After more than a decade of captivating audiences with one of South African television’s most memorable characters, actress Mapaseka Koetle has officially bid farewell to Dintle on Scandal!, marking the end of an extraordinary 13-year journey. Also see: Mapaseka Koetle responds to speculations about ‘Scandal!’ exit The actress, who brought the ambitious, complex and often […]
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For more than two decades, Scandal! has been a staple of South African television, captivating audiences with its gripping storylines, unforgettable characters and dramatic twists. Since its debut in 2005, the e.tv soapie has entertained millions of viewers, becoming one of the country’s most beloved daily dramas. Also see: Lights out on Scandal! as cast […]
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After years of gripping storylines, unforgettable characters and dramatic twists, Scandal! is officially coming to an end — and the cast has now wrapped filming for its final season. Also see: Rouge joins ‘Scandal!’ as Darlene in exciting new career move The long-running e.tv soapie, Scandal!, has been a staple on South African screens for […]
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The cat is out of the bag, as eTV has revealed two telenovelas that will be taking the baton from Scandal! and Smoke and Mirrors. Also see: ‘Not the end of storytelling’ – Scandal writer opens up about show’s cancellation The two drama series are concluding their seasons as they will be taking a bow from […]
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As one of South Africa’s most loved TV soapies, Scandal! concludes, one of its head writers has shared her thoughts on the show’s ending. Last week, the production team celebrated reaching 5000 episodes since its first debut on e.tv in 2005. To honour the journey travelled, both cast and crew attended a private celebration held […]
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Sonia Mbele Joins Scandal!: Johannesburg’s Soap Just Got Fiercer For fans of South African television, the news is electrifying: Sonia Mbele, one of the country’s most revered actresses and producers, is stepping into the high-stakes world of Scandal! in its final season. Known for her commanding presence on screen, Mbele takes on the enigmatic role […]
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After over twenty years of keeping Mzansi glued to their screens, etv has announced a final curtain call for daily drama, Scandal! While many expressed shock after this revelation, some shared that they saw it coming. The entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela, took to his X (formerly Twitter) page to share the etv statement. “The SAFTA […]
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A Childhood Face, Now Facing Real-Life Headlines If your screen glazed over when the name Given Stuurman popped up, but suddenly felt like home once you saw that familiar face, you’re not alone. Known for over a decade as Kgosi on Scandal!, the Johannesburg-born actor is now navigating headline territory seldom explored by fans: financial […]
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Given Stuurman Breaks His Silence on Career Rumours Former Scandal! star Given Stuurman is setting the record straight after reports suggested he has been struggling since leaving the hit soapie. Known for his iconic role as Kgosi, Stuurman has had a career spanning over a decade on television and film, both locally and internationally. In […]
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After their steamy but potential love affair made headlines for various reasons, fans have been left to wonder whether Dr Brian Monaisa and Minnie Dlamini’s entanglement ended due to the media personality’s infidelity following a cryptic post from the doctor. The end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025 was an interesting time for Minnie […]
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Multi-award-winning actor, Bongile Mantsai will grace the screens of Mzansi once more as he joins the cast of ETV Scandal! to reprise his infamous character as Mthunzi Mayiza. The channel left social media buzzing when they confirmed the return of Bongile and announced the new characters that will join the cast. Mthunzi started off as […]
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Besides his birth-given name Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, our president has been affectionately dubbed as ‘Cupcake’ by the South African public. However, have you stopped to ask yourself where this affectionate nickname stems from? In line with their global reputation of marching to the beat of their own drums, South African citizens woke up one day […]
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