Una Rine’s latest single, Ndivhe Nayo, has emerged as one of the most powerful songs on the local music scene, topping charts, dominating playlists and earning repeat listens across radio, streaming platforms and social media.

While many artists have come and gone, Pro Heed stands out as a shining example of how reinvention and respect for one’s audience can lead to lasting success. His musical journey is one of transformation and calculated risk-taking. He believes that while the industry may evolve, the fundamentals of success — authenticity, respect, and understanding one’s audience — remain unchanged.

Rising Venda rapper McSwagga is set to release his new project, McSwagga 1997, on 30 January. He describes the body of work as his most personal and defining to date.

For many emerging musicians, collaborating with a legend remains a distant ambition. For Soweto-born artist Precious Munzhedzi Nefale, that dream has become a reality.

The Tshivenda traditional music group, the Malisakholomo Band from Mahagala Halambani, has released a new double-disc album titled Vhuranga Phanda, meaning “leadership.” The album encourages people to respect leadership in their communities and in government.

The voices of Vhembe’s arts practitioners were loud and clear during the National Community Arts Indaba, held over three days last week at the historic Market Theatre in Johannesburg. The event marked a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to strengthen and sustain community arts centres across South Africa.

Rofhiwa Mukwevho’s love for art emerged early, long before needles and ink entered the picture. As a child, he spent hours copying cartoons from magazines and newspapers, unknowingly laying the foundation for a future career.

After many years of working quietly behind the scenes in the music industry, Ndaedzo Mandiwana has released his debut reggae album, marking a significant personal milestone and the culmination of a long creative journey rooted in purpose and message-driven music.

South African artist and producer Fizzy SA is turning heads with his latest single, The Good Die Young. The track has quickly become one of his most impactful releases to date.

Emerging Venda artist Nevie Blue is preparing to release his new single, Blue in Love, next week - a project he describes as emotional, energetic, and rooted in real-life experiences of love. The single forms part of a four-track EP exploring romance, vulnerability, and the everyday realities of relationships.

Renowned international musician Mpho Majiga, born in Ha Mutsha, has once again demonstrated his love for disco with the release of his new single, Disco 9/9. Last year, Majiga enjoyed major success with his EP Dankie Mpilo and hit singles such as Zimbabwe and Ngwana wa Motswana.

There is a new broom at Vhembe FM, promising to sweep clean and take the radio station to greater heights.

Local author Wilson Dzebu scooped two prestigious awards for his debut short story collection, Dzo rwa Gona, at the 2025 MIA Creative Writing and Literature Awards ceremony held at Jack Botes Hall, Polokwane, on 18 December.