Johannesburg, South Africa – The South African Music Awards (SAMA32) is proud to announce that the nominees for this year’s awards will be revealed on Thursday, 25 June 2026, through a hybrid announcement ceremony that will bring together members of the music industry, media, stakeholders and music lovers from across the country. Dubbed the “Homecoming Edition,”…
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….
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…
A Seat at the Table (SATT) will host the Connect Youth In Dialogue Summit (CYID 2026) on Friday, 19 June 2026 in Johannesburg, bringing together young leaders, business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and development partners to discuss one important question: how do we move from talking about change to making it happen? Held under the theme…
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…
Africa’s next crowns are closer than ever.Miss African Beauty South Africa 2026 reveals its remarkable Top 20 South Africa’s most exciting beauty and purpose pageant has revealed the 20 extraordinary women who will compete for the title of Miss African Beauty South Africa 2026 which takes place later this year. Drawn from seven of the…
There are moments in music that transcend charts, awards and sold-out venues. Moments that remind us how far a dream can travel. As Black Coffee stepped onto the stage of the historic Arènes de Nîmes in France and prepared for a landmark performance at London’s world-renowned O2 Arena alongside a live orchestra, South Africa paused to…
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…
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…
SOUTH African DJ, producer and media personality Supta has officially released his highly anticipated new single, “Amagama”. The single is now available on all digital streaming platforms since 1 May this year.Known for his signature blend of Afro House and Afro Tech, Supta — born Siyabulela Sithole — continues to cement his place as one…
