There’s a saying: when a celebrity steps into a church, half the country leans in. That’s what happened over the weekend when actress Phuti Khomo turned heads with her attire at her father’s funeral in Mamelodi. What emerged was more than a fashion moment; it opened up a conversation about grief, expression, and what we […]
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When Doja Cat sat down for her latest podcast conversation, it felt more like an emotional release than a publicity moment. She spoke candidly about the shadows of her past, naming her father, South African actor Dumisani Dlamini, as someone who never stepped into her life, even as she grew into global stardom. A Mother’s […]
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Former Miss South Africa and Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi-Bolowana, recently shared that she has unlocked her acting career with her first role on a Netflix series, Bad Influencer. Zozi will embody the character of Naomi, starring alongside Jo-Anne Reyneke, Zikhona Sodlaka, Sarah Langa, Mandisa Nduna, Hamilton Dlamini, Masasa Mbangeni and Cindy Mahlangu, in telling a […]
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Media personality Somizi Mhlongo recently made time to respond to Ngizwe Mchunu’s social media rant about gay men wearing traditional attire. This came about after a video circulated on TikTok, and subsequently caught his attention, leading him to incite homophobic attacks and instructing Somizi to take the LGBTQIA+ community away from South Africa. The community […]
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Reunite on the Red Carpet Amid Divorce After their highly publicized divorce in 2024, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were spotted together for the first time at a major public event on Monday, October 6. The pair appeared on the red carpet in New York for the premiere of the […]
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Cardi B Breaks Silence: Mental Health Struggles, Heartbreak, and Finding Strength For Cardi B, the past year has been one of the most challenging of her life, both emotionally and mentally. In a heartfelt conversation with Jay Shetty on his On Purpose podcast, the Grammy-winning rapper peeled back the layers of her personal struggles, revealing […]
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When Conversation Crossed the Line In a teaser clip from the recent Open Chats Podcast episode, socialite and DJ Cyan Boujee came under fire for mocking YouTuber Ghost Hlubi’s appearance. The teaser, released on 6 October 2025, showed her joking that he “looks like he had BBL surgery” and mimicking the way he walks. She […]
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When Familiar Meets Foreign Imagine you walk into a KFC abroad, expecting your usual fried chicken, chips, and maybe a slushy. Instead, you find something so unfamiliar it makes you stare in disbelief. That’s exactly what happened when a Zulu man visiting China filmed his meal and sent Mzansi into a full social media meltdown. […]
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“If You Want the Aesthetic”: How a TikTok Plug Turned Heads In the world of home décor and kitchen finds, an everyday TikTok clip has turned PEP Home’s latest offering into a moment of surprise and delight for South Africans. The spotlight? Cast-iron casserole pots that echo Le Creuset’s signature style, without Le Creuset’s price […]
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The family of the late South African Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, is demanding clarity over his mysterious death after he fell from the 22nd floor of a Paris hotel on October 2, 2025. French authorities are still investigating the incident, with South Africa’s acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, dispatching five senior investigators, led by Major General Maqhashalala, […]
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When Oskido teases excitement, South Africa listens. This year will be no different. The frontman of South African house and dance culture has just pulled back the curtain on Big Day Out 2025, and the roster is nothing short of spectacular, a bridge between the veterans who shaped the scene and the heartbeat of today’s […]
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From Quiet to Spotlight After months largely out of the public eye, South African actor SK Khoza stepped into view again, and the reaction was immediate. At a wedding event on 6 October 2025, SK (Sthembiso “SK” Khoza) accompanied his brother Abdul in traditional Zulu attire. His unexpectedly slimmer build caught attention and fuelled speculation. […]
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