Last week, a clip of Babalwa M surfaced on TikTok. The setting: a live gig in which she belts out her signature hits … while seated comfortably in the VIP section. Immediately, the verdicts rolled in; for some fans, it was a savvy power move; for others, a sign of fatigue or disengagement. In the […]
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A Marriage Under the Spotlight When rumours started swirling that Murdah Bongz (real name Bongani Mohosana) was unfaithful to his wife, DJ Zinhle, the South African public sat up and took notice. These weren’t whispers in a private corner—they were allegations aired loud and clear by popular blogger Musa Khawula, and the couple’s silence only […]
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The Invitation Said Free Drinks; The Menu Didn’t When South African content creator Grace Mondlana hosted her year-end celebration, her guests assumed one thing: the drinks would be on the house. Instead, they were met with a printed menu charging R300 for ciders such as Savanna and Ice Tropez, R300 for Corona beers, R800 for […]
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A day meant for farewell becomes fraught with chaos When fans and mourners gathered in Limpopo to say goodbye to the popular Lekompo artist Dr Nel (real name Molimisi Baaitsi), the mood was heavy with sorrow, celebration, and gratitude. Then things shifted. Videos of a sudden crowd surge at the graveside surfaced online, and the […]
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Media personality and former Miss South Africa Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni is beaming with pride after she realised her childhood dream by launching her own signature scent. Liesl recently took to her Instagram page to share a video clip of herself and her loved ones celebrating her new scent with Glade. In the video clip, Liesl looked […]
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Family extensions are fast becoming the trend in Springbok circles. Following the recent arrivals of Eben Etzebeth and Handre Pollard’s second-born babies, another one of their Springbok teammates will be becoming a father for the second time. After missing out on Springbok selection as part of coach Rassie Erasmus’ end-of-year touring squad, the double World […]
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The Lekompo star Melita Mogale, popularly known as Kharishma, received two nominations for the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) while fighting for her life in hospital following a fatal car accident. The hitmaker has been nominated for Music Video of the Year and Record of the Year for her hit song Chokeslam. In the Music Video […]
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Gemma Fassie Brings Brenda Fassie’s Spirit to Life In Newtown’s Market Theatre on November 3, family, friends, and South African music fans gathered to celebrate what would have been Brenda Fassie’s 61st birthday. Hosted by media personality Nomuzi Mabena, the “Spotify GLOW” tribute event proved that Brenda’s influence still resonates across generations and Gemma Fassie, […]
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When Halloween Magic Meets AI There’s a saying that seeing is believing, but Halloween 2025 proved that even the most adorable sights online can be illusions. In late October, TikTok was flooded with hilarious videos of elderly residents dressed in pun-filled costumes. The clips had viewers laughing out loud, resharing, and marveling at the seniors’ […]
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It has been just over a year since the sudden passing of the veteran actress Connie Chuime, yet the evidence of her work continues to be appreciated. This year calls for a celebration for the Chuime family, as the Black Panther and Meet the Khumalos actress will soon be honoured for her years in the […]
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When Stardom Can’t Save a Script Kim Kardashian has built an empire out of reality TV, fashion, business, and social media stardom, but sometimes even the brightest celebrity light can’t illuminate a shaky script. Her latest venture, the Ryan Murphy-produced series All’s Fair, recently landed with a thud, debuting at a dismal 0% on Rotten […]
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Kim Kardashian Throws Shade with Style It seems nothing can rattle Kim Kardashian, not even a scathing 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The reality TV mogul, actress, and Skims founder has a knack for turning criticism into content, and her latest social media post proves it. When her new legal drama, All’s Fair, debuted to […]
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