South Africa: Zulu Royals Angry As Commoners Steal Their Sacred Leopard Skin
[Scrolla] The Zulu royal family is furious that ordinary people are wearing leopard skin at weddings and traditional ceremonies when it should be reserved only for royals, writes Celani Sikhakane in his Royal Mzansi column.
Zimbabwe: Mai TT’s Facebook Remarks Spark Controversy – Actress Faces Arrest, $100,000 Lawsuit
[263Chat] Businesswoman Shingirai Ziwange Jere has launched a lawsuit against socialite, Felistas Murata, popularly known as Mai TT, seeking damages of $100,000 for allegedly disparaging comments posted on social media last month.
Zimbabwe: Nutty O’s New Album ‘Too Much’ Arrives July 8, Packed With Love
[New Zimbabwe] AWARD-winning Afro-fusion artist Nutty O is set to shake the music scene once more with his second solo project of the year, a powerful ode of love and positivity titled “Too Much.”
South Africa: Nandi Nyembe Still Waiting for Fundraising Money Two Months Later
[Scrolla] Nandi Nyembe says she needs a heater and other basics, but has not seen any of the fundraising money promised to her. The Gauteng Film Commission says it is reviewing the payments, while the minister who gave R20,000 has not been in touch a…
Zimbabwe: Socialite Mai Jeremaya’s Rape Case Collapses in Court
[263Chat] A Harare magistrate has acquitted two men who were accused of raping socialite Ashley Masendeke, who is popularly known as Mai Jeremaya.
South Africa: Somizi’s Company Goods to Be Sold After Workers Go Unpaid
[Scrolla] Somizi Mhlongo’s company owes R165,402 in unpaid wages, and the CCMA has told the sheriff to auction off its goods. Workers say they were fired without warning in April and have not been paid since, despite the CCMA ruling in their favour.
Africa: All of Africa Today – July 4, 2025
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Zimbabwe: The Industry Deserves Leaders With Integrity – Musicians Call for Reforms At Zimura Following Director’s Fraud Conviction
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) Executive Director Polisile Ncube Chimhini’s recent fraud conviction has fuelled demands for reforms at the music rights body.
South Africa: Villagers Beg New Rain Queen to End Tzaneen Drought
[Scrolla] Boreholes in Tzaneen have run dry, and 42 have been vandalised as villagers cry out for help during a drought. Mayor Pule Shayi says R45-million has been set aside to fix boreholes, but locals want the Rain Queen to step in.
South Africa: Shaka Ilembe Star Walks Away From Acting
[Scrolla] Actor Lemogang Tsipa says he is leaving acting behind to focus fully on his music career after Shaka iLembe ends. He has teamed up with stars like Mbuso Khoza and Moneoa to create a new sound inspired by South African culture.