148 PICTURE: INSTAGRAM/ @SOLPHENDUKA Podcast host and media personality Sol Phenduka has responded after a recent episode sparked debate over a guest’s stories about her experiences at clubs. Also see: Sizwe Dhlomo…
Category: Entertainment
Lasizwe Calls for a ‘Madlanga’ Commission on Crisis
157 Lasizwe Dambuza is calling for a “Madlanga Commission” into South Africa’s entertainment industry. This follows a disastrous state of the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and what he describes as the…
SAMA32 highlights: From Tyla’s stage callout to HLE’s big sweep
149 Instagram @recordingindustryofsouthafrica The 32nd South African Music Awards (SAMA32) made a triumphant return to the Sun City Superbowl, delivering a night filled with glitz, history-making moments, and emotional celebrations of local…
Lesiba Tleane unveils highs and lows of being on ‘Married at First Sight’
121 PICTURE: SUPPLIED Married at First Sight Mzansi Season 3 is currently airing on Mzansi Magic every Sunday at 6pm and continues to be one of the country’s most talked-about reality shows,…
Inno Morolong claims Mihlali Ndamase’s alleged stalker splurged nearly R1 million on her
134 PICTURE: INSTAGRAM/@INNOMOROLONG Reality TV star and influencer Inno Morolong has made fresh claims about the ongoing controversy involving beauty influencer Mihlali Ndamase and the businessman she has accused of stalking and…
Her voice, her power: Lerato Mashile on purpose, passion and community
159 Every weekday afternoon, Lerato Mashile’s voice fills the airwaves on Bush Radio, hosting the afternoon drive-time show Everyday People, bringing community stories and music to listeners. More than just an afternoon drive…
Meet Ma-Afrika Setona, a rising voice in South African film
151 PICTURE: SUPPLIED For rising South African filmmaker Ma-Afrika Setona, the film journey began at a young age. It was shaped by an early encounter with the entertainment industry, which ultimately sparked…
New African K-pop-inspired girl group Aera causes a stir with national backgrounds
158 Picture: Instagram/@aeras.era During the second week of August 2026, a new girl group called Aera, living in South Africa, was introduced to Africa. Although it was not entirely a joyous introduction…
‘You deserve it all’: Minister Gwarube spoils assistant with birthday goodies!
139 On 12 August, Siviwe Gwarube, the Minister of Basic Education, pleasantly surprised her long-serving assistant, Shannon Malan, with birthday goodies. MINISTER SIVIWE GWARUBE GIFTS ASSISTANT ON HER BIRTHDAY The Instagram reel…
Buhle Samuels Defamation Lawsuit Explained
176 Sultry television actress Buhle Samuels has been accused by actress Asavela Mngqithi’s ex-husband and businessman Vuyisa Mqokiyana of moering him with an expensive women’s bag while under the influence of alcohol….