IN CONVERSATION WITH Nomvula Nhlapo

South Africa’s music scene has a new voice making waves: Aya Msani, a KwaZulu-Natal-born singer, songwriter, producer, and actress who has quickly captured attention with her vibrant blend of Afro-Pop, R&B, and Afro House. A 2025 Basadi in Music Awards nominee for Song of the Year, Aya’s career is a…

From the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, Zwonaka is quickly emerging as one of the most promising young voices in indie music. At just 20 years old, the multi-talented singer-songwriter and producer has been turning heads with his emotionally charged music, intricate production, and DIY creative approach. 10:35 Zwonaka began…

Noma Khumalo is a South African singer who first rose to prominence as the winner of Idols South Africa Season 12. Since winning the competition, Noma has continued to pursue her musical career with releases available on digital platforms. Her recent single “Come Duze” came out in 2025, showcasing her…

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has launched a transformative, multi- decade strategy to combat Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa, targeting a return to a "disease-free" status by 2036. However, as of January 2026, the country is grappling with what experts call a national disaster, with the disease reaching…

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has announced that its national leader, Tebogo Mashilompane, together with the organisation’s executive leadership, will attend a court appearance involving FOSA’s head of intelligence, Advocate Malesela Teffo, at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 16 January 2026. Proceedings are scheduled to begin at 9:00am…