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InterviewsMitsubishi Motors South Africa Launches the 150kW Legacy Fund Alongside Khuli Chana’s ‘What’s Next’ Docu-Series
On Thursday, 20 August 2026, Mitsubishi Motors South Africa (MMSA) launched the 150kW Legacy Fund at a viewing session for Khuli Chana’s docu-series in Clearwater, Johannesburg.
InterviewsM.Phasha Releases “Women Like You” – A Song Where Ego Meets Vulnerability
South African Artist, Songwriter and Creative Director, M.Phasha’s latest music offering is playlist must-add. Set against a lavish 80s/90s throwback-inspired beat, M.Phasha’s ‘Women Like You’ song reflects the tension between pride,…
InterviewsKid X Unpacks Riky Rick “Beef”
The post Kid X Unpacks Riky Rick “Beef” appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kid X Unpacks Riky Rick “Beef” South African hip-hop veteran Kid X has offered insight into one of the more intriguing moments surrounding Riky Rick’s celebrated…
InterviewsKid X Goes Full OG With His Favourite SA Rappers of All Time
The post Kid X Goes Full OG With His Favourite SA Rappers of All Time appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. Kid X Goes Full OG With His Favourite SA Rappers of All Time.
Interviews“They Gave Me a Chance”: iFani Opens Up On The Support Behind “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape
The post “They Gave Me a Chance”: iFani Opens Up On The Support Behind “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape appeared first on SA Hip Hop Mag. “They Gave Me a Chance”: iFani Opens Up On The Support Behind “Msebenzi Wam” Mixtape.
InterviewsZanele Potelwa Hosts The 2026 SAMAs Alongside Cassper Nyovest in Sun City
Fresh off her New York trip to chat to Thuso Mbedu, the much-loved media personality graciously hosted the 32nd South African Music Awards on Saturday night, which took place at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West province.
InterviewsThe Road to Manila Runs Through Soweto
The road to Manila runs through Johannesburg as Red Bull Half Court South Africa gets ready to crown its national champions.
InterviewsA Roadside Story of Love, Risk and Temptation By Green Eyed Angel
“Green Eyed Angel” is a song built around attraction, temptation, and the hard choices people sometimes make when they know something might not last.
InterviewsZanele Potelwa Chats to Thuso Mbedu about Anticipated ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Film in New York
Award-winning Television and Radio Personality, Zanele Potelwa, keeps shifting the norm and breaking the mould. The multitalented personality recently received the opportunity through Paramount Pictures South Africa to chat to much-loved…
InterviewsScumie’s AVANT Might Be Exactly What South African Hip-Hop Needed
Scumie dropping a 20-track album during Women’s Month might be one of the best things to happen to South African hip-hop in a minute. After going quiet for a while, she’s back — and she’s got a lot to say.