In conversation with Gurash

Andile Gaelesiwe, born on September 13, 1973, in Soweto, South Africa, is a prominent figure in the South African entertainment industry. She is a kwaito singer, songwriter, sexual rights campaigner, and television presenter. Gaelesiwe is best known for hosting the SABC1 docu-reality series Khumbul’ekhaya since 2006. She has been active…

Kwaito Koolerbox is a kwaito music show airing every Saturday afternoon from 12:00 to 14:00. The show strictly focuses on Kwaito music alongside its legends. It also serves as a commemoration to one of the few South African born music genres.

Rev Tumza (Tumelo Mpanza) is a Soweto-born Kwaito artist and activist, best known as a member of the group GP Gangsta, formed in 2002 in Zola. He transitioned from "kwaito bad boy" to an activist, utilizing music to highlight social issues like gender-based violence. His legacy includes socio-political lyrical content,…

Sbu Malawyer, born Sibusiso Ntshangase, is a celebrated South African Kwaito artist known for his energetic performances and hits like “Amalawyer,” “Dlala Mapantsula,” and “Masimbela.” He emerged in the late 1990s and became a prominent figure in the Kwaito movement, playing a pivotal role in shaping the genre during South…

Gabriel Le Roux is a South African keyboardist, composer and music producer. Trained as a classical and jazz keyboardist, he has produced platinum rock and Afrikaans music records, but he is best known for producing kwaito music with the likes of Mandoza, Lebo Mathosa, and TKZee.