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…
The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court has ordered controversial musician and performer Lehlogonolo “Shebeshxt” Chauke to remain in custody, denying his bail application following a tense hearing on Monday. The ruling marks a significant setback for the 30-year-old artist, who now faces spending the entirety of the festive season and beyond behind bars as he awaits trial on a…
In a move that could dramatically reshape the South African television landscape, MultiChoice has issued a stark warning to DStv subscribers that a significant portion of their viewing could vanish on 1 January 2026. Negotiations between the pay-TV giant, now under the controlling influence of French media conglomerate Canal+, and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have…
A photograph of a parking tariff board at a major South African private hospital has ignited a heated debate over the often-overlooked costs associated with accessing healthcare. The image, taken at a facility managed by services company Servest, itemizes fees that have left many patients and visitors reeling, adding financial insult to the emotional and…
In a move that has sparked both applause and consumer lament, South African retail giant Woolworths has quietly phased out its iconic black reusable shopping bags, replacing them with a new white, semi-transparent design. The sudden disappearance of the black totes from checkout counters follows dramatic testimony at the State Capture Commission, where the bags…
The long-simmering tension between two prominent South African media personalities has boiled over once again, this time spilling onto social media in a heated exchange that has captivated fans and critics alike. The latest chapter revolves around renewed allegations of scamming and a public challenge to back up words with actions. The conflict was reignited…
In a decisive legal move that marks the culmination of a long-running and increasingly hostile public feud, world-renowned South African DJ and producer Black Coffee (real name Nkosinathi Maphumulo) has filed an urgent application in the High Court against controversial music executive and social media commentator, Nota Baloyi. The legal papers, confirmed to have been…
