It started like many social media moments do in South Africa: a quick exchange, a sharp reply, and then suddenly, everyone had an opinion. Media personality Sizwe Dhlomo found himself trending after a heated interaction with a social media user sparked widespread criticism, with some accusing him of crossing the line into poverty-shaming. Within hours, […]
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There’s so much to love about the Easter weekend – the extra-long break, family lunches, spontaneous getaways, chocolate eggs, and making memories with loved ones. As South Africans prepare for the long Easter weekend, some of the country’s most loved celebrities are pressing pause, leaning into family traditions and finding moments of rest, reflection and […]
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A married couple left the internet in a frenzy after the wife shared in a viral video that her husband had cheated with over 100 women. The couple, who have been identified as Galaletsang Precious and Thabiso Paul, became a hot topic after cracks were exposed in their marriage. Also see: Is Dr Brian Monaisa […]
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There is something about a new baby announcement that pulls people together, and this week, South Africans found themselves smiling along with Gogo Skhotheni. The well-known traditional healer and media personality has officially welcomed her baby boy, and she did not keep the moment quiet. Taking to social media, she shared the news in her […]
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There is something about success that South Africans love to celebrate, especially when it feels earned. That is exactly the mood online right now after rapper Nasty C was spotted posing next to a powerful Ford Raptor reportedly worth around R1.2 million. The image did not just showcase a luxury vehicle. It told a story […]
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It’s not every day a music video leaves people genuinely unsettled. But that’s exactly what happened when Vusi Nova dropped visuals that centre around a staged funeral, a concept that quickly set social media alight. At first glance, the video leans into something deeply familiar in South African culture. Funerals here are not just moments […]
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DA Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille has drawn attention to ongoing infrastructure failures in Johannesburg by sharing a video of herself swimming in a large water-filled pothole caused by a repeatedly bursting pipe. Also see: Helen Zille’s AI dance clip sends South African social media into a spin “Here we are, with a free and wonderful Saturday afternoon swim. […]
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Controversial rapper Katlego Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known as Shebeshxt, made a strong showing at the Thobela FM Sepedi Music Awards while behind bars. This is after the Lekompo artist clinched two awards for Best Male Lekompo Artist of the Year and his song Rato Laka featuring Zee Nxumalo, Naqua SA and Slido Man bagged the […]
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Media personality Lamiez Mischa Miriam Holworthy-Morule, who is popularly known as DJ Lamiez Holworthy, recently took a stand to address matters surrounding her lookalike. This is after the lady swore at every person who likened her to, or called her ‘Lamiez’ on social media platforms. Lamiez’s look-alike is known as @ruralzulugirl_stylist on TikTok, and shares the […]
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In South Africa’s celebrity circles, friendships are often as public as the careers themselves. This week, Somizi Mhlongo found himself trending for reasons that had little to do with choreography or television. Instead, it was his personal relationships that became the centre of attention. Online chatter began building after social media users accused Somizi of […]
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Police in the Eastern Cape remain on high alert following violent protests in KuGompo (formerly East London) over the coronation of Nigerian national Solomon Ogbonna Eziko as Igwe Ndigbo. The initially peaceful, approved march — led by traditional leaders opposing the coronation — turned violent when protesters threw stones and set vehicles alight. Also see: […]
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Season 2 of drama series Isithembu sika Msongelwa returns with four new episodes, produced by Pula Bakgaga Media and Kusa Films. Each episode airs every Monday from 6 April 2026 on Mzansi Magic at 8pm. Starring Andile Mxakaza known for characters he played on Isibaya, Shaka iLembe and Housekeepers, the show is worth watching. Andile takes on […]
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