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News24
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Rebecca Malope's 40-album career honored at Metro FM Awards
It was a night of glitz and glamour at Mbombela stadium in Mpumalanga. Stars came out for the METRO FM Music Awards 2025 to celebrate the contribution made by South African musicians and entertainers. Themed 'Crowning Greatness', the event saw stars 'receive their flowers.' Gospel legend Dr. Rebecca Malope (58) was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award together with Kwaito artists, TKZee. 'God is good!' she told Drum, kissing her trophy. 'I am truly honoured.' She started making music in 1984, at 16 years old. She has more than 40 albums under her belt. The Angingedwa singer says she does not take any form of recognition for granted and she appreciates every award as it shows through the years it has touched lives. Read more | Dr Rebecca Malope on life after retirement and her advice to upcoming artists 'I am blessed to still be around in 2025 when many of my peers have passed. I am honored that also my music has lived through the different generations, she adds. 'Staying relevant is not something one forces. But when your music has a message - it will last a lifetime.' Almost in tears, Sis Ribz as she is affectionately known by her fans, says it has not been an easy journey. 'The music business is tough emotionally and financially. But we do it for the love.' A few weeks ago, she was criticised on social media after an old video of her performing alongside controversial pastor Sheperd Bushiri went viral. Read more | Rebeca Malope stunned by her statue – 'When I was called on stage, I thought I was getting flowers' 'I am used to criticism. I am human, it hurts at times but I know who I am. I have never gone to his church, I was booked to perform at an event and he happened to be open to the guests." Sis Ribz concludes that her music does not discriminate. 'Gospel music is for everyone, and it does not discriminate or choose who it heals. I am just hoping my music lives for more generations and continues to heal people.'
News24
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Rebecca Malope demands R1 million from P&G for 'unlawfully' using her image
The legendary award-winning gospel singer-turned-designer, Rebecca Malope, is demanding more than R1 million from Procter & Gamble SA (P&G). The company produces and distributes well-known products, including Ariel washing powder, which Malope became a brand ambassador for in 2016. According to the court document, which City Press has seen, the parties' contract would start on 1 July 2016 and end on 30 June 2017. According to the document, the parties kept on renewing the contract until September 2022, and the agreement was not extended beyond that. However, P&G continued to manufacture products displaying Malope's face until this year. Filed at the Pretoria High Court in April, the document states that since the Ngegazi Lemvana singer would have been paid R350 000 per contract that gave P&G permission to use her image, she is now owed about R1 million in total for 2023, 2024 and 2025. The document further indicated that Malope had tried to amicably resolve the matter with P&G several times, but the company was not cooperative. The document claimed that P&G, through its lawyers, suggested a settlement after Malope had involved her lawyers in the dispute. The settlement was allegedly drafted by P&G's lawyers and Malope signed it, however, P&G itself allegedly did not sign the settlement. According to the court document, this suggested to Malope that the company did not want to amicably resolve the matter, which is why she took the matter further. The court process would be costly, so Malope also wanted P&G to cover her legal fees. When contacted for comment, the Umoya Wam hitmaker told City Press that it was heartbreaking that things had reached this point. "I feel deeply disrespected by their team, especially because we didn't come to them in a confrontational way. We approached them calmly and respectfully, simply saying: 'Let's fix this.' We've always had a great relationship with Ariel, and we genuinely wanted that to continue," she said. Malope added that when she worked with the washing powder brand, she gave it her all and represented it with pride. Being treated this way was not only unfair, but also disrespected everything she stood for, she said, adding: All we asked was to address the fact that I haven't been paid, despite my image being used for the past couple of years. But, instead of working with us to resolve it, they were just not cooperative. That's what's most disappointing – and hurtful. I've been working in this industry for over 36 years. People know that I carry myself with integrity. I take my work seriously, I'm professional and I absolutely love what I do. The former It's Gospel Time presenter said this situation had been stressful for her, especially considering that she and P&G had had a strong relationship since their partnership began in 2016. She recalled the work they did together, including travelling in and outside South Africa to promote the brand. She said things took a turn when a new team took over. Malope shared that the relationship had turned sour despite much investment into it over the years, and that had been tough to deal with. "Things continued smoothly through the contract renewal in 2021, which covered us through to 2022. Up until that point, we were genuinely happy with how everything was going. But ever since the new team took over, it's been a different story," she said. The legendary singer added: "It feels like they're completely unaware of the foundation we built over the years with the previous team. That's been really disappointing because, instead of continuing to grow that trust and connection, it feels like all of that history is being overlooked." Malope confirmed that, before she and her team involved lawyers, they had tried engaging with P&G, but that did not work out. She said they wanted to resolve the issue based on the agreement she had with the company, but they allegedly denied entering into any agreement with her as the brand ambassador. Malope said: After receiving the evidence, they came back and offered to settle for an undisclosed amount. I'd prefer not to get into the details of that figure. But then, surprisingly, they later changed their minds and decided not to go ahead with the settlement at all. That's when we felt we had no choice but to involve our lawyers to help us bring this situation to a close and hopefully reach a fair settlement with the team. The former Clash of the Choirs SA judge said that all she wanted was for P&G to do what was right, and she hoped that the court would reach a fair resolution and settle the matter respectfully.
