Internal conflicts lead to collapse of Riky Ricks’ youth culture festival CottonFest
CottonFest, one of South Africa’s most influential youth culture festivals, has officially come to an end. On Tuesday, the festival’s organisers confirmed... Read more.
Thandolwethu Olly Zondi on stepping into his power with ‘Outlaws’
Rising star Thandolwethu Olly Zondi is having a breakthrough moment, and it all began with one emotional phone call. The 23-year-old actor, a former professional... Read more.
‘Big Brother Mzansi’ turns up the heat with ‘Bazozwa’
Mzansi Magic has officially sounded the alarm for what promises to be one of the loudest and boldest seasons of Big Brother Mzansi yet. The new season’s theme,... Read more.
Cassper Nyovest celebrates arrival of baby girl plus triumphant ‘Fill Up’
South African hip-hop heavyweight Cassper Nyovest, real name Refiloe Maele Phoolo, is beaming with pride after welcoming a baby girl with his wife, Pulane Phoolo.... Read more.
Rollout of HIV-prevention drug gets big thumbs up
South Africans are calling on the government to swiftly roll out Lenacapavir–an HIV prevention drug–to reduce the rate of infections in their communities. Health... Read more.
Contraceptives & weight gain: what’s fact, what’s fear?
The link between contraceptives and weight gain has long been a source of anxiety, debate, and confusion. For some women, it is a lived experience; for others, it... Read more.
Inno Morolong on motherhood, sobriety, celebrating a year of growth
Award-winning club hostess, reality TV star, and influencer Inno Morolong is stepping into the festive season with gratitude, discipline and a renewed sense of purpose.... Read more.
Tina Jaxa returns to TV in bold new fantasy series ‘Mpondoland’
Veteran actress Tina Jaxa, known for standout performances in Isikizi and Vula Vala, is stepping into one of her most demanding roles yet. With a career spanning... Read more.
Supreme Court rules against Eastern Cape lawyer in tax evasion case
The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has delivered a damning judgment against Mthatha attorney Fikile Ntayiya, dismissing his decade-long fight with the South African... Read more.
Samukele Mkhize on playing Khwezi — ‘She’s fighting for her life and heart’
Actress Samukele Mkhize is no stranger to intense storylines. But even she admits that Khwezi Gasela on Skeem Saam has stretched her in ways she didn’t expect.... Read more.


