Running Wolf’s Rant

Authentic Neapolitan restaurant Settebello has officially been named the winner of 947’s ‘Best Pizza in Joburg’ search, following a city-wide hunt led by the station’s breakfast show Anele and the Club in partnership with Old Mutual Insure. Hosted by Anele Mgudlwa, Frankie du Toit, Thembekile Mrototo, and Cindy Poluta, the popular breakfast show previously searched for the city’s best wings, chocolate cake, ribs, and burgers.

South African EDM producer Undertone returns with “Still Not Taking It,” a banging electronic take on one of rock’s most recognisable songs – Twisted Sister’s 1984 anthem “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” The track has already earned support from Apple Music South Africa, landing a spot on their New Music Daily Playlist. The project has been years in the making. It first began in 2023 using the original vocal recording, but copyright restrictions meant it could not be officially released.

Lyra K shares one of the most vulnerable songs she has written to date. “Breathe” was written about a difficult personal time she went through, resulting in an emotion-driven soft alternative-folk track that serves as a powerful account of suffocating under the weight of your own emotions. “Breathe” is also the final single release before her upcoming album, Seasons, drops in September, where the focus track will be “Lighthouse,” her strongest single to date.

The eThekwini Shisanyama Festival returns for its second edition on September 26, 2026, with Amapiano heavyweight Kelvin Momo headlining the Heritage Month celebration at Berea Rovers in Durban. The festival brings together food entrepreneurs, music lovers, and communities from across KwaZulu-Natal to celebrate music, culture, and authentic South African cuisine.

Curious about Ireland? Don’t worry, I’ve got something that will satisfy your curiousity. I might be a little bit biased but for me, Ireland is one of the greatest countries in the world. It is steeped in heritage and history, music and culture, nature and social scenes. It’s a great country if you like the outdoors and hiking.

The international Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance has announced that Riverdance 30 – The New Generation, its acclaimed 30th-anniversary production, will tour South Africa in April 2027. Presented by Big Concerts in association with KFM 94.5 and HOT 102.7, the global sensation will head to the Sunbet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria and the Grand Arena at GrandWest in Cape Town.

South African instrumental artist and self-taught pianist Shabadu delivers a heartfelt celebration of nostalgia, connection, and togetherness on his latest instrumental single, “Warmly Grounds.” Led by graceful piano melodies and complemented by soulful guitar arrangements, the track evokes a sense of belonging, community, and the everyday moments that leave a lasting impression long after they have passed.

Ná die ongekende sukses van “Toelaat,” slaan Bernice West en Droomsindroom ’n splinternuwe kreatiewe rigting in met die bekendstelling van Winter Hotel – ’n musiekprojek wat veel meer as net ’n nuwe band wil wees. Met hul debuut-enkelsnit, “Heuning,” nooi hulle luisteraars in ’n nostalgiese wêreld waar musiek, stories en beeld saamvloei tot ’n unieke ervaring.

A bold new chapter begins for Brian Chaplin as he unveils Amadé, his solo electronic music project, with the release of his debut single, “Hell or High Water,” featuring Locnville. Best known as one half of the internationally acclaimed duo Locnville, Chaplin channels his passion for melodic house into an uplifting, high-energy debut that marks the beginning of an exciting new creative direction.

John Rock Prophet se nuwe enkelsnit, “Charlene,” is ’n bittersoet eerbetoon aan ’n geliefde vriendin, die herinneringe wat ná verlies voortleef, en die besef dat alles wat vir ons kosbaar is, slegs tydelik aan ons geleen word. Met eerlike lirieke en ’n klank wat heimwee met hoop verbind, neem die lied die luisteraar na die plek waar liefde en verlies mekaar ontmoet. Die liedjie is diep persoonlik en het ontstaan uit John se ervaring van ’n vriendin wat oorlede is toe hulle nog jonk was.