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TimesLIVE
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
DJ Shimza performs at Tomorrowland despite stage fire chaos
South African DJ Shimza has officially ticked off a major milestone in his music career performing at Tomorrowland in Belgium, despite a massive fire just days before that threatened to derail his dream. Shimza was scheduled to perform on Friday at the iconic electronic music festival. But just two days earlier, tragedy struck when the festival's main stage, the Orbyz stage, was gutted by fire during final preparations. No injuries were reported. Fans and followers were left in suspense as reports emerged suggesting that Shimza's slot could be at risk due to the uncertainty around the stage rebuild and rescheduling. Speaking to TshisaLIVE ahead of the festival, insiders expressed concern that the fire might result in performance cancellations or reshuffles. Shimza himself had not publicly confirmed whether his set would go ahead, fuelling anxiety among Mzansi supporters who have championed his global rise.
TimesLIVE
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Amapiano king Kabza De Small drops highly anticipated 'Bab'Motha' album
Amapiano heavyweight Kabza De Small has sent waves through Mzansi's music scene with the release of his new album Bab'Motha, out now across all major streaming platforms. Widely regarded as the king of amapiano, Kabza is once again flexing his musical prowess with a project that blends star-studded collaborations, signature soulful beats and an expansive take on the ever-evolving genre. Bab'Motha features some of the most recognisable names in amapiano, including Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter, Nobuhle, Sykes, DJ Maphorisa, Dlala Thukzin, Da Muziqal Chef, Kelvin Momo, Mdu aka TRP, Tracy and Thatohatsi, to name a few. Leading the rollout was Kabza Chant 2.0, an anthemic track featuring Nobuhle, Nkosazana Daughter and Sykes that quickly became a fan favourite thanks to its rich production and emotionally resonant vocals. Another standout, Ngyozama, brings together Young Stunna, Nkosazana Daughter, Sykes, Tracy and Thatohatsi in a collaboration that underscores the genre's emotional and sonic depth. Speaking to the inspiration behind the album, Kabza said: 'This album is about celebrating where amapiano has come from and where we are going. I worked with people who inspire me and who represent the sound of now. Bab'Motha is my way of giving back to the culture and to the fans who keep pushing this movement forward.' The title Bab'Motha is a clear nod to Kabza's leadership role in the genre, reflecting his commitment to elevating not just his own sound but that of the entire amapiano movement through consistent collaboration and innovation. With months of build-up and speculation, Bab'Motha is easily one of the most eagerly awaited South African music releases of the year. And with his unmatched ability to fuse street-level authenticity with international appeal, Kabza De Small has delivered yet another masterpiece.
The Citizen
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
PODCAST: Chery Tiggo Cross HEV game changer in the making
Chinese hybrid goes up against South Africa's best-selling new energy vehicle the Toyota Corolla Cross. Ambitious Chinese carmaker Chery launched an all-out onslaught on South Africa's number one manufacturer Toyota by rolling out the Tiggo Cross HEV. The Chery Tiggo 4 has made huge strides to rank as one of Mzansi's favourite passenger cars. Now the Tiggo Cross HEV, which stands for hybrid electric vehicle, has entered the battlefield against the country's best-selling new energy vehicle, the Toyota Corolla Cross HEV. In typical Chinese fashion, the war starts with the pricing. At R439 900 the entry-level Chery Tiggo Cross HEV in Comfort guise undercuts the most affordable Corolla Cross in Xs guise by a whopping R54 500. Chery Tiggo Cross HEV makes a Pitstop In this week's episode of The Citizen Motoring's Pitstop podcast, we discuss the Tiggo Cross. Road Test Editor Mark Jones has driven the Chery after also spending lots of time in the Corolla Cross earlier this year, pits the two against each other. The Chery Tiggo Cross HEV is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine hooked up to electric motor and 1.83kWh battery pack. The combined power output is 150kW and 310Nm which goes to the front wheels by a dedicated hybrid transmission. This is much more than the Toyota Corolla Cross' combined power output of 90kW/142Nm. During our high-performance test, the Chery Tiggo Cross HEV clocked 8 seconds in going from 0 to 100km/h. The Corolla Cross came in at just over 12 seconds. ALSO READ: 10 things you need to know about the new Chery Tiggo Cross HEV Frugal sipper Chery claims that the Cross HEV will only sip 5.4 litres per 100km and for the first few days we've had it on test are getting close to this number. Mark reckons it will settle in the high fives, maybe 6L/100km at the most. This is fractionally higher than what we achieved in the Toyota Corolla Cross HEV.
