By Katlego Sekhu Outside of music, the late DJ Sumbody was also known for his business acumen. The serial businessman owned a few clubs in Pretoria and one in Cape Town. Speaking at his memorial service on Wednesday in Johannesburg, his business partner Kagiso Setsetse says he's been friends with DJ Sumbody for over 22 years. Although they come from two different worlds - they had a lot in common. […]
By Katlego Sekhu The memorial service for slain Pretoria businessman and musician DJ Sumbody took place on Wednesday in Centurion, Gauteng. Speaking at the memorial close friend and business partner Cassper Nyovest shared his fondest memorial of DJ Sumbody. He recalls after his historic performance of their song Monate Mpolaye at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018, the late DJ joked that he should've brought him onto the stage so […]
By: Natasha Archary The Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards (SCCCA) is back and celebrating its 10th year with registrations now open. After a 2-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the award that celebrate stand-up comedy is introducing a few new categories. There's also a new voting system in place and prizes to be won, so if you think you have what it takes to tickle SA's funny-bones, this may […]
By: Natasha Archary "Haibo Naledi!" trends as South African TikTokers roast the International Relations and Cooperation Minister's Buckingham Palace attire. Not only did Dr. Naledi Pandor walk the red carpet at Buckingham Palace in plain black pumps but her dress code did not fit with the expressly stately formal theme. With the British royal family setting the tone for the state visit, welcoming SA's President and other Ministers in strictly […]
By: Natasha Archary Ugandan content creator, model, actress and human rights advocate, Angella Summer Namubiru has won the People's Choice Award for African Social Star. This after the personality was voted for in the category by fans worldwide from the 26 October to 09 November. The announcement was made by E! on Wednesday, 23 November, with Angella winning the title as Africa's biggest social media star and influencer. In response […]
By Zuko Komisa Simphiwe Ngema and Tino Chinyani seem to be back together, after publicly declaring their breakup in September. When they announced their breakup many well-wishers were heartbroken by the split. In September Simz broke the news and wrote "An end to a beautiful love story. This has been one of my greatest experiences, a beautiful love story of two people fighting all the odds to be together. I […]
By: Natasha Archary Not only did King Charles III call South Africa's President, Cyril 'Ramafoza' instead of Ramaphosa but he attempted to greet him in several vernacular languages too. While social media users were left gobsmacked at the King's incorrect pronunciation of the multiple traditional greetings, the President was in awe, as he responded, "WOW!" After each South African greeting by the newly appointed King, in isiZulu, Sesotho, isiXhosa and […]
By Katlego Sekhu Reokeditswe Makete, the girlfriend of Sonia Mbele's son Donell exposed him on social media for physically and emotionally abusing her. "Donell cheated one and when I found out he went and beat me up. He has been deleting all my posts from my account cause he doesn't want the work to see what a dog he is," Reokeditswe posted. Reacting to the news through an official statement, […]
Written by Dohne Damons Lwanda Gogwana will perform Songbook Chapter 2 at this year’s edition of the Joy of Jazz music festival. Songbook Chapter 2 is a new release. This is his third studio album and seems to follow his first studio album which was named Songbook Chapter 1. The Jazz trumpeter will perform on the Conga Stage on Saturday 26 November at the Sandton Convention Centre. The three-time SAMA […]
Kaya 959 takes back Sundays with A Touch of Soul, the only show bringing you soul and RnB music that touches your mind, body and spirit. The Best T in the City, T-bose takes you back to a time when music was made to last. A Touch of Soul is the perfect wind-down to your weekend. Sundays 14h00 to 18h00.
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The Jazz Standard with Brenda Sisane. Sunday's 12:00-15:00.
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WITH XOLA DLWATI: SATURDAYS 12:00 -15:00 Spade of Hearts is a fuse of love and soulful sounds, pulling at your heartstrings. Tune in for songs that will take you down memory lane. It is the sound that once dominated your playlist. It airs Sundays 12:00 – 15:00.
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The World Show is informative, expansive, and largely pan-African. This is a musical journey that bridges generations and genres, travelling across continents and timelines, with in-depth interviews and features. ‘The World Show’ is a four-hour global journey through sound – featuring the freshest tracks from home and afar.
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Real. Familiar. Memorable. Kaya 959 brings you the music you know and love from our playlist. Uninterrupted. Thursdays 20h00 to 21h00
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