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Following the success of his Halloween experience launch, Que DJ - whose real name is Thobani Mgobhozi - has bagged another win with Best Gqom Album.
Babes Wodumo turned heads at the Samas in a wedding gown that honoured her late husband, Mampintsha, and thrilled fans with a powerful performance of her hit song, Wololo.
A clip of the SAMAs performance went viral on X, and netizens quickly pointed out the hypocrisy in the public's reaction.
De Mthuda’s highly anticipated performance at the 30th South African Music Awards was marred by a significant production error, leaving fans and the artist disappointed as he was omitted from his live debut.
The 30th South African Music Awards celebrated the nation’s vibrant music scene with electrifying performances and heartfelt tributes, honouring the artists who shape South Africa’s dynamic sound.
Tyla, Kabza De Small and Mbuso Khoza received the most nominations for the 2024 SAMAs, which will take place at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand in November.
Nominees for the 30th Annual SAMAs, featuring top Amapiano tracks, international hit ‘Water’ by Tyla, and standout music videos.
On Instagram Baloyi wrote: ‘Marital status: DIVORCED!’, and on X he shared lessons with his followers about his divorce.
Zamajobe’s concert will no longer be taking place on May 24, 2024, at the Lyric Theatre in Johannesburg and has been postponed to take place later this year, on November 30, 2024.
This has resulted in an avalanche of criticism from the private sector as well as opposition political parties.
This week, a young doctor who spoke to Daily Maverick said even though she did well in her studies and her fees were fully paid she was still struggling to find a job.
The singer, nominated for Best Afropop Album and Female Artist of the Year, shared her frustration in tweets after not winning an award.
THE 29th annual SA Music Award nominees for Record of the Year and Music Video of the Year Awards have been announced, in spite of the withdrawal of the Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs in KZN to host the event.
On October 25, the future of the annual Samas event was uncertain after Siboniso Duma, the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), pulled the plug on their involvement.
The department had put aside R28 million towards the awards, which many viewed as wasteful expenditure.
The entertainment industry have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to weigh in on the #ProtectTheSamas trend.
Economic Development MEC Siboniso Duma announces provincial government has withdrawn from hosting the event
ActionSA's appeal to President Ramaphosa seeks to stop KZN EDTEA's R28 million vanity splurge on the Samas, citing concerns over fiscal transparency and the diversion of funds from essential needs in the region.
DA accused of fabricating and peddling lies about SAMAs funding; Awards expected to bolster the economy of the province DA.
His nomination for the SAMA is due to his work on the Maximum Stylez Presents: Red Carpet Live, Vol 1 compilation, which was nominated in the category – Best Reggae Album
More than 12 000 doctors, who are members of the South African Medical Association, have submitted a 50 000 signature petition to the National Council of Provinces chairperson.
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, looks to give every South African the right to access comprehensive healthcare services free of charge at accredited health facilities such as clinics, hospitals and private health practitioners.
A patient said she consulted the doctor for a skin problem, but was instead billed for peeing on a stick – a test she denied taking.
The South African Medical Association has laid charges against Dr Petrus Bekker, an author and medical practitioner who operates from Wesmed Medical Centre in Pretoria North.
In light of the situation, the South African Medical Association trade union called on all doctors to join the national march against the unemployment of doctors.