The South African
The South African
  • Advertise
  • About us
  • T&C
  • Contact us
  • Women in Journalism
  • News
    • South Africa
      • Gauteng
        • Pretoria
      • Western Cape
        • George
      • KwaZulu-Natal
      • Eastern Cape
      • North West
      • Limpopo
      • Free State
        • Bloemfontein
      • Mpumalanga
      • Northern Cape
        • Upington
    • Africa
    • World
    • Tech
      • All Tech News
      • Gaming
      • Mobile
    • Property
    • Opinion
    • Weather
    • Traffic Report
    • Municipal Elections 2021
    • Lotto Results
  • Sport
    • Soccer
      • Bafana Bafana
      • Premier Soccer League
      • English Premier League
      • CAF Champions League
      • UEFA Champions League
      • La Liga
      • Soccer World Cup 2022
    • Rugby
      • Springboks
      • Super Rugby
      • Sevens
      • Rugby Championship
      • United Rugby Championship
      • Currie Cup
      • Varsity Cup
      • Rugby World Cup 2023
    • Cricket
      • Proteas
      • Indian Premier League
      • Cricket World Cup 2023
    • Motorsport
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Horse Racing
      • Hollywoodbets Durban July
    • Cycling
    • Netball
    • Boxing
    • MMA
  • Culture
    • Entertainment
    • Art & Artists
    • Soapies
      • Gomora
      • SkeemSaam
      • Scandal
      • House of Zwide
      • Muvhango
      • The Queen
    • Books
    • On this Day
    • Music
    • Nelson Mandela
    • LGBTQIA+
    • Netflix
      • Blood & Water
    • Christian Connect
      • It Is Written
      • Daily Bible Verse
  • Lifestyle
    • Motoring
    • Fashion and Beauty
    • Celeb News
    • Travel
      • All Travel News
      • Travel South Africa
      • Travel International
    • Move To
      • Move to USA
      • Move to New Zealand
      • Move to the UK
      • Move to Canada
      • Move to Australia
      • Move to South Africa
      • SA Expats
    • Food & Drinks
      • Gin
      • Wine
    • Recipes
    • Horoscopes
    • Health & Fitness
    • Parenting & Kids
  • Business & Finance
    • Money Matters
    • Start-up Africa
    • My Business
  • studentlife
    • Studentlife News
    • Careers
    • Netflix
      • Blood & Water
    • Studentlife Entertainment
    • Studentlife Food
    • Studentlife Health and Fitness
    • Studentlife Lifestyle
    • Studentlife Opinion
    • Studentlife Sport
    • Studentlife Tech
    • Student Jobs
  • Video
  • Win
    • Quiz
    • Competitions
  • News
  • Sport
  • Culture
  • Lifestyle
  • Business & Finance
  • studentlife
  • Video
  • Win
african
culture

African Energy Chamber to host amapiano and afrobeats concert

Elaine
Music

Hitting the wrong notes? Elaine dragged for Miss SA performance

Belinda Davids
Music

‘Belinda the Bok anthem singer’: Who is SA’s Whitney Houston?

african
Music

African Energy Chamber to host amapiano and afrobeats concert

Elaine
Music

Hitting the wrong notes? Elaine dragged for Miss SA performance

Belinda Davids
Music

‘Belinda the Bok anthem singer’: Who is SA’s Whitney Houston?

Family Values
Music

‘Family Values’: Riky Rick’s album WILL return to streaming platforms

By Naledi de Wee11-06-2022 12:50

Hip-hop fans noticed that Riky Rick’s debut album ‘Family Values’ was removed from streaming platforms, but there has been an update…

Jazzathon
Music

The people’s festival: Cape Town Jazzathon is back!

By Nokuthula Ngcobo11-06-2022 10:53

Jazzathon fans can expect to be spoilt for choice with three days of local jazz, including an afternoon of gospel artists.

Spotify
Music

Master KG and Nkosazana Daughter fly high with Sofa Silahlane [listen]

By Naledi de Wee10-06-2022 18:44

Wanitwa Mos, Master KG, Nkosazana Daughter and Lowsheen have dominated the Spotify charts with their heartfelt single ‘Sofa Silahlane’.

Moonchild Sanelly
Music

Moonchild Sanelly celebrates ‘every shade of women’ with new album

By Naledi de Wee10-06-2022 13:24

Moonchild Sanelly featured the likes of Sir Trill, Blxckie and UK rapper Trillary Banks on her 19-track album, ‘Phases’.

Samro
Music

Samro announces Music Creation Support Fund recipients

By Nokuthula Ngcobo10-06-2022 12:09

The Samro Music Creation Support Fund, initiated in 2021, aims to give artists’ earning potential another shot in the arm.

Grammys
Music

The Grammys continue to be inclusive by adding new categories

By AFP10-06-2022 11:05

The 2023 Grammys will have new categories including best video game soundtrack and Songwriter of the Year.

sneaker
Music

YoungstaCPT and Raf Don explore sneaker culture in new single ‘Tekky’

By Naledi de Wee09-06-2022 15:28

Raf Don and YoungstaCPT are representing Cape Town’s sneaker culture with their upcoming single, set to be released on 24 June.

Samas
Music

‘Pathetic awards’: Controversial blogger starts petition to ‘cancel’ SAMAs

By Naledi de Wee09-06-2022 14:49

Controversial blogger Musa Khawula has accused the SAMAs of being biased toward amapiano artists, questioning Zakes Bantwini’s 7 nominations.

