The South African music scene is mourning the loss of Bravo Le Roux. Bravo was a talented hip-hop artist known for blending Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa in his music. Born Sinesipho Peter, Bravo Le Roux was just 30 years old when he passed away, leaving behind a legacy of impactful music and inspiration. His family confirmed the [...]

Melissa Nayimuli, the stunning South African model who represented the country at the Miss Universe 2025 competition in Thailand, has finally broken her silence after not making it to the top 30 finalists. In a heartfelt video shared by African Beauty International on Instagram, Melissa expressed her gratitude to South Africans for their unwavering support throughout her [...]

South African influencer Seemah has found herself in hot water once again after insulting Murdah Bongz, DJ Zinhle's husband, during an episode of her Spreading Humours Podcast. This comes after the allegations of Murdah's infidelity, Seemah fiercely defended Zinhle but referred to Murdah as a dog, sparking outrage. Zinhle later addressed the insult, revealing it deeply hurt [...]

Murdah Bongz, the South African DJ and husband of DJ Zinhle, has been accused of cheating on his wife with a 22-year-old varsity girl from KwaZulu-Natal. The allegations surfaced when blogger Musa Khawula shared screenshots of private conversations between Murdah Bongz and the young woman, identified as Kimberly or Kayling, who works at a Johannesburg nightclub.   [...]

South African Grammy‑winner Tyla, known online as Bathong, thrilled fans by sharing that her headline concert in Tokyo sold out. The 23‑year‑old singer‑songwriter posted, “Just did a sold‑out headline show in Tokyo… Like everyone paid to see me,” adding to her growing list of milestones, including another Grammy nod for 2026. Tyla has been a constant presence [...]

Convicted murderer Thabo Bester has launched a new legal challenge in the Johannesburg High Court. He is arguing that his classification as a sentenced inmate is unconstitutional and demanding the same rights afforded to pre‑trial detainees – notably contact visits with family and his legal team . The Facebook Rapist – sentenced to life in 2012 for rape, [...]

Trevor Noah is celebrating a double win: the comedian‑podcaster has been named a Grammy nominee for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording for his latest children’s book, while South African singer Tyla has landed a nod for Best African Music Performance with Push 2 Start. The 68th Grammy Awards, set for 1 February 2026 at Los Angeles’ Arena, also mark his fifth [...]

Manaka Ranaka took to Instagram to honour her firstborn, Katlego, who passed away in January 2025, by celebrating the daughter’s posthumous graduation in animal farming. After recently unveiling Katlego’s tombstone, the Generations: The Legacy star shared a heartfelt message, calling herself the mother of a graduate and expressing pride in the achievement. The weekend left many Mzansi fans [...]

South African DJ and entrepreneur Zinhle posted a cryptic video explaining why she’s stepping back from online feuds and focusing on a quieter life. She admits that letting go is tough, especially when rumors—including speculation about her marriage—are circulating, but she’d rather walk away than engage. In the video, Zinhle appears in a dimly lit room, her [...]

South African actress and media personality Vatiswa Ndara has finally released her highly anticipated memoir, Unfiltered: My Unglamorous Odyssey in the World of SA Entertainment. The book, available on Takealot for R300, promises to take readers on a wild ride through the ups and downs of her career. In Unfiltered, Vatiswa pulls no punches as she shares [...]