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Singer-songwriter Simphiwe Dana called out President Cyril Ramaphosa on Twitter for ignoring artists’ plight during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bold and outspoken jazz and afro-house Xhosa singer often takes to Twitter to share her thoughts and opinions on various topics, including gender, sexuality and politics. SIMPHIWE DANA UNIMPRESSED WITH RAMAPHOSA  In her 6 April tweet, she expressed that she is “unimpressed” with the president, adding that Ramaphosa will be shocked when things com...

Simphiwe Dana lambastes President Cyril Ramaphosa for ignoring the arts Songstress Simphiwe Dana has a bone to pick with SA leadership over the state of the arts. Image: Via Instagram Ndiredi hitmaker Simphiwe Dana has called out President Cyril Ramaphosa for apparently “ignoring” artists and their cries for help during the coronavirus pandemic. Simphiwe, who often takes to social media to share her thoughts on SA politics and the state of the nation said was unimpres...

Aubrey Poo talks about funding in the arts & what government needs to prioritise 17 March 2021 - 07:00 Actor Aubrey Poo says the arts need money to thrive and they are not getting enough of it. Image: Instagram/Aubrey Poo Over the past year the global Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the significance of the arts in human life, but veteran actor Aubrey Poo feels this has not been enough to get the “powers-that-be” to prioritise the industry and those in it. Aubrey...

Simphiwe Dana says that social media can be a toxic place. Image: Instagram/Simphiwe Dana Simphiwe Dana has slammed UK news host Piers Morgan after he defended his opinions on actress Meghan Markle. After leaving Good Morning Britain, amid backlash over his controversial commentary on Prince Harry and Meghan Markles interview with Oprah, Pierce defended his comments, saying “freedom of speech is a hill Im happy to die on”. On Monday, I said I didn’t believe Meghan Mark...

‘Police kill a civilian but dont do anything against criminals — Celebs outraged by Wits shooting ‘Why does it take a dead black body for our government to give us our basic human right?’ 11 March 2021 - 09:22 Prince Kaybee was fuming over the incident. Image: Instagram/Prince Kaybee Some of Mzansis biggest stars have added their voices to the outrage over the death of a man shot by police during a protest in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, on Wednesday. Wits st...

Local stars pray for Kaya FM host Dr Sindi Van Zyl’s recovery By Kedibone Modise Share Social media activist and Mzansi’s favourite doctor Sindisiwe van Zyl is well on her way to recovery after she was recently hospitalised at a Joburg hospital. Though she didn’t reveal details surrounding her hospitalisation or illness, the good doctor hinted at her over 200K followers this week that she may be suffering from a lung or respiratory-related illness after shared photographs of her...

"Stop deflecting and start acknowledging how we are biased against overweight sweeties. I am not sorry," Simphiwe said in response.

Shimza, Simphiwe Dana and others participate in the #DaughterChallenge 22 February 2021 - 14:00 By Masego Seemela Shimza and his daughter enjoy some quality time in the pool. Image: Shimza/ Instagram Talk about filling the TL with all sorts of cuteness! Mzansi celebs such as DJ Shimza, songstress Simphiwe Dana and sports presenter Mpho Letsholonyane joined many other social media users who were showing off their daughters over the weekend.  Proving the phrase "her ...

"The counselling may be minimal. Leaving you unprepared for your case. And forcing the judge to chuck out your case," said Simphiwe.

"Weren't you trolling someone for being unemployed the other day? " one tweep asked Simphiwe in response to her latest tweet.