Zahara Dies at 36 Following Illness

Award-winning singer-songwriter Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has passed away at the age of 36, three weeks after being admitted to hospital in Johannesburg for a yet to be disclosed medical condition. The sad news of Zahara’s passing was announced by the SABC on Monday evening and later confirmed by minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa in a Twitter Statement. “I am very saddened by the passing of @ZaharaSA. My deepest condolences to the... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Thursday, December 7th, 2023

P Diddy Accused of Gang-Raping Teenager in 2003

American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is being sued for allegedly gang-raping a teenager 20 years ago, TMZ reported on Wednesday. The accuser, an unnamed woman believed to be 37 years old now, is ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, December 4th, 2023

Poet Mxolisi Mtshali Dies

KwaZulu-Natal poet Ntobeko Mxolisi Mtshali has died at the age of 39 following an illness. Details around his death or the nature of his illness are still sketchy. However, according to social media reports, he... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, December 4th, 2023

Terrorist Attack in Paris Leaves One Dead and Two Injured

One person was killed and two others injured in what has been described as a terrorist attack which took place at Bir Hakeim, about 850m away from the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris on Saturday, 02 December 2023,... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, November 27th, 2023

Crown Gospel Music Awards 2023 – Full List of Winners

The 16th Crown Gospel Music Awards have come and gone. This year, the awards, which have always been held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Center in Durban, took place at the FNB stadium in... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, November 24th, 2023

Oscar Pistorius Granted Parole

South African former Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius will soon be a free man after being granted parole by the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board on Friday, 24 November 2023. According to a statement... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, November 10th, 2023

Ukhozi FM Presenter Irvin Sihlophe Dies at 42 After Suffering Major Stroke

Ukhozi FM listeners are reeling in shock following the news of the passing of the station’s long-serving presenter Xolile Irvin Sihlophe, also known as “DJ Amen”. According to the station̵... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, November 6th, 2023

Sadness as AmaZulu Player Bonginkosi Ntuli Dies

The South African soccer fraternity is mourning the untimely death of AmaZulu FC player Bonginkosi ‘Bongi’ Ntuli. According to a statement released by his club, Ntuli died on Sunday, 05 November 202... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, November 3rd, 2023

Ngizwe Mchunu Acquitted of All Charges by the Randburg Court

Former Ukhozi FM presenter Ngizwe Mlando Mchunu has been acquitted of all charges by the Randburg Magistrate’s Court. Mchunu was facing charges of inciting public unrest and contravening covid-19 regulations ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Linda Sibiya Joins EFF Two Days After Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane

Former Ukhozi FM presenter Linda “Mr Magic” Sibiya has ditched the ANC and joined Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) ahead of the 2024 elections. The announcement was made on Twitter (X) on Wednesday m... Read more »