Anita Nkonki

Senior Multimedia Journalist, Saturday Star

Gcinile safe after video leak and legal steps taken against Grootman, says organisation

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Women For Change, advocating against gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa, has confirmed on social media that Twala is safe, disclosing that legal ...

Over a million YouTube viewers captivated by Tyla’s video about township culture

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Tyla is renowned for her songs that offer an innovative take on pop and R&B

Zamajobe’s anniversary concert postponed, new date announced

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Zamajobe’s concert will no longer be taking place on May 24, 2024, at the Lyric Theatre in Johannesburg and has been postponed to take place later this year, on ...

Revenge porn spotlighted as Grootman and Gcinile's sex video leak creates buzz

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Given that the tape “deliberately” only shows Twala’s face, many have come to assume that the once-glorified '“hot pair“, who seemed to have it all, has sunk into ...

Anele Mdoda marks 40th birthday with the finest celebration

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Esteemed guests dressed elegantly in white for the Vanity Affair theme, toasted the special day with Mdoda who delivered stellar performances from her favourite ...

The intention was not to insult anyone, says Prince Kaybee after he is accused of stealing a song

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In a TikTok video shared, Phora details how Prince Kaybee swore at him publicly when he spoke about the song on Facebook.

Musician maintains allegations against DJ Tira despite order to retract

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Musician Luke Ntombela has stood firm on sexual allegations lodged against Mthokozi ‘Dj Tira’ Khathi, despite being ordered to retract them on her social platforms ...

Amapiano among genres reaching unprecedented heights for African music

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African music continues to take the world by storm.

Kotane marks a career defining moment after Sta-Sof-Fro Soweto Fashion Week experience

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Jeweller Phindile Kotane can speak to the fact that one of the distinctive features of the Sta-Sof-Fro Soweto Fashion Week is its appreciation of indigenous innovation, ...

Joy of Jazz toasts to 25 year milestone by announcing one of the finest line-ups

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Artists will perform across five stages over two days, showcasing jazz music accents from Africa, Europe, East Asia and the Americas to weave a global vision of ...

Acclaimed journalist to dig deep into criminal underworlds

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Exploring complex, dangerous inner workings of global black-market

Boks join initiative to tackle growing global concern of e-waste

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The E-Waste Recycling Authority (ERA) has made teaching people about e-waste amusing and educational by having kids compete in a tough quiz against Springbok Rugby ...

Inside local television shows to watch this month

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This month is jam-packed with interesting local television shows that viewers can immerse themselves in to enhance their entertainment experience.

Samro underlines the value of music licensing for DJs and event promoters

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The organisation highlights that its music licence is essential for any business or individual who plays music publicly, including DJs, event promoters, radio stations, ...

Musa Keys slams distasteful insinuations about his sexuality

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Although his sense of style has been praised, it appears that some have discovered a means to harass the celebrity, leaving him vulnerable to abuse on social media. ...

Dialogue circles encourage youth to vote in the upcoming elections

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It is stated that these conversations are critical to promoting youth voting, since only 19% of eligible legal voters under the age of 19 registered to vote in the ...

Launch of buy back centre promotes a cleaner environment

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To promote a cleaner environment and greater economic development in townships, the Gauteng Department of Social Development, Agriculture, Rural Development and ...

Mzansi shares fondest memories as beloved chocolate brand marks 200 years

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Cutting into a chocolate slab with their significant other, hiding Easter eggs with affection, or savouring Eclaires while attending school are just a few stories ...

Project ushers women into labour market fighting the scourge of unemployment

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It is explained that the aim is to also contribute towards government efforts to improve the quality of life for all and also, bring hope to the hopeless.

DJ Tira accuses musician of character assassination after ‘sexual allegations’ lodged against him

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In a legal letter shared, it is stated that the posts are causing serious and severe harm to DJ Tira’s esteemed brand and reputation.

Boiler Room x Ballantine’s toasts to a decade of promoting local sounds and global growth

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Throughout the years, Boiler Room x Ballantine’s True Music collaboration has been crucial to the globalisation of South African-born genres such as gqom, amapiano, ...

Sta-Sof-Fro Soweto Fashion Week embraces creativity as it kicks off on a high note

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Sta-Sof-Fro Soweto Fashion Week has made progress in embracing originality and honouring African fashion, with the ultimate goal of providing a platform for numerous ...

‘Sleeping Dogs’ is a must-watch mystery movie

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‘The Star’ and ‘Saturday Star’ readers were treated to a special movie screening in Hyde Park, NU Metro, of the exciting new thriller, ‘Sleeping Dogs’. Leading man ...

‘Noise Maker’ killed in yet another ‘hit’

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The Noise Maker as he was affectionately known, is said to have performed his final set at his All Black event at Epozini Lifestyle in Soshanguve Block G at midnight. ...

Simz Ngema talks ‘The Winning Ticket’, embracing love and staying grounded

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Simphiwe Ngema stars as Zanele in the Showmax Original film The Winning Ticket, about a family that wins the lottery but nearly loses themselves. Ngema, who has ...