South Africa: Khanyo Maphumulo Was Only Paid R10,000 for Sarafina Role
[Scrolla] Khanyo Maphumulo was just 17 when she starred in Sarafina! and says she never signed a contract or got royalties. She helped compose songs like Freedom Is Coming but is still fighting with music rights groups over unpaid earnings.
South Africa: Lebo M Getting Married for the 10th Time
[Scrolla] The Lion King music man is back with former fiancée Mel Ntsala, and they are now planning to get married. This comes just weeks after his public breakup and a nasty fight with ex-wife Pretty Samuels over a missing piano.
South Africa: Scotts Maphuma Arrested After Skipping Mozambique Concert
[Scrolla] Amapiano star Scotts Maphuma says he skipped the show because organisers were rude to him and did not treat him with respect. A video of him refusing to answer a journalist’s questions has gone viral, and fans are not impressed.
Namibia: Pearl Thusi No-Show At Rundu Sparks Refund Drama and Contract Dispute
[Namibian] A refund dispute has emerged after South African celebrity Pearl Thusi failed to appear at a recent Rundu event, called ‘Weekend in the East’.
Namibia: Iipumbu Seeks International Recognition for Totem Expo
[New Era] – Minister of Home Affairs , Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu has called for greater recognition of local Totem Expo at both national and international levels, stating that they have potential to become an international cultura…
Namibia: Kamanya Returns Home After Top-Two African Finish At Miss World 2025
[Namibian] Namibia’s Selma Kamanya received a warm welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday, following her historic performance at the Miss World 2025 pageant held in Hyderabad, India.
Namibia: Music Giants Ignite Opuwo Crowd
[New Era] The Opuwo Trade Fair Music Bash was short of nothing on Saturday because when the first beat dropped and the crowd erupted into cheers, it was a celebration of rhythm, nostalgia, and pure sonic energy.
South Africa: South African Tiktok Star Shot Dead During Livestream
[Scrolla] Sqiniseko Mvelase was talking to followers during a live video when gunmen opened fire, killing him on 29 May 2025. The 29-year-old had moved from KwaZulu-Natal to Nigel shortly before the attack, which police are now investigating as murder
South Africa: Nonku Williams Quits ‘Real Housewives of Durban’
[Scrolla] Nonku said she was done with the show and won’t attend the reunion, calling it a “difficult decision”. Viewers say the show won’t be the same without her, with some even demanding it be cancelled.
South Africa: Traditional Leaders and Maskandi Stars Unite to Fight Violence
[Scrolla] The KZN government is backing the event as a platform to teach young men to protect women and stop tribal fighting. The festival, led by top Maskandi artists, takes place at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 21 June and draws thousands each winter.