News Updates
Stay informed with direct announcements, tech alerts, event diaries, and music reports.
Latest News Spotlights
General news updates, stories, and reports from the community and around the world.
Madikizela-Mandela estate feud deepens as Zondwa accused of ignoring court order
Zondwa faces fresh legal pressure over his failure to file heads of argument in the battle over Winnie Madikizela estate
Sibiya bail bid: state says evidence points to ‘clear build-up’ to alleged rape
Former deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya faces five charges, including rape, sexual grooming and trafficking.
Police leadership turmoil deepens as Lt-Gen Sibiya resigns
Shadrack Sibiya, pictured here in court, has left the police service and his boss, national commissioner Fannie Masemola, is still on suspension. Deputy national commissioner’s shock exit follows commission’s recommendations on probes into police corruption.
IEC’s ‘submit as final’ button not found in law, ANC lawyer tells ConCourt
Advocate Daniel Berger urges the top court to find it therefore cannot have a legal effect
Two alleged Durban unrest instigators granted R1,000 bail
Alleged unrest instigators Wandile Nsibanda, Siphelele “Magolide” Shinga and and Malizo Dzanibe appear in the Durban magistrate's court on Monday on charges of inciting public violence.
Moses Mabhida ‘shut down’ instigator to appear in Durban court
Siphelele ‘Magolide’ Shinga, alleged civil unrest instigator, will appear in a Durban court after being arrested for attempting to disrupt the MTN8 final last weekend
Official Press Releases
Official statements, platform launches, and corporate updates directly from The Voice Lounge management.
Transmitting Station Upgrade Complete
Our transmitter power upgrade has been finalized, expanding our premium audio coverage to the entire Eastern Cape district.
Show Highlights & Features
Inside coverage of your favorite shows, DJ segments, presenter interviews, and guest listings.
Narcho Mabizela’s Midnight Lounge Sessions
Explore the creative concept behind the Midnight Lounge—blending experimental synth tracks with deep jazz vibes.
Events & Live Concerts
Your local ticket guide. Music festival sponsorships, ticket giveaways, and live acoustic broadcasts.
Lounge Acoustic Festival Lineup Announced
The complete local artist lineup has been released for our upcoming acoustic music night streaming live this Friday.
Tech & Platform Releases
Transmitter maintenance notices, mobile application updates, and web platform feature releases.
The Voice Lounge Mobile App V2.4.0
We are rolling out a new update introducing lossless audio streams and native notification alerts for scheduled shows.
Community Spotlights
Listener stories, local charity initiatives, radio training programs, and community voices.
Winter Warmth Blanket Drive Success
Thanks to our incredible listeners, we raised over R50,000 and collected 1,200 blankets for local shelters.
Music & Weekly Top 10
Weekly music chart breakdowns, local track reviews, and recommendations from our resident DJs.
MONGA PETER Communities must lead the charge against voter apathy
The greatest threat facing Nelson Mandela Bay's upcoming local government elections is not a political party. It is voter apathy. The late Archbishop Desmond Tutu once warned South Africans against taking their vote for granted, saying: "Think! Don't vote mindlessly. Don't be voting cattle. Remember, it will decide what quality of life you will have for the next five years."
Cat Matlala trial Judge rejects pics taken four years after Sibanyoni shooting
The defence's attempt to use photographs taken just hours before court proceedings could resume, to illustrate the scene in the attempted murder of taxi boss Joe "Ferrari" Sibanyoni, was rejected by the Johannesburg high court on Wednesday. This was after Judge Cassim Moosa found that the same authenticity concerns previously raised against the state now applied to the defence. The ruling came during the third day of cross-examination of state witness Bethwell Cele, a Bidvest Protea Coin security officer who was on duty at Centurion Golf Estate when Sibanyoni was ambushed on August 10, 2022. Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, his wife Tsakane Matlala, Musa Kekana, Tiego Floyd Mabusela and Nthabiseng Nzama are facing 25 charges that include the attempted murder of actor Tebogo Thobejane and Sibanyoni. Before introducing the photographs, Mabusela's lawyer, advocate Nardus Grove questioned Cele about his recollection of the scene, including when he first noticed the white BMW allegedly carrying the gunmen.
Sesethu Maneli has achieved a dream with the release of her first recorded project.
Having shared the stage with gospel music legends including US star CeCe Winans and award-winning Lebo Sekgobela, Nelson Mandela Bay's Sesethu Maneli is stepping into the spotlight with two newly released singles and an album due later this year. Signed by The Voice Lounge's launched record label, which debuted on March 19, Maneli is preparing to release her debut album later in 2026.
The Voice Lounge first recording artist - launching her first single songs and it's available in all platforms
The Voice Lounge first recording artist Sesethu Maneli