MAMA ABIGAIL KUBEKA TO BE HONOURED IN STAR-STUDDED VAN TOEKA AF TRIBUTE CONCERT
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, under the banner of the Van Toeka Af Living Legends Recognition Series, will host a powerful tribute concert in honour of Mama Abigail Kubeka, celebrating her 68 years of excellence in the South African music, arts, and cultural industry. Taking place on Friday, 5 July 2025 at 18:00 […]
TRIBUTE TO SOUTH AFRICAN ICON PRESLEY CHWENEYAGAE
It is with profound sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of one of South Africa’s most gifted and beloved actors, Presley Oageng Chweneyagae, at the age of 40. Born on October 19, 1984, in Mafikeng, North West Province, Presley was destined for the stage and screen. His artistic journey began at the age of […]
DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE TO BE IMMORTALISED BY FREEDOM PARK
The name of Dr Gomolemo Mokae, slain Black Consciousness leader, will be immortalized for generations to come. The announcement was made during the memorial service held at Freedom Park in Pretoria. Console Tleane, a top official at Freedom Park who addressed the dignified service in honour of the “People’s Doctor”, said Dr Mokae’s name has […]
RUSSIA EMBASSY HOSTS A “SPECIAL ART AND MOVIE” EXHIBITION
The Embassy of Russia in South Africa held a special twofold art and movie cultural event. The event kicked off with the inauguration of the 10th Andrei Stenin international press photo contest exhibition, featuring works from Russia, South Africa, China, India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Syria, Italy, and more. “South Africa holds the record for the number […]
LARGE CROWDS EXPECTED AS DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE IS LAID TO REST
Slain Black Consciousness stalwart Dr Gomolemo Mokae will be laid to rest in a funeral ceremony to be attended by throngs of political allies and foes alike today, Tuesday March 11. Dr Mokae was found murdered in his Ga-Rankuwa Zone1 home on March 5, having been last seen alive on February 28. Police say his […]
A LIGHT EXTINGUISHED: TRIBUTE TO DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE – SA’S “PEOPLE’S DOCTOR”
Shock waves rippled through political circles this week as news broke of the brutal murder of Dr. Gomolemo Mokae, a towering figure in South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle. The discovery of his decomposed body at his Ga-Rankuwa Zone 1 home north of Pretoria has left comrades, patients, and literary admirers reeling in disbelief. At 64, the […]
MYSTERY SURROUNDS THE GRUESOME FIND OF THE “PEOPLE’S DOCTOR” AND “STRUGGLE HERO” DR GOMOLEMO MOKAE’S BULLET-RIDDLED BODY IN HIS HOME
Anti-apartheid Struggle hero and a stalwart of the Black Consciousness Movement (BCM), Dr Gomolemo Mokae, has been murdered at his home Ga-Rankuwa Zone 1 home north of Pretoria. Dr Mokae’s lifeless body was found with evidence of a violent death. According to reports, a postmortem has revealed that the “People’s Doctor” was “shot on both […]
ARE MORE AFRICANS LOOKING FORWARD TO VISITING CHINA THROUGH FILM?
While Ne Zha 2 has yet to arrive in South Africa, Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force is already captivating audiences in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Its epic storytelling and cultural depth have sparked curiosity about China. Ne Zha 2 has grossed $2.07 billion, dominating China’s February box office, showing global audiences’ fascination […]