News24
04-05-2025
- Politics
- News24
What's in City Press: Mbeki accused of being selfish
Dead constables: 'Foul play cannot be ruled out' A highway patrol officer has questioned why there was not a single call about the accident or any noticeable objects indicating a serious impact in line with the damage to the vehicle. ANC parliamentary caucus expresses strong anti-DA sentiment The party summoned all its deployees in Parliament to a meeting to discuss several issues ahead of their return after the recess. 'Exclude the rich and foreign nationals from RAF claims' – RAF CEO One of Collins Letsoalo's last wishes before he leaves his job as CEO of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) in October is to convince legislators to amend the RAF Agency Act to prevent foreign nationals and people who are "well off" from claiming from the fund. Mbeki slammed as 'selfish' in opposing a lawsuit seeking justice for apartheid-era crimes. Survivors and families of victims of apartheid-era atrocities have argued that former president Thabo Mbeki 's objection to their lawsuit was motivated by his quest to protect his legacy. SA's conflict zone foot soldiers see a small slice of the pie South African soldiers who had to fight on the frontlines in the Democratic Republic of Congo earned considerably less in special allowances than their countrymen who served in comfortable office positions. 'Parliament is our last hope to save Safa from going down' – White As the troubled Safa prepares to appear before the parliamentary portfolio committee on sports on Monday, a former vice president of the football association is hopeful that the committee will not spare the leadership any blushes. Rebecca Malope demands R1 m from P&G for 'unlawfully' using her image The legendary award-winning gospel singer-turned-designer, Rebecca Malope, is demanding more than R1 million from Procter and Gamble SA (P&G). Following a potpourri of results this season, Kaizer Chiefs' Nedbank Cup final clash against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates will answer the question: Is Nabi still the best man for the job? Jazz maestro Selaelo Selota faces SIU probe over Lotto cash South African jazz maestro Selaelo Selota is being investigated by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) for allegedly using funds from a National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant to buy a luxury car. The 20-year-old was quieter in some parts of the game against Kaizer Chiefs, but he popped up just at the right moment to hand Bucs the winning goal that completed a league double over Amakhosi.
The South African
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Rebecca Malope claps back: 'I don't know Bushiri'
Rebecca Malope has distanced herself from 'false accusations' that she performed for fugitive Shepherd Bushiri. This, after the wanted prophet posted a clip of her singing on stage beside him over the Easter weekend. The clip comes after MK Party Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu visited Bushiri in Malawi, where the latter has sought refuge from South African authorities. Over the weekend, Shepherd Bushiri posted a clip of gospel star Rebecca Malope on his X account. The criminally accused prophet suggested that the singer had visited his Easter weekend service at his Enlightened Christian Gathering Church in Lilongwe, Malawi. In the clip, Malope and the controversial prophet were seen singing and dancing on stage. However, Malope has rubbished the insinuation or affiliation to Bushiri. She told Timeslive that the clip was taken during a concert performance in Malawi. The event was booked by a promoter and not Bushiri's church. She said, 'When he entered, I heard the crowd make a lot of noise, and they said it's Bushiri. 'I had heard that he's a big fan, so when I was on stage, I saw him sitting in front. I could not ignore someone who came to my concert to support me, and I thanked him for his support. I was even amazed that he was there. She continued: 'I have never been to his church in South Africa or in Malawi, I don't even know what it looks like. He's invited me so many times, but I always have my own excuse because I know where I stand with God.' Rebecca Malope also clapped back at the public, who called for her music to be boycotted. 'People must stop insulting me now. I don't even know Bushiri. I don't care about people lying, but they must just not insult me.' In 2020, Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary fled South Africa to their home country in Malawi, after the former was placed on bail. This is amid rape, fraud and money laundering charges following his arrest shortly before. In Malawi, the prophet was arrested in response to an Interpol red notice. However, a court later ruled that his arrest was unlawful and he was arrested. Last month, a Malawi court ruled in favour of a request to extradite Bushiri and his wife to SA, however the couple were granted permission to appeal. The case is now before Malawi's High Court, where a final decision will be made. According to the South African Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, authorities have 'enough evidence for Bushiri to face trial in the country'. She told the SABC: 'We have won the case through the NPA for his extradition. He still has charges to answer in SA. While the charges have been narrowed down to three, we strongly believe he needs to return and face justice'. 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.
