TV & Entertainment

Vuyo Mokoena was a South African gospel musician best known as one of the main anchors on Joyous Celebration, one of the country's most celebrated Gospel ensembles. The good die young is a phrase that is typically used to comfort the loved ones of someone who has passed away. In the case of Vuyo Mokoena, however, there is no better way to describe his death as the South African gospel...

Simphiwe Ngema (born 29th of August, 1989) is a South African actress singer, MC, choreographer, and presenter who gained national recognition as an actress for her role as Thuli Nkosi on ‘Muvhango,’ the SABC 2 soap opera. With her career spanning over a decade and counting, Simphiwe has continued to endear herself to her millions of fans with her exceptional acting skills. Aside from acting, she is also an entrepreneur....

Amanda Du Pont's husband was Shawn Rodrigues but it is not clear exactly when or where they got married, there have also been rumors that they have parted ways, however, this is yet to be confirmed.  Amanda Du Pont comes from a line of mixed races, she is of Portuguese, Chinese, French and Swazi decent. Her father’s name is Henry du-Pont, the son of Princess Ncabile who is the daughter...

The Real Housewives of Cape Town (RHOCT) is a South African docu-reality television series that premiered on Mzansi Magic on July 10, 2022. The show primarily focuses on the affluent personal and professional lives of moneyed women residing in Mother City. RHOCT is preceded by the Real Housewives of Joburg and the Real Housewives of Durban. Distributed internationally by NBC Universal Formats and produced locally by Trace Studios, the show...

Maps Maponyane (real name: Masego Maponyane, born March 16, 1990) is a year-old South African actor, model, voice over artist, TV presenter, fashion designer, speaker, creative consultant, voice over artist, philanthropist and business entrepreneur. He is best known for being GQ Best Dressed Man in 2011 and Cosmopolitan Sexiest Man in 2013. Maps Maponyane is one of the most favorite South African media personalities and business entrepreneurs. In addition...

Sipho Makhabane (born 3rd November 1965) is a talented South African gospel musician, producer, and songwriter, popularly known as the “Big Fish”. He rose to fame following the release of his single 'Ngitinikela Kuwe' in 1996. The South African music industry has produced great artists who have made waves both within the African continent and beyond. Amongst them is Sipho Makhabane who has recorded tremendous success not just as a...

Minnie Dlamini is married. She has been married to former American football cornerback Quinton Jones since 2017, and just like her successful career through which she has garnered an estimated net worth of $1.2 Million (R14.4 Million), her marriage has been great so far. Minnie Dlamini is one of the better-known faces on SABC 1 who serves as the presenter of the music show, Live Amp. In addition to her...

Phat Joe (Real name: Majota Mandlakayise Isaac Khambule, born 1974)  is a South African television/radio personality and comedian who is best known for being the host of the late night show, The Phat Joe Show.  Joe has established his marks in the South African entertainment circle as an interesting and sometimes, controversial media person. Asides from The Phat Joe Show, the media star has equally hosted other shows including Take...

Rebecca Malope is a South African gospel artist and media personality, best known as The African Queen of Gospel. With her music career spanning over three decades and counting, the multi-award-winning singer has released over 30 albums. She has garnered fame, not just locally but also internationally. Her albums have sold over 10 million worldwide, thus making her one of the biggest selling gospel artists of all time. Malope is...

Rapulana Seiphemo has been married to Olga Rubeiro since 2013 and together they have three children, including a daughter named Katlego Seiphemo. The South African movie industry is one industry in Africa that has been underestimated.  This is even after the production of movies that have flown the world including The God’s Must be Crazy and District 9. It gets even more wired when one considers some of the great actors...

Pearl Thusi (Full Name: Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi, born May 13, 1988) is a South African actress, model, and presenter known for her roles in the comedy-drama series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, the ABC thriller Quantico and Catching Feelings. From people like technology entrepreneur Elon Musk to actress Charlize Theron and comedian Trevor Noah, South Africa has exported a good number of people who continue to make the country...

Ntando Duma (born 29th August 1995) is a South-African model, actress and television personality Ntando Duma who is primarily known as a presenter on e.tv's youth programming block Craz-e. Instagram has enabled the rise of the careers of so many people in the entertainment industry around the world. One South African who appears to have capitalized on the impact of the photo-sharing website is Ntando Duma, who makes sure to...

