Entertainment

Visa rules strain SA-Ireland relations

The Irish government is standing firm on its decision to impose visa requirements on South African travellers, calling the controversial 2024 policy ‘harsh but necessary’ to manage migration pressure, Cape {town} Etc reports. The rules, which ended decades of visa-free travel between the two nations, have drawn criticism from businesses and families separated by the […]

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A-Listers in Attendance: SA looks back at Thabo Bester’s prison soiree

The notorious mastermind, Thabo Bester, was a chameleon of deceit, adopting multiple identities and orchestrating elaborate business scams. One of his most audacious personas was that of Tom Motsepe, a supposed New York-based entrepreneur claiming to be related to South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe. Thabo leveraged this fabricated connection to build credibility and gain the […]

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Meme Ditshego’s cause of death revealed

The family of veteran actress, Meme Ditshego, have disclosed her cause of death. Meme passed away on June 25 at the age of 60, leaving many in shock while the entertainment industry mourns yet another loss. She is known for the characters she played on Ga Re Dumele, Cobrizi, The Coconuts, Muvhango, Skeem Saam and […]

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New Checkers ad throws shade at Springbok PnP kit

With the Springboks kicking off their international campaign in excellent winning fashion, it appears that another war has broken out, and this time it is the battle of the retailers. Earlier this year the World Cup winning team announced their partnership with the Pick n Pay, which would ultimately see the logo of the renowned […]

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New hair, who dis? Rachel Kolisi’s post-divorce glow up has SA swooning

Rachel Kolisi recently showed off her fun and supportive friendships on Instagram, sharing photos with her girlfriends at an event. The gathering was for Saskia Snyman’s brand launch, and Rachel was there to lend her support. What caught everyone’s attention, however, was Rachel’s fresh new look – she debuted a stylish, voluminous bob haircut that […]

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Execution mattered: Springboks and Bok U20 establish dominance on the weekend

The weekend was one for winners as two of South Africa’s national rugby teams managed to secure convincing victories over their opponents. In the voice of the artist, Mgarimbe, “We are back, baby!”. This past weekend saw both South Africa’s senior rugby team, the Springboks, and the U20 Boks mark their return to the international […]

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Rental Disputes: Queen Nandi forcefully evicted from her home

Reality TV star and actress, Nandipha Mlombi, popularly known as Queen Nandi, recently had tongues wagging following a concerning live clip she shared on social media platforms. In the live clip shared, Nandi’s clothes and furniture were thrown outside of the yard of her rental home by an unknown man while she was narrating what […]

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A dream come true! Tyla accompanies TikToker to matricball

Matric dances are often the highlight of many high school journeys as we prepare our hearts to close a more than a decade-long chapter in the schooling system – but for one South African TikToker, it would be a night that he would never forget. After months of petitioning to have his favourite artist, Tyla, […]

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Fun activities to explore at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden this school holidays

This winter, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden transforms into a wonderland of adventure and creativity for families. From June 30 to July 17, the garden will host its Winter Wonders programme, packed with activities designed to spark curiosity and nurture a love for nature in children of all ages. Parents can relax following the serene beauty […]

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Sacha granted freedom to shine, Jesse captain in Bok blockbuster

The curtain has been rolled and the stage set as the Springboks look to kick-start their 2025 international season in excellent style. After winning 11 out of 13 matches in 2024, it appears that there is a standard to live up to. The Boks’ new recruits, Vincent Tshituka and Asenathi Ntlabakanye, will each be looking […]

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Meme Ditshego has passed away

Veteran actress and comedy icon Meme Ditshego has tragically passed away, her talent agency Eye Media Artists confirmed in an official statement. According to the statement, Ditshego passed away on the evening of Thursday, June 26, leaving behind a powerful legacy that spans decades and has touched generations. RIP: Meme Ditshego Actress Meme Ditshego has […]

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Makazole Mapimpi turns into a maskandi sensation on TikTok

Springboks and Sharks rugby player, Makazole Mapimpi shocked many with his ability to sing when he belted out a few notes on a well known maskandi song on TikTok. This comes after the winger sang along a song titled Abathakathi by Govozile, which quickly turned him into a maskandi sensation on the social media platform, […]

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