Pearl Modiadie bags a new TV lead role
"Our mission at BET Africa is to engage the black community and truly drive black excellence in our industry and through the stories we tell. The team behind this BET Africa Original is exceptional. And the production companies behind this project are noteworthy and deliver world-class productions.” Media personality Pearl Modiadie has just bagged...
e.tv’s ‘House of Zwide’, Mzansi Magic’s ‘DiepCity’ win big at this year’s SAFTAs
It was night of celebrations, glitz and glamour. The much-anticipated SAFTAs (South African Film and Television Awards) took place on Saturday, 3 September 2022. The annual award ceremony honours, celebrates and rewards excellence in the South African film and television industry and serves to encourage the development of new talent fostering a generation of...
Thapelo Molomo Born to Perform
"Be consistent on your dreams, don't hold back. Be humble and connect yourself with the right people. Be ready to learn." Thapelo Molomo is a versatile vocalist. Born, bred in the humble Diretsaneng Village of Mokopane in Limpopo. His first audition on the new season of...
Newly crowned Miss Universal Queen SA 2022 breaks new ground
Recently crowned Miss Universe Queen South Africa, Naledi Rakgwale hits the ground running as she sets her goals to continue influencing her community throughout her reign. “My journey in pageantry started in 2018, immediately after getting my matric results. I didn’t win my first competition but it did pave a great future ahead,” remembers...
Khutso Theledi, Mpho Popps and Ryle De Morny to host #SAFTAs16
The hosts of the much-anticipated 16th annual South African Film and Television awards have been announced. The organisers did not come to play this year. The cream of the crop in the SA entertainment industry will make sure that this year's festivities will be one for the books; it's going to be a star-studded...
Community bakery offers women skills development
A Tiger Brands-funded community bakery in partnership with local NPO ACFS Community Education and Feeding Scheme is encouraging the growth of sustainable livelihoods among vulnerable women in Soweto, Johannesburg, by training them on how to bake and start their home-based bakery business. ACFS Your Local Bakery was established in 2019 with a donation of industrial...
Chymamusique, Khanyisile Mthetwa, Zakes Bantwini and Msaki win big at the #SAMA28
The much anticipated South African Music awards took place last night, August, 28 at the exquisite Sun City, North West. It was the 28th edition of the extravaganza, emerging on the 8th month at 8pm. The evolution of the revolution was the order of the day. The cream of the crop in the entertainment...
Thuli Thabethe to take over the late Busi Lurayi’s role on Scandal
"It is an honour to be an understudy to such a prolific, talented artist…” Actress Thuli Thabethe has been announced to be replacing the late Busi Lurayi on etv’s Scandal. She will be portraying the character of Me'Shell - which will premier in September. Busi Lurayi's untimely...
Msebenzi Mngomezulu Finds his Mojo
“I left home when I was 18 years old and moved to the City of Gold. I had no plan, just a dream. All I knew was that; it was time for me to step into the next chapter of my life,” remembers Msebenzi Comfort Mngomezulu. Mngomezulu, founder of Dirty Antics, was born in...
Wiseman Mncube joins “The Wife”
"I’m not here to replace Bonko but to start my own journey as Mqhele and take things from where he left off and run with it in my own way." Talented thespian Wiseman Mncube is set to join Showmax's much-loved telenovela, The Wife. The star will replace Bonko Khoza on the shows' much-anticipated...