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Sello ontwedi
lifestyle

RIP Sello Montwedi: Honorary salute to Sankomota drumming legend

Mzansi NPO
Entertainment

Msaki and Mzansi NPO highlight plight of asylum seekers

Johnny Clegg
Culture

Johnny Clegg Tribute Show set to go this month: ‘His flame kept alive’

Sello ontwedi
Celeb News

RIP Sello Montwedi: Honorary salute to Sankomota drumming legend

Mzansi NPO
Entertainment

Msaki and Mzansi NPO highlight plight of asylum seekers

Johnny Clegg
Culture

Johnny Clegg Tribute Show set to go this month: ‘His flame kept alive’

Hotstix Mabuse
Music

‘Sipho at 70’: ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse and The Hotband take Stellenbosch [watch]

By Naledi de Wee13-05-2022 19:00

Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse will be performing some of his well-known hits at the Summerhill Wine Estate in Stellenbosch on Sunday 15 May.

Gallo Vault Sessions
Music

‘Gallo Vault Sessions’: Podcast to explore Africa’s rich catalogue of music

By Naledi de Wee05-04-2022 14:05

‘Gallo Vault Sessions’ is a six-part podcast series that reflects on how music has shaped culture in Africa.

Xolani 'Shilisi' Langa, maskandi artist who went back to school
Celeb News

‘I’m offended’: 38-year-old maskandi artist Shilisi kicked out of school

By Nokuthula Ngcobo30-03-2022 18:02

Despite his Grade 11 classmates’ excitement at having a maskandi artist in their midst, Shilisi has been told he is too old for school.

GQ Men of the Year
Celeb News

Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse scores Lifetime Achievement at GQ Men of the Year

By Naledi de Wee28-11-2021 12:18

South African jazz legend Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at the GQ Men of The Year Awards on Saturday 27 November. Take a look at the full list of winners.

Gina Mabasa
Music

‘I am a star’: Rising musician Gina Mabasa gears up for new single [watch]

By Naledi de Wee08-11-2021 17:53

‘I am re-introducing myself’: Gina Mabasa is gearing up to release her new single ‘Nyeleti’ (which tranlates to star) on Friday 26 November.

Biko Mabuse
Music

Exclusive: The rising star behind the legend – Who is Biko Mabuse?

By Naledi de Wee02-11-2021 14:28

Biko Mabuse is on his way to becoming one of South Africa’s top musicians, following in his iconic father Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse’s footsteps. The South African chats to the young star about his musical journey.

Siphelele Ntshangase
Premier Soccer League

Why MaMkhize’s Royal AM didn’t allow ex Kaizer Chiefs man to play!

By Zaahid Nanabhay21-10-2021 06:14

Ex Kaizer Chiefs man Siphelele Ntshangase was denied his PSL return by MaMkhize’s Royal AM and the reason has since been revealed!

GQ Men of the Year
Music

70 years strong! Inside Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse’s surprise birthday [photos]

By Naledi de Wee19-10-2021 11:12

Friends and family came together to celebrate the legendary Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse’s 70th birthday in Cape Town on Wednesday 13 October.

Mabuse
Entertainment

Like father like son: Biko Mabuse shares stage with Hotstix [photos]

By Naledi de Wee27-09-2021 17:19

Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse’s rapper son Biko Mabuse released the debut album of his group, 12 Dogs, just before joining his legendary father on stage at Ricoffy’s 50th birthday event last week.

Tshola
Entertainment

Goodbye Village Pope: Friends and family remember Tsepo Tshola

By Naledi de Wee23-07-2021 11:54

Close friends and family came together to pay tribute to legendary jazz musician Tsepo Tshola in a heartfelt memorial service.

Hotstix
Art and Artists

Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse: Q&A with one of SA’s greatest musos

By Martin Myers13-08-2020 16:00

We sat down with Hotstix and chatted to him about music, life, and how it feels to be turning 69.

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