Entertainment

The Showmax shutdown: what it means for South African viewers and local content

The Showmax shutdown: what it means for South African viewers and local content For over a decade, Showmax has been a digital home for South African stories, offering local series, soaps, and reality shows alongside international hits. But this morning, subscribers were met with an email titled “Important Update” that confirmed what many feared: Showmax […]

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Musiholiq reportedly leaves Big Zulu’s Inkabi Records after neglect claims

The South African music industry is buzzing after reports surfaced that rapper Musiholiq has parted ways with Inkabi Records, the label founded by hip hop heavyweight Big Zulu. The alleged split has quickly become a talking point among fans online, especially because Musiholiq was only recently welcomed into the Inkabi Records stable. What was meant […]

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Nasty C speaks about mental health and why he has not been happy

For years, fans have known Nasty C as the confident voice behind some of South Africa’s biggest hip hop hits. The award-winning rapper has toured internationally, worked with global artists, and built a reputation as one of the most influential young musicians in the country. But behind the music and success, the Durban-raised star has […]

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Black Coffee reunites with former Shana bandmates in nostalgic moment

South Africans love a good throwback, especially when it involves one of the country’s biggest global stars. So when a recent video surfaced showing Black Coffee spending time with his former bandmates from the trio Shana, fans were instantly transported back to the early days of his music career. For many music lovers, it felt […]

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Soli Philander dies at 65 after battle with cancer

South Africa’s entertainment industry is mourning the loss of Soli Philander, who has passed away at the age of 65. The veteran performer died on Thursday following a battle with cancer, closing the curtain on a career that spanned theatre, television, radio and cabaret. Also see: Genetic clues could expose prostate cancer before it strikes […]

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‘What a blessed day’ – Mandla N pays lobola for Melissa Nayimuli

Wedding bells are ringing for filmmaker Mandla N and Miss Universe 2025 Melissa Nayimuli. The two have officially solidified their love with successful lobola negotiations. This comes after the Black Brain Pictures boss went down on one knee, proposing to the love of his life on an exquisite vacation in Thailand. Recently, the couple took […]

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Limpopo Boy debunks alleged exploitive school contracts claims

Dance choreographer and performer Matome Thoka Robert, who is popularly known as Limpopo Boy, has denied that Christian Progressive College (CPC) has an exploitive and binding contract with their students. This comes after a TikTok user, @siyamangena shared a video discussing the terms of a contract between the school/record label and students/ artists from an […]

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MasterChef SA updates: Highlights, drama and eliminations

In true MasterChef South Africa tradition, you’re only as good as your last dish. This season is proving to be piping-hot, sizzling with high drama and shocking eliminations. The first eliminations of the season left viewers shocked. The first episode saw two cooks leaving the show; Rejane Gwynne and Chanelle Gale were the first two home cooks to be eliminated from season six. Also see: The best […]

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