RiSA communications manager and Sama spokesperson, Lesley Mofokeng, has addressed singer Kelly Khumalo’s allegations.

Former Joyous Celebration member HLE Ntombela subliminally hit back at Kelly Khumalo in defence of her friend Ntokozo Mbambo.

Singer and reality TV star Kelly Khumalo’s Samas rant got out of hand when she resorted to homophobic remarks.

Singer Kelly Khumalo is still clapping back at her haters on social media platform X following her viral Samas rant.

Netizens have been defending gospel musician Ntokozo Mbambo after Kelly Khumalo attacked her for her Samas victory.

Kelly Khumalo has had a meltdown after losing out on the Female Artist of the Year award to gospel star Ntokozo Mbambo.

‘Fuseg NONKE!’ Singer Kelly Khumalo lost her cool after she did not win in any of the categories she was nominated at the Samas.

The hosts for this year’s SAMAs have been announced and we had the opportunity to speak to them about what to expect.

The 29th SAMAs are back on track with a venue and date announced for the biggest night in South African music.

The Samas are still continuing despite being dropped by the eThekwini Municipality due to high budget complaints.

Following reports of a R28m splurge, KZN economic development MEC Siboniso Duma has announced that Durban won’t be hosting the SAMAs.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned KZN economic development MEC Siboniso Duma against using taxpayers’ money for the SAMAs.

The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) organisers revealed exactly how much funding was suggested by eThekwini Provincial Government.

The eThekwini Municipality is allegedly planning on dropping over R25 million to hosts the 29th annual South African Music Awards this year.

The 29th annual SAMAs – which will be staged on 17 and 18 November – are headed to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

The 29th edition of the SAMAs has been delayed as the organisers are failing to secure a sponsor for the awards show.

‘It’s unfortunate that I find myself in this position’: Gospel star Pulane Maphiri has broken her silence after she was stripped of her SAMA.

‘We are to blame, we are at fault’: SAMAs organisers are taking accountability for offending viewers and artists over their show.

‘This is going to be magical’: Black Coffee and Ami Faku went to the studio together and Mzansi is hoping for a fire collaboration!

The SAMAs have been receiving heavy criticism from unhappy musicians, and could now face legal action for ‘killing’ an author.

Zakes Bantwini is the latest artist to express his disappointment with the SAMAs saying they represent corruption and nepotism.

‘Stop silencing people,’ wrote the ever so vocal Nota Baloyi after Limpopo singer Makhadzi complained about the SAMAs last week.

‘It’s becoming personal’: In a series of tweets, amapiano stars DJ Maphorisa and Lady Du have slammed SAMA bosses.

TV personality Anele Zondo had fans salivating with her sizzling SAMAs fashion look, inspired by the ‘winter season’.

In a series of deleted tweets, Makhadzi reacted to the SAMAs ‘snubbing’ her for ‘Artist of the Year’ award and ‘sabotaging’ her performance.

Nominees, performers, hosts and more… Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 28th edition of the SAMAs on Sunday 28 August.

With only two days left till #SAMA28, we take a look at the full list of nominees. Zakes Bantwini leads the pack with seven nods.

After releasing her Sama-nominated EP ‘4436’ in 2020, Boity is ready to release new music for her hip-hop fans.

Limpopo-born muso Makhadzi has been accused of copying her popular TikTok hit ‘MaGear’ from Malawian artist, Scrafoc.

‘Your prayers have been massively appreciated,’ said ‘Feel Good’ hitmaker Lira whilst sharing her latest health update.

‘The greatest body of work that I have created,’ said Daniel Baron on his SAMA-nominated album, ‘City of God & The Jungle Below’.

Makhadzi was awarded 18 gold and platinum plaques for her music and for the first time in her career, the SAMAs did not snub her.

Singer Lira has described bagging a #SAMA28 nod while still recovering from a stroke which affected her speech, as ‘special news’.

Zakes Bantwini’s afro-tech album ‘Ghetto King’ scored a nomination in the Album of the Year category ahead of the 28th annual SAMAs.

