PIANO FEST SUN CITY WEEKEND EXPERIENCE

Like many great things in life, the Piano Fest weekend experience in Sun City was imperfectly perfect. I for one was the first to mess up as I was late by 30 on the morning of the pick up, but it turned out I wasn’t late actually (look up the concept of Africa time). I...

Mawelele and Kwesta Reunite for New Single “NGIYAZ’FELA”

Mawelele and Kwesta reunite on “Ngiyaz’fela,” a new R&B/Afro-pop single released today with gamma., following the success of their previous collaboration, “All My Life.”Produced by Kinglee Beats, “Ngiyaz’fela” is a declaration of love. The title translates to “I’m in love with you,” setting the tone for a record centred on the directness and simplicity of expressing how you feel.Mawelele’s emotive vocals and melodic songwriting meet Kwesta’s distinctive...

Uncool MC Releases “SETLA” From his Upcoming Debut EP

UNCOOL MC STEPS INTO HIS OWN WITH “SETLA”The Amapiano entertainer kicks off his solo journey with a new single After years of bringing his energy to notable Amapiano records and stages, Uncool MC is stepping further into his own sound with “Setla,” released Friday, 4 September 2026 with gamma.Meaning “move your body” or “dance,” “Setla” marks a new chapter for Uncool MC and introduces...

SCORPION KINGS LIVE ANNOUNCES A VIBRANT PRE-SHOW LINEUP

The countdown to Scorpion Kings Live continues with an exciting announcement of an explosive pre-show lineup set to get fans moving long before the Scorpion Kings take to the stage on 19 September 2026. Bringing together some of the biggest names across Amapiano, hip-hop, house, Bacardi and Maskandi, the pre-show promises to turn the day into a full-scale celebration of...

ROOTED FEST 2026 BRINGS MUSIC, CULTURE AND CONSCIOUS LIVING TO SUIKERBOSRAND NATURE RESERVE

Under the theme “Leave No Trace”, a new Gauteng festival experience brings together music, food, culture and conscious living in the heart of nature.  This September, the breathtaking landscape of Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve will become the backdrop for a new South African festival experience as Rooted Fest 2026 makes its debut on Saturday, 26 September...

Savanna – The Bev That Makes You Laugh With Trevor

Savanna Serves SA's Festival of Comedy Captained by Trevor Noah South Ahh is short of material. From taxi-window commentary to group-chat analysis and the everyday plot twists we somehow survive with a smile, this country knows how to turn real life into comedy. Our streets are the ultimate writers' room for comedians. South Africa is...

Investigation puts Optasia under scrutiny

By Staff Reporter A three-month investigation into the operations of Johannesburg-listed fintech company Optasia in Nigeria and elsewhere on the African continent is expected to bring renewed scrutiny to the company as it faces a regulatory battle over its role in Nigeria’s airtime and data-credit market. South Africa-based investigative journalist Karim Adeyemi said his investigation...

Celebrating Creative Voices

THE SOUTH AFRICAN VOICEOVER AWARDS RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND ANNUAL CELEBRATION The 2nd Annual South African Voiceover Awards (TSVA) returns on Saturday, 10 October 2026, celebrating the exceptional voices that shape South Africa's media and entertainment industry. Founded by acclaimed voiceover artist, Top Billing presenter and creative entrepreneur, Sinemivuyo Mpulu. The awards continue to recognise the professionals...

Skillz Releases Visuals for “PHUMELELA”

South African DJ, producer and recording artist Skillz is set to unveil the music video for “Phumelela,” featuring Simmy and Zeh McGeba, on Friday, 28 August 2026, with an exclusive premiere on Trace TV. The release is presented through gamma. Following the commercial and viral success of “Mamma” with Zee Nxumalo and Sykes, “Phumelela” marks Skillz next major push as a lead artist, pairing...

Celina Sharma Releases her EP “CHAPTER 2”

  International pop artist Celina Sharma today releases her highly anticipated five-track EP, Chapter 2, available now via gamma., following the strategic partnership between ERA Music and the US-based music and media company. With more than 250 million total streams and 625,000 monthly listeners, the 24-year-old Sydney-born, London based artist enters a new era with a project that moves beyond her early pop sound, exploring...

Books – The Untouchables

South Africa is one of the most beautiful and amazing countries you can ever live in or visit in the world, but just like many other countries around the world, it is affected by crime and corruption. If you have been following the Madlanga Commission over the past few months, you will have seen the...