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At Least 27 Killed in 2 Overnight Mass Shootings in South Africa
These were the latest deadly incidents at bars or taverns in a nation with one of the world’s highest murder rates. These were the latest
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Ludwig driven by Bulls hurt
Reinhardt Ludwig says the pain of being left out of the Bulls team last season has motivated him to make the most of his opportunity
Leinster to tackle Sharks without stars
Defending champions Leinster have lost two members of the Irish outfit’s touring squad to injury for Saturday’s URC showdown with the Sharks at Kings Park
Hansen, Mallett slam ‘Please call me’ scenes
Steve Hansen and Nick Mallett have criticised the communication failure that forced referee Andrea Piardi to use a cellphone to speak with the TMO in
Dayimani playing it fast and loose
A stint in France has helped Hacjivah Dayimani strengthen the tighter aspects of his game, and remains an exciting option across the back row and
Refs named for SA’s Euro openers
The match officials have been confirmed for the opening round of the 2026-27 Investec Champions Cup. All three South African teams begin their campaigns on
Frans deploys Cheetahs hybrid
Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn has taken a page out of Rassie Erasmus’ playbook for Tuesday’s match against Spain’s Iberians in Tbilisi. Daniel Maartens is accustomed
Nasty C Marks 10 Years Of “Bad Hair” With One-Day Pop-Up Salon In Joburg
The post Nasty C Marks 10 Years Of “Bad Hair” With One-Day Pop-Up Salon In Joburg appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C
Music
Jay Jody Announces Forthcoming Single “Be About It”
The post Jay Jody Announces Forthcoming Single “Be About It” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Jay Jody Announces Forthcoming Single “Be About It” Jay Jody is preparing to reconnect with his loyal Tr!be with a new release titled Be About It, marking his latest musical offering after a
Nasty C Marks 10 Years Of “Bad Hair” With One-Day Pop-Up Salon In Joburg
The post Nasty C Marks 10 Years Of “Bad Hair” With One-Day Pop-Up Salon In Joburg appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Nasty C Marks 10 Years Of “Bad Hair” With One-Day Pop-Up Salon In Joburg. Nasty C is taking fans on a trip through his career history, one
KindlyNxsh Explains Why He Took His Shona Rap Seriously After Facing Criticism
The post KindlyNxsh Explains Why He Took His Shona Rap Seriously After Facing Criticism appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. KindlyNxsh Explains Why He Took His Shona Rap Seriously After Facing Criticism. KindlyNxsh has opened up about the thinking behind his decision to embrace Shona in his music, revealing
Anele Zondo Claims Her Crown In New Single ‘Royalty’
The post Anele Zondo Claims Her Crown In New Single ‘Royalty’ appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Anele Zondo Claims Her Crown In New Single ‘Royalty.’ Anele Zondo has entered a new chapter in her music career with the release of her latest single, Royalty. The Newcastle-born artist released
Tellaman Reveals What He Would Change About “T’s & C’s Apply” Album
The post Tellaman Reveals What He Would Change About “T’s & C’s Apply” Album appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Tellaman Reveals What He Would Change About “T’s & C’s Apply” Album. Tellaman has revealed that he would have made his latest album T’s & C’s Apply even longer,
Sjava Gets Real About Love, Relationships & Healing In Spotify Fan Conversation
The post Sjava Gets Real About Love, Relationships & Healing In Spotify Fan Conversation appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Sjava Gets Real About Love, Relationships & Healing In Spotify Fan Conversation. Music star Sjava recently found himself in a different kind of conversation as Spotify Africa brought him
Business
Chelsea receive huge boost as first team player returns from injury
Chelsea have received a welcome boost with Marco Palestra returning to training as he continues his recovery from injury. The young Italian defender has been
2026 MTV VMAs: Full list of winners
Here are the winners across different categories at the recently concluded 2026 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards brought together
The Cost of Waiting: How Funding Delays Are Costing South African SMEs Money
South African small businesses lose more than time when a funding application stalls. They lose stock orders, staff hours, and, in some cases, customers to
Education
Back to School: The Power of One Opportunity
Back to School: The Power of One Opportunity As students across East Africa return to school, families are facing the familiar challenge of preparing for another term: school fees, uniforms, learning materials, personal supplies, transportation, and other essential costs. For families already working hard to make ends meet, these expenses
Neema Honoured with Young Achiever Award for Turning a Dryland Challenge into Community Action
Neema Honoured with Young Achiever Award for Turning a Dryland Challenge into Community Action 17-year-old Neema of Loglogo Girls’ Secondary School in Marsabit, Kenya, has been honoured with the Young Achiever Award in recognition of her leadership, entrepreneurship, and commitment to creating positive change in her community. The award was
From Classroom to Business: How Youth Entrepreneurship Transforms East African Communities
From Classroom to Business: How Youth Entrepreneurship Transforms East African Communities A business rarely begins with a storefront, a large investment, or a polished plan. More often, it begins with a student who notices a problem in their community and asks a simple question: What can I do about it?
International Youth Day 2026: Celebrating Young Changemakers Across East Africa
International Youth Day 2026: Celebrating Young Changemakers Across East Africa Every year on 12 August, the world comes together to celebrate International Youth Day, a reminder that young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow but the innovators, problem-solvers, and changemakers of today. This year’s International Youth Day theme
Entertainment
These Photos of Omah Lay & Chlöe Bailey Show Just How Good They Look Together in “Company”
Chlöe Bailey and Omah Lay show off their retro 70s-inspired video styling. Okay, but can we talk about how good Chlöe and Omah Lay look together? The two artists are starring alongside Clean Bandit in the new “Company” video, and these behind-the-scenes photos are giving us plenty to look at.
Barry Secures Final Head of House Win as BBNaija Show Ya Sef Enters Finale Week
Barry emerges as the final Head of House for Big Brother Naija Show Ya Sef Week 10. We have our final Head of House! Barry has taken the title for Week 10 of Big Brother Naija Show Ya Sef, making him a two-time HoH and, more importantly, the last housemate
Colour, Denim and Aso-Oke: The Women of Black Market Turned Up for the Historic Premiere
Susan Pwajok, Omowunmi Dada, and Scarlet Gomez serving red-carpet style moments at the historic Black Market movie premiere. Over 51,000 people were gathered at the premiere of Black Market over the weekend, people who gathered to make history, and history they made, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest
Negotiating Portraits as Sites For Identity and Selfhood in Luchong’s Portraiture
Gladys John, aka Luchong Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby describes portrait photographs as an opportunity for the sitter to “curate and show the world who they were (or desired to be).” Her observation points to the agency of the person being depicted. The sitter is not simply being
Hilda Baci Turned Up in Peach and Burgundy for Her Sister Princess’ Wedding | See Photos
Hilda Baci showcases the draped silhouette of her Dorhann peach and burgundy embroidered aso-ebi dress. When your younger sister is getting married, what do you do? You go all out to slay, of course. And we mean from head to toe, because when it comes to a big Nigerian wedding,
The New Rules of Shopping Online: How Consumers Can Pay With Confidence
The way we shop has changed. A purchase that once started with a visit to a store or a retailer’s website can now begin with a social media post, a friend’s recommendation, a marketplace listing or simply a message on your phone. As more Nigerian businesses and shoppers move online,
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