Entertainment

Magwenya: ‘There was no pressure’ on SABC to cancel show

The Presidency has strongly denied allegations that it pressured the South African Broadcasting Corporation to cancel its flagship current affairs show Face the Nation. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya dismissed the claims as “a complete lie”, insisting there was “no political pressure” on the SABC and calling on both the broadcaster and host Clement Manyathela to disclose […]

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World Poetry Day: 5 Poets worth knowing in South Africa

World Poetry Day is celebrated annually on March 21, with poets worldwide using imaginative, rhythmic and often compressed language to evoke emotions, share stories, or express ideas to capture the focus of an audience. One of the key themes and focus for 2026 is bridging divides and the power of expression, focusing on fostering global […]

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How to cope without ‘Big Brother Mzansi’ as an avid viewer

Six housemates await their fate in the Big Brother Mzansi house as the season draws to a close. This will leave viewers of the show bored and missing their favourites. The Bazozwa season kept viewers glued to their screens, watching Big Brother’s twists, games and parties. Through consistently watching, many have formed a bond with […]

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Prince Grootbom to star in Netflix’s ‘180’

South African actor and dancer Ntuthuzelo Prince Grootboom will portray a lead role in the highly anticipated Netflix movie, 180. Prince recently played a twisted character of Jacob Tau on Fatal Seduction. Hailing from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, he first rose to fame in 2021 with his television acting debut on Jiva, where he […]

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Rachel Kolisi speaks on her kids having a stepmom

Rachel Kolisi has expressed her thoughts regarding her children having a stepmother, highlighting that anything outside of her being the best parent she can be is not her concern. This follows her divorce from Springboks captain, Siya Kolisi. During an interview on 947’s Anele and the Club, she was asked whether she was prepared for another […]

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Mel and Peet Viljoen to remain in US custody after failed $10 000 bail bid

Reality TV star Melany ‘Mel’ Viljoen and her husband Petros ‘Peet’ Viljoen remain in the custody of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reportedly in two separate detention centres. Also see: ‘Real Housewives’ star Melany Viljoen and husband arrested in US Peet is reportedly being held at a facility commonly referred to as ‘Alligator […]

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South African attorney dies in Liberia as husband named suspect

The death of South African attorney and entrepreneur Ntombi Toni Khumalo Jackson in Liberia has triggered an expanding criminal investigation, with Liberian police confirming that her husband, economist and political commentator Samuel Jackson, is now considered the prime suspect as authorities work to determine what happened inside the couple’s Monrovia home. Also see: Birthday behind […]

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Black Coffee responds to trolls after his viral birthday party

Black Coffee has addressed online trolls following his viral 50th birthday party, asking them to leave his children out of it. As reported by Hype magazine, his birthday celebration, held on March 14, 2026, was a star-studded affair in Cape Town, which brought together international and local celebrities, including Swizz Beatz, Sizwe Dhlomo, and Somizi […]

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