Entertainment | Bona Magazine

ENTERTAINMENT

Drama, Tears, and Secrets: Inside the Season 2 Finale of Married at First Sight South Africa

Drama, Tears, and Explosive Breakups The season 2 finale of Married at First Sight South Africa didn’t disappoint. From emotional confrontations to heart-wrenching decisions, viewers were glued to their screens as the journey of four very different couples came to a head. This season followed Palesa Mphaki and Tshepo Miya, Makoto Phumodi and Nkuleleko Mahlangu, […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Young Zulu Boy Leads Men in Traditional Dance, South Africa Beams With Pride

A child takes the lead A simple community gathering has turned into one of the most uplifting viral clips of the year. A video shared on Facebook by Philani Nemonik Mthembu shows a young Zulu boy stepping into the centre of a circle of men, armed with a small shield and staff, before breaking into […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Proteas conclude Mace Trophy tour in the Mother City

This past weekend, the Mother City found itself treated to a Protea spectacle as some of South Africa’s top cricketers shared the joy of winning their ICC World Test Championship trophy with some of the locals. On Friday, the streets were electric as fans rushed in numbers to welcome the men in green and gold. […]

ENTERTAINMENT

“This Cow Had Medical Aid,” Mzansi Cracks Up Over Viral Woolworths Milk Review

A TikTok that turned milk into comedy gold South Africans love a good laugh, and sometimes it comes from the most ordinary things. TikTok creator @luxolo.bukaza proved that when he posted a dramatic review of Woolworths milk that had the country in stitches. In his video, shared on 28 September 2025, he lifted up a […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Lerato Nxumalo Says “I Do” in Intimate Wedding With Swedish Husband

From screen star to newlywed Former Scandal! actress Lerato Nxumalo has officially tied the knot. The actress, who first announced her engagement in October 2024, shared the happy news on Instagram this past weekend with a video from her wedding ceremony. She captioned it: “Officially and legally, Mrs LP. Our officiating ceremony went a little […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Dancing Pastor’s Amapiano Moves Leave South Africans in Stitches

A church moment that went viral South Africans are used to seeing their pastors in solemn settings, but one local clergyman showed a very different side. As he walked out of a service, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (ELCSA) pastor broke into dance to the amapiano hit Dlala Ka Yona by DJ Maphorisa, […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Sorry, not sorry! Tyla claps back at Tiwa Savage on Global Citizen stage

In true South African fashion, global star Tyla used her time at the recent Global Citizen stage to send a clear, unapologetic message to Tiwa Savage, who took the liberty to apologise on her behalf for previous comments on her race. Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage recently made headlines when a clip of her interview with […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Thuso Mbedu’s Pixie Cut Photoshoot Has South Africans Mistaking Her for Kelly Rowland

A bold new look sparks confusion Award-winning actress Thuso Mbedu is no stranger to trending headlines, but her latest photoshoot set social media ablaze for an unexpected reason. Sporting a sleek pixie cut styled by photographer Raul Romo, Thuso shared images that had many South Africans convinced they were looking at none other than American […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Siya Kolisi’s Hug With Jessica Motaung Sparks Dating Rumours in South Africa

A photo that set tongues wagging South Africans love their rugby heroes, and few are held in higher regard than Siya Kolisi, the Springboks’ World Cup-winning captain. But in 2025, it was not a big match that put him in the headlines. Instead, it was a single photo: Kolisi embracing Jessica Motaung, a respected figure […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Man’s TikTok Remix of ‘Sister Bettina’ on Indian Drums Goes Viral in South Africa

An anthem with staying power There are a few songs that can stop a South African in their tracks quite like Sister Bettina. Since its release in the mid-2000s, the track has become more than a club banger. It’s a cultural marker, the kind of song that crosses age, background and setting. Whether it plays […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Sorisha Naidoo’s Mall Birthday Video Turns Viral for the Wrong Reasons

A celebratory moment goes sideways On 27 September 2025, Real Housewives of Durban star Sorisha Naidoo posted a video marking the seventh anniversary of KwaDukuza Mall in KwaZulu-Natal, a property linked to her family. The clip showed her standing at the entrance, thanking sponsors, staff and the local community. Her husband, businessman Vivian Reddy, added […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Bonko Khoza discusses his role on Mzansi Magic’s ‘Levels’

Fresh off a string of career-defining performances in The Wife, Red Ink, and iThonga, the powerhouse actor now steps into yet another heavyweight role. This time, he plays detective Steve Vilakazi in Levels, Mzansi Magic’s high-stakes crime drama that’s already delivering edge-of-your-seat storytelling and magnetic performances. Produced by the multi-award-winning Busisiwe Ntintili under the Ntintili Factory, Levels unpacks the […]