The nominees for the 28th annual South African Music Awards (Samas) were announced on 7 June. Did your favourite artist score a nod?

Ahead of the #Sama28, the South African Music Awards have partnered with TikTok and joined the social media platform.

Multi-award-winning singer Zahara is pleading with thieves who stole her six SAMA trophies to bring them back.

Following a record number of over 1 300 entries for the 28th annual Samas, Risa is now calling for entries for two more award categories.

Bop or flop: SA hip-hop fans had some mixed reactions to two snippets AKA shared on Twitter. Have a listen…

The Samas have received over 1 300 entries for the 28th annual awards. The nominees are set to be announced in April.

Nasty C’s award-winning ‘Strings and Bling’ is the first SA hip-hop album to achieve more than 20 million streams on Spotify!

Award-winning singer Lady Zamar is back in the studio after undergoing throat surgery in November. She is set to release new music next year.

Kabza De Small is getting ready for the festive season and has planned a 50-track album release alongside MDU aka TRP titled ‘Pretty Girls Love Amapiano 3’.

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of her soulful single ‘Feel Good’, Lira teamed up with Prince Kaybee on an amapiano remix of the song.

South Africa’s very own Nasty C has bagged his second BET hip-hop nomination and he is up against some hard hitting UK artists.

Boity took to Instagram last night to tease an amapiano track. Social media users are betting that she could be the next star of the genre!

DJ Maphorisa blew amapiano fans away with his exceptional rapping skills on his latest single, ‘Izolo’. Does he match up to other SA rappers?

Locnville has evolved over the years since their hit ‘Sun in My Pocket’. The brothers just added another Sama win to their collection of awards.

Matthew Mole shares his excitement after walking away with one of the Samas’ biggest awards of the night,
Record of the Year.

Blaq Diamond is Mzansi’s hottest music duo and has consistently delivered timeless hits. The pair made history at the 27th annual Samas.

Bontle Modiselle Moloi stole the show as she rocked four incredible looks as Lawrence Maleka’s Samas co-host at the virtual ceremony on Saturday 31 July.

Who are the hosts of and performers at this year’s Samas virtual event? And what are the three new categories? Read on to find out more…

Sama-nominated artist Matthew Mole takes us on a journey with his brand new song, ‘I’m With You’.

The SAMAs are the most prestigious music awards in South Africa and this year, they promise an extravagant live feel to the show!

Master KG is one of South Africa’s top exports. He has celebrated achievement after achievement and has added his first Sama to his already long list…

Media personality Boity Thulo received a SAMA nomination for best hip-hop album and Twitter is not happy about it.

Other nominees for the Samas include Babes Wodumo, Boity, Nasty C and DJ Maphorisa.

The celebrated South African musician released her new single ‘Nyamezela’ on Friday 7 May ahead of her upcoming album, ‘Nqaba Yam’.

Jarrad Ricketts – a SAMA nominee – from Cape Town is taking the music scene by storm and we were lucky enough to rack his brain.

Yep, you read right! After 21 years in the music industry, DJ Tira is only now receiving recognition from the South African Music Awards.

Powerhouse songstress Judith Sephuma will deliver some sweet harmony to her lockdown fans from 8 to 22 August.

TV presenter, music video director, editor and colourist Kyle White shares the road to his fistful of SA Music Awards nominations.

‘Jerusalema’ hitmaker Master KG and ‘Matorokisi ‘ Makhadzi are both disappointed not to get any award nominations and their fans back them up.

Nominated for a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award, her funky style and music have endeared Sho Madjozi to fans across the world.

These are your SAMA25 winners…

We are in for an entertaining night of great South African music.

The 25th edition of the South African Music Awards promises to be the biggest show to date and gets underway at the Sun City Superbowl at 20:00.

Black Coffee leading the pack because “Music is King”.

Here’s the full list of winners.

Cyril Ramaphosa’s presence at the South African Music Awards had a mixed response.

Here are all the deets for tonight’s awards.