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Bheka Mchunu's KZN Matric Excellence Offers Extra Classes for Grades: 10, 11 and 12

Bheka Mchunu’s KZN Matric Excellence Offers Extra Classes for Grades: 10, 11 and 12

Visit http://www.kznmatricexcellence.co.za to register Ukhozi FM personality, Bheka Mchunu founded KZN Matric Excellence 15 years ago and this year they are excited to be offering classes for grades 10, 11 and 12. I know that as we are still fighting the Corona Virus pandemic, most parents are worried about the results of their children as their studying schedule has changed. That is when I…

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Starbucks champion’s secret is to keep calm and coffee on - Teddy Nyazema

Starbucks champion’s secret is to keep calm and coffee on – Teddy Nyazema

‘Keep calm and brew coffee’ could be Starbucks barista Teddy Nzama’s mantra. He’s the first (and only) barista from Africa to have won the prestigious Starbucks Barista Championship, which he did in London in 2019 against the national champions from 29 other Europe, Middle East and African (EMEA) countries. He kept calm throughout and brought the trophy home to South Africa. Teddy, who is a…

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Artist Of The Week: Zameka

Artist Of The Week: Zameka

Zameka Numanda,  “DrumQueen90s” to her fans was born and raised in Soshanguve, in the month of January 1991. Growing up in a “shebeen” accelerated her music knowledge and was bound to fall in love with the art form by virtue of growing up at a place where music was the order of the day and being exposed to the jukebox era at her parents business. The self-thought singer-songwriter wrote her very…

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Artist Of The Week: Moh Mavuso

Artist Of The Week: Moh Mavuso

Mbongeni Mavuso – Stage name ‘Moh Mavuso’ raised in the hearts of KZN – Emandeni; his love for music started at the tender age of 5 Years, his granny used to hear him singing church melodies, as he matured it started to sink in that he could actually sing.With the influence he had around his community, he continued to sing and entered competitions, one of the most memorable competitions was when…

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Meet Nonkululeko Sibiya

Just like most people who take social media seriously, I have had my fair share of trolls, hate and a whole lot of social media fails for as long as I can remember since being exposed to it. I have made friends, built good relationships and have connected with family. Nonkululeko Sibiya is one of the few friends met and who share a beautiful story that I saw fit to interview here on my platform.…

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RiSA mourns the passing away of legendary singer Mama Sibongile Khumalo

RiSA mourns the passing away of legendary singer Mama Sibongile Khumalo

The Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) learned of the devastating news of the passing away of Mama Sibongile Khumalo, the mezzo-soprano par excellence. Her family confirmed in a statement that she passed away yesterday. She was 63. Khumalo’s career spans over 30 years, was catapulted into greatness when she won the Standard Bank Young Artist Award in 1993. Known to some as the Empress of…

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#MyRadioPeople: Sizwe Buthelezi

Why radio? Well it all started when I was stranded in Los Angeles, United States of America when i joined the old Black Facebook group, I started Doing live videos and I saw negative vibes going around, I came up with the idea of installing positivity in the group by coming up with the innovative idea of merging Tv and Radio, Then Shaped and named my live videos “Black Facebook Fm “ and the…

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Sho Madjozi Joins #YouTubeBlackVoices Artist Class of 2021

Sho Madjozi Joins #YouTubeBlackVoices Artist Class of 2021

Throughout history, Black artists have innovated and influenced virtually every genre of music in immeasurable ways. To both celebrate and nurture Black artistry around the world, YouTube developed the #YouTubeBlack Voices grant program — an initiative dedicated to equipping up-and-coming Black creators and artists with the resources to succeed on our platform. This grant program is part of their…

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Siyanda Nondwayi – loving the Starbucks culture

Siyanda Nondwayi – loving the Starbucks culture

Discovering the world of Starbucks has been “an amazing journey” for Siyanda Nondwayi since August 2017, when he joined the company as store manager of the first Starbucks to open in KwaZulu-Natal, in Florida Road, Durban. “When I joined Starbucks, I spent the first six months in Gauteng, learning about the brand – and my love for Starbucks was born. What I love about the brand is its culture…

