By Katlego Sekhu Lynn Forbes opens up about the pain of losing her son Kiernan Jarryd Forbes also known as AKA. AKA was killed outside a restaurant on Flordia road in Durban with his friend Tebello "Tibz" Mostoane on February 10, 2023. Almost a week since her son was laid to rest, Lynn has taken to social media to share how she has been coping with the loss of her. […]
By: Natasha Archary Police are investigating the circumstances of a brazen M2 heist near Germiston, in which an undisclosed amount of money was stolen. The heist which took place around 19h00 on Thursday, 23 February involved an armed gang who blew up a cash-in-transit vehicle. There have been no reports of any casualties, thus far but in the videos that have been shared to social media, a number of vehicles […]
By Katlego Sekhu AKA's highly-anticipated Mass Album is finally out. Following a packed listening session with the Megacy on Thursday evening, AKA's team dropped Mass Country at exactly 00h00 on Friday. The album amassed over 7 million streams in just a few hours of its release. AKA collaborated on the track Dangerous with Blxckie and Nadia Nakai. Speaking at the listening session last night, Nadia said it was "part of […]
By: Natasha Archary Calib Cassim has been appointed Interim CEO of Eskom with immediate effect. Cassim, who was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the power utility in 2018, has been appointed Group CEO on the back of Andre de Ruyter's abrupt exit. De Ruyter who resigned in December last year, was meant to serve his term until the end of March 2023. However, after his explosive interview on eNCA where […]
By: Natasha Archary Ousted Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter may have hit a nerve within the ANC, particularly touching Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan with allegations of corruption within the power utility. De Ruyter who resigned in December 2022, was meant to serve a notice period until the end of March 2023, until the failing state-owned entity found a suitable replacement. However, after his explosive interview, which is all any […]
By Zuko Komisa Rand Water has scheduled a 30-hour planned maintenance starting on Friday. The planned maintenance, which will last 30 hours from 3 a.m. on February 24 through 9 a.m. on February 25, 2023, has been scheduled by Rand Water. Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to Rand Water CEO: Sipho Mosai about the challenges that they have been facing in supplying water due to the heavy impact […]
By Katlego Sekhu This morning singer/songwriter Berita Soul joined 959 Breakfast with Dineo Ranaka and Sol Phenduka ahead of her one-woman show taking place on Sunday, 26th February 2023. Berita shares how she had to take a year-long break away from making music as she was having anxiety attacks. "I decided to stop and I think that was the best decision I made." The Thandolwethu singer started making music again […]
By Zuko Komisa Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu speak about intimacy after having a child Former Scandal! actors Stephanie and Hungani Ndlovu have talked openly about their lives and how intimacy changed after giving birth. Stephanie and Hungani Ndlovu, who recently welcomed their first child together, spoke candidly about the changes in their lives in a recent YouTube video on their channel The Ndlovu's uncut. After giving birth to their child via C-section, […]
By Zuko Komisa Billionaire Bill Gates buys a R16.4 billion share of Heineken. Microsoft's billionaire founder Bill Gates has purchased a 3.76% stake in Dutch beverage behemoth Heineken Holding NV. The shares were bought on February 17, according to paperwork submitted to the Netherlands' Financial Markets Authority (AFM) of the Netherlands. According to the filing, he purchased 4.18 million shares through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust and 6.65 […]
By: Natasha Archary Despite losing the father to her child, DJ Zinhle still believes God is good. The DJ and businesswoman who recently played at a gig, put together a fire set to honour two fallen rappers, Riky Rick and AKA. Riky Rick who died exactly a year ago on 23 February, will be remembered at an event in Newtown on the 1-year anniversary since his passing. Kiernan "AKA" Forbes […]
By Zuko Komisa Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer has been jailed for at least 60 years. Rapper Nipsey Hussle's killer was found guilty and given a minimum 60-year jail term. Hussle, whose actual name is Ermias Asghedom, was killed outside Hussle's South Los Angeles clothing store in 2019 by Eric R. Holder, Jr. Holder was convicted of first-degree murder last July. Grammy-nominated musician Hussle passed away at the age of 33. […]
By Katlego Sekhu American rapper Russ visits South Africa for the first time in 4 years. Russ is currently on his The Journey Is Everything Tour. His first show is in Cape Town at the Castle of Good Hope on February 24. This is followed by another show in Monte Casino, Johannesburg on the 25th of February. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RUSS (@russ) What’s wild […]
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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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