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Amagrootman leaves audience in stitches
During the 2023 Intwasa Art Festival koBulawayo, the South African play "Amagrootman" took center stage at the Bulawayo Theatre, leaving the audience in fits of laughter.Written by Solly Malak...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 09:34hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Z.A.A South Africa Nominations Announced
The nominees shortlist for the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) South Africa 8th Edition has been released, featuring some of the most enterprising personalities in South Africa as well as a list of ho...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 19:58hrs | 6 | by Agencies
Chamisa's 'fake abduction' activist says still living in terror
A Zimbabwean human rights activist who alleges she was subjected to harrowing torture after she was abducted by suspected state security services said she still lives in terror des...Published: 26 Dec 2022 at 17:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sha Sha 'divorces' DJ Maphorisa
WHEN songbird Sha Sha emerged as a force in what was then a bubbling amapiano scene in 2019, few would have imagined that she would ever leave the protective wing of Maphorisa, the man who discovered ...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:27hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mtshana Khumalo: The general who outfoxed villain Allan Wilson
A MILITARY tactician, General Mtshana Khumalo, commanded an elite group of fighters tasked with safeguarding King Lobengula's life and dignity as he trekked north at the height of the Matabele War of ...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:27hrs | 12 | by Elliot Ziwira
SA falls in love with Sikhosana
From the thickets of Nkayi, Matabeleland North, to the bright lights of Johannesburg, Folklore musician and internet sensation Clopas Sikhosana Buhlungu has proved to be a darling to his followers in ...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sphithiphiti Evaluator abused because of her pro-Zuma views
The 36-year-old woman identified as Zamaswazi Zinhle Majozi and known as "Sphithiphithi Evaluator" on Twitter, has finally spoken out about her social media accounts, her political beliefs and her abu...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 07:15hrs | | by The Star
Calls for Jacob Zuma's 3 children to be arrested
South African opposition party Democratic Alliance has issued a statement calling upon the South African Police Service (SAPS) to urgently expedite the arrests of 3 of jailed Jacob Zuma's children; Du...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 17:11hrs | 5 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Pat Shange dies
"Pat Shange was so much a part of my childhood. I remember at my uncle's wedding, his music was literally on repeat. The afro, the perm, those were the days. RIP Pat Shange," said one fan.Town...Published: 17 Jul 2021 at 16:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Steve Kekana has died
Legendary musician Steve Kekana has died at the age of 63.The Take Your Love musician died early on Thursday morning according to his manager Xolani Majozi."Yes it's true, Ntate Steve ...Published: 01 Jul 2021 at 15:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Njube boy etches name in Jozi
When he crossed to the South of Limpopo in 2009 to rejoin with his family after completing his high school education, Njube bred actor-cum-club wheel spinner Humphrey Sigeca (DJ Blaqkid) gave himself ...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
SA musician blames xenophobia on poor leadership
International award winning South African musician Sho Madjozi has blamed the xenophobic attacks in her country to a lack of political leadership and a willingness to objectively address burning issue...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo teen dazzles SA TV
WHERE there is hope there is life!Born and raised in the dusty streets of Nkulumane, no one would expect that a local gem in the name of Sakhekile Mabhena (18) would feature in the South Afric...Published: 31 Aug 2019 at 18:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Surprise Home Affairs operation for foreigners in Johannesburg
There are reports that South Africa Home Affairs officials will be conducting surprise door to door visits in Yeoville and Hillbrow from Saturday up to Sunday. A circulating says the officials...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 21:59hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
PHOTOS: Bulelani Khumalo attends Dabengwa's memorial
Friends of Dumiso Dabengwa held a memorial service of the late ZPRA Intelligence Supremo in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday. The South Africa memorial Service was aimed at celebrat...Published: 30 May 2019 at 16:32hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
S'khobokhobo drops two tracks
MUSICIAN-CUM-COMEDIAN Madlela S'khobokhobo has returned with two new tracks - Celebrate and As I Pray - featuring ethno-soul diva Thandy Dhlana, former Mokis frontman Themba "Bayoyo" Mathe and Bhajila...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Oliver Mtukudzi had blood cancer?