Taylor Hawkins
Music

RIP Taylor Hawkins: Foo Fighters to play tribute shows in London

By AFP09-06-2022 11:14

Foo Fighters will play a pair of tribute shows in honour of their late drummer Taylor Hawkins this September in London.

Zakes Bantwini
Music

‘Ghetto King’ rises! Zakes Bantwini reigns supreme with seven SAMA nods

By Naledi de Wee07-06-2022 18:17

Zakes Bantwini’s afro-tech album ‘Ghetto King’ scored a nomination in the Album of the Year category ahead of the 28th annual SAMAs.

SAMA
Music

#SAMA28: Take a look at the full list of nominees

By Naledi de Wee07-06-2022 13:44

The nominees for the 28th annual South African Music Awards (Samas) were announced on 7 June. Did your favourite artist score a nod?

Johnny Depp
Music

It’s official! Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck gear up for album release [watch]

By Naledi de Wee07-06-2022 09:50

Johnny Depp and his ‘guitar hero’ Jeff Beck are set to release a joint album in July. This comes after the two were rocking it out in the UK.

South African Music Awards
Music

#Sama28: South African Music Awards partner with TikTok

By Nokuthula Ngcobo06-06-2022 19:42

Ahead of the #Sama28, the South African Music Awards have partnered with TikTok and joined the social media platform.

One Republic
Music

One Republic returns to South Africa for two shows in November [watch]

By Naledi de Wee06-06-2022 16:28

Grammy-nominated pop-rock band OneRepublic will be performing in Pretoria and Cape Town later this year. Here’s who can get tickets early…

Lebo M
Music

Royal performance: SA’s Lebo M wows audience at Platinum Jubilee

By Naledi de Wee05-06-2022 20:38

Award-winning composer Lebo M conducted a medley of songs from ‘The Lion King’ for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on 4 June. Take a look.

Beja people music
Music

‘Beja Power’: Sudan’s Dorpa band empowers oppressed ethnic group

By AFP05-06-2022 20:06

Noureddine Jaber, the band leader of Dorpa, is giving voice to Sudan’s long-marginalised eastern communities through a new album.

Shimza
Music

DJ Shimza adds his magical touch to Bongo Maffin’s classic hit [listen]

By Naledi de Wee05-06-2022 19:01

DJ Shimza gave legendary group Bongo Maffin’s classic hit ‘Thathi Sgubu’ an afro-tech twist. Have a listen here.

GoodLuck
Music

Exclusive: GoodLuck on hot new single ‘June’ featuring Nigeria’s Ice Prince

By Naledi de Wee04-06-2022 13:00

In an exclusive interview with The South African, GoodLuck’s Jules Harding chats about the band’s latest single, ‘June’, and more.

Rollng
Music

60 years rocking: Rolling Stones stun Madrid with 1966 hit ‘Out of Time’

By Naledi de Wee03-06-2022 19:17

Legendary rock band The Rolling Stones performed their 1966 hit ‘Out of Time’ for the first time ever in Madrid on 1 June. Take a look…

Sama
Music

#SAMA28 nominees: Amapiano dominates first three categories

By Naledi de Wee03-06-2022 18:06

Take a look at the nominees for the Record of the Year, Music Video of the Year and Artist of the Year categories for the 28th annual SAMAs.

New Music Friday
Music

New Music Friday: Post Malone returns with ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’

By Naledi de Wee03-06-2022 11:27

Post Malone’s new album features the likes of Doja Cat, The Weeknd and The Kid Laroi. Take a look at more New Music Friday releases here…

Psy
Music

A decade after ‘Gangnam Style’: Psy is happier than ever

By AFP03-06-2022 10:36

Ten years after ‘Gangnam Style’ South Korea’s Psy is no longer dependent on the song and is living his best life.

Simon Mogul
Music

American saxophonist Simon Mogul makes South African debut [watch]

By Nokuthula Ngcobo02-06-2022 21:29

Simon Mogul will perform with musicians in the jazz circuit; Brathew van Schalkwyk, Stephen de Souza and Kabelo Mokhatla.

Johnny Depp
Music

More than just an actor: Inside Johnny Depp’s rocking music career [listen]

By Naledi de Wee02-06-2022 20:40

‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star Johnny Depp has worked with the likes of shock rocker Marilyn Manson and American band Rock City Angels.

Prince Andrew
Music

Jubilee jive?! ‘Prince Andrew Is a Sweaty N****’ creeps up UK charts

By Naledi de Wee02-06-2022 17:13

The Kunts, a UK comedy band felt the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was the ‘perfect’ time to address Prince Andrew’s ‘cowardly beaviour’.

  • <
  • 1
  • ...
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • ...
  • 27
  • 28
  • >

How well do you know ‘Skeem Saam’? ENTER the SOAPIE QUIZ & WIN R1 000 in cash!

TheSouthAfrican.com is all about South Africa and the stories that affect South Africans, wherever they are in the world.

We’re independent.
No agenda.
No Bias.

Follow us

IAB South Africa
Press Council

About us

Terms, Conditions, Privacy & GDPR

Contact Us

Our offices are for administrative purposes only, no visitors will be accepted without an appointment.

South Africa – Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican Number: 2005/028472/07. Address: Regus Business Centre 1st Floor, Block B, North Park, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa Postal: Blue Sky Publications (Pty) Ltd T/A TheSouthAfrican, PO Box 44354, Claremont, 7735, South Africa

United Kingdom – Blue Sky Publications Ltd – Company Registration Number: 04683692. Address: Riverbank House, 1 Putney Bridge Approach, London, SW6 4TJ

Copyright Blue Sky Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved.