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South Africa's hip hop renaissance: the young artists redefining the genre

These five artists represent just a glimpse of the burgeoning hip hop scene in South Africa.

Entertainment Music Local
Lutho Pasiya|Published

DA leader John Steenhuisen to address 'deeply concerning' Expropriation Bill concerns

DA Leader John Steenhuisen will outline the party’s response to the Expropriation Bill signed by President Ramaphosa, addressing concerns over its constitutionality and implications for South African rights.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Gauteng to launch new municipal performance management system

Gauteng province is set to unveil a new performance management system aimed at enhancing municipal service delivery and accountability.

News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

A-Reece and Rickelle Jones welcome baby girl Brielle

The couple announced their pregnancy in July.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Nasty C leads the charge: South African hip hop's global influence

While SA’s amapiano scene is currently booming, there is still a huge appetite for South African hip-hop.

Entertainment Music Local
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Nota Baloyi faces backlash for claiming he made SA hip hop newsworthy

Nota Baloyi stirs controversy by claiming he is the driving force behind the success of Mzansi hip hop artists like Nasty C and Emtee.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Kelvin Momo teases A-Reece collab after dropping his fifth album, ‘Sewe’

The Amapiano star just shook up the music scene with his latest album. Fans are loving it and are calling it a classic as it contains hit after hit.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Rapper A-Reece and his girlfriend Rickelle Jones are pregnant

Congratulations pours to the south Africa rapper A-Reece and his girlfriend Rickelle Jones who are expecting their first baby.

Lifestyle Family Pregnancy
Nozuko Mangena|Published

A-Reece and girlfriend Rickelle Jones are expecting their first child

Fans and well-wishers have filled the comments with congratulations and warm messages for the upcoming addition to their family.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

SACP warns of foreign interference to remove ANC from power

According to the SACP, the elections were filled with inconsistencies and happened under a veil of complex national and international challenges.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Life sentence and five years for trio who killed and burned mother and daughter in house

Philisiwe Zuma, Thubelihle Shezi and Mazwi Lembethe were sentenced for the double murder and arson of two women in KwaZulu-Natal.

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Thobeka Ngema|Published

Watch Video‘We will vote ANC’ say supporters at FNB Stadium as they sing Ramaphosa reo rata kaofela

Ramaphosa reo rata kaofela reverberated around the FNB Stadium on Saturday as supporters of the African National Congress sang and danced, painting the 80,000 seater green and gold.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Two arrested with copper wire estimated at R500 000 in value

Two men were arrested and charged with tampering with essential infrastructure, possession of stolen property and receiving stolen property after they were caught with copper wire estimated at R500 000.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Three suspects arrested over vehicle crime in Durban

A search of the vehicle the suspects were travelling in was conducted and members found car-breaking implements, along with a dress believed to have been stolen during one of the attempted thefts of motor vehicles.

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Thobeka Ngema|Published

Emtee and A-Reece may be cooking up something special for ‘DIY 3’

Mzansi is buzzing with excitement over the potential collaboration between A-Reece and Emtee for Emtee's upcoming album.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Blxckie, Sjava, Shekhinah featured on long-awaited new A-Reece album

The award-winning rapper’s new album has been trending on social media since early Friday morning.

Entertainment Music Local
Shingai Darangwa|Published

DJ Maphorisa calls out 'disrespectful' Afropiano festival promoters - but they have proof of payment receipts

Lawd Porry has accused the Afropiano Festival organisers for coming to the country to make money off local artists.

Entertainment Whats On Cape Town
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

All the action from Back to the City: Spikiri, Ifani, A-Reece, Mobb Deep, Nadia Nakai and all Moozlie’s outfit changes

Back To The City brought out Mzansi’s top acts to celebrate hip hop, with a line-up that consisted of artists who have contributed to the genre’s success in the country.

Entertainment Whats On Joburg
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

LOOK: Ch’cco and Pabi Cooper grace Barcelona FC billboard in New York

Amapiano stars Ch’cco and Pabi Cooper celebrated by global football powerhouse FC Barcelona.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Shingai Darangwa|Published

Cotton Fest announces line-up for first Durban showpiece

Hometown hero Blxckie is among the performers announced for the first Cotton Fest event in Durban.

Entertainment Whats On Durban
Shingai Darangwa|Published

Watch VideoJay Jody shares how he and A-Reece left Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2017

The talented rapper spoke on his rise, the dispute with Ambitiouz, and Revenge Club Records.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Shingai Darangwa|Published

Watch VideoThe five biggest moments of A-Reece’s career

As A-Reece celebrates turning 26, we look back at the mercurial rapper’s most iconic moments.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Shingai Darangwa|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Five songs to remember Riky Rick by on the one year anniversary of his death

A gathering of people who love him will be held later today at Newtown Junction from 3 to 5pm.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Shingai Darangwa|Published