Mogul Moves: Anele Mgudlwa’s Rose and Oaks Media Acquires Rapid Blue from BBC Worldwide
South African media landscape history has officially been rewritten. Radio icon and television mogul Anele Mgudlwa is cementing her status as an entertainment powerhouse after her production company, Rose and Oaks Media, officially acquired legendary production giant Rapid Blue from BBC Worldwide. The massive acquisition represents a monumental "full-circle" moment for African broadcasting, effectively bringing home one of the continent's...
Luyanda Zwane Opens Up on Intimate Scenes and Co-Starring with Childhood Idols
South African television has a brilliant new star dominating the global streaming landscape. Acclaimed local actress Luyanda Zwane is stepping into the biggest chapter of her career yet, starring as the complex and captivating Lindani in the brand-new Netflix original drama series, The Polygamist. Following its highly anticipated global premiere on Friday, 12 June 2026, Zwane sat down with TV...
New Haircut, New Journey: Emtee Cuts His Iconic Dreadlocks to Signal a Major Rebrand
An era has officially come to an end in South African hip-hop. Award-winning rapper Emtee, born Mthembeni Ndevu, has said goodbye to his most recognizable physical trademark: his signature dreadlocks. Since bursting onto the local music scene over a decade ago with his 2015 breakout anthem "Roll Up," the "Roll Up" hitmaker has rarely been seen without the locks that...
Tyla Delivers Goosebumps with Stirring World Cup National Anthem Performance
South African music royalty has officially conquered football’s grandest stage. Grammy Award-winning global sensation Tyla left a global audience of millions in absolute awe with a deeply emotional, powerful live rendition of the South African national anthem, Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika. The historic performance took place on Thursday night, 11 June 2026, at the legendary, packed Estadio Azteca in Mexico City,...
WATCH: From Joburg to Hollywood — Tyla Rocks World Cup Opening Ceremony in LA with Future!
There is absolutely no stopping the "Pretty Girl from Joburg." South African global superstar Tyla has just unlocked an even bigger chapter in her historic 2026 FIFA World Cup journey. On Friday night, the Grammy Award winner took center stage at the spectacular SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, performing the official World Cup anthem "Game Time" alongside American rap titan...
“I Wasn’t Called” — Tshegofatso Mabasa Breaks Silence on Strikingly Silent Orlando Pirates Exit
After an illustrious eight-year romance with the Sea Robbers, legendary striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has finally opened up about the emotional and confusing final days that led to his departure from Orlando Pirates. The 29-year-old goal-machine, affectionately known to the Ghost as the "Sniper," is officially a free agent following a late-season loan spell at Stellenbosch FC. Despite missing a massive...
Pressure Cooks: When and How Bafana Bafana Can Salvage Their World Cup Campaign
The opening-night luxury of "settling into the tournament" is officially gone for South Africa. Following a bruising 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca—courtesy of strikes from Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez—Hugo Broos’ heavily defensive game plan has left Bafana Bafana pinned to the bottom of Group A. With South Korea claiming a tight 2-1 victory over the...
Referee Abongile Tom Appointed for Historic Germany vs. Curaçao World Cup Clash
While Bafana Bafana navigates a turbulent start on the pitch, South Africa has secured a massive victory in the refereeing department. Elite local match official Abongile Tom has officially been appointed by FIFA as the fourth official for the high-profile Group E clash between four-time world champions Germany and tournament underdogs Curaçao. Scheduled for Sunday, 14 June, at the state-of-the-art...
“Lights Out and Away We Go!” — Inside the Epic 3-Day Live-Streamed Road Tour to Durban
The engine is purring, the gear is packed, and the countdown has officially hit the final 24 hours. Tomorrow, the highly anticipated three-day road tour kicks off, transforming the highway into a mobile studio and a celebration of live music, travel, and high-energy content. For fans who can’t join the convoy in person, there's incredible news: the entire cross-country journey...
Bafana Bafana’s World Cup Nightmare Compounds with Looming R1-Million FIFA Fine
The bleeding hasn’t stopped for Bafana Bafana. Following a bruising 2-0 defeat to co-hosts Mexico in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, Hugo Broos’ side is facing massive repercussions both on the pitch and on the balance sheet. While the loss leaves South Africa with zero points in Group A, a dramatic disciplinary collapse under Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio has...
