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Deepika Naidoo is an intern journalist at TimesLIVE. She has an interest in pop culture, the environment and social justice.

Ntsiki Mazwai and other celebrities weigh in on Moja Love airing an episode featuring GBV.

'I don't know why Metro FM hangs onto him' - Ntsiki Mazwai takes aim at 'boring' and 'lame' MoFlava

While some agreed with sis, others did not and slammed her for being "mean".

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Master KG is still eating from that Jerusalema money, believe tweeps.

Master KG celebrates 'Jerusalema' album getting over 300-million plays on Spotify

Noticing that Master KG was 'eating', fans requested at least '1tao' from him for their troubles.

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Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo says don't give too much attention to those who want to dim your light.

Thembisa Nxumalo warns fans not to internalise what others say about them

"You have so much to do, and so much to accomplish, without distracting yourself with people who take time off from their own lives," said Thembisa.

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Jazz legend Oliver Mtukudzi will have his biggest hits uploaded to YouTube in honour of his 69th birthday.

Oliver Mtukudzi's life honoured with posthumous release of his music on YouTube

Hits like 'Neria' and 'Todii' will be featured on his official channel.

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Amanda Black is highly critical of the vaccine rollout in SA.

Amanda Black says we need a Q&A with government over vaccine passports

Amanda wants to have a chat with government about possible plans for a vaccine passport.

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Rapper Cassper Nyovest says he's been helping others come up on the reg.

Cassper Nyovest hits back at claims he hasn’t opened doors for young artists

"I'm just having fun and telling my beautiful South African story" said Cassper.

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Quinton Nyathi has died, leaving many of his fans heartbroken.

Mzansi says goodbye Quinton Nyathi after his death on 'Scandal!'

After 10 years of being SA on-screen heartthrob, Brighton Ngoma has bid farewell to Quinton Nyathi.

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Zodwa Wabantu plans to share every step she takes on her ancestral calling journey.

Hackers hold Zodwa Wabantu's social media to ransom

The media personality didn't give in to the hackers' demands.

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Actress Lusanda Mbane has exited from her role on e.TV's 'Scandal!'.

SA wishes Lusanda 'Boniswa' Mbane all the best after her 'Scandal!' exit

SA has said goodbye to one of their fave TV villains in SA soapies.

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Mofaya co-founder DJ Sbu.

WATCH | DJ Sbu finally addresses Zahara’s 'they owe me money' claims

The ongoing dispute between DJ Sbu and Zahara has once again come to light.

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The Mahotella Queens singer Nobesuthu Mbadu, left, has died.

The Mahotella Queens original member Nobesuthu Mbadu has died

The mbaqanga singer and member of the trio The Mahotella Queens died of kidney failure

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Anele Mdoda says after Women's Month, we shouldn't forget the struggles of women during the rest of the year.

Anele Mdoda reminds SA that women’s rights are human rights

Anele said it's "not a wrap on the fact that women’s issues are humans rights issues."

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DJ Themba “Euphonik” Nkosi and Thato “DJ Fresh” Sikwane.

NPA has dismissed DJ Fresh and DJ Euphonik’s crimen injuria case against alleged rape victim

The duo's alleged rape victim has welcomed the decision by the NPA, saying she's glad she doesn't have a criminal record for stating "her truth"

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Marc Lottering is concerned for his fellow comedians whom he feels have been failed by the government.

‘Covid-19 is not the only killer’ — Marc Lottering calls out government for letting artists starve

Marc said he was moved by a desperate fellow member of the entertainment industry who needed R100 for food.

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Fans miss that Somgaga spice that they have come to expect from 'Idols SA'.

Somizi's fans 'not OK' after first 'Idols SA' episode without him

"Somizi can’t be replaced. The show is so vanilla without him," said one fan, even though other people begged to differ.

  • Deepika Naidoo