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Liquideep on how Tyla revived their classic Fairytale, and hitting the studio with new music

Veteran house duo Liquideep, Jonathan “Ziyon” Hamilton and Thabo “Ryzor” Shokgolo, have reflected on the surreal experience of watching Grammy-winning star Tyla breathe new life into their iconic hit Fairytale, admitting they initially thought the collaboration request was a scam. In an interview with Sowetan, the pair unpacked their secret…

29 Jul 39 min

Kaylow believes music, resilience and unity can help heal Africa

The soul and deep house hit-maker talks to Sowetan about navigating performing life since his traumatic accident, his new music with Chymamusique, and his dream of taking his sound across the continent.

29 Jul 17 min

Cornet Mamabolo steps into politics and production in new struggle film

The former Skeem Saam actor opens up switching hats from portraying Peter Mokaba to executive producing his first film about student resistance alongside co-stars Kgwadi Selolo and Cameron Scott.

29 Jul 29 min

Gigi Lamayne trading places: from hip hop to 3-Step

For years, Gigi Lamayne built her name in hip-hop − through hard bars, cyphers, freestyles and a fearless attitude that made her one of the genre’s standout female voices. She now explores 3-step in what she describes as the ‘rebirth of Gigi’.

29 Jul 37 min

Bongani Fassie shrugs off criticism and explains his new EP

Music producer Bongani Fassie says he is unfazed by “washed up” remarks in-spite of the release of his new EP, Skomline, that took place last week Friday, May 8. In a candid sit-down interview with Sowetan, Fassie opens up about sobriety, the pressure of carrying the legacy of his late…

29 Jul 39 min

SA's BEE policy, his ANC membership & Amazulu FC purchase - Sandile Zungu tells all

Sowetan editor speaks to Business mogul Sandile Zungu on SA's BEE policy, his ANC membership, Amazulu FC purchase, and more.

29 Jul 1 hr 18 min

Mental health issues force teachers into early retirement

The Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, says the province has seen a rise in early retirements and absenteeism among teachers, mainly due to overcrowded classrooms and growing incidents of school violence.

22 Oct 2025 34 min

I'll retain GNU if I become president - Paul Mashatile

Deputy president Paul Mashatile talks about the GNU, the National Dialogue price tag, the controversy around his trips abroad and the possibility of facing Patrice Motsepe in the race for the ANC presidency. Mashatile is in conversation with Sowetan editor in chief, Sibongakonke Shoba, in Sowetan's new podcast, IN THE…

25 Jun 2025 58 min