When ambition met reality Behind the high-gloss exterior of pageants lies a world many don’t see. For Chidimma Adetshina, the journey into the Miss South Africa 2024 competition was framed with hope—but also with raw challenges. In a recent social media post, she shared an honest moment that resonated across the country: she didn’t have […]
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She’s done talking quietly When Vatiswa Ndara hit the publish button on her long-awaited memoir, Unfiltered: My Unglamorous Odyssey in the World of South African Entertainment, the nation perked up. Word travelled quickly that the veteran actress and broadcaster was breaking the silence on her life, career, and the entertainment industry’s darker corners. From rural […]
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It isn’t every day a long-standing TV favourite shifts gear and reinvents himself in a whole new spotlight. But for South Africa’s own Clement Maosa—the actor synonymous with Kwaito on SABC 1’s *Skeem Saam—this moment feels like exactly that. He’s stepping into music, not as a detour, but as a return to a passion he’s […]
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From Crown to Character: A New Chapter for Zozi When former Zozibini Tunzi swapped sash and smile for scheming and screen time, it felt like a shock at first to many fans. The 2019 Miss Universe winner turns actor in the new Netflix series Bad Influencer, playing Naomi Dlilanga—a role far removed from her real-life […]
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Cooler Box Lid as Instrument—when genius strikes in the studio In a video circulating recently on Instagram, South African amapiano king Kabza De Small allowed a peek behind the curtain: there he was in studio mode, grabbing the lid of a cooler box and turning it into a drum. The clip, posted on 31 October […]
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As 5 November approaches, FOUR PAWS is urging communities to be mindful of the distress fireworks cause to pets and wildlife. While Guy Fawkes Day is not officially recognised in South Africa, informal firework activity still occurs in many neighbourhoods, often with serious consequences for animals. “Fireworks may be a thrill for some, but for animals, they’re […]
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TV presenter and musician Molemo Maarohanye, popularly known as Jub Jub, recently took to social media to address the mother of his son, singer Kelly Khumalo, sharing why he is absent in their son’s life. This comes after Kelly took to L-Tido’s podcast, where she said that she has had to carry the responsibility of […]
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“Who’s Khanya?” In 2025, heartbreak doesn’t always start with a text message, it can come from Artificial Intelligence. That’s what South African TikTokker Asivile Gazi discovered when a late-night study session turned into an accidental tech-fuelled mystery. The ChatGPT Confession Gazi shared her story in a viral TikTok video that has since sent South African […]
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Multi-award-winning actress Manaka Ranaka recently penned a heartfelt message to her late daughter, Katlego Ranaka, wishing her a heavenly 25th birthday. Katlego passed away in January this year from natural causes, according to her aunt Nompumelelo Ranaka, leaving behind her four-year-old son who recently turned five. Manaka, who is popular for her roles in Stokvel, Isidingo and Generations: The […]
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When a Click-Clip Turns Hot Topic South African rapper Shebeshxt found himself under sudden public scrutiny after a short video of him with a female fan flickered across social feeds. On the surface, it appeared to be a cosy moment. However, the clip quickly gained traction, not for sweetness, but for what many viewers perceived […]
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From Johannesburg’s heart to the world stage When Tyla dropped “Push 2 Start” around this time last year, few could have guessed the track would become the defining moment of her career. The South African singer and songwriter made a statement with this release—a fusion of sound and style that announced her as a serious […]
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Love is in the air and the Saaiman family are more than happy to embrace it. After tying the knot in April 2024, Chad Saaiman and his wife Savanah have now officially expanded their family tree. This comes after the couple recently celebrated the birth of their two new-born twins. Taking to their Instagram page, […]
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