Patience Bambalele

Johannesburg

Arts and Culture Writer at Sowetan

Award-winning arts, culture & entertainment journalist. Former Sowetan Newspaper Journo. African Socialist, 🏴‍☠️ & Barcelona. I tweet what I like..

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Articles

'He was doing it for entertainment' - 'Dr' Lani's lawyer

Oct 31, 2023 | sowetanlive.co.za | Patience Bambalele

Matthew Lani outside the Johannesburg magistrate’s court TikTok sensation ‘Dr’ Matthew Lani is off the hook after the National Prosecuting Authority found no evidence of wrongdoing. Lani, who has been dominating the news was set to make his first appearance at Johannesburg magistrate’s court on Tuesday, however, he never made it inside the courtroom, after prosecutors decided there was no case to answer.
Samas 'to consult further' before final decision on whether to cancel awards

Oct 25, 2023 | sowetanlive.co.za | Patience Bambalele

South African Music Awards The South African Music Awards (Samas) say they will seek further consultation before taking final decision on whether to officially cancel or proceed with plans to stage the 29th instalment of the awards. This after the KwaZulu-Natal government pulled the plug at the 11th hour on hosting the awards on November 17 and 18 at Durban ICC.
Breaking: KZN pulls plug on Samas over 'cost-cutting measures, fiscal discipline'

Oct 25, 2023 | sowetanlive.co.za | Patience Bambalele

KwaZulu-Natal will no longer host the South African Music Awards (Samas) which were set to take place in Durban on November 17 and 18. The province announced on Wednesday that it was no longer staging the event that honours excellency in the music industry, citing “the cost-cutting measures and fiscal discipline”. MEC for economic development and environmental affairs Siboniso Duma said they have taken a decision following a wide consultation with other stakeholders.
‘It feels like a bad dream’ - Mother anguished by death of her little boy

Oct 23, 2023 | sowetanlive.co.za | Patience Bambalele

‘It feels like a bad dream’ - Mother anguished by death of her little boy A mother of a nine-year-old boy who died after eating alleged poisoned biscuits says it feels like she’s having a bad dream. Siyabonga Mehlo, a grade 3 pupil at Onkgopotse Tiro Primary School in Tshepisong, Soweto, and a schoolmate were rushed to a local clinic after complaining about stomach cramps, the provincial department of education said...
Maake ka Ncube still gets nervous in a new role

Oct 18, 2023 | sowetanlive.co.za | Patience Bambalele

Maake ka Ncube still gets nervous in a new role Veteran plays new character in In Your Dreams Despite decades of experience, seasoned actor Sello Maake ka Ncube says he still gets nervous when he takes on a new role. Maake ka Ncube who has landed a supporting role in the first series to be produced by Prime Video, said he was nervous. ..
Maestro Selota promises more sizzling hits

Oct 3, 2023 | sowetanlive.co.za | Patience Bambalele

Musician and composer Selaelo Selota, who has produced multi-award winning albums, still believes that he can still make a song that can surpass his classic hit Thrr Phaaa!. The song was in the album he released in 2001 titled Enchanted Gardens. The music legend, who refuses to be boxed when it comes to the definition of his music, was at the University of Cape Town 27 years ago when he composed the song.
IN PICS |Tears flow as Luzipo pays tribute to Bosman

Oct 1, 2023 | sowetanlive.co.za | Patience Bambalele

Titi Luzipo performs at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz concert at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Jazz and Afro-soul vocalist Titi Luzipo gave a fitting tribute to the late singer Gloria Bosman at the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Luzipo is among many stars who performed on Saturday night and wrapped up the annual gig in style.The festival started on Friday and featured over 20 artists who entertained music lovers for two days.
IN PICS | SA musos shine at the Joy of Jazz

Sep 30, 2023 | sowetanlive.co.za | Patience Bambalele

Buhlebendalo Mda mesmerises the crowd at the Sandard Bank Joy of Jazz Music lovers came out in their numbers to enjoy the first night of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz that kicked off at the Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg on Friday. The two-day international event got off to a great start with singer Amu Faku attracting both the young and old with her performance on the Mbira stage, wrapping it up with her hit, Asibe Happy, which had everyone on their feet.
Ernie Smith promises Joy of Jazz fans an ‘unforgettable music experience’

Sep 29, 2023 | sowetanlive.co.za | Patience Bambalele

Guitar maestro Ernie Smith promises music lovers an unforgettable music experience when he gets on stage at this year’s Standard Bank Joy of Jazz taking place in Sandton from tonight. Smith will kick-start the festival officially at 7pm, and he is among the local and international stars who will be entertaining music lovers at the Sandton Convention Centre in Sandton, Johannesburg for two days.
Music student Kelebogile Motsumi offered the chance of a lifetime

Sep 28, 2023 | sowetanlive.co.za | Patience Bambalele

What started as an ordinary day for University of Pretoria (UP) student Kelebogile Motsumi turned into a big break that could kickstart her music career. It all began with jazz vocalist Titi Luzipo asking Motsumi to join her in song and being impressed with her vocal talent. The 23-year-old student was part of music students who attended the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Music workshop held at Joburg Theatre on Tuesday.