In a heart-wrenching revelation, Mpho Xaba, the husband of the late Afro-pop sensation Zahara, has disclosed that he is still paying off her substantial hospital bill, amounting to R820,000, despite being excluded from her funeral arrangements and not knowing where she is buried. Zahara, whose real name was Bulelwa Mtukukana, passed away on December 11,…
The Ncwane family has been thrust into a contentious legal battle as Ayanda Ncwane, the widow of the late gospel sensation Sfiso Ncwane, faces allegations of forgery involving his will. The accusations have been brought forward by Sfiso’s stepchildren, who claim that Ayanda manipulated the will to make herself the sole beneficiary of his estate,…
**Emotional Tribute at INK-KASI Xperience** On Sunday, 15 December, Babes Wodumo, the beloved Gqom artist, moved fans to tears during her performance at the 10th annual INK-KASI Xperience held at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, north of Durban. The singer opened up about her grief, recalling the loss of her late husband, Mandla “Mampintsha” Maphumulo,…
The devastating floods in the Eastern Cape have left South Africa reeling as the death toll continues to climb. What began as torrential rainfall and severe storms earlier this month has now escalated into one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit the region in recent years. As of the latest reports, 86 people have…
South African television is about to undergo a major shift as beloved actor Clement Maosa, famously known for his role as Kwaito Seakamela on Skeem Saam, prepares to leave the show after more than ten years. The talented star has officially confirmed what many fans have feared for months—his journey with the long-running soapie is coming…
A tragic incident has left the community of Khayelitsha in shock after a young woman was brutally murdered by her boyfriend in what has been described as one of the most gruesome killings in recent times. The horrific crime unfolded after a heated argument between the couple escalated into deadly violence. According to reports, 21-year-old…
Award-winning South African singer Kelly Khumalo stirred up social media this Father’s Day with a scathing message directed at absent fathers, sparking speculation that the comments were aimed at her ex-partner and the father of her child, rapper Jub Jub. On Sunday, 15 June 2025, while many families were celebrating Father’s Day with heartfelt tributes,…
A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken the Mamelodi community following the discovery of human remains identified as those of Sibongile Hadebe, a 35-year-old woman who had been reported missing for over a month. Authorities have confirmed that the charred remains discovered in a secluded bushy area in Eldorado Park are indeed hers, bringing a devastating end…
Khanyo Maphumulo, a name etched into South African cultural history, has opened up about a heartbreaking chapter of her past — revealing that she earned less than R10,000 for her work on the globally celebrated film Sarafina! Despite her significant contributions, she was left without royalties, recognition, or a contract. At just 17 years old, Khanyo played…
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