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Artist Of The Week: Dumisani Maxwell Kunene AKA Dj Sdunkero

Artist Of The Week: Dumisani Maxwell Kunene AKA Dj Sdunkero

Dumisani Maxwell Kunene, best known as Dj Sdunkero was born in Kabokweni. Born 26 October 1981, he always knew he would become a famous Dj in Nelspruit Mpumalanga and even beyond. He is a Dj, producer and executive director of Groova Records. He has five albums out excluding his latest album “DJ Sdunkero & GroovaBoys- Rise Above”. He is the artist and producer of the most famous hit songs Maputo…

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Score launches a crushing new summer sensation

Score launches a crushing new summer sensation

Double your power and kickstart your summer with Score Crush, the new tropical energy drink sensation.

If you are looking for a cool summer pick-me-up, Score Crush is a refreshing burst of sparkling pineapple and coconut. Kickstart sizzling days with the energising power of Score and get the beach party started. The fruity cocopine taste will keep you going long after sunset for a…

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Meet Silo Khumalo The New Mangwanani African Spa Brand Ambassador

Meet Silo Khumalo The New Mangwanani African Spa Brand Ambassador

Born Silo Khumalo, known as Junior, a 31 year old individual with major love for the camera and the media scene. Raised between Bloemfontein and KwaZulu Natal, Silo is an IT graduate of  Richfield College who later went on to enroll in a Paramedic Course at EMR College.

He currently works for Grand Gaming KZN as a Field Technician. Though Silo’s 9-5 is very much not enligned with brand…

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SAMA27 kicks off with a call for entries

SAMA27 kicks off with a call for entries

South Africa’s most prestigious music awards event, the SA Music Awards (SAMA) return for its 27th year by announcing that entries are open for the 2021 instalment.

Musicians and artists who are eligible for a SAMA consideration are invited to submit their body of work. To qualify, music must be released between 1 February 2020 and 31 January 2021.

The SAMAs are open to RiSA members and…

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King XL ft Danger | Lvovo & KFunky S'yay'gqobhoza single Drops

King XL ft Danger | Lvovo & KFunky S’yay’gqobhoza single Drops

There’s a new ‘King’ in the Block, his stage name is ‘King XL’, real name Nkululeko Dlamin, exhaling from the hearts of KZN in the north of Durban. In his debut single titled, S’yay’gqobhoza features the living legends, the giants of the music industry, Danger and L’vovo Derango.

King XL, real name Nkululeko Dlamini born on the 17th December 2000 raised in hearts of KZN eNanda, which is…

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EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF NATURE AND A PEACEFUL PART OF KZN IN THE HEART OF ZULULAND

EXPERIENCE THE THRILL OF NATURE AND A PEACEFUL PART OF KZN IN THE HEART OF ZULULAND

Boost your mood and beat the blues, put on your hiking boots and bring along your binoculars to reconnect with nature as Tourism KZN encourages visitors to take a leap and travel to the unspoilt heart of KwaZulu-Natal and experience its travel offerings.

KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), Nomusa Dube-Ncube recently engaged with members of the media on…

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Natural intimate care for daily freshness and confidence - with Betadine

Natural intimate care for daily freshness and confidence – with Betadine

To feel fresh and clean from top to toe is high on most women’s daily ‘what I want’ lists, but sometimes – when the weather is hot and humid and the day is busy and demanding – it’s not that easy. This can make women feel self-conscious and anxious about less-than-fresh odours.

Understanding feminine hygiene needs is what Betadine™ Intimate Care range does, says Shannon te Roller, GM of…

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MANCOSA ACADEMICS TO SPEAK ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AT STANDARD BANK TOP WOMEN Conference @SBTopWomen #SBTopWomen @Mancosa

MANCOSA ACADEMICS TO SPEAK ON WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AT STANDARD BANK TOP WOMEN Conference @SBTopWomen #SBTopWomen @Mancosa

Two academics from MANCOSA will join more than 60 women leaders from South Africa and other African countries in discussions to shape the conversation for women in business at the annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards and Conference.

While the awards will recognise leaders who have played an active role in changing the role of women in both the public and private sectors, panel discussions…