Category: Entertainment

In a move that solidifies her transition from television personality to a formidable force in the fashion industry, South African influencer and former Big Brother Mzansi star Ashley Ogle has officially announced a major collaboration with the Youth Designers Emporium (YDE) and acclaimed designer Mercia Rama-Gaga. The partnership, unveiled on October 9, 2025, sent waves of excitement…

The very soul of Soweto’s social scene was at the center of a fiery public debate this week, as tickets for the highly anticipated Friends of Amstel Soweto 2025 event sold out in a stunning 30 minutes. The unprecedented demand, however, was shadowed by a wave of criticism and disappointment from the very community the…

In a landmark partnership that bridges a century of South African retail with a decade of avant-garde African design, luxury fashion force Rich Mnisi has joined forces with the retail giant Foschini Group. The announcement of a limited-edition capsule collection marks a pivotal moment for both entities, strategically timed to honor Foschini’s 100-year legacy and…

In a televised confession that has sent shockwaves through the South African music industry, music manager Sfiso Ndlovu has publicly admitted to deliberately withholding royalties from the creators of the 2023 amapiano hit, ‘Hamba Juba.’ The stunning revelation occurred during a tense and emotionally charged episode of the popular Piano Pulse podcast, pulling back the curtain on a year-long,…

In the ever-churning world of hip-hop, where careers can be defined by a single mixtape or a lengthy prison bid, a significant date is now circled on the calendars of trap music aficionados: October 19, 2025. On that day, Atlanta rapper Hoodrich Pablo Juan, a central figure in the city’s influential “hood rich” aesthetic, is scheduled to…

The digital facade of curated perfection is about to be shattered. Netflix has pulled back the curtain on its latest international original, unleashing the high-octane trailer for ‘Bad Influencer,’ a seven-episode South African crime drama set to premiere on October 31, 2025. More than just a thriller, the series promises to be a razor-sharp commentary on ambition,…

In the ever-shifting, vibrant landscape of Amapiano, where new stars seem to emerge overnight, true staying power requires more than just a hit single. It requires a vision. South African DJ and producer Stixx, born Sibusiso Sibisi, proved he had just that with his critically acclaimed 2023 debut, ‘Dust 2 Dust’—a project that dared to weave…

The highly anticipated “In The City” concert at Pretoria’s SunBet Arena Time Square was meant to be a landmark event for South African R&B fans, a rare opportunity to witness the raw, intimate vocals of American superstar Summer Walker live. Instead, the evening of Sunday, October 5, descended into confusion and frustration, culminating in an…

What began as a simple, almost playful, declaration of fruit superiority has blossomed into a full-blown cultural showdown, pitting two of South Africa’s most vibrant provinces against each other in a spirited display of regional pride. The spark was lit by prominent radio host and KwaZulu-Natal native, Sizwe Dhlomo, who took to social media to…