Sportscaster Mpho Maboi is making headlines in the backdrop of her interview with 702’s Relebogile Mabotja. Several clips from their interview have since thrust her into the top trends.
During her sit-and-tell interview, she opened up about her private life, which she had kept under wraps for years, to Mzansi’s alleged celebrities.
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The death of South African musician Zahara — real name Bulelwa Mkutukana — has left her millions of fans reeling. The singer passed on following liver complications. Since her passing on Monday this week, fans have discussed her troubled life.
In the past, she opened up about her battle with depression. She also touched on getting bullied on social media and how relying on God helped her.
Continue reading ‘Drinking to sleep’: Inside Zahara’s long battle with depression
Phumlani Njilo has set tongues wagging after beating rapper Big Zulu – real name Siyabonga Nene – during their boxing match at the Durban Olive Convention Centre on Saturday, 9 December.
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Tributes were paid on Tuesday to award-winning South African singer Zahara, whose debut album made her an overnight pop sensation, after her death at the age of 36.
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South Africa’s arts minister and Zahara’s record company announced her death late on Monday in a Johannesburg hospital where she was first admitted last month.
Born Bulelwa Mkutukana to a family in a village near East London, Zahara became known for her trademark guitar and giant Afro hairstyle.
Zahara sang in choirs as a child and taught herself guitar. Her voice drew comparisons to Tracy Chapman, Joan Armatrading and India Arie.
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South African musician DJ Zinhle — real name Ntombezinhle Jiyane — is a big favourite among local music lovers. While her skills are what got her so far, it’s her personality that keeps people coming back.
She recently shared just how much people love her when she headed online to show off just how many tips she received while playing a set recently.
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Famous hip-hop star Nota defended DJ Sbu against Zahara trolls, saying he did his best.
Indeed, it’s a sad day for South Africa as they lost one of its finest vocalists in Zahara.
Continue reading ‘You can’t protect someone from themselves’: Nota defends DJ Sbu on Zahara trolls