Boity Thulo (Real name: Boitumelo Thulo, born April 28, 1990) is a South African actress, model, and TV personality who became popular as a co-host on “The Media Career Guide Show” (SABC 1 educational series).  Undoubtedly one of the most recognizable names in show business in South Africa at the moment, Boity Thulo's career has been going from height to height ever since she made an appearance in a fast-food...

DJ Black Coffee is divorced. He was married to Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa for 8 years before their separation in July 2019 and eventual divorce. The entertainer has had a very successful career over the years which has translated to huge fortune for him, precisely an estimated net worth of $60 million. Nkosinathi Maphumulo popularly known as DJ Black Coffee is an internationally known Disc Jockey and record producer from South...

Khanyisile Mbau (born 15 October 1985) is a South African actress, TV presenter, musician, and socialite best known for her relationship with Mandla Mthembu. Most individuals in the entertainment industry get their breakthrough in the most unexpected way. There are numerous stories of talent managers meeting people in the supermarket or a bar and then offering them a role. For Khanyi Mbau, however, her journey to stardom began after actress...

Kurt Johan van Heerden, known as Kurt Darren by most people, is a South African singer, songwriter and TV presenter known for his Afrikaans songs. No compilation of the best songs, or list of the most successful musicians to come out of South Africa, would be complete without the inclusion of anything related to Kurt Darren, a seven-time South African Music Awards (SAMA) recipient. Such is the popularity and success of...

Nomzamo Mbatha (born 13th July 1990) is a -year-old South African actress, television personality, businesswoman, accountant and human rights activist who gained public attention for her role as Moratiwa, in the movie Tell Me Something Sweet (2015). Every celebrity has a unique story, one which plays out prominently in the success that they currently enjoy. For the South African star Nomzamo Mbatha, hers could be traced back to her appearance...

Leleti Khumalo is a beautiful South African actress who is known for her leading roles in Sarafina!, Yesterday, Hotel Rwanda, Invictus, and the soap opera Imbewu: The Seed. When movies like Winnie Mandela, Cry the Beloved Country, and Sarafina! are being talked about anywhere in the world, no other place but South Africa comes to mind. Another thing or rather a person that also comes to mind and has become...

Lerato Mvelase is a South African actress and TV presenter best known for portraying the character of Katlego in the drama series Home Affairs which aired on SABC1 from 2005-2009. Relationships are said to be one of the hardest things to work out in life. It gets even harder when one person in the relationship is a celebrity and there is a level of interest from the public on issues...

Filmed in Rosebank, House of Zwide teasers showcases interesting plots that have captured the attention of viewers to the TV show since it first premiered. The ever-fashionable Zwide family who is known for their ruthless ambition are at the center of the drama with the series focusing on them as they make their way to the top of the ladder in the fashion industry.  Bomb Productions and Videovision Entertainment, the...

Manaka Ranaka (born 6 April 1979) is a renowned South African actress, TV Personality, and a singer who is famous for her role in one of South Africa’s top soap opera “Generations”. In the series, she portrays the role of Lucy Diale, the mother of Namhla Diale. Having started her career in the year 1999, the actress has been active in the SA entertainment industry for over two decades...

The Queen Teasers for October are here with a little bit of all the thrilling, suspense-filled, and action-packed storylines for the viewing pleasure of the show's fans. The local soapie follows the lives of a wealthy family who enrich themselves illegally through drug dealing and other crimes to the detriment of poor people around them. The Queen is currently one of the most-watched telenovelas in the country. Besides the...

Scandal! is one of the most-watched South African TV series. The episodes released last month were quite thrilling as they got the viewers glued to their TV screens. However, the October 2022 teasers for the new episodes of Scandal! promises more action and drama. In September, we saw how Ndumiso's world turned upside down as he found himself in a helpless situation. Cee-Jay's life, on the other hand, turned into a...

With captivating storylines, Skeem Saam captures the interest of millions of viewers every month. The popular South African TV series airs on SABC1 on weekdays (Mondays to Fridays) at 18h30. In September, the episodes released were action-packed. Even though Mapitsi's world seemed to be crashing down after getting sacked, a new door got opened but was full of challenges. Also, Pretty was thrown into a tantrum after taking notice of...

Gomora is a beautiful South African telenovela that brings to light the social,  economic, and equality issues between the upper and lower-class people in South Africa. Filmed in the Alexandra township, the drama is produced by Seriti Films.  The show's amazing storyline is brought to life through innovative filming styles and an avalanche of talented actors, most of whom have won numerous local and international awards and recognition. Gomora Teasers...