Bulelwa Hoala Image: @therealdocshebeleza on Instagram Legendary Kwaito star Doc Shebeleza’s memorial service is currently underway at the SABC Radio Park, in Johannesburg. Doc Shebeleza, real name Victor Bogopane, died at his home after battling an undisclosed illness on Thursday, 9 January 2025. He was 51 years old. In December 2024, Doc Shebeleza underwent a surgical procedure and was due for another operation at the time of his passing. He […]
Katlego Sekhu The Pros and cons of taking a gap year after matric Deciding what to do after high school is one of the most important choices young people face. While some opt to dive straight into university, others consider taking a gap year to explore new opportunities, travel, or gain work experience. A gap year can offer valuable life skills and perspectives, but it also comes with its own […]
Zuko Komisa Image | @vasti_spiller/ /Instagram South African MMA hero, Dricus du Plessis, spent his birthday in style by dropping down on one knee and proposing to his girlfriend Vasti Spiller. Dricus has been dating Vasti Spiller for a little over a year and the couple celebrated their first anniversary in July. Dricus opted to celebrate his birthday surrounded by friends and loved ones on Tuesday night. While onstage, Dricus […]
Katlego Sekhu Image: FreePik A listener recently reached out to The Best T in the City with Tbose to share her heartfelt story of grief and family struggles. She revealed that she and her two siblings have different fathers, and her biological father's absence has left her feeling like an outsider within her own family. Whenever she tried to talk to her mother about her father, the conversation would turn […]
Zuko Komisa Fans, relatives and industry colleagues have gathered to celebrate the life of Winnie Khumalo at a memorial service at the Johannesburg Theatre. The 51-year-old music icon, who was well known for her famous song Live My Life, died on Tuesday, 7 January following a brief illness. https://www.kaya959.co.za/music/tributes-pour-in-for-singer-winnie-khumalo/ Winnie Khumalo will be laid to rest on Saturday, 18 January. WATCH THE MEMORIAL SERVICE HERE: READ NEXT: ‘Walking again’ – […]
Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@gabisilet South African actress Gabisile Tshabalala has joined the cast of the popular SABC drama Muvhango. Making her on-screen debut on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, Gabisile will portray Bubbles Mosipidi, a receptionist at Hanyani Holdings. Speaking about her new role, Gabisile shared her excitement: "I’ve joined a warm family that filled my heart in a way I didn’t know I needed. It feels like I’m working with […]
Zuko Komisa Image | @percytau22/ Instagram Bafana Bafana forward Percy Tau (30) has finalized his transfer to Qatar SC from African champions Al Ahly. Former Al Ahly coach and mentor Pitso Mosimane took Tau to Ahly in 2021. Tau recently left Al Ahly after four years, during which he won 12 titles, including two CAF Champions League titles. https://www.kaya959.co.za/sports/percy-tau-and-al-ahly-sc-part-ways/ The Doha-based team was founded in 1960 and has won the […]
Zuko Komisa Image | @kerishnie_naiker/ Instagram Miss South Africa 1997 and Miss World 1998 finalist, Kerishnie Naiker, is celebrating a big milestone by walking again after months in a wheelchair. Naiker is a South African pharmacist, beauty pageant titleholder and activist. She was crowned Miss South Africa in 1997 and went on to place in the top 5 at Miss World 1998 and the top 10 at Miss Universe 1998. […]
Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@musamseleku Today marks the first day back at school for children across Mzansi, and several celebrities have shared heartwarming photos and videos of their little ones starting a new chapter in their education. One half of Black Motion, Thabo Smol, beamed with pride as he dropped off his daughter for her first day in Grade One. "MY BABY IS GOING TO GRADE ONE," he wrote, adding crying […]
Katlego Sekhu Photo by Andy Barbour: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-holding-a-pencil-6684047/ This week, over 870 000 matriculants received their results after completing their final exams late last year. While many celebrated outstanding performances, some learners faced disappointment when their results fell short. There are options available for learners who are unhappy with their results: you can request a remark on your exam papers or rewrite the exams later this year to improve your marks. […]
Katlego Sekhu Photo by cottonbro studio: https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-black-android-smartphone-5081930/ The future of TikTok in America remains uncertain as the Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of a law that could ban the platform in the United States unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells its American operations by 19 January 2024. TikTok may face a nationwide ban if the Supreme Court upholds the law. However, this does not necessarily mean the app will cease […]
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