The late super star Oliver Mtukudzi might have suffered from blood cancer, journalist Lenin Ndebele reveals.In his tribute to the late global icon, Ndebele says when he was a young journalist ...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 21:26hrs | 10 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mwaruwari threatened with court action
CYPRUS-based former Zimbabwe Warriors player, Musa Mguni is seeking to instigate legal action against fellow Zimbabwean soccer legend Benjani Mwaruwari, whom he claims to have been involved in a prope...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Madlela 'forced' to return to film
MUSICIAN-cum-comedian Madlela S'khobokhobo says he is back and will focus more on film with the first movie set to be shot in South Africa soon.In an interview with The Standard Style, Madlela...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 10:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Panic as Air Zimbabwe leaves passenger bags in South Africa
There was panic among Air Zimbabwe passengers who flew from South Africa to Zimbabwe when the airline left all passenger bags in South Africa amidst revelations that the ariline did not pay some requi...Published: 15 Dec 2018 at 09:05hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Falling In Love - Part 1
Her desire is deepest in the morning. She is too much woman for me, at sunrise. But I sip eagerly from her cup and inhale her essence. She is my thick cup of creamy coffee.We both wake up earl...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 22:40hrs | 3 | by Jerà
Bill Gates honours Zimbabwe's Edzai Zvobwo
Zimbabwean born entrepreneur Edzai Zvobwo has been invited by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to attend the inaugural Goalkeepers event in Africa, which will take place in Johannesburg, South ...Published: 15 Nov 2018 at 11:39hrs | 10 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Life aint rosy in Jozi - even with a degree
Go to school, stay out of trouble, get a university degree and all your problems are over, right? Melissa Ndlovu's story is an eye-opener.You are unemployed and desperately need a job ngoba ti...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 10:07hrs | 1 | by Melissa Ndlovu in Diaspora
Zimbabwean cricketers in Mzansi T20 league
Zimbabwean cricketers Sikanda Raza, Sean Williams and Brandon Mavuta were part of the draft for Cricket South Africa's (CSA) new six-franchise competition, the Mzansi Super League launched yesterday....Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 18:05hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo producer making headlines in Jozi
As many artistes from Bulawayo don't consider life after music, South African-based producer Zwelihle "DJ Zwesta" Mathe paved a different route to become a strong force in the SA music industry while ...Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 05:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chisora offered £80K to fight Joyce
Zimbabwe-born ex-world heavyweight title challenger Dereck Chisora has been offered £80 000 by his former rival David Haye for an all-British clash with Olympic silver medallist Joe Joyce on May 5....Published: 11 Feb 2018 at 07:46hrs | | by World Boxing News
3 Zimbabweans plunge to death in SA flat
A Zimbabwean family is struggling to come to terms with the tragic death of a male relative, his wife and a family friend who all plunged one after the other into an elevator pit from 7th floor of a J...Published: 01 Nov 2017 at 12:38hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Macheso returns to Boksburg
SUNGURA and dancehall lovers in Johannesburg will have a choice of entertainment venues to be with two high profiles gigs headlining the weekend entertainment "menu".Alick Macheso and his full...Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 20:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Open Letter to Mthwakazi
Dear Mthwakazi, As I pen this letter to you my fellow Mthwakazians who, like myself, are based in Zimbabwe's neighbouring countries, a lot of events that have a direct bearing on our future ar...Published: 07 Aug 2017 at 16:03hrs | | by Nkonzo ka Mathanda
Soccer player quits Tsholotsho for Jozi
AS the world marvels at some of the football talent Zimbabwe has to offer on the continent and beyond there are some whose passion is not enough to earn them international acclaim but their love for t...Published: 14 Jul 2017 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bombshell called Gemma
WHEN it comes to musical aristocracy and their extensions on the local music scene, names such as Dembo, Chimbetu and Brown among many others, dominate.But there are some who are little known by the m...Published: 11 Jun 2017 at 10:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-born gospel singer sets Jozi alight
THE harvest is plenty for Bulawayo-born gospel singer and music producer, Knowledge Nkiwane, whose music has made inroads in the South African markets, empowered by a peculiar aggressive marketing ski...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Young DLC Jets Off To Kenya
Young DLC is one of the emerging electronic dance music producers and DJ in Africa. His production skills are sought after by major artists across the continent.Campus of Performing Arts Preto...Published: 17 May 2017 at 09:08hrs | | by Agencies
Bongani Fassie lied about inheritance
