The 31st South African Music Awards (SAMA31), held in Midrand and broadcast live on SABC 1, aimed to celebrate the best of South African music. However, the event was marred by persistent sound problems that disrupted performances and frustrated both...
The City of Johannesburg's Department of Human Settlements is sounding the alarm over a growing scam where fraudsters are using the face and name of MMC Mlungisi Mabaso to sell RDP houses to unsuspecting residents. According to reports, scammers are...
Lekompo has officially been introduced as a recognized genre for the 2026 Metro FM Music Awards, marking a major milestone for the vibrant and fast-growing South African sound. This exciting announcement means that the upcoming awards will include a dedicated...
Recent reports have highlighted the risks associated with traditional initiation rites in South Africa, with nine deaths reported during the summer initiation season. This alarming trend has sparked concerns about the safety and well-being of initiates, and the need for...
The beloved Cotton Fest, one of South Africa’s most dynamic celebrations of music and street culture, has officially been cancelled and disbanded. Organizers confirmed that disagreements among current shareholders have resulted in internal disputes, leading to the difficult decision to...
Renowned Limpopo Artist Lehlogonolo Chauke, well known as Shebeshxt has made his appearance back in Court today, 8th December and things are not looking good. The Polokwane Magistrate’s Court have been made aware of claims supported by explosive evidence that...
The Lekompo Balcony Mix 8, held on December 2025, at the Polokwane Cricket Club, proved to be a massive success, and a fitting finale to the year’s music calendar. The event, known for blending live performances with curated mixes brought...
The community of Saulsville, west of Pretoria, was left shaken after a brutal mass shooting in the early hours of Saturday, 6 December 2025. According to the police, a group of armed men entered a small tavern-style bar inside a...
Police in Gauteng are investigating a murder case following an incident that happened on Thursday Night, of a taxi association official in Woodmead, Sandton that claimed a life. The 52-year-old victim was at a parking lot with another individual when...
The United States has boycotted the G20 summit in South Africa, with President Donald Trump claiming the country is persecuting white Afrikaners. Trump stated that no American officials would attend the summit, citing "horrific human rights abuses" against white farmers....
