HeyJaredThe Follow-Up
This is The Follow-Up, a podcast that looks back at some of the biggest news stories that made South African headlines. Each episode will offer listeners a timeline of the events behind a particular story, unpacking it from the start to what’s happening now.
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- Jul 29, 2026
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Liquideep on how Tyla revived their classic Fairytale, and hitting the studio with new music (opens the original)
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Veteran house duo Liquideep, Jonathan “Ziyon” Hamilton and Thabo “Ryzor” Shokgolo, have reflected on the surreal experience of watching Grammy-winning star Tyla breathe new life into their iconic hit Fairytale, admitting they initially thought the collaboration request was a scam. In an interview with Sowetan, the pair unpacked their secret recording session with Tyla, keeping the project under wraps, and how reuniting last October has reignited their creative spark and led to new music.
Kaylow believes music, resilience and unity can help heal Africa (opens the original)
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The soul and deep house hit-maker talks to Sowetan about navigating performing life since his traumatic accident, his new music with Chymamusique, and his dream of taking his sound across the continent.
Cornet Mamabolo steps into politics and production in new struggle film (opens the original)
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The former Skeem Saam actor opens up switching hats from portraying Peter Mokaba to executive producing his first film about student resistance alongside co-stars Kgwadi Selolo and Cameron Scott.
Gigi Lamayne trading places: from hip hop to 3-Step (opens the original)
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For years, Gigi Lamayne built her name in hip-hop − through hard bars, cyphers, freestyles and a fearless attitude that made her one of the genre’s standout female voices. She now explores 3-step in what she describes as the ‘rebirth of Gigi’.
Bongani Fassie shrugs off criticism and explains his new EP (opens the original)
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Music producer Bongani Fassie says he is unfazed by “washed up” remarks in-spite of the release of his new EP, Skomline, that took place last week Friday, May 8. In a candid sit-down interview with Sowetan, Fassie opens up about sobriety, the pressure of carrying the legacy of his late mother Brenda Fassie, and his plans to evolve into what he calls a “musical scientist” as he explores new sounds, including an upcoming AfroTech project.
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