Zanele Mbokazi Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Ukhozi FM presenter and Crown Gospel Music Awards (CGMA) Founder Zanele Mbokazi (52) has been diagnosed with lung cancer. This shocking announcement was made by her husband Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule on Ukhozi FM’s breakfast show on Wednesday morning. Mbokazi fell in just over two weeks ago. On Sunday, 21 April 2024, while presenting her Gospel show Eshilo, she lost her voice and was unable to finish the show. This left her listeners with unanswered questions. The followi... Read more »
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By Staff Writer On Tuesday, March 12th, 2024

Bheka ‘Beekay’ Mchunu Dies Following Illness

Well-known Ukhozi FM presenter and businessman Bheka ‘Beekay’ Mchunu has passed away following an undisclosed illness. The news of his passing was announced in the evening of Tuesday, 12 March 2024 ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, January 31st, 2024

Ukhozi FM Business Manager Sbongi Ngcobo Suspended?

Ukhozi FM business manager has been placed on leave as an investigation into allegations of mismanagement at the radio station continues. This was reported by Isolezwe on Wednesday, 31 January 2024. According t... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, January 1st, 2024

Khuzani Mpungose’s Umjolo Lowo Wins Ukhozi FM’s Song of the Year 2023 Competition

It is now history that Khuzani Mpungose’s Umjolo Lowo, which received 993 667 votes, is Ukhozi FM’s song of the year 2023. Fan favourite Paris by Mthandeni Manqele & Lwah Ndlunkulu came in seco... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, December 31st, 2023

What Will Be Ukhozi FM’s Song of the Year 2023?

The day has come for the world to know South Africa’s best song of the year 2023, as decided by the listeners of uKhozi FM, the largest radio station in the country. The station released the top ten songs... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, December 29th, 2023

Ngizwe Mchunu Dropped as Ambassador for JAC Motors

JAC Motors Port Shepstone has dropped influencer Ngizwe Mchunu as its ambassador following his tribalistic remarks on social media. In a media statement released on Thursday, 28 December 2023, the company said:... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, December 27th, 2023

Mbongeni Ngema Dies in Car Accident

Legendary playwright, actor and singer-songwriter Mbongeni Ngema has died after being involved in a car accident. This is according to a statement that was released by his family on Wednesday, 27 December 2023.... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, December 17th, 2023

SATMA Awards 2023 Winners List

The winners for the 18th South African Traditional Music Achievement (SATMA) Awards have finally been announced. This year, the awards, which featured 27 categories, took place at the DCC Jesus Dome in Durban o... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, December 12th, 2023

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 con... 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 »