South African Amapiano sensation Zee Nxumalo recently gave fans an intimate look into her musical journey during an interview with Drum Magazine. Reflecting on her growing career and the success of her latest hit song Mamma, the 23-year-old opened up about her creative process, unexpected transition into the Amapiano genre, and aspirations for future collaborations across the [...]
Scotts Maphuma, a prominent Amapiano vocalist, has once again found himself at the center of heated online discussions after responding to claims questioning his South African nationality. The allegations, which originated from fellow artist Tebogo Mashego, suggested that Maphuma might not be South African—a bold claim that triggered widespread speculation and debate. On September 24, he addressed [...]
The death of Bonke Meyile, a 34-year-old Audit Senior at the Auditor-General of South Africa, has sparked widespread concern and outrage. Bonke died on May 18, 2025, while in custody at the Gonubie Police Station in East London. According to reports, he was arrested following an altercation with guests at his apartment, but the circumstances surrounding his [...]
Following the success of his Inkanyezi Live EP, multi-award-winning artist Sjava returns with Inkanyezi 2.0 Live EP, a continuation of the story and energy that captured the hearts of his fans. This second chapter carries the same raw emotion and electrifying presence of his live performances, now extended into five new powerful songs recorded during unforgettable moments [...]
Watching Netflix’s Beauty and the Bester was a rollercoaster of emotions for me. The series dives into the shocking story of Thabo Bester, a convicted rapist and murderer who staged an audacious prison escape, and Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, the once-respected medical professional who became his accomplice. While the series is gripping and well-paced, I found myself constantly [...]
South Africans are abuzz with excitement and curiosity after a TikTok video revealed that Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, a trending police commissioner, is a married man. The video, posted by @siya_mtolo, quickly went viral, garnering over 900 likes and numerous comments from women expressing their disappointment at the news. The revelation of General Mkhwanazi's marital status has [...]
The second season of Married at First Sight South Africa has taken Mzansi by storm. Whether it’s on X, Instagram or TikTok, viewers can’t stop talking about what’s been unfolding and we’re only halfway through the season. Airing every Sunday at 6:30PM on Mzansi Magic and streaming on Showmax, this season introduces a fresh panel of experts [...]
What do you get when you cross a toxic frenemy, a high-stakes cooking competition, and a church heist? A laugh-out-loud, cry-in-your-cocktail, fiercely female-led South African film that's about to flip the local cinema scene on its head. Get ready for LOVED OUT, the genre-busting new film written, directed, and produced by Zimbabwean-South African creative powerhouse Tendayi Nyeke. [...]
H&M’s S/S 2025 collection is an ode to femininity: an intriguing exploration of moods, sensibilities and identities. A diverse collective of inspiring female icons appears in the new campaign, including South African talents Tyla and her sister Sydney Seethal, alongside musicians FKA twigs and Caroline Polachek, among others. Both the collection and campaign continue to assert H&M’s [...]
Tyla's career continues to soar with her feature on Cardi B's highly anticipated second album, Am I the Drama? The South African singer-songwriter made waves with her rap verse on the song Nice Guy, where she delivered a confident and sassy performance that left many impressed. In the song, Tyla's vocals shine on the chorus, while her [...]
