The family of award-winning comedian, actor, and writer Ebenhaezer ‘Ebby’ Dibakwane has confirmed that he died by suicide on March 7 at the age of 31. Preliminary findings suggested this, with a post-mortem examination expected to confirm it. In a heartfelt statement, his family expressed their deep sorrow while acknowledging the overwhelming support they have […]
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Rising music star Joshy O’Hook (born Josh Eromosele) is thrilled to announce the release of his latest single, Humble Beginnings. This highly anticipated track is now available on all major music streaming platforms. Joshy O’Hook started his music adventure in early 2017 in Lagos, Nigeria, when he dropped his first single, Follow You. He was […]
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The South African government has begun urgent discussions with local and international funding organisations to address a budget shortfall in its HIV treatment programme after US President Donald Trump halted nearly $440 million (R8 Billion) in aid from the US President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi told MPs recently that […]
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Kelly Smith, on trial for kidnapping and human trafficking related to her daughter Joshlin Smith’s disappearance, broke down in court as two witnesses testified she was a good mother on Monday. Kelly and her co-accused, Jacquen Appollis and Stevano van Rhyn, face charges of kidnapping and human trafficking related to the child’s disappearance. They allegedly […]
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While English is often considered to be one of the most universal languages, there is another language that might be more impactful than words – and that is food. For centuries, the sweet aromas and rich textures that come with a warm cooked meal have been the secret ingredient to solving conflict, peace, and merely […]
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Lorcia Cooper Kumalo, a celebrated actress known for her role in ‘Lockdown’ and her National Film and Television Award-winning performance in ‘Red Ink’, takes on a fresh and exciting challenge in ‘Breekpunt’, the gripping new Showmax drama. Rozanne Els spoke to Lorcia about her role as Rozlynne Joshua, the mother of an aspiring tennis star, […]
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Former Big Brother Mzansi (BBM) contender, Siyabonga Swiss Mlangeni believes that the world is his oyster. This was shared when he sat down with BONA to unpack his experience in the house and how it will work for him infiltrate the entertainment industry. For most contestants, entering the house brings them much-needed exposure that helps […]
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After winning the SAFTA Best Actor and Feather Award for Hunk of the Year, Thembinkosi Mthembu returns to ‘Adulting’ Season 3 as Bonga Tembe. Bonga is newly married to Nkanyezi (Londeka Sishi), but things aren’t as smooth as they hoped. While Bonga’s eager to start a family, Nkanyezi’s focused on her career. The clash of […]
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Boitumelo Malunga, affectionately known as Tumi, has carved a unique niche on TikTok with her captivating book reviews. Each video begins with her signature phrase, “So, imagine this,” instantly drawing viewers into the literary worlds she passionately discusses. She then narrates each book with so much emotion you can’t help but imagine the exact physical […]
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Fresh from acclaimed performances in London, That Boy Has No Shoes is set to captivate audiences in Cape Town this March. Created and performed by Lara van Huyssteen, this evocative one-woman show has been lauded as “thought-provoking” and “powerful. ” It offers a deeply moving retrospective on South Africa’s Apartheid past through the eyes of objects that […]
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It has been proven time and time again that we, as South Africans, can make a big impact when we combine our various gifts and talents. In the famous words used in the slogan of the iconic Springbok team, “Stronger Together,” the internationally renowned fashion brand MaXhosa and rapper Maglera Doe Boy have brought […]
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After emerging victorious in her R300k defamation suit against blogger Rea Gopane back in 2022, Bonang Matheba is back to remind the masses that a man in debt is so for a slave as she reveals that she has not forgotten about the money that is owed to her. Many of you know Bonang Matheba […]
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