Bakwena’s 49 background actors to share R20K after CCMA settlement
Bakwena Productions has finally agreed to pay 49 background actors who worked on the television drama Pound for Pound. This resolution follows action taken by the... Read more.
Influencers taking up space meant for trained actors, eroding craft—Thembi Nyandeni
With more than five decades in the entertainment industry, Thembi Nyandeni has rightfully earned her place as one of South Africa’s most respected, consistent,... Read more.
Gayton McKenzie vows private sector will foot R1bn Formula 1 race costs
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has promised that taxpayers’ money will not be used to fund Formula 1 (F1), an extravagant international single-car-seat... Read more.
Royal family slams Mkabayi’s intimate scene in ‘Shaka iLembe’
Season two of Shaka iLembe has drawn criticism for its historical errors. The Zulu royal family and cultural experts have strongly objected to the first two episodes,... Read more.
‘National Arts Council disbursed millions without advisory panel in place’
The National Arts Council (NAC) is under fire from theatre artists who claim the organisation disregarded due process when handling the National Arts Festival’s... Read more.
Uber driver accuses Babes Wodumo of non-payment for 2019 multiple rides
An Uber driver, Percy Bhengu, took to Gqom queen Babes Wodumo’s social media page on Thursday, slamming her for non-payment for a trip six years ago. Bhengu was... Read more.
Connie Chiume’s son redirects NFVF’s R900K funding from KZN to Gauteng
Originally intended for youth development in rural KwaZulu-Natal, R900 000 has been controversially redirected to Gauteng in honour of the late veteran actress Connie... Read more.
ASA boss James Moloi grilled for splurging company credit card on booze
Allegations of financial misconduct have emerged against Athletics South Africa (ASA) President James Moloi and acting CEO Terrence Magogodela, who are accused of... Read more.
Outcry as National Arts Council rejects 87% of funding requests
Artists in the theatre industry were left high and dry following the National Arts Council’s (NAC) decision to approve only a small fraction of applications for... Read more.
Zion Creationist Church, Shembe accuse SABC of ignoring independent churches
The SABC simply does not care about traditional churches. This was the reaction from traditional church leaders upon hearing that the SABC is planning to give them... Read more.
