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Mpho J Molepo takes another bite of ‘Sarafina!’ in directorial return
Veteran actor and theatre practitioner Mpho J Molepo is returning to direct the iconic stage production Sarafina! at the Soweto Theatre for a second...
DJ Fresh returns to breakfast radio as Kaya 959 moves swiftly...
Just days after the shock resignation of media personality Sizwe Dhlomo from Kaya 959’s breakfast show, the station has confirmed the return of veteran...
Nomabotwe honours Nomhle Nkonyeni with emotional musical tribute
A moving tribute born from an unexpected stage moment has now become a lasting musical celebration of one of South Africa’s most revered theatre...
Metro FM show scoops international award for hard-hitting journalism
South Africa’s biggest urban radio station, Metro FM, is celebrating a major international milestone after its flagship current affairs show, Talk with Faith Mangope,...
Powerful film Pegasus proves that Chinese cinema continues to evolve
There is something nostalgic about sitting in a dark cinema, surrounded by strangers, all collectively absorbed in one story. On Tuesday, that feeling came...
Thriller movie revives love for Chinese movies
Chinese action thriller Pegasus has roared onto South African screens, thrilling adrenaline seekers and motorsport enthusiasts alike during a special screening at Nu Metro...
SABC pulls Pimville off air amid contractual dispute
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has announced the immediate discontinuation of its drama series Pimville on SABC 2, citing unresolved contractual obligations and...
E.tv’s prime time reshuffle gives way to Tshedza’s new telenovela
For nearly two decades, Scandal! dominated South African living rooms with storylines of betrayal, family feuds and explosive plot twists, becoming one of e.tv’s...
MK Party demands answers over SABC suspensions and ‘Pimville’ payments
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has called for full transparency from the SABC Group following the suspension of the public broadcaster’s head of...
African filmmakers are experimenting with AI as Hollywood debates its risks
When 17-year-old Zara Sodangi earns admission to Nigeria’s most prestigious fictional tech academy, Makemation, her world suddenly shifts from survival in a poor Lagos...
Opening up about past trauma on reality TV healing, says Pauline...
Reality television often comes with drama and spectacle, but for Pauline Makhene, appearing on The Makhenes has become something far more personal, a journey...
Production company clears Bonko Khoza after probe into misconduct allegations
Production company Bomb Productions has broken its silence following explosive social media allegations involving actor Bonko Khoza and actress Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku, saying an internal...
Actress Rami Chuene applauds SABC for paying repeat fees
Veteran actress Rami Chuene has publicly praised the SABC after receiving confirmation that she will be paid repeat fees for her role in the...
Skeem Saam’s biggest love story finally reaches the altar
After years of heartbreak, betrayal, forgiveness, and endless second chances, the long-awaited wedding between Pretty and Lehasa has finally arrived on Skeem Saam, and...
Bonko Khoza denies sexual assault allegations by actress Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku
Popular actor Bonko Khoza has broken his silence over sexual assault allegations made against him by actress Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku, insisting the claims are false...
Zakes Bantwini launches foundation to empower youth, creatives
Grammy Award-winning musician and entrepreneur Zakhele "Zakes Bantwini" Madida officially launched the Zakes Bantwini Foundation at the luxurious Saxon Hotel on Friday evening, bringing...
Making the Winnie Mandela Netflix special was emotional, says Swati
For Swati Mandela-Dlamini, watching the completed Netflix documentary series The Trials of Winnie Mandela for the first time was both healing and heartbreaking.
After years of working...
Shebeshxt trial postponed as charges rise to 20
Popular Lekompo musician Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke made his first appearance in the Polokwane Regional Court on Friday, where the State added 11 new charges...
Spotify payouts to SA artists hit R504m as local music takes...
South African artists earned more than R504-million from music streaming giant Spotify in 2025 alone, marking a sharp 28% increase from the previous year...
SABC suspends top executive over ‘Pimville’ payment scandal
The SABC has placed its head of content, Lala Tuku, on precautionary suspension as fallout intensifies over the ongoing payment crisis linked to SABC2...
Letoya Makhene opens up: ‘Reality TV helped me heal’
Actress and musician Letoya Makhene says starring in the reality series The Makhenes has become more than just television: it has been part of...
Media industry mourns death of publicist, fashion creative Maria McCloy
The South African media and entertainment industry is mourning the passing of renowned publicist, DJ, and fashion designer Maria McCloy, who died on Tuesday...
Bakwena Productions fallout as Kagiso Modupe distances himself from ‘Pimville’ payment...
Actor and filmmaker Kagiso Modupe has broken his silence over the growing payment scandal surrounding SABC2 telenovela Pimville, saying he is not responsible for...
Tutu documentary set for emotional homecoming at Encounters festival
Fresh off a major win at the prestigious Berlin International Film Festival, the documentary TUTU is heading home for its African premiere at the...
