VOSLOORUS- President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared the funeral of struggle veteran Pat Khulu Thwala a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category Two. The honour follows a request by Panyaza Lesufi, who recognised Thwala’s contribution to the liberation struggle, democratic governance, and community development. Thwala was a decorated member of the ANC’s military wing, uMkhonto we Sizwe […]
Veteran actress and former beauty queen Cynthia Shange has passed away at the age of 76. Her family confirmed that she died in the early hours of Monday in a KwaZulu-Natal hospital following an illness. She was widely respected for her long-standing contribution to South Africa’s arts and entertainment industry. Shange made history as the […]
Albert Mazibuko, co-founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has died at the age of 77. Mazibuko passed away on Easter Sunday and is being honoured at a memorial service in Durban. He dedicated more than five decades to the group, having joined in 1969, and retired last year. He was among the last surviving founding members […]
South Africa is mourning the passing of celebrated songwriter and performer Melvyn Matthews, known as “Mr Weekend Special,” at the age of 67. His career rose to prominence in 1983 when he co-wrote and produced the hit song Weekend Special, which helped launch Brenda Fassie to international fame while he worked alongside Blondie and Pappa. […]