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Abongile Nyondo celebrates first national award

A tale of royal intrigue, betrayal and courage will be retold through ballet, contemporary dance, spoken word and digital imagery when the Christian Dance Academy brings its latest production to the Guild Theatre this weekend. Picture: SUPPLIED

Eastern Cape Gig Guide: Top events and festivals from October 2 to 10

Discover what is on across the Eastern Cape from 2 to 10 October, including the Albert Mazibuko tribute, the Olivewood Wine Walk, Clay Fest, and…

Sprinter Sinesipho Dambile returned home with Commonwealth Games gold, while 16-year-old Lisolihle Nyingwa arrived back from Brazil after being crowned first princess at the Miss Teen Global Beauty International 2026 pageant.

Double celebration as Eastern Cape stars return home

A jubilant homecoming greeted Eastern Cape stars Sinesipho Dambile and Lisolihle Nyingwa at King Phalo Airport after their international achievements.

Azola Mteto (B-Boy Ranks) captured performing a kickout freeze during his run at the Red Bull BC One Cypher South Africa national finals in Cape Town. Picture: MFUNDO PILISO

Mdantsane breakdancer spins his way into SA elite

Mdantsane breakdancing veteran Azola “B-Boy Ranks” Mteto has achieved his best result yet at the Red Bull BC One SA national final, breaking into…

Ozzie Poro, the founder of United Movement Entertainment
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Independent and unstoppable: Makhanda muso claims top prize

Actress Linda Mtoba talks about being Lady Monster on 'The Masked Singer SA'.

Linda Mtoba’s daughter inspired her to join ‘Masked Singer SA’

Linda Mtoba says her six-year-old daughter was the inspiration behind her going under disguise for season three of 'The Masked Singer SA'.

Nompumelelo Sobopha

Why Nompumelelo Sobopha took a leap of faith to join ‘Married at First Sight Mzansi’

Season three of Married at First Sight Mzansi is causing all the right buzz since it premiered two weeks ago

Indigenous musician Zawadi Yamungu.

Zawadi Yamungu on Sama nomination, preserving indigenous music

Sama and Basadi in Music Awards nominee Zawadi Yamungu says indigenous African music belongs on the mainstream stage.

Zanele Potelwa, DJ Supta, Khabonina Qubeka and Black Motion are among the 10 celebrities who will join fitness enthusiasts David Foster and Reggie Ayer from Reiger Park, Boksburg, for a 67-minute bootcamp. Picture:

Zanele Potelwa, DJ Supta and Black Motion back Reiger Park athletes’ London dream

Forget the red carpet — some of Mzansi’s biggest stars will break a sweat this Mandela Day

Chef de partie Sphelele Madondo

Grandma’s cooking laid foundation for Sphelele Madondo’s culinary journey

The chef de partie worked his way up the ranks — from washing dishes to mentoring junior chefs

Mosquito character of the  'The Masked Singer South Africa’.  Picture:
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Behind the scenes of ‘The Masked Singer’

Elaborate and secretive preparations ensure success of unique SA version of hit show

Singer and business manager Loyiso Bala opens up about his journey at the SABC and what lies ahead.

I gave everything I had to the role: Loyiso Bala leaves SABC

Left to right: Kwanele Mthethewa as Matipa and Gugu Gumede as Joyce Gomora in 'The Polygamist'. Picture: Netflix

Everybody knows a Jonasi | Inside the global obsession with ‘The Polygamist’

An interview with Sue Nyathi, author of 'The Polygamist'.

South African musicians Zonke and Sjava added to Tamia SA tour.

Zonke, Sjava and DJ Milo join Tamia’s SA tour

As anticipation grows for American singer Tamia’s upcoming three-city South African tour, three local stars have been added to her line-up.

Singer Ami Faku is taking further legal action against her former manager.

Ami Faku takes former management to court over ‘control of her music’

Singer went on legal rampage after ‘her ego burst’, says Vth Season director Raphael Benza

Rapper Zuluboy says Hugh Masekela’s music reminded him of SA’s fight for freedom. Picture:

Zuluboy addresses backlash over Hugh Masekela cover

Mxolisi Majozi, popularly known as Zuluboy, recently had his South African fans up in arms after he shared a video of himself singing the late Hugh…

Tyla and members of the Mzanzi Youth Choir backstage at the 2026 Fifa World Cup opening match.

Mzansi performers make their mark at World Cup

South African music took center stage at the FIFA World Cup opening match in Mexico City, where Tyla and the Mzansi Youth Choir delivered a powerful…

Unathi Nkayi is making a musical comeback.

‘I’m proud of how I’ve evolved creatively’: Unathi Nkayi makes musical return

Radio personality and singer Unathi Nkayi has made her return to the music scene after two years with the release of a new single, 'Isikhwele',…

Current WWP/WAW world champion and former Pearson pupil TJ Tremor will be in action in the main match with his title on the line on Saturday.

Thunderstrike wrestling returns at Pearson High’s centenary

The universe’s ‘Masters’ are back, big screen scary stuff and local YouTube sensation goes global.

SPOTLIGHT | The universe’s ‘Masters’ are back, big screen scary stuff and local YouTube sensation goes global

Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more.