 viewers...
Arthur Mayisela foundation a beacon of hope
Arthur Mayisela once known, as the Fighting Prince was no average boxer, is one of the best Boxers South Africa has seen. After his tragic death on 17 September 1986, South Africa was devastated. He was the kind of fighter that hardly lost any fight, a legend in a true sense. The Fighting Prince...
‘Amagents’ by Samthing Soweto reaches gold status
Samkelo Lelethu Mdolomba, known professionally as Samthing Soweto is in the limelight for all the right reasons and we are here for it. His hit single 'amagents' which he initially gave us a teaser of in March has been certified gold. The talented vocalist described the song as a "simple yet...
Rest Easy Busi Lurayi
The entertainment industry has been hit by yet another storm. Another giant thespian has sadly left us. Talented Actress Busi Lurayi has passed away. She became a household name for her starring role on the SABC1 sitcom City Sesl’a as the hilarious Phumzile from 2005 to 2006. The series was later aired again in...
Simphiwe Dana inks a global deal
Songstress Simphiwe Dana has just reached a huge milestone in her illustrious career spanning over a decade. Her career in music began in 2002, at the tender age of 22. The Eastern Cape born beauty is also known for her creative social commentary and activism through music as a political art form.
Diepkloof Community Online Radio, the new legends
For many years, one needed a radio set to tune into their favorite radio show. South Africa might even be surprised to learn that the first online radio station was launched in 1993 but only in recent years many are becoming accustomed to accessing radio online. With many online radios emerging, there is one...
Basadi in Music Awards nominees announced
The much-anticipated first annual Basadi in Music Awards revealed a hot list of talented nominees. The intimate affair was held in a virtual event at Kaya959 studios in Johannesburg recently. The mandate of the Basadi in Music Awards is all about women empowerment. It is about celebrating girl power in music.
Meet Mrs South Africa 2022 top 30 finalists
The class of 2022 is a group of outspoken, smart, fierce and of course larger than life women ready to be the change, they want to see in the world. For the first time ever, 30 Finalists were selected instead of 25. Due to the high calibre of the Semi-Finalists this year, the Judges...
Kwena Maobelo joins the Newzroom Afrika family
Seasoned broadcaster, Kwena Maobelo has announced that he is the new member of the TV news channel, Newzroom Afrika. Kwena is best known as the presenter of Gameplan on SAfm, and for hosting various sports programs for SABC Sports. He was previously a sports anchor on Kaya FM. The presenter took to...