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Makhadzi and Upcoming Artist In Copyright infringement War

Award-winning songbird Makhadzi is embroiled in a copyright infringement dispute with trailblazing lekompo artist TS MAN SA. TS MAN SA , who has from Ga-Mothapo in Limpopo, has accused Makhadzi of infringing

September 13, 2026

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Maskandi surge: Zulu music storms South African charts as ‘Zulu Queens’ and Ntencane lead the charge

South African music is experiencing a fresh surge of Zulu-rooted sounds, with Maskandi and contemporary Zulu music dominating the country’s digital music charts as a new generation of artists pushes the genre

August 28, 2026

News·South Africa

‘iTouch Elihle’: Tbo Touch wins praise from Maskandi fans after Ntencane’s Metro FM appearance

Thabo “Tbo Touch” Molefe appears to have won himself a new constituency among Maskandi lovers after sharing the Metro FM studio with Ntencane Zondi during the station’s afternoon drive show. The appearance

August 28, 2026

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LACO takes fight to SAMRO, demands Annabelle Lebethe’s removal after court setback

The Labour and Artists Community Organisation (LACO) is taking its campaign against the leadership of the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) directly to the organisation’s offices on Tuesday, with CEO Annabelle

August 25, 2026

News·South Africa

Ntencane apologises for missing SAMA performance.

South African Maskandi artist Senzo Zondi, professionally known as Ntencane, has formally apologised for missing his scheduled performance at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) on 15 August 2026. In a letter

August 18, 2026

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Lasizwe calls for an investigation as SAMA crisis exposes deeper rot in South Africa’s entertainment industry

Lasizwe Dambuza is calling for a “Madlanga Commission” type of investigation into South Africa’s entertainment industry. This follows a disastrous state of the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and what he describes

August 17, 2026

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Inkos’yamagcokama’s final journey: Maskandi star to be laid to rest on Saturday

The Maskandi music community is preparing to bid farewell to Scebi “Inkos’yamagcokama” Dlamini. His family confirmed that the popular artist will be laid to rest on Saturday, while the genre continues to

August 12, 2026

Celebrity News

Lebo M Rubbishes Claims Of Defeat Against Zimbabwean Comedian

Internationally acclaimed composer and Lion King producer Lebo M has broken his silence about the allegations that he suffered a legal defeat in the United States after his US$27 million lawsuit against

July 14, 2026

News·South Africa

Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim Dies at 91

South Africa and the global music community are mourning the death of legendary jazz pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, who has died at the age of 91 after a short illness. The

June 15, 2026

Celebrity News·Global·News

Ami Faku moves to interdict AKA’s business partner as copyright battle heats up

Award-winning Afropop chanteuse Ami Faku has approached the Johannesburg High Court on an urgent basis, seeking an interim interdict against music executive Raphael Benza and his company, The Vth Season, over a

June 13, 2026

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Makhadzi and Upcoming Artist In Copyright infringement War

Maskandi surge: Zulu music storms South African charts as ‘Zulu Queens’ and Ntencane lead the charge

‘iTouch Elihle’: Tbo Touch wins praise from Maskandi fans after Ntencane’s Metro FM appearance

LACO takes fight to SAMRO, demands Annabelle Lebethe’s removal after court setback

Ntencane apologises for missing SAMA performance.

Inkos’yamagcokama’s final journey: Maskandi star to be laid to rest on Saturday

Lebo M Rubbishes Claims Of Defeat Against Zimbabwean Comedian

Jazz Legend Abdullah Ibrahim Dies at 91

Ami Faku moves to interdict AKA’s business partner as copyright battle heats up

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