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Updated 23 Oct
CelebrityHere is what Zee Nxumalo did with the R40 000 she received from Shebeshxt
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MusicYvonne Chaka Chaka Marks Six Years of Empowering Female Voices with WOMan Radio
MusicUk Rising Star Charlie Jeer Drops Sophomore Ep, Take Away My Problems, with Lead Single, Jennifer - Out Now!
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- 1Gallo 100 Unveils Full Line-Up for an Explosive Sound of a Century Celebration Headlined By Black Coffee
- 2Kimberley to Host Landmark Heritage Concert Honouring Sol Plaatje and Kgosi Luka Jantjie
- 3From Phaphazela Village to the World Stage: Dr Risimati Mathye Releases the Triumphant Mind™
- 4From Local Bar to Global Stage: Stella Artois Crowns South Africa'S Perfect Serve Champion
- 5Two Ocean Turns Ambition Into Legacy with New Album ‘Kuyoba Umlando’
Just landed
Oskido’s Big Day Out Unveils the Full Lineup for Its Third Edition
Relebogile Mabotja Celebrates Untied Nomination in the category Best Entertainment Show at the South African National Film and Television Awards
After nearly 90 years, one of SA’s most familiar skincare tubs gets a makeover
Smell Good Without Breaking the Bank: Affordable Summer Scents in South Africa
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The Daily Tea
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Here is what Zee Nxumalo did with the R40 000 she received from Shebeshxt
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OSKIDO’S BIG DAY OUT UNVEILS THE FULL LINEUP FOR ITS THIRD EDITION
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Relebogile Mabotja Celebrates Untied Nomination in the category Best Entertainment Show at the South African National Film and Television Awards
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After nearly 90 years, one of SA’s most familiar skincare tubs gets a makeover
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Red Carpets · Star Scoops · Glamour
Celeb Radar
Celebrity
Here is what Zee Nxumalo did with the R40 000 she received from Shebeshxt
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Ayanda Thabethe Reveals Her Third Pregnancy Will Be Her Last
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Andile Mpisane Breaks Silence on ‘Deadbeat Dad’ Claims, Insists He Supports His Children
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Nonku Williams Says “Yes” As Lungani Rammaledi Puts A Ring On It!
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Amapiano · Afrobeats · SA Charts
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Yvonne Chaka Chaka Marks Six Years of Empowering Female Voices with WOMan Radio
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03UK RISING STAR CHARLIE JEER DROPS SOPHOMORE EP, TAKE AWAY MY PROBLEMS, WITH LEAD SINGLE, JENNIFER - OUT NOW!
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04The Grammy-winning South African house pioneer brings a fresh perspective to the iconic track, out today, 16 October 2026.
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05THIS WEEKS AUDIOMACK TOP 10 WEEKLY SOUTH AFRICA
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Streaming Heat · Cinema · Series
Screen Heat
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Anime Is Having a Moment In Mzansi, And The Fandom Isn’t Going Anywhere
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Springbok Impi Alfonzo Franke Joins Muti Films as Co-Director
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South African Tourism and Red Bull partner to take South African stories to the world through What We Know during Tourism Month
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The rundown
- 01Fashion·Kylie Jenner Brings Back Victoria's Secret's Fantasy Bra With A $50 Million Surprise
- 02Music·The Grammy-winning South African house pioneer brings a fresh perspective to the iconic track, out today, 16 October 2026.
- 03Lifestyle·Cape Flats learners take the stage to explore choices shaping their future Liberty Promenade’s 15th Next Generation Musical Showcase turns everyday street signs into powerful messages about choice and change
- 04Music·This Weeks Audiomack Top 10 Weekly South Africa
- 05Music·Music Business Awards Africa to Celebrate the Business Behind the Music
- 06Music·Tbo Touch Calls on South Africa to Let It Flow with Soulful New Afro-House Single Featuring Mariechan and Sons of Rhythm
- 07Music·Gallo 100 Unveils Full Line-Up for an Explosive Sound of a Century Celebration Headlined By Black Coffee
- 08Music·Gyakie Returns with New Single “Your Body (Crazy)” as She Enters a New Era with Warner Music
- 09Music·Two Ocean Turns Ambition Into Legacy with New Album ‘Kuyoba Umlando’
- 10Music·Sfarzo Rtee Goes to War with New Album Empini, a Bold Statement of Resilience, Ambition and Musical Evolution
- 11Lifestyle·From Local Bar to Global Stage: Stella Artois Crowns South Africa'S Perfect Serve Champion
- 12Entertainment·Wav. Festival Brings R&b Energy to the Samsung Galaxy Content Creator Awards After-Party
- 13Entertainment·Students Left Disappointed After Rushing to ATM for Austin Mzukwa's Cash Send Giveaway
- 14Fashion·Adidas Originals and Bad Bunny Launch a New Gazelle Indoor Colorway in Solar Gold
- 15Celebrity·Andile Mpisane Breaks Silence on ‘Deadbeat Dad’ Claims, Insists He Supports His Children
- 16Fashion·Luyanda Zwane Celebrates Major Milestone With Cotton On Jewellery Collaboration
Fashion & Beauty
The look
Kim Kardashian Goes Full Goth to Dress Up as Daughter North West for Halloween- CASABLANCA OPENS IN JOHANNESBURG WITH YAWA AFRICA
- Law Roach Admits Keke Palmer Was Right To Let Him Go
- Top 30 Fashionistas make the cut in Local Fashion Police showdown
Kylie Jenner Brings Back Victoria's Secret's Fantasy Bra With A $50 Million Surprise
ADIDAS ORIGINALS AND BAD BUNNY LAUNCH A NEW GAZELLE INDOOR COLORWAY IN SOLAR GOLD
Luyanda Zwane Celebrates Major Milestone With Cotton On Jewellery Collaboration
Adidas Originals and Brain Dead Introduce Two New Colorways of Their Bowling Inspired Silhouette
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#2 ScoopExplore Vergelegen’s Spectacular Spring Garden's on a Guided Tour
#3 ScoopCape Flats learners take the stage to explore choices shaping their future Liberty Promenade’s 15th Next Generation Musical Showcase turns everyday street signs into powerful messages about choice and change
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