Celebrated jazz musician Dumza Maswana is set to serenade fans with his soothing baritone at The Herald’s 180th celebration on May 2 in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.

Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi is an accomplished marketer with years of experience in her field.

Happy MaKhumalo Ngidi is an accomplished marketer with years of experience in her field.

R&B and soul crooner, Ben September, who can melt any cold heart with his soothing and velvety voice, has accidentally found viral fame – thanks to his TikTok commentary.

Radio and TV personalities Scoop Makhathini (real name Siyabonga Ngwekazi) and Luthando “Loot Love” Shosha are getting ready to host the 2025 Metro FM Music Awards on May 3. But what can viewers expect? The duo break it down to Sowetan:

Padel is the new vibe — call it Mzansi’s fastest growing sports or tennis’s trendy stepsister. And it’s not just Mzansi — the whole world is obsessed, and it’s now a feature at all kinds of celebrations, gatherings, brunches, and team-building events.

Andrea Dondolo, loved for her comedic turn as Ayanda Twala in Stokvel, is back in the driver’s seat after a five-year career dry spell.

After a near-death experience in a car accident in January, rapper Big Zulu says he is fully recovered and is excited to be back on stage to perform his discography and as well assongs from his newly released album.

‘Reverend Dube believes the time has come to focus fully on the next phase of his calling.’

Comedian and actor Celeste Ntuli, who celebrates 20 years in the comedy industry, believes winning the Comedian of the Year award was “divine timing”, despite some thinking it was long overdue.

Stand-up comedians were recognised for their funny bones at the Year Award at the 12th Savanna Comics Choice Comedy Awards hosted at Gold Reef City, in Johannesburg Saturday night.

Today, civil society – led by Women for Change – will gather at the Union Buildings to demand that President Cyril Ramaphosa declare gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster.

According to UNAids projections, if funding is not available to fill in the gap left by Pepfar funding cuts we can expect to see, globally, a 400% increase in Aids-related deaths, 8.7-million new HIV adult infections, an additional 3.4-million orphans made vulnerable by HIV, and 350,000 new HIV infections in children by 2029.

The technological advancements are posing a serious threat to the media industry. Social media is becoming the main source of news for a growing number of global citizens.

The March 2025 household affordability index, released by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group (PMBEJD), reveals the harsh reality for families in Gauteng, who struggle to afford essential goods like maize meal, bread, rice, and cooking oil as prices continue to soar.

The public education sector needs all its stakeholders to do their jobs thoroughly to make it successful.

Rising star Keketso Hutamo says that growing up he believed comedy was something you watched on television, but didn’t follow as a career.

Actress-turned-DJ Thuli Phongolo is set to return to Generations: The Legacy after leaving the production seven years ago.

While most reality TV stars strive to portray their marriages as “couple goals”, Real Housewives of Durban cast member, Kwanele Khubeka wants people to know that her marriage isn’t as perfect as it looks on Instagram.

The fashion designer delivers a masterclass in creativity, longevity, and relevance.

The evolution of male grooming practices has seen routines go from being a basic means of cleanliness to being a sign of the times, a status marker, and even an act of rebellion.