SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS (SAMA) SALUTES THE YOUTH OF 1976 AND THE POWER OF SONG IN SOUTH AFRICA’S LIBERATION

AS South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the historic June 16, 1976 uprising, the South African Music Awards (SAMA) pays tribute to the courageous young people who stood against oppression and helped change the course of our nation’s history. The Soweto Uprising remains one of the defining moments in South Africa’s struggle for freedom….

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South African Teen Makes History by Winning International Teen Model World Title

South Africa is celebrating a remarkable achievement after 16-year-old Chrizmie Mostert, Miss Teen Universe South Africa 2025, was crowned the new Teen Model World 2026 at the prestigious international competition held in Bogotá, Colombia. During the competition she participated in a fashion show for a renound designer as was chosen to be her showstopper model…

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VISUAL ACTIVIST ZANELE MUHOLI RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ETHEKWINI PRIDE RECOGNITION AWARD

Veteran visual activist and photographer Prof. Zanele Muholi has been officially honoured with the prestigious Queer Impact Award at the 2026 eThekwini Pride Recognition Awards. ​The accolade celebrates Muholi’s monumental, decades-long dedication to documenting black queer and transgender realities in South Africa, bringing local stories of identity, vulnerability, and resilience to the global stage.​Organisers of…

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THE RISE OF LOVERBOI MUZIQ

In the heart of Amaoti, north of Durban, a unique sound is rising — one shaped by faith, healing, emotion, and the realities of township life. Loverboi Muziq, born Ntokozo Loverboy Shezi, is not simply creating music; he is crafting an experience rooted in spirituality and truth. Raised in the Zambia section of Amaoti, Loverboi…

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SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC AWARDS SALUTE NATIONAL ORDER RECIPIENTS AND MUSICAL TRAILBLAZERS HONOURED BY THE PRESIDENCY

The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) extend heartfelt congratulations and profound respect to a distinguished group of musicians and cultural pioneers who will be honoured by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the National Orders Investiture Ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, 19 May 2026. The Order of Ikhamanga recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields…

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SCORPION KINGS LIVE SELLS 70 000 TICKETS IN ONE WEEK – ON TRACK TO BECOME SECOND BIGGEST SHOW IN FNB STADIUM HISTORY

In a powerful display of Amapiano’s unstoppable rise, Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium has officially sold over 70 000 tickets in just one week, following unprecedented demand that saw more than 500 000 fans queue to secure tickets. Tickets for the highly anticipated event went on sale on 5 May, and within seven days,…

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