South Africa: State Says Actress Fled SA Because Ex-Boyfriend Cat Matalala Tried to Kill Her
[Scrolla] Thobejane was shot in the foot during a 2023 highway attack that left another woman unable to walk. Ex-boyfriend Vusimuzi Matlala faces attempted murder charges and appears in court wearing shackles under heavy police guard.
Zimbabwe: Churches Must Respect Gospel Artists – Baba Harare
[263Chat] Musician Baba Harare has urged churches and gospel promoters to bring greater professionalism and accountability to the gospel music industry warning that exploitation is holding back both the ministry and artists’ livelihoods.
Zimbabwe: King Kandoro to Headline Shoko Comedy Night As Festival Turns 15
[263Chat] Zimbabwe’s longest-running festival of urban culture Shoko Festival has announced a star-studded line-up for its landmark 15th edition with the much-anticipated Shoko Comedy Night set for Harare Gardens on 25 September 2025.
Zimbabwe: Sending Your People to Deal With Me Only Confirms Your Father Runs a Terrorist Organisation – Dazed Holy Ten Tells Mnangagwa’s Son
[New Zimbabwe] Holy Ten, an eccentric character on Zimbabwe’s Hip Hop scene by any margin, has told President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son Collins not to entertain thoughts of sending “people” after him, as that will only confirm that his father runs a ter…
Zimbabwe: Vintage Flames At Inaugural Doek and Slay UK
[New Zimbabwe] The air in Potters Bar town carried a buzz of anticipation on the morning of the inaugural Doek and Slay Vintage Event. It was more than just a gathering, a celebration of womanhood, style, and heritage.
South Africa: Tyla Beats Big Nigerian Stars to Win MTV Award
[Scrolla] South African star Tyla beats top Nigerian singers to win her first MTV Video Music Award. Tyla thanked fans on social media for supporting her rise from local star to global hit
Zimbabwe: ‘Make Sure You Kill Me’ – Holy Ten Dares President Mnangagwa’s Sons in Unprecedented Instagram Broadcast
[New Zimbabwe] In an explosive live broadcast, hip-hop artist Holy Ten, whose real name is Mukudzei Chitsama, made a series of shocking accusations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s twin sons.
South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie’s Empty Promises Rally Artists and Western Cape Government
[Daily Maverick] Patriotic Alliance leader and Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has been accused of ‘punishing’ the Western Cape with funding cuts.
South Africa: How SA Influencers Help the Tobacco Industry to Spread Confusing Messages
[Bhekisisa] Sbusiso Leope, better known as DJ Sbu, is part of a social media campaign that’s been pushing back on parts of the tobacco Bill that is in front of Parliament. He’s just one of many influencers who say they are defending informal traders, b…
Africa: All of Africa Today – September 5, 2025
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