Brenda Fassie's son Bongani Fassie, who this week publicly bragged he was rich after inheriting his mother's R20 million estate, is facing eviction from his Johannesburg apartment for failing to pay r...Published: 16 May 2017 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's spoilt brats live it up in Jozi
President Robert Mugabe's two sons have reportedly relocated to South Africa from Dubai and Zimbabwe respectively amid fears their personal security might be "compromised" in the neighbouring coun...Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 16:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born actor Leroy Gopal ties the knot in SA
Zimbabwe-born actor Leroy Gopal has tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Keletso Molefe. Gopal, who is best-known for featuring in a local movie, Yellow Card, in 2000, before heading...Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 16:14hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
An anti-Mashaba march turns violent
An anti-Mashaba march turned violent when police fired rubber bullets at protesters who stormed the Johannesburg City Council building in Braamfontein on Thursday, News24.com reported.The ...Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 17:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Human trafficker nabbed in SA
Police in the Republic of South Africa have reportedly arrested a 25-year-old South African for allegedly holding four Zimbabwean illegal immigrants hostage at Chebeng village in the Seshego area of P...Published: 05 Jan 2017 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Themba 'Boyoyo' Mathe to date Jo'burg
JOHANESBURG: Consistent, Brilliant and classic!!!!! That is another way one can describe Themba "Boyoyo" Mathe, the man who made his name through his orotund voice when he was with Mokis connection. T...Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 22:47hrs | | by Christopher Ncube
Thief surrenders car to Deputy Sheriff
A MUTARE man allegedly stole a motor vehicle and offered it for attachment by the Deputy Sherriff’s office to clear his debt.Manica Post reported that Taurai Jozi (35) was not asked to plead...Published: 07 May 2016 at 10:47hrs | 9 | by Tendai Gukutikwa
Popular Zola 7 haunted by demons
KWAITO star and actor, Zola 7, is haunted by demons that he claim comes from friends of the star.Daily Sun reported that they allege “Zola 7”, real name Bonginkosi Dlamini, is scared to sl...Published: 03 May 2016 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Maskandi Indidane Mtshengseni was a hitman
Mtshengiseni Gcwensa a Maskandi musician in South Africa popularly known as Indidane was loved by thousands of fans, respected for his humility and his respect for other people, but according to the b...Published: 25 Apr 2016 at 11:28hrs | 18 | by Staff Reporter
Always kissing Actors end up real lovers
MZANSI’S favourite soapie Zabalaza’s main actors Ray and Lindiwe are lovers on screen.They always kiss passionately . . .Daily Sun reported that the two stars seem to have taken their lovi...Published: 29 Feb 2016 at 08:16hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Police sieze cars and cables
CABLES stolen from traffic lights were seized in raids on illegal Jozi scrapyards yesterday.Daily Sun reported that Joburg Metro Police, emergency services and the SAPS swooped in a joint oper...Published: 18 Feb 2016 at 14:41hrs | | by Staff Reporter
AKA and Cassper Nyovest trade off in Bulawayo
South Africa's rap rivals AKA and Cassper Nyovest exported their hatred to Zimbabwe on Sunday to the Kalawa Homecoming party.AKA refused to share the same tent with Nyovest preferring the comf...Published: 29 Dec 2015 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff Reporter
My first trip to South Africa as a boarder jumper
Before I came to SA I worked as an HIV/AIDS workshop facilitator for three N.G.O's Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF), CWGH and Zimbabwe National Family Planning council.The Zim government always ...Published: 20 Dec 2015 at 16:13hrs | 3 | by Nobuhle Virgie
Makhox Women's League empowering women through social media
Zimbabwean women at home and abroad have taken advantage of the social media to link up and empower themselves. Recently a Facebook group, Makhox Women's League, gathered at a park in Joburg South Afr...Published: 01 Sep 2015 at 09:37hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Reasons why DJ Zinhle dumped AKA
THE DJ picked up her man's phone.She scrolled through the SMSes . . .AND FOUND LOTS OF DIRTY SEX WORDS!That's how DJ Zinhle learned that Bonang Matheba was giving lessons in si...Published: 31 Aug 2015 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rapper's wife caught cheating
THE handsome businessman went to wash his fancy car.And there stood a gorgeous married woman . . .IT WAS CHEATING LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!That's the allegation of a celeb source wh...Published: 03 Aug 2015 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Violence mars Joshua Nkomo celebrations in South Africa
CELEBRATIONS of the life of the iconic nationalist and late Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo at Hillbrow Theatre in Johannesburg last week ended abruptly after the event was marred by violence which thr...Published: 02 Aug 2015 at 10:21hrs | | by Peter Matika
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