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Tsodio
lifestyle

‘Sesasedi sa Tsodio’: Rangoato Hlasane salutes kwaito’s legacy

General
Celeb News

Kwaito star ‘General’ becomes second Chiskop member to battle cancer

'PODCAST AND CHILL'
Entertainment

‘I was born in Moria’: Mapaputsi leaves tweeps & MacG in stitches

Tsodio
Lifestyle

‘Sesasedi sa Tsodio’: Rangoato Hlasane salutes kwaito’s legacy

General
Celeb News

Kwaito star ‘General’ becomes second Chiskop member to battle cancer

'PODCAST AND CHILL'
Entertainment

‘I was born in Moria’: Mapaputsi leaves tweeps & MacG in stitches

TKZee performance was not a hit with fans at Celeb City
Celeb News

‘They are so offbeat’: Fans slam TKZee performance at Celeb City [watch]

By Megan van den Heever10-04-2022 10:47

TKZee was criticised for their lackluster performance and for being for “old people” at the Celeb City gig on Saturday night…

Brickz
Celeb News

Early release for Brickz? Mzansi reacts after picture goes viral

By Naledi de Wee21-03-2022 14:14

Tweeps are weighing in on the possibility of an early out-of-jail card for Brickz after a photo of the kwaito star went viral at the weekend.

Zola 7
Music

Zola 7 to be honoured at ‘Strictly Kwaito Legends’ Festival [watch]

By Naledi de Wee18-03-2022 12:07

The likes of Big Nuz, Spikiri and Doc Shebeleza will all take the stage at the ‘Strictly Kwaito Legends’ Festival honouring Zola 7.

Bongani
Celeb News

Bongani Fassie is remixing his mother’s hits with an amapiano twist!

By Naledi de Wee09-08-2021 10:10

Brenda Fassie’s son, Bongani, is honouring his mother’s memory by reviving some of her classic hits with amapiano sounds!

Cornet Mamabolo and Clement Maosa
Soapies

‘Skeem Saam’: Tbose was friends with Kwaito because he’s disadvantaged

By Rae Seleme20-07-2021 09:47

Tbose Maputla is showing his true colours to Kwaito now because he was a fake friend all along. He doesn’t want Kwaito to be better than him.

'Skeem Saam' actresses Amanda du Pont and Nokuzoa Mlengana
Soapies

‘Skeem Saam’: Sis Ouma’s memorable scenes, cause of death revealed

By Rae Seleme14-07-2021 11:28

The late Nokuzola Mlengana’s family has revealed her cause of death. We also remember some of her most memorable scenes

Kwaito
Entertainment

What ‘killed’ kwaito…Or is it still alive in amapiano and hip-hop?

By Naledi de Wee10-07-2021 15:29

Once upon a time, kwaito was one of South Africa’s biggest and hottest genres. The South African explores its roots, sounds and legacy.

Pebetsi Nolo Matlaila as Mokgadi Matloga
Soapies

‘Skeem Saam’: Mokgadi set to ruffle some feathers again in Turfloop

By Rae Seleme07-07-2021 18:34

Mokgadi Matloga is returning to Turfloop to make the Maputlas’ lives hell and we can’t wait for it. Will Mary and Noah follow suit?

'Skeem Saam' Lesego Marakalla as Rachel Kunutuas
Soapies

‘Skeem Saam’ salon day the real reason for missed episode [photos]

By Rae Seleme07-07-2021 12:44

It turns out the real reason we couldn’t watch Monday’s episode was because our favourite actors spend the whole day at the salon!

Zola 7
Celeb News

Zola 7 fake news? The truth about hospitalisation, crowdfunding

By Alicia Naidoo06-07-2021 20:30

Zola 7’s personal assistant sets the record straight after reports of crowdfunding and the kwaito star’s hospitalisation surfaced.

'Skeem Saam'
Soapies

‘Skeem Saam’ Review: Will Meikie break out of jail?

