The long walk to self-recognition When South African reality TV star Inno Matijane spoke out recently on Instagram about his long-standing battle with gender dysphoria, it landed like a public confession of a private war. “There was a time when I looked in the mirror and did not recognise myself,” he admitted. The pain he […]
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A case that has drawn national attention South Africans woke up to fresh headlines when the National Prosecuting Authority confirmed that it is confident of securing a long-term conviction following the arrest of popular Limpopo artist Shebeshxt. The statement came at a time when the public was already closely watching the situation, and it added […]
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Adele steps into Hollywood: The singer makes her bold acting debut in Tom Ford’s “Cry to Heaven” For more than a decade, Adele has commanded stages and hearts across the world with her powerhouse vocals and emotionally raw lyrics. Now, the Grammy-winning British superstar is turning the page — this time on a movie script. […]
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Nadia Nakai fires back at critics with new single “Really” featuring Nasty C Bragga’s back and she’s done being polite. South African rapper and reality star Nadia Nakai is ready to silence the noise with her upcoming single “Really”, featuring Nasty C. Dropping on Friday, November 21, the track promises to be more than just […]
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Multi-award-winning actress Brenda Ngxoli will embody the character of the late musical icon, Brenda ‘MaBrr’ Fassie, in a four-part documentary. The talented thespian is renowned for her work on Home Affairs, The River and The Queen among others. She will now bring Brenda’s character to life once more narrating the story of her rise to […]
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South Africa’s well-known sangoma Gogo Maweni, born Makgotso Lee-Anne Makopo, is making headlines again—this time for a ritual that has tongues wagging online. In a recent Instagram post, Maweni invited those who identify as “slay queens” or enjoy casual hook-ups to take part in her unique cleansing ritual, titled exactly that: “Slay Queens and Hook-Ups […]
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Mario Takes the Cosmos: First Look at Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo fans finally got a sneak peek at the highly anticipated sequel to their beloved video game-inspired hit with the release of the official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Wednesday. Set for release in April 2026, the CGI-animated adventure promises more […]
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From Sexpo to Love Expo: South Africa’s Naughty Tradition Gets a Fresh Twist South Africa’s long-running adult lifestyle exhibition is turning over a new leaf—or perhaps just a new name. After nearly two decades as Sexpo, the provocative event is now officially the Love Expo, signalling a fresh approach while promising to retain the bold, […]
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Tyler Perry’s ‘Finding Joy’ Struggles to Spark Festive Cheer The holiday season is a time for warmth, nostalgia, and feel-good stories. From classics like Home Alone to local hits such as How to Ruin Christmas and Yoh! Christmas, audiences know the formula: heart, humour, and a little sparkle. Tyler Perry’s latest Amazon Prime Video release, […]
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South African DJ and music producer Collen Ntala Mmotla, popularly known as DJ Chymamusique, has launched a BackABuddy campaign to assist with his medical expenses. This comes after he survived a fatal car accident that claimed four lives, including his friend and fellow musician, DJ Poizen, near Polokwane on August 30. Recently, he had to […]
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She hits pause on the noise When the camera lights go out and the headlines fade, even stars need a moment. That’s exactly what DJ Zinhle asked for this week as she pleaded publicly for peace amid swirling cheating allegations involving her husband, Murdah Bongz. Her message was simple: “Please leave me alone.” With South […]
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A moment of musical boundary-setting When talk turned to music requests on his morning show at Johannesburg’s Kaya FM, seasoned broadcaster Sizwe Dhlomo quietly but firmly declined to add tracks by the duo Shebeshxt and by R. Kelly to his airwaves. The decision rippled quickly through social media, prompting both support and questions from listeners. […]
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