Tributes pour in after South African Music Rights Organisation shares tragic news of legendary singer and board member’s death, the cause of which is unknown
Joe Biden might have been the butt of Trevor Noah’s jokes, but he had a better weekend than his counterpart here in South Africa
The distinctive quality of Theuns Jordaan’s voice meant he became a standard part of the South African music landscape, particularly the Afrikaans market
South Africa’s newest stars have turned to the internet and cultivated cult followings to launch themselves onto the global music scene
The young rapper dubbed ’Africa’s greatest artist’ is blazing a trail for his fellow indie musicians
His second album, ‘You Will Not Die’, like his first, is a clear declaration of where the artist currently is
We look at the winners and highlights from the South African Music Awards.
Hip hop artist Cassper Nyovest and pop trio Beatenberg lead the music pack with five SAMA nominations each.
Much like previous years, the South African Music awards – SA’s longest-running annual music event – just hasn’t been able to get it right.
The South African Music Awards has released its 2014 nominations, with the emotive newcomer Nakhane Touré leading the bunch.
Model-turned-pop star ChianoSky is making an impact on the local music scene.
Didn’t have time to follow all the South African Music Awards coverage this weekend? Read our crib notes on the big winners.
Khuli Chana scooped every award for which he was nominated at the 19th annual MTN South African Music Awards on Saturday evening.
With six nominations at this year’s 19th South African Music Awards, singer Toya DeLazy has said that she is eyeing the best newcomer prize.
The 19th MTN Sama festivities have been kick-started with the non-broadcast leg that honours the music industry and those working behind the scenes.
The 19th South African Music Awards (Sama) ceremony are taking place this weekend and will be broadcast live on SABC 1 at 20.30pm on Saturday night.
Kerkorrel’s contribution to the country will be recognised with a lifetime achievement award at this year’s Samas.
Sama nominee Sizwe ‘Reason’ Moeketsi’s star is on the rise. We speak to him to find out why.
Sizwe Zako, Dr Thomas Chauke and the late Johannes Kerkorrel have been announced as this year’s Sama lifetime achievement award recipients.
The highlight of South Africa’s awards calendar, the annual MTN South African Music Awards, has announced its selection of the country’s best music.
We talk about the disbanding of the ANCYL’s NEC, Zimbabwe’s referendum, insiders’ experience of the SxSW conference and Sama nominee predictions.
The SABC has been reprimanded after a presenter used foul language during a live airing of the South African Music Awards earlier this year.
South Africa’s newest singing sensation Zahara has cleaned up at the 18th annual South African Music Awards, walking away with eight trophies.
The nomination of Erik Paliani for a Sama for his debut album, <i>Chitukutuku</i>, is a triumph that goes beyond the music.
Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya looks at the Sama for best traditional jazz album.
Out of sheer frustration Lloyd Gedye shares his own wish list for this year’s Samas.
Kwanele Sosibo laments that the South African Music Awards lack innovation.