The memorial service for beloved broadcaster Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock in Sandton on Friday was intended to be a solemn celebration of a life dedicated to voice and community. Instead, a deeply personal anecdote shared by media personality and actress Pearl Thusi has ignited a firestorm of criticism, shifting focus from collective grief to a debate over…
The pulsating energy of DJ Abidoza’s 4th annual One Man Show at Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium came to a jarring, unexpected halt on Tuesday night when celebrated South African rapper Emtee, mid-performance, appeared to succumb to exhaustion and dozed off on stage. The incident, captured in viral videos that swept across social media, has ignited…
In a move that merges the stratospheric fame of global football with the high-octane, family-first ethos of Hollywood’s most enduring action franchise, five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is officially trading cleats for supercars. The legendary Portuguese forward is set to make his major acting debut in “Fast X: Part 2,” the highly anticipated finale to the Fast & Furious saga,…
In a moment that transcended typical corporate success, Solly Madibela, the founder and driving force behind MySol Holdings and Logistics, turned a private gathering into an unforgettable spectacle of gratitude. The mining and logistics entrepreneur, whose company has become a formidable player in the North West province’s tough mining landscape, surprised a select group of his…
A story of love, betrayal, and spectacular retribution has gripped social media and sparked fierce debate after a local businessman took the extraordinary step of personally demolishing a house he built for his mistress, after discovering her infidelity. Dramatic images and videos circulating widely online since early Monday morning show the businessman, identified in social…
The bail hearing of controversial figure Shebe has been postponed, with the court expected to deliver its judgment later this week. Magistrate Godfrey Netshiozwi on Monday deferred the bail ruling to Wednesday, 17 December 2025. The postponement means Shebe will remain in custody until the court hands down its decision. The matter has drawn significant…
Prominent South African actor Bongani Gumede has initiated a high-profile civil claim against retail giant Pick n Pay, seeking damages of R1 million after an alleged accident at one of their stores left him with significant injuries and impacted his career. The incident is said to have occurred earlier this year at the Pick’n Pay…
In a shocking and harrowing incident that has left the nation and the entertainment industry in prayer, Moja Love’s beloved and no-nonsense “X Repo” presenter, Xolani Maphanga, is recovering in hospital after a severe near-drowning accident at his home that also resulted in a broken leg. The 35-year-old television personality, famed for his fearless approach to…
In a resounding affirmation of amapiano’s global stranglehold on the African streaming landscape, South African super-producer and DJ Maphorisa has surged to the top of the continent’s monthly listeners ranking on Spotify, amassing a staggering 5.3 million monthly listeners. The latest data, compiled from verified Spotify artist pages, has ignited a wave of national pride and playful cross-border rivalry,…
In a move that has sent waves of sadness through South Africa’s youth culture and creative industries, the iconic CottonFest festival—a vibrant, genre-blurring celebration of music, fashion, and street culture founded by the late, revered rapper and visionary Riky Rick—has officially been shuttered. The announcement marks the end of a seven-year cultural institution that became a pilgrimage for…
