South Africa is mourning the loss of celebrated actor Seputla Sebogodi, whose family confirmed that he passed away on the evening of 15 July 2026 following complications related to diabetes. The announcement, shared through a family media statement, has prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans and colleagues across the country. Also see: Seputla Sebogodi […]
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From South Africa to the Continent: Masemola’s Big Leap Warren Masemola has officially taken his homegrown talent to one of the world’s biggest streaming platforms. The acclaimed South African actor has confirmed his role in a fresh addition to The Witcher franchise on Netflix. His announcement immediately sparked excitement across social media, with fans and […]
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When Fiction Lingers in Real Life Walking through Johannesburg’s malls or on a Saturday afternoon in Umlazi, Vusi Mdiniso often wears the same friendly smile he uses on set. But in the eyes of some children, he’s not the actor they see. He’s still “Sgidi” from the hit soap Uzalo, and he’s scary. In a […]
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An icon at rest Early on Monday morning, 10 November 2025, the lights went out on one of South Africa’s most engaging screen presences. Actor Jonathan Pienaar passed away at his home in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, aged 63. He had quietly slipped into sleep at his residence, according to his ex-wife, Rosana Maya. The cause […]
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From Crown to Character: A New Chapter for Zozi When former Zozibini Tunzi swapped sash and smile for scheming and screen time, it felt like a shock at first to many fans. The 2019 Miss Universe winner turns actor in the new Netflix series Bad Influencer, playing Naomi Dlilanga—a role far removed from her real-life […]
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From Quiet to Spotlight After months largely out of the public eye, South African actor SK Khoza stepped into view again, and the reaction was immediate. At a wedding event on 6 October 2025, SK (Sthembiso “SK” Khoza) accompanied his brother Abdul in traditional Zulu attire. His unexpectedly slimmer build caught attention and fuelled speculation. […]
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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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