By: Natasha Archary When you look at Innocent 'BOBO' Masuku now, you will just be able to notice the once popular TV star from the drama series Yizo Yizo. The former star and musician has been struggling to overcome his drug addiction which cost him his acting career. After he spoke out about the dangers of drug use on Youth Day this year, many were concerned about the former star […]
By Katlego Sekhu Joining 959 Breakfast with Dineo Ranaka and Sol Phenduka is comedienne Tumi Morake. In 2018 Tumi made headlines after resigning from Jacaranda FM following the backlash she received over comments she made about apartheid. Speaking about what she went through 5 years ago, Morake says it was a traumatic experience. "A lot of people actually don't know what happened."Steve Hofmeyer came up and in the middle of […]
By Zuko Komisa Point of View with Bonolo B-Sting in for Phemelo Moten spoke to Herbie Tsoaeli, better recognized by his followers in the South African jazz scene as "uMalume" as a result of his hit "Hamba No Malume" He is a bassist, composer, and arranger, who won the 2013 Best Jazz Album South African Music Award for his self-titled debut album. Herbie's music is a fusion of many parts […]
By Zuko Komisa Being a single parent is not child's play and approaching it with a winning mentality goes a long way. Single parents will face many particular difficulties, but with the appropriate attitude and a strong support system, they can easily raise happy, healthy children. Single parents face a number of ongoing challenges, some of which are as follows: negotiating visitation and custody, solving financial problems, medical and child care location […]
By Wanique Block Feel Good’s Andy Maqondwana sits down with her colleagues and fellow women of Kaya 959 for Girl Let’s Talk. Andy is joined by 959 Breakfast’s Dineo Ranaka, Kaya Biz’s Gugulethu Mphufi and The Family’s Phindi Grootboom. As a sister substitute, Girl Let’s Talk has not only provided listeners and guests with a safe space but it has also allowed both guests and listeners to delve into conversations […]
By Katlego Sekhu Award-winning singer/songwriter Zakes Bantwini Joined 959 Breakfast with Dineo Ranaka and Sol Phenduka on Wednesday morning. At the 28th edition of the South African Music Awards, Zakes Bantwini won two SAMAs including Highest Radio Airplay Composers Award and Best Collaboration. In his acceptance speech, an emotional Zakes said it was "his first SAMA award in 16 years." Speaking to 959 Breakfast, Zakes revealed that at a point he […]
By Zuko Komisa DJ Fresh has congratulated Chymamusique following his huge success at the South African Music Awards 2022. Collen Mmotla, popularly known as Chymamusique, is a DJ, music producer, and sound engineer whose music has kept many happy on dance floors across the country. He has collaborated with Kaylow, DJ Fresh, Anané Vega, Monique Bingham, Brazo wa Afrika, Brian Temba, George Lesley, and Ree Morris in the music industry […]
By Zuko Komisa US actress Amandla Stenberg has taken time to respond to the criticism South Africans had been posting about her recently on social media. The celebrity was criticized for how she was mispronouncing her Xhosa name on social media. Contrary to people's assumption that she is South African, Stenberg has no roots in Mzansi. She was born in Los Angeles, California, on October 23, 1998. Her mother, Karen […]