Zuko Komisa Image | Doc Shebeleza/X Kwaito legend Doc Shebeleza has passed away in hospital at the age of 51 after a long illness, his family representative has confirmed. The iconic artist, whose real name is Victor Bogopane, was hospitalised in June 2024 due to a health issue. Doc Shebeleza's manager, Shakes Mavundla confirmed the news of his passing on Thursday. “Doc Shebeleza passed away on Thursday morning around 10:30am […]
Zuko Komisa Image: X South African vocalist Naledi Aphiwe has released a tribute song in honour of the late Afropop singer Winnie Khumalo. Winnie, who died at home following a brief illness on Tuesday, was widely known for her famous song 'Live My Life'. She was 51 years old. She was well-known for her extensive musical career, which began in the 1980s, and she also participated in popular South African […]
Zuko Komisa Image: Lupe Fiasco on Instagram Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco will become the first rapper to have a professorship at Johns Hopkins University. The Chicago rapper has revealed that he will serve as a visiting professor at Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute. Lupe will teach a rap course as part of the acclaimed university's new four-year hip hop program which will begin at the Peabody Conservatory in 2025. […]
Zuko Komisa With more than 40,000 copies sold, the Amapiano smash "Biri Marung" has finally solidified its standing as one of South Africa's most famous songs, earning platinum status. The Amapiano hit "Biri Marung" is a collaboration between a group of South African artists, including King Bee Kiragu, DJ Maphorisa, Focalistic, Mr. Pilato, Scotts Maphuma, CowBoii, Ego Slimflow, Tebogo G Mashego, Sje Konka, DJ Mattress. The song was released in […]
Zuko Komisa Image: @chichi_vanessa on Instagram Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, is celebrating another year around the sun as she turns 24 years old today. Chidimma experienced triumph and resilience in 2024 after she recieved backlash and withdrew from Miss South Africa. She then switched gears and represented Taraba State in Miss Universe Nigeria, eventually earning the title. This success drove her to the global stage at the Miss Universe […]
Zuko Komisa Image: Wikimedia commons Former president Jacob Zuma has served the African National Congress (ANC) with a letter of demand in which he has given the party a deadline of 31 January to restore his membership or risk legal action. In a letter addressed to ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula on Wednesday, Zuma's attorneys said that his dismissal as an ANC member was "illegal". After Zuma founded the MK […]
Zuko Komisa Image: @MYANC on X The African National Congress (ANC) is celebrating its 113th anniversary in Cape Town today. The political party will be commemorating its anniversary through a series of events which will be held in Cape Town this week. https://www.kaya959.co.za/news/former-us-president-jimmy-carter-has-passed-away-at-the-age-of-100/ Robben Island, where some of the party's freedom fighters were detained during the height of apartheid, was the first stop for the party's leaders on Wednesday morning. […]
Zuko Komisa Image | Adobe Stock The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) apprehended over 800 drivers for excessive speeding and driving under the influence (DUI) between 1 December 2024, and 5 January 2025. A total of 364 people were arrested by the department's high-speed squad for speeding, and 512 people were arrested for DUI. https://www.kaya959.co.za/news/multi-vehicle-collision-claims-18-lives-on-the-n3/ The JMPD announced in a statement that it was conducting citywide traffic safety operations. “These […]
Zuko Komisa Image: Zendaya and Tom Holland on Instagram Zendaya and Tom Holland have reportedly taken their romance to the next level by getting engaged. This comes after Zendaya sparked engagement rumors at the 2025 Golden Globes when she was spotted wearing a large diamond ring on her ring finger. According to TMZ, Holland proposed to Zendaya during the holiday season at one of Zendaya's family houses in the US. […]
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