The Voice South Africa’s Yahto Kraft Turns Heartbreak Into Triumph In Powerful Debut Single ‘Ugly’

The family of a South African nurse who died from Covid-19 have thanked “the people of Scotland” for attending her funeral in their place.

Johann Els will now be running the Mr Gay World South Africa pageant

Twin brothers Brian and Andrew Chaplin, best known as the internationally-acclaimed duo Locnville, recently launched the initiative ContraBution which exists to fund and further established initiatives that are contributing positively to society.

As the country continues with its lockdown, it has turned to the arts to entertain during this difficult period. The time at home has also inspired many acts to create new music and this week, Tresor makes his highly-anticipated return as he releases his new single ‘Thrill’.

Happy Birthday to one of South African’s most-loved television personalities and now Hip Hop star Boitumelo Thulo, popularly known as Boity.

By Dave McNary

Local Afrikaans pop group Die Heuwels Fantasties have become a vital part of South African music culture in recent years, and the success of their recent singles ‘Jy Stel My Teleur’ en die ‘Mejuffrou Sonneblom’ has only proven that the group is, without a doubt, one of the country’s most talented and versatile bands.

American reality TV star Katie Price opened up about the time she was sexually assaulted and robbed at gun point in South Africa. Earlier this year, the mother of five spent time in a ¬Priory rehab clinic, and was diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Katie Price has posted a sweet photo of herself with her protection dog Blade after bravely opening up about the terrifying car jacking that took place in South Africa in 2018.The 41 year old took to her Instagram Feed to share the snap, which sees her dressed in a black jumper and blue jeans with a red cap on top.The former glamour can be seen offering a small smile to the camera as she poses with her guard dog, who sits obediently next to her with his tongue out.

Katie Price has bravely opened up about the terrifying car jacking that took place in South Africa in 2018.The 41 year old model opened up about the ordeal, where she was held at gun point in front of her children, during the first episode of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins earlier this week. While candidly speaking to former SAS solider Ant Middleton about the robbery, Katie said it had caused her to check into the Priory mental health hospital.

Earlier this year, local producer Mvzzle, famously known for his work on DJ Zinhle’s ‘Umlilo’, inked a recording deal with Warner Music South Africa. Since then, he has been hard at work creating new music and now, he’s dropping his debut single with the label as he teams up with Ndu Shezi on his hot new single ‘Uvalo’.

Turning 30 is a special occasion and a day to remember in anyone’s life. It feels like yesterday when we were being introduced to most of these guys – most of them in their early 20s then – and now they’re all turning the big 3-0. From Cassper Nyovest to Minnie Dlamini, here are 11 local celebrities celebrating their 30th this year.

From a queer perspective, how are you coping with being in quarantine or lockdown? What are you struggling with? What or who helps you cope? How are you keeping busy? Where are you spending lockdown and who are you with?