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GUNS DOWN, FEELINGS UP: Kwa Baba Is The Drama Mzansi Has Been Craving

29May

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GUNS DOWN, FEELINGS UP: Kwa Baba Is The Drama Mzansi Has Been Craving

By Zee: Johannesburg hasn’t recovered. Not after the silk dresses. Not after the red carpet. And definitely not after the dangerously smooth Zulu men of Kwa Baba started speaking. The exclusive premiere of Mzansi Magic’s newest telenovela, Kwa Baba, turned Fourways into a full-blown emotional crime scene this week as guests left the screening clutching their chests, rethinking love and warning the nation to prepare itself accordingly. Because apparently this is not just another telenovela. This is war. Emotional war. After years of dodging bullets, taxi feuds, revenge plots and men yelling threats through clenched teeth on primetime television, viewers are celebrating the arrival of a show that finally feels painfully close to home. And by...

POETRY ON THE MOVE: Botlhale Boikanyo leads Breaking Down Borders Africa into a bold new era

21May

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POETRY ON THE MOVE: Botlhale Boikanyo leads Breaking Down Borders Africa into a bold new era

By Yenani Madikwa: Africa is calling again - louder, prouder, and more poetic than ever before. Fresh off a major international triumph, the groundbreaking African travel and culture series Breaking Down Borders Africa is preparing for an explosive new chapter. After recently clinching the prestigious Silver Telly Award in the Television - Travel & Tourism category, the celebrated pan-African production has unveiled its newest leading lady: acclaimed South African poet and performer Botlhale Boikanyo. And she is not merely stepping into the spotlight - she is arriving with thunder. Nearly a decade after the series first captured audiences with its fearless celebration of African identity, culture and creativity, the Bre...

Sibikwa Arts Centre Opens Call for Participation for Inclusive Dance and Communications Training Programmes

20May

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Sibikwa Arts Centre Opens Call for Participation for Inclusive Dance and Communications Training Programmes

By The Buz Hive: Young performers doing the dance at Sibikwa Arts Centre. (Image: Sibikwa website) Sibikwa Arts Centre is calling for applications to two complementary training programmes designed to strengthen South Africa’s inclusive arts ecosystem, supporting both dancers with disabilities and the cultural practitioners who shape how their work is shared with the world. Running from August to November 2026 and supported through National Arts Council (NAC) bursaries, the programmes respond to a clear gap in the sector: while artists with disabilities continue to face limited access to professional development opportunities, many arts managers, organisers, and media practitioners remain under-equipped to communicate inclusive work in w...

COCKTAILS, CHEMISTS & CHAOS: The moisturised robot that ruled the night

17May

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COCKTAILS, CHEMISTS & CHAOS: The moisturised robot that ruled the night

By Zee: If there is one thing Johannesburg’s beauty people love more than a serum with three active ingredients nobody can pronounce, it is a launch event with soft lighting, free alcohol and the possibility of spotting a celebrity pretending they are not exhausted. And darling, the launch gala for Skin Certified SA delivered exactly that. Hosted at Level Three in Kramerville, the evening introduced South Africa’s first dermatologist-governed certification standard for skincare creators and brands, which is honestly overdue because some of you have been taking skincare advice from people whose only qualification is having a ring light and confidence. The initiative, backed by the Dermatology Society of South Africa (DSSA) and supported b...

INSIDE STRINGS ATTACHED: The dark new drama shaking up Mzansi Magic

14May

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INSIDE STRINGS ATTACHED: The dark new drama shaking up Mzansi Magic

By Yenani Madikwa: Thabile Ngwato, Executive Producer of Strings Attached (Image: supplied) A storm is brewing on Strings Attached, and from the very first episode, audiences are warned that nothing is ever as simple as it seems. The gripping new psychological thriller, produced by Ray Content Hub, is already making waves for its emotionally charged storytelling, cultural depth and unsettling portrayal of manipulation hidden behind wealth, charm and power. Airing every Monday at 8 pm on Mzansi Magic, the series follows a young woman forced to abandon her dreams in order to support her struggling family, only to find herself drawn into the dangerous orbit of a wealthy and influential man. Leading the emotionally explosive drama are...

