Katlego Sekhu Image: supplied Elio Villafranca is a talented Cuban pianist, composer, and educator who has made a name for himself in the world of jazz and Afro-Cuban music. Born in the Pinar del Río province of Cuba, he started learning classical piano at the young age of nine. Villafranca continued his music education at the Instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, where he focused on composition and piano. In […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: Adobe Stock Dis-Chem has defended the lack of transformation within the pharmaceutical group, after being questioned about the 0% black representation at top management. The company's CEO, Rui Morais said they were working very hard to push transformation at executive level but that could only happen if the opportunity presented itself. Fielding the question at the company's annual general meeting, Dis-Chem faced criticism for not reflecting […]
Zuko Komisa image cred: SABC via Twitter On August 1, Leanne Manas, a well-known news anchor, officially celebrated 2 decades of hosting flagship breakfast show "Morning Live" on SABC. The 45-year-old broadcaster began hosting the popular news program in 2004, succeeding Michelle Garforth-Venter, the former host of "Top Billing" and presenter. Manas then partnered with Vuyo Mbuli, who passed away in 2013. The two news anchors were ingrained in South […]
Zuko Komisa Picture: Pexels On Thursday, there was an incident at the Mamelodi Magistrates Court located in Gauteng's Pretoria where the accused broke a bottle and attempted to stab both the prosecutor and the stenographer immediately after he was convicted. Thembi Simelane, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, condemned with utmost severity the assault that transpired yesterday at the Mamelodi Magistrates' Court on a prosecutor and stenographer. According to the […]
Katlego Sekhu Image: Instagram/@harrietmanamela This evening, Skeem Saam viewers will be excited to see Harriet Manamela back on television screens. Manamela had to take a long break to focus on her healing after undergoing hip surgery. She was temporarily replaced by Florence Masebe. Manamela recently informed the public that she had fully recovered following hip replacement surgery. “I had a hip replacement surgery beginning of the year hence I was […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: Adobe Stock From slurping noodles or having a birthday song sung by your loved ones, birthday traditions are unique and add to the celebrations. Birthdays are a special way to celebrate someone's life and show appreciation for what they add to yours by making it memorable. When it comes to birthdays, however, the focus is usually on making someone else's birthday a day to remember and […]
Zuko Komisa "With every ending comes a new beginning!" - Cardi B is expecting baby number 3 Cardi B and Offset both announced their breakup at the same time that Cardi B revealed she was pregnant. The rapper's representative verified the information, stressing that both parties made the decision and that it was not influenced by a particular incident. The singer-songwriter thanked Offset for their growing family and the adventures […]
Zuko Komisa "I’m officially done. It’s a relief" - Tatjana Smith retires from swimming after she won her 4th Olympic medal. Tatjana Smith's outstanding talents have contributed greatly to the unequaled era of supremacy that South African swimming has experienced. Smith declared on Thursday that this would be her final Olympics, despite having earlier stated that she would compete in the world short-course championships at the end of the year. […]
Katlego Sekhu image: instagram/@blackstudios_1 At the beginning of 2023, Siz The World Traffic reporter and co-host, Sol Phenduka, embarked on a weight-loss journey. Speaking about his decision to join the gym, Sol Phenduka said he was motivated by ‘health reasons more than anything.’ “You got to be healthy. I’m trying to avoid weight-related illnesses. It could happen to anyone.” He stated that “all is going well” right now and most of it […]
By: Natasha Archary South African producer Prince Kaybee has a new release out with Zimbabwean artist Gemma Griffiths, and the duo make no apologies for their exciting collaboration. Sorry Not Sorry is an Afro-House earworm that is bound to resonate with many, and the track is out on Friday, 02 August. Gemma's lyrics depict the experience of feeling betrayed and deceived by her partner but she refuses to accept the […]