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ENTERTAINMENT

Mzansi debates Sindi Dlathu’s latest screen roles in ‘Umthetho’ and beyond

Veteran actress Sindi Dlathu is undeniably one of South Africa’s most iconic television figures. From her unforgettable two-decade tenure as Thandaza Mokoena on Saniyah/Muvhango to her award-winning portrayal of the ruthless matriarch Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana on The River, Dlathu’s acting credentials are well established. Also see: Sindi Dlathu lands lead role in Netflix’s ‘Umthetho’ However, her […]

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Gone but not forgotten: 5 viral scenes of Presley Chweneyagae on ‘The River’

Condolences are still pouring in for the late Oscar-winning thespian, Presley Chweneyagae, following his sudden death. Mzansi and the industry at large are still trying to wrap their heads around the ordeal. Presley, who passed away at the age of 40 in his home, after he struggled to breathe, played the unforgettable character of Thuso […]

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Meet the cast of ‘The River’ spin-off ‘Cobrizi’

Thuso ‘Cobra’ Mokoena who was portrayed by multi-award-winning actor, Presley Chweneyagae is set to make a comeback on screens with a series named Cobrizi based on its character. The unforgettable character from the multi-award-winning telenovela, known as a troubled, angry man who loves his beer and women, and fondly known as Mokwepa or Cobrizi’s story […]

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Tina Dlathu pens heartwarming message to Sindi Dlathu for portrayal of Lindiwe Dlamini

Viewers had quite mixed emotions as The River,’ a Tsheza Pictures production that aired on 1Magic and became its flagship show came to an end. As the curtains closed on 1Magic’s telenovela, many supporters and viewers took to social media to give some of the cast members their flowers, for the portrayal of the characters […]

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Sindi Dlathu bids farewell to the ‘Madlabantu’ character

South African actress Sindiswa Dlathu, prominently known as Sindi Dlathu says goodbye to her most loved character Lindiwe Dlamini, also known as Madlabantu, a character she portrayed on the TV series The River since 2018. News about the show being in its final season came last year after the executive producer Photo Makwarela at Tshedza Pictures […]

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Viewers bid farewell to ‘The River’

After years of providing its viewers with six entertaining and action-packed seasons, the gripping South African telenovela, The River has officially come to an end. Following various aspects of the lives of two families from different backgrounds – Dlamini’s and the Mokoena’s – the compelling story gave its viewers an intersection of their worlds following […]

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The Dikana house from The River up for sale

The River, who many have grown to love, will be leaving the small screen soon. Many South African viewers are saddened by the news that their beloved show will be coming to an end. Strangely enough, this also implies that the Dikana family’s home and mansion are up for sale for R11.5 million. Fans are always […]

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We’re officially done shooting,’ says The River’s Lunga Mofokeng

Actor Lunga Mofokeng, known for his role as Andile Dikana in the award-winning telenovela The River, announced that the final scene for the show was shot. The star also sent out thanks to all those involved. Lunga took to Instagram to share a TikTok video of himself “realising” that he would need to get another […]

CELEBRITY NEWS

Confirmed, Hlomla Dandala, Lawrence Maleka and Tango Ncetezo exit The River

1 Magic confirms that three actors are leaving the popular telenovela, The River. According to a press statement posted on the channel’s website, the three actors who play the roles of Zolani Dlamini, Zweli Dikana and Paulina Dlomo, respectively, are leaving the Tshedza Pictures. Viewers are crying for Paulina, who has been made to believe […]