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By Sitha Maliwa: As South Africa marks Women's Month, one of the country's most influential women will take centre stage for a moment that transcends celebration. Media mogul, entrepreneur and global brand architect Bonang Matheba will be honoured with the prestigious 2026 Trailblazer Award at the fifth annual Basadi in Music Awards, cementing her place among the most transformative figures in African entertainment. The glittering ceremony will take place on Saturday, 8 August, at the Joburg Theatre, where the entertainment industry will unite to celebrate a woman whose career has consistently shattered ceilings and redefined success for African women. Presented under this year's theme, "REWIND", and the campaign "Africa to the World...

By Zee Ma’am, grab your mic and moisturise those edges - because the Metro FM Music Awards 2025 just dropped their host line-up and it’s giving main character energy only. I don’t know who planned this roll-out, but they clearly said, “Let’s shut the country down.” Let’s start at the top - because that’s where LootLove and Scoop Makhathini are sitting: on thrones. These two are about to host the most glamorous, iconic, and outrageously star-packed event of the year and I am here to report, whisper, scream, and sip every ounce of the tea. LootLove, SA’s own goddess of cool, is returning like the queen she is. And guess what? She’s not coming alone. She’s got the one and only Scoop Makhathini beside her, and let me tell you - this is not just hosting; this is a power...

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BONANG MATHEBA: From media queen to global Icon

QUEEN ZEE SPILLS: Metro FM Music Awards hosts revealed – and baby, it’s a whole cinematic universe!