News24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Dramatic business casual chic from Bonang Matheba and more
The stars are stepping out into the streets giving business chic a whole new name. The stylish necktie trend is all the craze right now, with stars like media personality Bonang Matheba, actor Dineo Langa and celebrity chef Mogau 'The Lazy Makoti' Seshoene adding dimension to their looks with the trend. But it wouldn't be South Africa without a little drama, and the fashion scene is no exception. A fusion of business chic and dramatic realness comes from rapper Anele Zondo and presenter Rorisang Thandekiso bring high fashion to traditional wear. Take a look at some top looks from Mzansi's celebrities this week: Makoma Mohale's croc-effect cropped jackets adds drama to her smart casual wear View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝓜 𝓪 𝓴 𝓸 𝓶 𝓪 🇿🇦 (@komie_mohale) Rorisang Thandekiso takes traditional chic to another level View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rorisang Thandekiso (@rorisangt) The Lazy Makoti stuns in a crisp white ensemble broken up by a black Rich Mnisi tie and green clutch bag View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Lazy Makoti (@thelazymakoti) An all-black affair with Angela Sithole View this post on Instagram A post shared by ANGELA THANDO SITHOLE (@angelasithole) Dineo Langa brings together the season's hottest trends in this burgundy look fitted with a necktie View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dineo Langa (@dineomoeketsi) Anele Zondo's hot pink blazer dress and dramatic tulle look takes business chic to new heights View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝒩𝑒𝓎-𝓉𝒽𝑒-𝒷𝒶𝑒 (@anele_zondo) Londie London is standing on business in a neutral-toned oversized blazer, trouser and loafers combo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Londie Zulu (@londie_london_official) Bonang Matheba channels timeless elegance in a white pin-striped suit View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bonang Matheba (@bonang_m)
The South African
2 days ago
- Business
- The South African
Mixed news for petrol and diesel prices for August 2025
The latest petrol and diesel price projections show that there's likely to be mixed news at the pumps in early August for South Africa's motorists. While the petrol price is set to drop, the diesel price will hit motorists harder in the pocket should market conditions remain the same for the next couple of weeks. Below, the latest projections as received by The South African website from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), effective Thursday, 17 July. FUEL PRICE CHANGE Petrol 93 decrease of 26 cents Petrol 95 decrease of 22 cents Diesel 0.05% increase of 63 cents Diesel 0.005% increase of 62 cents Illuminating Paraffin increase of 27 cents If the market conditions were to remain consistent for the remainder of the month – an unlikely scenario with the rand/dollar exchange rate fluctuating and the oil price ever changing – a decrease of 26 cents is expected for petrol 93 octane motorists and a decrease of 22 cents for 95 users. Meanwhile, diesel motorists would see something between a 62 and 63 cents per litre increase. Finally, illuminating paraffin is expected to rise by 27 cents in price. FUEL PRICE IN SOUTH AFRICA IMPACTED BY TWO MAIN FACTORS: 1. The international price of petroleum products, driven mainly by oil prices 2. The rand/dollar exchange rate used in the purchase of these products Oil price At the time of publishing the brent crude oil price is $69.92 a barrel. Exchange rate At the time of publishing the rand/dollar exchange rate is R17.76/$. The final overall price changes for both petrol and diesel will be confirmed early next month with the new prices taking effect at midnight on Tuesday, 5 August 2025. Go easy on the accelerator until then, Mzansi. INLAND July Petrol 93 R21.79 Petrol 95 R21.87 Diesel 0.05% R19.35 Diesel 0.005% R19.41 Illuminating Paraffin R13.16 COASTAL July Petrol 93 R21.00 Petrol 95 R21.04 Diesel 0.05% R18.52 Diesel 0.005% R18.65 Illuminating Paraffin R12.14 Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
