South Africa

Workers at a South African mine have resurfaced after being held underground for three days in what police are calling a hostage situation. Hostage-takers armed with weapons like clubs and mining tools had held more than 500 miners at the Gold One mine, the police said.

Former Black Motion frontman, Murdah Bongz, found himself on the nasty end of some harsh social media criticism after he shared a video in which he seemed to be promising to settle a bill for Lynn Forbes, the mother of the late South African rapper AKA.

South African media personality Masechaba Khumalo has revealed that medical professionals had told her that she would be unable to conceive again before she got pregnant with her 'miracle' third child last year.

South African actress Sonia Mbele has confirmed that she is suffering from anemia, an autoimmune disease that has forced her to miss several personal and professional commitments, including two court appearances for tax evasion charges.

South African singer Makhadzi has mocked the fighting skills of socialite Zodwa Wabantu and actress Manaka Ranaka, claiming she would have knocked out the two ladies if she was involved in Sunday’s high profile boxing bout.

Fans of South African musician Babes Wodumo have raised concerns about her emotional well-being after a video of the self proclaimed queen of gqom breaking down while on instagram live surfaced on social media.

A no show by South African musician Young Stunna led to ugly scenes in Bulawayo on Saturday night, as revellers ran riot and rained down missiles on stage in frustration at being shortchanged by promoters.

As he continues to build his brand on the African continent with a tour he undertook with fellow rapper Nasty C, Cassper Nyovest has also been making new friends, including controversial Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, with whom he said he is interested in forging a new partnership.

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has announced that she has broken up with Selema Masekela - the son of the late South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela - with the relationship coming to an end because of what she termed his “deception”.

South African musician Makhadzi’s love-hate relationship with Zimbabwe continues, after she recently walked off stage less than five minutes into her set after a concert goer threw a bottle at her.