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Khuzani soars to new heights: 15-Year celebration fills Carnival City with epic stunt and sold-out crowd

Khuzani went all out for his 15 year celebration, making a grand entrance with a flying stunt.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Tyla, Makhadzi, TitoM and Yuppe celebrate big wins at the 2025 Trace Awards

The awards also honoured Nigerian legend, D’Banj with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his enduring impact on the African music industry.

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Alyssia Birjalal|Published

University of Venda thanks musician Makhadzi for generous contribution to students' registration fees

Makhadzi has fulfilled her promise of paying registration fees to students who were struggling to register for the 2025 academic year due to lack of funds.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Watch out amapiano, Lekompo is set to be the next big thing in South African music

Join us on a journey through Lekompo, a genre that blends traditional sounds with contemporary issues, resonating deeply with South African youth.

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Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Tyla, Burna Boy and Diamond Platnumz lead nominations at The Trace Awards 2025

The ceremony will take place in Zanzibar on February 26.

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Karishma Dipa|Published

Makhadzi’s no-show leads to violence and manhunt at Makwassie Festival

Chaos erupted at the Annual Fun Games Festival when fans reacted violently to Makhadzi’s absence, leading to a police manhunt and significant venue damage.

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Anita Nkonki|Published

Damage from Makhadzi’s One Woman Show forces venue change for upcoming PSL fixtures

The recent music festival at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium featuring Limpopo music star Makhadzi’s One Woman Show has left the stadium requiring urgent repairs as it caused substantial damage to the pitch.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

How Gayton McKenzie's 2024 transparency plans involved Mzansi celebrities and sparked controversy

Minister Gayton McKenzie throughout 2024 was on a mission of transparency with his department, even fingering some of Mzansi's famous faces.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Makhadzi's ‘One-Woman Show’: A night of triumph and disappointment

Makhadzi's historic one-woman show at Peter Mokaba Stadium drew thousands, but not without some controversies regarding VVIP experiences.

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Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Two men arrested for stealing phones at Makhadzi’s One Woman show in Polokwane

Two male suspects were arrested early Sunday morning after being found in possession of 14 stolen phones at the Makhadzi’s One Woman Show at the old Peter Mokaba stadium, in Polokwane.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

Makhadzi celebrates monumental success at One Woman Show in Limpopo

Award-winning musician Makhadzi leaves an indelible mark in the South African music scene with her triumphant One Woman Show at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

Makhadzi shines at Peter Mokaba Stadium with star-studded ‘One Woman Show’

Makhadzi had no aerial stunts this time for her big performance but made a grand entrance that had all eyes on her at the stadium.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Mahala! Gayton McKenzie is 'officially opening ke Dezemba' by giving away tickets to Makhadzi and Chris Brown's concerts

Gayton McKenzie is giving away tickets to the upcoming Makhadzi and Chris Brown concerts in Limpopo and Joburg.

News South Africa
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Sho Madjozi gearing up to release ‘third and last album’

The singer has already dropped her lead single from the album, featuring Makhadzi and Gatsheni.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Limpopo concert featuring Oscar Mbo and Mörda postponed due to safety concerns

Following recent controversies with Limpopo artists Makhadzi and Kharishma, Oscar Mbo faces another setback as Noko Resort postpones his scheduled performance due to safety concerns.

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Lutho Pasiya|Published

Babes Wodumo and Makhadzi end long-standing feud over Mampintsha

The two singers were at war a few years ago after Wodumo accused Makhadzi of ‘chasing after’ her husband.

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Bernelee Vollmer|Published

Multi-platinum artist Kip Moore to bring his ‘Nomad World Tour’ to Pretoria

Meanwhile, local artists such as Posduif, Martin Bester, Ray Dylan and Darius Rucker will be the supporting acts

Entertainment Whats On Joburg
Karishma Dipa|Published

Here’s the tea on the Oscar Mbo and Makhadzi on-stage drama at the Cultural Urban Festival Africa

The Cultural Urban Festival Africa saw drama unfold between Oscar Mbo and Makhadzi over a misunderstanding over performance time, leading to backlash on social media.

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Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Gayton McKenzie extends olive branch to Makhadzi, buys 200 tickets out of pocket for upcoming Limpopo show

The minister's spokesperson, Zimasa Velaphi, confirmed that the funds for the sponsored tickets would come personally from McKenzie’s pocket.

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Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Minister rallies behind Makhadzi ahead of her one-woman show

Minister Gayton McKenzie announces support for Makhadzi’s one-woman show at Peter Mokaba Stadium, promising to buy 200 tickets for eager fans.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

‘We are hurt!’ Makhadzi postpones release of new track in honour of Solly Moholo as heartfelt tributes pour in for gospel icon

The music community is reeling from the great loss of gospel singer Solly Moholo, who was well known for his energetic performance following his untimely death after a battle with stroke.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

Former Rhythm City actress Itumeleng Bokaba claps back with unapologetic bars

Itumeleng Bokaba has a bone to pick with the music industry following a mere 59 cents in royalties for her contribution to the 2016 hit song ‘Mayibabo’.

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Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Former YoTV star Itumeleng Bokaba paid 59 cents for vocals on Kwesta’s ‘Mayibabo’

She responded by sharing that she fought for recognition by asking SAMRO (South African Music Rights Organisation) to credit her, but only received 59 cents in revenue.

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Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Makhadzi offends the South African deaf community by mocking the SASL language in a recent video

They strive to be seen as functioning members of society and it is incidents like these that set them back.

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Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Makhadzi’s gets her fans talking with her Rihanna inspired album cover

Fans spotted that Makhadzi’s cover is inspired by Rihanna’s 2012 album ‘Unapologetic’ and have been calling her ‘VhoRiri’.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published