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Tony Forbes, father of Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, at Rockets Bryanston on February 14 2023 addressing the media about his son's death. File photo:

‘I can fight for his name and memory’: AKA’s father Tony Forbes on leaking texts

Tony Forbes, father of the late rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, has broken his silence regarding WhatsApp messages involving his son and his late fiancée.

Singer and business manager Loyiso Bala opens up about his journey at the SABC and what lies ahead.

I gave everything I had to the role: Loyiso Bala leaves SABC

"There are aspects of how this chapter ended that I am not yet in a position to speak to fully,” Loyiso Bala exclusively told TshisaLIVE.

Molemo 'Jub Jub' Maarohanye's bail was extended to August 24.

Jub Jub’s bail extended as his case is postponed

Maarohanye briefly appeared at the Germiston magistrate’s court on Monday.

Mug shots of 'The Real Housewives of Pretoria' star Melany ‘Mel’ Viljoen and her husband Petrus ‘Peet’ Viljoen after their arrest in Florida, in the US, for allegedly stealing groceries. They did not stand trial there and were instead deported back to South Africa.

Peet Viljoen behind bars after fraud arrest, must wait for bail bid

The prosecution says it will oppose his release

Singer Ami Faku is taking further legal action against her former manager.

Ami Faku takes former management to court over ‘control of her music’

Singer went on legal rampage after ‘her ego burst’, says Vth Season director Raphael Benza

Abdullah Ibrahim has died. Picture:

‘He loved jazz until the end’: tributes pour in for Abdullah Ibrahim

Industry colleagues, friends and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to SA jazz great Abdullah Ibrahim

Rapper Zuluboy says Hugh Masekela’s music reminded him of SA’s fight for freedom. Picture:

Zuluboy addresses backlash over Hugh Masekela cover

Mxolisi Majozi, popularly known as Zuluboy, recently had his South African fans up in arms after he shared a video of himself singing the late Hugh Masekela’s politically charged track 'Chileshe'

Credo V Daniels will headline the Music in the Snow festival in Hogsback.

Credo V Daniels to headline Eastern Cape’s Music in the Snow festival

Credo V Daniels will headline the Music in the Snow festival in Hogsback in August

Tyla and members of the Mzanzi Youth Choir backstage at the 2026 Fifa World Cup opening match.

Mzansi performers make their mark at World Cup

South African music took center stage at the FIFA World Cup opening match in Mexico City, where Tyla and the Mzansi Youth Choir delivered a powerful rendition of the national anthem.

Unathi Nkayi is making a musical comeback.

‘I’m proud of how I’ve evolved creatively’: Unathi Nkayi makes musical return

Radio personality and singer Unathi Nkayi has made her return to the music scene after two years with the release of a new single, 'Isikhwele', featuring kwaito legend Professor and rising star Meez.

Soul and R&B fans can look forward to being entertained by US singers Brian McKnight and SWV, as well as All-4-One.

R&B stars Brian McKnight, SWV and All-4-One heading to SA

US legends to strut their stuff in Cape Town and Pretoria

Media personality Anele Mdoda ventures into podcasting.

‘It’s about time’ — Anele Mdoda launches podcast

The podcast will span eight episodes, bringing the lives of SA women into focus

Media personality Lorenzo Darries dies.

Good Hope FM presenter Lorenzo Darries dies

The radio presenter died in hospital on Tuesday morning.

Zozibini Tunzi is celebrating being named as one of the new presenters for Top Billing.

Zozibini Tunzi pursuing a career in acting and presenting as she joins SABC3’s ‘Top Billing’

Being on screen fulfills lifelong dream for Zozi who hails from a small rural village in the EC

Ladysmith Black Mambazo co-founder Albert Mazibuko has died, aged 77.

Ladysmith Black Mamabazo’s Albert Mazibuko dies

The legendary group’s story began in 1960s when Joseph Shabalala formed the group