Black Coffee Slaps AKA’s Manager 
This September, Black Coffee had our jaws drop after video footage of him slapping AKA’s road manager, Tshiamo Letshwene at the annual DStv iRock Limpopo Music Festival surfaced. Word is AKA arrived two hours late for his performance and his band started doing sound check during Coffee’s performance, which enraged him and that’s when things got heated. Black Coffee later apologised to his fans for his behaviour. Boity Thulo Speaks To TRUE LOVE about Cassper Nyovest Break-up 
In our March 2016 issue, Boity graced our cover and spoke in detail about her break-up with the rapper. In the article, she says he never cheated but the real reason that led to the split was his hectic work schedule which didn’t allow them to spend time together. The cover and video of the media personality went viral. 90% Music on SABC Radio 
SABC executive Hlaudi Motsoeneng announced in May that all 18 of the broadcaster’s radio stations will switch their music playlist to 90% local music. Local artists rejoiced while listeners still have mixed reactions. The COO also suggested the 90% local quota would move onto TV channels. Tbo Touch Leaves Metro FM https://www.instagram.com/p/BG4GsNEs3Bh/?taken-by=iamtbotouch&hl=en In June, Touch, real name Thabo Molefe, announced his resignation from the station after 11 years with the broadcaster. The radio host who’s now joined forces with Gareth Cliff to start his online music channel called Touch Central revealed that he left Metro FM due to a matter of principle. Metro FM’s Whose Show Is It Anyway Gets Bad Reception From Fans 
When Somizi Mhlongo, Khanyi Mbau and Ntombi Ngcobo’s show on the station debuted in July, listeners weren’t impressed and roasted their ‘mediocre’ talent on social media. Word is the SABC confirmed they would be looking into the complaints and why the show isn’t drawing in listeners. Gareth Cliff Admits to Spiking Marah Louw’s Drink 
Sunday Times came out with a headline that read: "Yes, I gave Mara that 'spiked' drink." In the article the paper reported that in his new book, Gareth admitted that he “poured” the drink that led to former Idols SA judge, Marah Louw acting erratic on the show and eventually getting fired. Cliff is said to be suing the paper for sensationalism. Gareth also announced his resignation from Idols SA this after 11 seasons on the show. Atandwa Kani Reveals DNA Tests Prove Kids Aren’t His 
In January, Atandwa broke the internet after revealing he had discovered he was not the father of Thembisa Mdoda’s twin boys. Kani had been allegedly fighting for custody after he and Thembisa broke up. When a paternity test was done he found out of the shocking results. Rapper OKMalumKoolKat Arrested In Australia For Sexual Assault
Simiso Zwane was arrested for sexually assaulting another artist in Australia. OkMalumKoolKat played at a club called Mofo before allegedly heading to a hotel where the victim was sleeping, the Mercury reports. The rapper pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to six months in jail with five months suspended.
