Bittereinder released a music video for “Slechte Mensen” featuring Tim Beumers, and it’s a stunning visual creation from this rising Afrikaans rap group.

Jim Breuer is an American stand-up comedian famous for SNL, Half Baked, and his celebrity impressions. Check out his hilarious take on alcohol.

Meet Tecla Ciolfi, Cape Town’s witty music blogger and journalist who uses Twitter to discover talent, share reviews, and connect with friends in hilariously unexpected ways.

Check out the music video for “My Name” by December Streets, a Pretoria-based band blending eclectic rhythms, guitars, trumpet and unique drumbeats.

Fulka is a Pretoria-based South African band blending electronica and folk. Their debut album and hit single are gaining major traction in the local music scene.

Zebra and Giraffe release a music video for “The End of The Road” from their 2nd album The Inside, directed by Rob Malpage.

RAMFest 2011 Johannesburg delivered a well-organized one-day festival at Riversands Farms with improved facilities and around 10,000 attendees celebrating South African music.

The author took the Hotbox Express train to RAMFest 2011 Cape Town, experiencing a wild three-day music festival with performances from Die Antwoord, Van Coke Kartel, and other local and international acts.

The author attended Where BLUES Meets ROCK festival near Bronkhorstspruit and caught performances from Klopjag, Van Coke Kartel, Albert Frost, Karen Zoid, and many other SA music legends.

Dance You’re On Fire just signed a European deal for their debut album Secret Chiefs, releasing first single “Boxes of Tigers” in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

Hatfield Carnival 2011 delivered an energetic day of South African music at Hatfield Square in Pretoria, featuring impressive performances from multiple bands.

aKING releases “The Runaround,” the first single from their upcoming album Red Blooded Years, launching March 1st, 2011.

The author attended Rammstein’s concert in Johannesburg and describes it as the best live rock performance they’ve experienced, featuring impressive pyrotechnics and stage presence.

Black Era released a new music video for Ooh La La from their debut album Feel Good. The Gauteng band has upcoming gigs lined up across South Africa.

The author reviews the Tuks FM Motherless New Year’s Eve party at the Voortrekker Monument, covering live performances from multiple South African bands and Die Antwoord.

Frankie Fire is a Pretoria-based band that impressed at Tuks FM’s New Year’s Party with their powerful, unique sound and chart-topping hit “Pretty Girls.”