Advocate Joseph Baloyi, a clergyman from Bungeni, launched his first book, Living Beyond Brokenness: The Journey of Restoration, Healing, and Wholeness, on 21 September. The launch took place at the Hlanganani Phase 2 soccer ground during the celebration of his two-year ministry, Christ Fire Gospel Mission.

Seasoned gospel artist Phathutshedzo Muvhulawa, aka “Big P,” has promised fans that his new album, which he has been working on for the past eight months, will be released on 20 December this year.

Gospel star Khensani Stella Marhanele, better known as Minister Khensie M in music circles, has once again demonstrated her incredible talent and natural ability in her latest release, Kurhula.

A 20-year-old author from Ha Makushu, Rilinde Ndou, released his debut anthology, Ocean of Tears, on Friday, 27 September. Through this collection, he explores themes of love, loss, and resilience, weaving personal and community experiences into compelling narratives.

Afro-pop and R&B artist JR Player released his third album, 10 Year Plan, on 6 September, reflecting his musical journey since its inception. The artist, whose real name is Unarine Mutheiwana, hails from Tshikhudini village near Thohoyandou. With this album, he proves that he is not only here to stay but is evolving into a powerful force in the industry.

In 2023, popular poet Mulalo Nenungwi was nominated for a SA Traditional Music Award, but he left empty-handed. This year, he has two more bites at the apple with nominations in the African Print Authors and Poetry Awards (APAPA).

Renowned prophetess and businesswoman Ms Fhatuwani Gheyt Chipuke, also known as Fatima Ndou, can now add the title of “author” to her name after the release of her debut book, Joyful Marriage, Vol 1.

In 2023, popular musician Acolly Mandiza recorded a single titled "Thovhele Musiiwa Gole Mphaphu," on which he praises senior traditional leader Thovhele Gole Mphaphuli. When it was released, he promised his fans that the single was just a build-up to a full album. True to his word, the musician from Hamuraga has now released his sixth album.

After an absence of almost 17 years without recording any new music, legendary Tshivenda and gospel music artist Wilber Mudau is back with a bang. On Tuesday, 24 September, he released his much-anticipated Zionist gospel single, Caterpillar.

For the past two years, SABC radio presenter Humbulani Muphirimia Nengovhela has received SATMA nominations but has not won any awards. This year, he earned a nomination in the Best Traditional Music: SABC Radio Presenter of the Year category. This marks the 19^th instalment of the SATMAs.

With two impressive 2023 solo singles, Ndi Nne and He or She, under his belt, musician Ntendeni Mukondeleli Nephawe is fast becoming one of the hottest names on the local music scene. Known in music circles as Mutendas Junior, he has dispelled any doubts that he might be a "one-hit wonder" with the release of his latest Amapiano hit single, Misi Yothe.

Ms Humbulani Tharaga, a talented poet from Davhana village in Vuwani, won first place in the Tshivenda category at the 2024 AVBOB Poetry Competition. The award ceremony took place on Wednesday, 18 September, at the Pretoria Country Club.