AKA murder trial: Day 1 recap and where to watch it
The AKA murder trial opened in Durban on Monday, 5 October 2026, with all seven accused pleading not guilty.
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Tyla goes viral for singing Aaliyah’s At Your Best
South African singer Tyla has gone viral for an a capella cover of Aaliyah's 'At Your Best', posted to Instagram and widely shared across social media.
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Tyla and Future drop official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem
South African star Tyla drops "Game Time" with Future as the official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem on Friday. Full details here.
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Tyla goes dark on all platforms ahead of A*Pop album drop
Tyla deactivated her X and TikTok accounts and set Instagram to private weeks before her 'A*Pop' album drops on 24 July 2026.
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Tyla confirmed for two FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies
South African star Tyla is confirmed to perform at two FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremonies in Mexico City and Los Angeles this June.
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Oscar Mbo buries his mother on Mother’s Day in an emotional send-off
Oscar Mbo buried his late mother on Mother's Day 2026, sharing an emotional tribute. Read how South Africa's Afro house star honoured her life.
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Spike Lee and South Africa’s Pola Maneli premiere apartheid animated film APART at Tribeca 2026
South African director Pola Maneli and Spike Lee premiere apartheid animated short APART at Tribeca Festival on 6 June 2026.
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Tyla breaks silence on Rihanna ‘snub’ at Met Gala 2026
Tyla says she felt awkward approaching Rihanna at the 2026 Met Gala, shutting down the viral 'snub' narrative. Here's what she said and what she wore.
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BBMzansi’s Thandeka is back in KZN and her fans are losing it
BBMzansi Season 6 runner-up Thandeka Tshabalala is back in KZN and trending nationally as fans follow her legacy visit across the province.
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Tyla confirms second album A*Pop dropping in July 2026
South African pop star Tyla has confirmed her second album 'A*Pop', a 14-track project dropping in July 2026, announced at Billboard Women in Music.
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Shebeshxt back in Polokwane court for third bail bid as doctor testifies
Lekompo star Shebeshxt returned to the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on 21 April 2026 for a third bail bid. Here is everything we know so far.
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Albert Mazibuko, Ladysmith Black Mambazo Co-founder and Cultural Icon, Dies at 77
Albert Mazibuko, Grammy-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo co-founder, dies at 77 after 55 years preserving isicathamiya traditions as South Africa's beloved musical ambassador.
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Bravo Le Roux dies aged 30: What we know about the rapper’s passing
South African hip-hop artist Bravo Le Roux has died at the age of 30 while in Switzerland. His family has not confirmed a cause of death, amid widespread public speculation following the announcement of his passing.
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Mihlali Ndamase says she fears for her safety as alleged stalker posts cryptic response
Mihlali Ndamase says she is concerned for her safety and that of her family after alleging months of harassment and surveillance, while the man she accuses has posted a brief, cryptic response on Instagram.
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DJ Warras laid to rest as murder case heads to court
DJ Warras was laid to rest in Rosebank as family and friends said goodbye while two suspects in the DJ Warras murder prepare to appear in court.
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Shebeshxt remains in custody as confusion over alleged R5,000 bail sparks chaos at court
Shebeshxt remains in custody after confusion over alleged R5,000 bail triggered chaos at the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court.
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Shebeshxt due in court for attempted murder: Here’s everything we know
Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt is expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court after being arrested on two counts of attempted murder linked to a road rage shooting.
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Worry grows as more details surface about Kharishma’s condition in hospital
Limpopo musician Kharishma is fighting for her life in hospital after a fatal car crash in Polokwane that claimed one life and left the rising star in critical condition.
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Segomotso Keorapetse dies: Tributes pour in for acclaimed SA director
South Africa’s film and TV industry is mourning the death of Segomotso Keorapetse, the award-winning director behind 'Ga Re Dumele', 'Skeem Saam', and 'Stokvel', who passed away at age 57.
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Celebrities embrace the Halloween ‘spook’: Here are our 10 favourite costumes
This Halloween, celebrity Halloween costumes have taken creativity to new levels as stars blend humour, nostalgia, and pop culture in their festive looks.
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Khaya Mthethwa ties the knot with Sine Ndlovu – Who is she?
Khaya Mthethwa has officially remarried, and while fans celebrate his new chapter, all eyes are on his wife, Sine Ndlovu. Here’s what we know about her.
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Qhawekazi Mazaleni crowned Miss South Africa 2025: Here’s everything we know about her
Qhawekazi Mazaleni, a 24-year-old speech-language therapist from East London, was crowned Miss South Africa 2025 at a glamorous finale held at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria.
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DJ Black Coffee now owns the most expensive home in South Africa
Black Coffee’s Clifton mansion on Nettleton Road has officially set a new national property record at R157 million — making the Grammy-winning DJ the owner of South Africa’s most expensive home.
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Lerato Kganyago’s hotel and spa surfaces at Madlanga Commission
Lerato Kganyago has been drawn into social media speculation after her hotel and spa, gifted to her by husband Thami Ndlala in 2022, was mentioned in testimony before the Madlanga Commission.
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Somizi Mhlongo accused of dodging workers’ wages for three months
Media personality Somizi Mhlongo is reportedly under scrutiny after the sheriff was unable to locate his company, Search Light (Pty) Ltd, which allegedly owes former employees unpaid wages.
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Feather Awards 2025: Nominees, awards date, how to watch live
The Feather Awards 2025 has officially announced its nominees, celebrating excellence, visibility, and influence within South Africa’s LGBTQIA+ community.
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Nota Baloyi reacts after US revokes his visa over Charlie Kirk comments
The United States has revoked Nota Baloyi’s visa following comments he made online about the late conservative figure Charlie Kirk.
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Tebogo G Mashego arrest not linked to defamation, SAPS confirm
Police have dismissed claims that Tebogo G Mashego was arrested for defamation, clarifying that the amapiano artist was removed from a community after allegedly acting violently.
