Entertainment

Bruno Mars adds Tyla to star-studded ‘The Romantic Tour’ line-up

South African superstar Tyla is taking her global success to an even bigger stage after being announced as a special guest for Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour in selected cities. The announcement came as Mars expanded his stadium tour into Australia and New Zealand, with Tyla confirmed to join him across the newly announced dates in the […]

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‘What about the victims?’: SABC’s ‘Morning Live’ prison interviews spark backlash

A live broadcast from the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre has sparked debate among Morning Live viewers, with some questioning whether the programme placed too much emphasis on the experiences of offenders while giving insufficient attention to victims and their families. Also see: Amapiano’s biggest names come together for new SABC1 docuseries The SABC programme went […]

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Legendary South African drama ‘Soul City’ makes SABC1 comeback

After more than a decade away from South African television, the legendary drama series Soul City is making its long-awaited return to SABC1. The programme became synonymous with socially conscious storytelling and some of Mzansi’s most memorable television characters. Also see: 15 Signs You Have a Healthy Sex Life The return was confirmed this week, according […]

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Lordkez and Kwesta join forces on fresh new single ‘4SHO’

SAMA-nominated R&B singer Lordkez has officially returned to the spotlight, teaming up with legendary South African hip-hop heavyweight Kwesta for her brand-new single and music video, 4SHO. Also see: Lordkez opens up about biggest lesson she’s learned in music industry The smooth, atmospheric track seamlessly bridges Lordkez’s signature soulful vocals with Kwesta’s unmistakable, gravelly cadence. […]

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Shekhinah reimagines Lebo Mathosa’s iconic ‘I Love Music’

Two decades after its release, Lebo Mathosa’s I Love Music is proving that a great South African dance anthem never really goes out of style. Now, multi-award-winning artist Shekhinah is introducing the iconic track to a new generation with a fresh reinterpretation for Spotify Singles. The release marks five years of Spotify’s EQUAL programme, which […]

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Miss SA 2026 shift: New ownership, new rules, new focus

The Miss South Africa Organisation has officially ushered in a defining new chapter. Hosted by media personality and entrepreneur Minnie Dlamini, the unveiling of the Miss South Africa 2026 Top 19 finalists came alongside structural changes that mark a total pivot in how Mzansi’s premier pageant operates. Also see: From Mpumalanga to the global stage: […]

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Gayton McKenzie pledges R100 000 to Zolani Tete’s father

Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has pledged R100 000 to the father of late boxing champion Zolani ‘Last Born’ Tete as he paid tribute to the former world champion at his memorial service in the Eastern Cape. Also see: Gayton McKenzie promises Bafana Bafana financial incentives after historic win Gayton made the announcement […]

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Mzansi welcomes TEEKS as 3-city tour begins

New Zealand soul sensation TEEKS has arrived in South Africa ahead of his highly anticipated three-city tour, with the singer set to make his long-awaited South African debut in Cape Town tonight. Also see: Miguel announces 3-city South African tour for May 2027 Teeks entertains South Africans The Māori singer-songwriter, whose real name is Te […]

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GNU parties rally behind Thoko Didiza as EFF’s bid to remove speaker fails

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza has survived an Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) motion of no confidence after parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) backed her continued leadership of Parliament. Also see: Malema Sounds Alarm Over Under-Resourced Ad Hoc Committee Probing SAPS Allegations The motion, tabled by EFF leader Julius Malema, was defeated during […]

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Gospel singer Puleng March uses her voice to give back to the youth

South African gospel singer Puleng March is building a cultural activist role in her mission to give back to her community by helping youth believe in themselves. The singer is currently mentoring a group of 20 young people from the township of Tshepisong. She has tasked herself with teaching them the intricate details of the […]

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Mzansi’s love for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ prevails at the box office

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has grossed over R100 million at the South African box office, Sony Pictures South Africa announced this week. This milestone marks the film joining the ranks of other blockbusters such as Black Panther and Avengers: Endgame. The movie broke yet another record, with the opening weekend earning more than R44 million. The […]

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