Dolly Parton, the legendary queen of country music, beloved philanthropist, and global cultural icon, has passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Her family, led by her nephew Bryan Seaver, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a video statement shared across social media. While Read more
The tragic and untimely passing of South African Maskandi music star Scebi Dlamini, widely known by his stage name Inkos’yamagcokama, sent shockwaves through the traditional music fraternity and millions of music lovers across the country. In the early hours of Sunday, 9 August 2026, the 30-year-old artist and his dancer, Read more
The South African entertainment community has been hit with another wave of digital misinformation, this time targeting legendary Muvhango actor David Sebe. On Thursday, March 26, 2026, social media platforms—particularly Facebook and TikTok—were flooded with unverified claims that the veteran actor, known for his role as the formidable Vho-Gizara Mukwevho, Read more
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) has announced the passing of one of its members of Parliament, Nkosentsha Shezi, just a day after his birthday. The MK Party confirmed Shezi’s passing in a statement, on Monday, 23 March 2026. ALSO READ | COPE leader Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota has passed away The party Read more
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli, accompanied by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma, attended the mass funeral of six members of the Mnyango family who tragically lost their lives in a devastating road accident on the N2 near Mtubatuba. The funeral service was held on Sunday, 8 February Read more
The family of rapper Bravo Le Roux have launched a fundraiser to help cover costs to repatriate his body to South Africa and support his daughter. Bravo, whose real name was Sinesipho Peter, died in Switzerland on January 22. ALSO READ | Bravo Le Roux has sadly passed away A statement Read more
Bravo Le Roux’s family has confirmed that the hip hop artist has passed away. In a public statement released on 22 January 2026, the family shared the news with deep sorrow, describing his death as a profound loss to those who knew and loved him, as well as to the Read more
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has expressed shock and sorrow following the death of a Grade 12 pupil from Lakeside Secondary School in Sedibeng West, who reportedly died after a night of severe vomiting. According to the department, the incident occurred on the evening of Monday, 3 November 2025. Read more
Limpopo residents have been left reeling after the death of popular musician and Lekompo artist Molimisi Baaitsi, affectionately known to fans as Dr Nel. The 31-year-old artist was found dead along Phetogo Drive in the early hours of Sunday, November 2, shortly after performing at the grand opening of a Read more
Two friends, Lisakhanya Labi, 21, and Monalisa Ojoni, 20, who were shot dead by a police officer have been laid to rest last weekend in South Africa. The off-duty police officer Godfrey Tholane Seleke, 31, shot and k!lled his ex-girlfriend Lisakhanya and her friend before taking his own life in Read more