BETWEEN MEETINGS | Shoba on reinvention, Shana reunion and close friendship with Black Coffee

November 09, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Shoba on reinvention, Shana reunion and close friendship with Black Coffee

Vocalist-turned-DJ Shoba, better known as Shota, says the possibilities of a Shana reunion — the trailblazing Afro-house trio with Black Coffee and Demor — are greater than ever.

Shoba continues to reinvent his music career, reintroducing himself with his four-track EP, Africa to the World, released on November 1. He speaks to Sowetan about his evolution, close friendship with Black Coffee, the possibilities of a Shana reunion and taking his sound to a global audience.

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Diabetes: Why it’s vital to know your numbers

The International Diabetes Federation is calling on healthcare providers, policymakers and communities to recognise the profound impact of diabetes on mental and physical well-being. — The standard goal for after a meal is a reading under 10.0 mmol/L, while morning fasting levels should sit between 4.0 and 7.0 mmol/L

A recent Stats SA Mortality and Causes of Death report reveals that diabetes is among the top three causes of death due to non-communicable diseases, claiming dozens of lives daily.

The report shows that in 2024, diabetes accounted for 6.1% deaths. “In 2024, diabetes mellitus remained the top leading underlying cause of death, just as it was in the previous two years, responsible for 6.1% deaths in the country. It remained the leading underlying cause of death in the three-year period,” reads the report in part.

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