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The South African
4 days ago
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- The South African
Young Stunna's rocky relationship with Zim fans deepens after latest no-show
South African Amapiano star Young Stunna has once again found himself at the centre of controversy in Zimbabwe after failing to appear at a much-anticipated weekend gig. This has reignited tensions that have brewed over multiple visits. The ' Adiwele ' hitmaker was billed to perform at Fiesta Fiesta alongside Sha Sha, but his absence, blamed on an 'unforeseen family emergency', turned what had been an energetic night into chaos. As reported by H-Metro , fans, who had been waiting since early afternoon, reacted angrily, with some hurling bottles at the stage and damaging property. Young Stunna issued a 'heartfelt' apology. 'It is with much regret that we announce the postponement of my performances this weekend scheduled for 8th – 10th August 2025 due to an unforeseen family emergency. 'We understand this may have caused great inconvenience for the promoter, their sponsors as well as the fans / supporters, therefore we truly apologies.' 'Posting your cancellation after the show is crazy when fans have been waiting since 1 pm for you. You hate Zimbabwe,' one disgruntled supporter wrote online. Another added, 'The least you could have done was tell us about the emergency before the show, not after seeing an angry crowd.' While some social media users expressed sympathy, wishing the artist well if his emergency was genuine, many accused him of showing disregard for Zimbabwean audiences. This is not the first flashpoint. In 2023, Young Stunna's no-show at Bulawayo's Shorts and Shades event sparked similar unrest, with angry fans throwing objects onto the stage. In 2022, a bottle allegedly struck him during a performance in the country. Despite his chart-topping hits like Bopha and Adiwele , Young Stunna's visits to Zimbabwe have become synonymous with disappointment for many concertgoers — a troubling pattern that risks further straining his relationship with a once-loyal fan base. Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
12-05-2025
- IOL News
Zimbabwean women arrested fined in Harare for advertising sexual services on social media
A court in Harare has fined nine women after they were arrested for sharing social media posts advertising massages and sex. The Zimbabwe Republic Police rounded up and arrested nine women for allegedly promoting 'illegal massages' and sexual services via social media platforms. State media in Zimbabwe reported that the nine women have since pleaded guilty to the charges. According to the state-owned H-Metro newspaper in Harare, the women initially appeared in court for their bail ruling. During the bail proceedings, the publication reported that the arrested women changed their plea and pleaded guilty. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. The arrested women are aged between 19 and 27. They were all arrested at a house in Harare after undercover police officers saw an advert and visited the premises. The court heard that earlier this month, police officers noticed Facebook and WhatsApp advertisements allegedly posted by the women. According to reports, the social media posts were promoting different services, offering massages and sexual acts — including intercourse and oral sex — for a fee of US$20 (almost R370) per session. Media reports stated that police officers swarmed the house and arrested the women who were half naked. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe issued a statement, saying the nine women who were arrested on charges of soliciting for the purposes of prostitution had been sentenced to a fine of US$30 (almost R550) each after they tendered guilty pleas. In default of payment, the women would each serve one month imprisonment.