SCORPION KINGS SHAKE THE NATION: Second wave of tickets unleashed as demand reaches fever pitch

7May

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SCORPION KINGS SHAKE THE NATION: Second wave of tickets unleashed as demand reaches fever pitch

By Sitha Maliwa: South Africa is witnessing history in motion - and the ground is already trembling. In a moment that has sent shockwaves across the music industry, Amapiano titans DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small have officially announced the release of additional tickets for the highly anticipated Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium. The decision follows an explosive, record-shattering demand that has redefined what is possible for live music on African soil. What began as a ticket sale quickly turned into a national frenzy. On Tuesday, 5 May, over half a million fans flooded the Webtickets platform, forming a digital stampede unlike anything ever seen before - not just for Amapiano, but for any artist, local or international, in South ...

FROM MAKAPANSTAD TO GLOBAL MARKETS: The unstoppable rise of Ofentse Tabane

6May

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FROM MAKAPANSTAD TO GLOBAL MARKETS: The unstoppable rise of Ofentse Tabane

By Sitha Maliwa: There are stories that begin with privilege, and then there are stories forged in dust, discipline, and determination. The rise of Ofentse Tabane belongs firmly to the latter. From the quiet, often overlooked streets of Makapanstad emerged a force that would not only disrupt industries - but redefine purpose itself. Ofentse Tabane is not merely a businessman. He is a movement in motion. Armed with resilience carved from humble beginnings and guided by an unshakable sense of integrity, he has built an empire that stretches across South Africa’s industrial, financial, and social landscapes. But what sets him apart is not just what he has built - it’s why he builds. In a world obsessed with profit, Tabane chose purpos...

GRAMMY GLORY MEETS JOZI SOUL: Zakes Bantwini To Ignite Scatterlings Music Festival

5May

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GRAMMY GLORY MEETS JOZI SOUL: Zakes Bantwini To Ignite Scatterlings Music Festival

By Sitha Maliwa: Johannesburg is about to pulse to a different rhythm. On the night of 1 August 2026, the city’s heartbeat will echo through Huddle Park as Zakes Bantwini steps onto the stage - not just as a performer, but as a symbol of a sound that has travelled the world and returned home crowned with a Grammy. This is not just another festival. This is a moment. The inaugural Scatterlings Music Festival arrives with intention, with fire, with a line-up that reads like a living archive of South African excellence. At its summit stands Bantwini, the mastermind behind the Grammy-winning “Bayethe,” a sonic architect who has fused electronic music with African soul and turned it into a global language. But this night is bigger...

THE GIRL WHO TURNED PAIN INTO MUSIC: Glockie’s rise from struggle

4May

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THE GIRL WHO TURNED PAIN INTO MUSIC: Glockie’s rise from struggle

By Sitha Maliwa: There are artists who step into music for fame - and then there are those who arrive carrying survival itself in their voice. S’phesihle Dlomo, known to audiences as Glockie, belongs firmly to the second category. Before the growing attention, before the studio sessions and the early recognition from listeners, there was a quieter, heavier reality. A life shaped by emotional turbulence, identity formation across borders, and long stretches of inner silence that few ever witnessed. Part of her journey unfolded in Botswana, where she spent formative years navigating change, displacement, and emotional isolation. It was during this period that she encountered depression - not as a passing phase, but as a consuming force that reshap...

WHEN HEAVEN TOUCHED RANDBURG: Mmuso Worship ignites a move of God at sold-out summit

4May

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WHEN HEAVEN TOUCHED RANDBURG: Mmuso Worship ignites a move of God at sold-out summit

By Sitha Maliwa: Randburg was not the same after what unfolded at Rhema Bible Church. What began as a summit quickly transformed into a spiritual eruption - where worship, conviction, and destiny collided in one unforgettable atmosphere. The What’s Your Next Summit (Gauteng Edition), hosted by Mmuso Worship, the music ministry of Mmuso Church, was more than an event. It became a defining encounter for a generation standing at the crossroads of identity and purpose. Under the piercing theme “Unlikely Candidate”, the message thundered through the hall: God does not wait for perfection - He calls the willing. Fear was confronted. Doubt was dismantled. And in its place, something far more powerful rose - bold surrender. One after another, voices ...