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South African digital creator and award-winning TikTok comedian Olwethu Ncapayi has been named among the Top 5 nominees for the People’s Choice Award at the 2026 DStv Content Creator Awards. Originally from Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) in the Eastern Cape, Olwethu has built a loyal following through his relatable comedy, which often draws from South African family life, [...]

Cape Town DJ, Deep House producer and events curator Nick SA, born Nicholar Mrwebi, has released a new single, Away From Home, while on contract in Tromsø, Norway. Nick SA started DJing in 2013 after being introduced to Cape Town’s underground scene at Imbizo Lounge. Over the past decade, he has performed at venues and festivals across [...]

South African content creator and TV personality Thulasizwe Lasizwe Dambuza has built a strong following with his YouTube dating series, Awkward Dates. The show pairs Lasizwe with celebrity guests for dates that are meant to be funny, uncomfortable, and honest. Several episodes have gone viral, not just for the laughs, but for the conversations they started online. [...]

South African content creator Thulasizwe “Lasizwe” Dambuza has expressed his appreciation for actor Vuyo Biyela following their recent appearance together on Awkward Dates, an episode that has sparked plenty of conversation online. The episode saw the two sit down for a date filled with humour, awkward moments and candid conversation, quickly becoming a talking point across social [...]

Ermelo, Mpumalanga is celebrating one of its own as the town officially welcomes the Lucky Dube Secondary School of Performing Arts, a new institution created to honour the legacy of the late reggae icon and give young artists a place to grow. The school opened on what would have been the icon’s 62nd birthday, and was established [...]

Durban is officially warming up for the Heritage Month celebrations with the highly anticipated second edition of the eThekwini Shisanyama Festival. Set to return on Saturday, 26 September 2026, the festival will be headlined by amapiano star DJ Kelvin Momo. Organisers formally unveiled the plans at an exclusive festival launch in Umhlanga on 30 July 2026, setting [...]

Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is adding author to his résumé with the announcement of his debut book, Love and Violence. Mbuyiseni shared the news on social media, introducing the book to his followers and offering a glimpse into what readers can expect. The announcement was met with an enthusiastic response, with many congratulating [...]

South African DJ and entrepreneur DJ Zinhle Jiyane is bringing Zee Nation Festival back for its third edition, with the event returning this Women's Day weekend. The festival will take over the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec on Sunday, 9 August, transforming the venue into a day-to-night celebration of music, culture and women during the Women's Day [...]

South African singer-songwriter Una Rams (born Unarine Rambani) has announced a U&Me special two-day live music event that will give fans a chance to experience his sound up close. The artist is recognised for his soulful vocals and engaging stage presence, and says this new experience is about creating a deeper connection between the music, the stories [...]

Banyana Banyana player, Bambanani Mbane has apologised following her emotional outburst about the lack of support for South Africa women's national soccer team from South Africans. The apology comes after Banyana Banyana's defeat at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), when the defender expressed her frustration over what she believes is the limited support the national [...]