South African musician, Lady Zamar, took to Instagram on Thursday, 30 July 2020 to speak out about a topic that is close to her heart – Gender Base Violence. The singer shared a long thread where she highlighted the social injustices that are imposed on women in South Africa, and claimed that it is her duty as a human being to use her platform to advocate for such issues. Lady Zamar, who previously accused her ex-boyfriend, Sjava, of rape, spoke sincerely about what she felt was going on in the country, stating, “Women are precious and right now something must be done. To every man out there, do your best to protect the women in your life.”
Finally, she spoke out about the criticism she has received on social media, from followers and peers alike, stating that she uses the negative to come out stronger.

AKA claims he’s is officially retired from South African hip hop industry.Waking up to having 2 of his latest singles on SA radio most played songs, the rapper hyped himself as the saviour of the culture

He then goes on to speak about his annual act of his songs charting, which triggered him to kiss the game goodbye.

“Year after I year I compete on the charts against the best that this country has to offer … DOESNT MATTER WHAT GENRE. SA Hip Hop I’m sorry, but it’s official … I RETIRE. I kiss you on your forehead. I’m too mainstream, I’m too Supa Mass Mega … I’m the Makro of this shit,” Supa Mega tweeted.

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The new trailer for Showmax’s latest Original, Life With Kelly Khumalo, has landed. The haunting 1:10 trailer sets the tone for the show, which promises to look beyond the controversies that have dogged the star, and reveal her true, more vulnerable self.
The first six episodes of Life With Kelly Khumalo drop on Showmax on 6 August, and Episodes 7-13 will be streaming from 27 August. We can’t wait!

Saudi Arabia backed consortium withdraws 300 million pounds offer to buy Newcastle. The group, which included Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers, had agreed to buy the club from Mike Ashley in April. A Saudi Arabian-backed consortium has withdrawn its £300 million bid to buy English Premier League side Newcastle United.
In a statement, the investor group said that the commercial agreement between it and the club’s owners had expired and its investment thesis could not be sustained. The consortium’s withdrawal could allow American entrepreneur Henry Mauriss to take over the club.Khashoggi, a critic of the authoritarian Saudi regime, was murdered by Saudi agents and his body was cut in pieces and thrown away in Turkey in 2018. Peter Frankental, Amnesty International UK’s economic affairs programme director, claimed the bid had been an attempt by the Saudi Arabia government to “sports wash” their human rights record.

Mauriss has registered his interest in Newcastle and remains extremely keen for the acquisition to happen. Meanwhile, human rights groups and the fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Hatice Cengiz, had opposed the takeover.

The South African Music Awards has announced it will be honouring Bishop Benjamin Dube and Dan Tshanda (posthumous) with lifetime achievement awards.Known as a music ministerial visionary, the anointed singer, songwriter and producer Bishop Benjamin Dube is a gospel legend. The Johannesburg born veteran began his ministry in 1986 with the crossover hit Holy Spirit selling over 25 000 units.His first live album I Feel Like Going On was a platinum seller and he boasts a following across the borders of the African continent, USA, Sweden, Netherlands, France, Australia, Japan and the UK.The late Tshanda dominated the 1980s bubblegum pop scene with his production prowess.

His impressive run on the music charts was guaranteed by albums such as “Snake” and “Tshokotshoko”.