By Rae Seleme06-07-2021 15:53

Meikie will be a free bird tonight. But for how long would she be able to enjoy her freedom? Does the plane ticket belong to John Maputla or Tbose?

Actor and musician Zola 7
Celeb News

Zola 7 needs your help: Kwaito star battles chronic illness, medical bills

By Rae Seleme05-07-2021 21:03

Zola 7’s manager says he needs the public to assist him to pay his medical bills as the legendary kwaito star is in financial dire straits.

'Skeem Saam' actress Joyce Ledwaba as Joyce Maputla
Soapies

‘Skeem Saam’ fans petition for Joyce to become starring cast member

By Rae Seleme05-07-2021 12:32

#SkeemSaam on Twitter think the show would be awesome if Joyce Maputla moves to Turfloop. Here’s why…

'Skeem Saam' actress Nozi Langa
Soapies

‘Skeem Saam’ July Spoilers: Elizabeth gets jailed for Glenda’s disappearance

By Rae Seleme02-07-2021 16:46

We are going to see a vindictive and villainous Glenda who will go all out to destroy Elizabeth Thobakgale’s career.

'Skeem Saam' Glenda played Nozi Langa and Elizabeth Thobakgale played by Amanda Manku
Soapies

‘Skeem Saam’: Who is the next Mrs Leeto Maputla?

By Rae Seleme28-06-2021 14:27

Will Leeto and Glenda start dating now that they’re both single? Meikie might approve because Glenda is nothing like Mokgadi or Lizzy.

'Skeem Saam'
Soapies

‘Skeem Saam’: Mantuli plays hide-and-seek with Meikie

By Rae Seleme21-06-2021 14:35

Does Mantuli still have feelings for John Maputla? She’s been acting out of character lately. Will Sifiso be able to rescue her?

'Skeem Saam'
Soapies

‘Skeem Saam’: John Maputla is a male Brooke Logan…true or false?

By Rae Seleme17-06-2021 15:11

‘Skeem Saam’s’ John Maputla is indeed a dark horse and probably the ‘most unfaithful husband’ in Turfloop. But did Meikie cheat on him first?

‘Skeem Saam’: Will Sifiso take
Soapies

‘Skeem Saam’: Will Sifiso take the Maputlas to court?

By Rae Seleme06-06-2021 14:15

Spoiler Alert: Kwaito’s uncle Sifiso has declared war against the Maputlas which could lead to a bitter court battle.

howza scandal
Soapies

Tshepo ‘Howza’ Mosese exits ‘Scandal!’ to revive his kwaito roots

By Rae Seleme02-06-2021 15:56

Actor, TV presenter and musician Tshepo ‘Howza’ Mosese shocked Mzansi this week by announcing his departure from e.tv’s popular soapie ‘Scandal!’

Mojalefa 'Mjokes' Matsane trompies death car accident
News

Emmanuel ‘Mjokes’ Matsane: Kwaito star killed in car crash

By Dan Meyer23-05-2021 12:14

Emmanuel “Mjokes” Matsane was killed in a car accident early on Sunday morning, with tributes pouring in for the fallen Kwaito star.

Zahara
Entertainment

Zahara shares her pain with fans through comeback single, ‘Nyamezela’

By Skyler Hendricks13-05-2021 19:23

The celebrated South African musician released her new single ‘Nyamezela’ on Friday 7 May ahead of her upcoming album, ‘Nqaba Yam’.

Mshoza
Entertainment

Kwaito star Mshoza, ex-boyfriend Anele Ngcongca die days apart

By Alicia Naidoo23-11-2020 14:16

Along with the shock news that Mshoza’s ex-boyfriend Anele Ngcongca died in a car crash this morning, the music icon, 37, joins the list of South African stage greats who all died too soon.

DJ Tira wins SAMA for Ikhenani
Entertainment

DJ Tira wins his first Sama for best kwaito album at last

By Sisanda Mbhele07-08-2020 12:06

Yep, you read right! After 21 years in the music industry, DJ Tira is only now receiving recognition from the South African Music Awards.

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