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One of Mthethwa’s many problems is that he has created a long list of enemies – and his latest misstep is a good opportunity to remind the nation of his lockdown failure.

Netflix SA and South Africa missed the mark on representing the South African Indian community at Bridgerton event, writes Talia Ramkiliawan.

'Imbewu: The Seed's' Mira is about to discover that their mother Nirupa lied about Sanili Maharaj being Shria's biological father.

This August, BET Africa (DStv channel 129, GOtv Channel 21) is thrilled to expand the riveting storyline, and welcomes back seasoned South African actor

On Tuesday, Ramaphosa mourned her death and expressed condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late performer. “We have lost a household performer whose distinctive energy, artistic versatility and humility touched generations of South Africans for more than three decades. “On stage and screen Shaleen Surtie-Richards held a mirror to our unjust past and gave us hope for our future as a nation. May her soul rest in peace,” said Ramaphosa.  Reacting to his condolences, act...

Ramaphosa failed Shaleen Surtie Richards (and others) by delaying to sign bill 9 June 2021 3:51 PM Shaleen Surtie Richards Share This: Actor and chair of SA Guild of Actors Jack Devnarain says he doesnt see performers earning royalties anytime soon. As reported earlier this week, the passing of Shaleen Surtie Richards, the legendary, iconic TV and theatre actress, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has requested a special provincial funeral. But there is more to the story...

ACTOR Bhekinkosi Mpofu never thought one day he would be a movie star.

Disability rights activists, performers and creatives have expressed dismay at the National Assembly’s Trade and Industry Committee’s deliberation on the long-awaited Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB)— which they believe will effectively relegate the Bill back to the starting blocks. The National Assembly’s Trade and Industry Committee met on 12 May to discuss President Cyril Ramaphosa’s concerns about the Bill — almost a year after the president sent the bill back to Parliament for re...

Legendary activist and playwright Ronnie Govender has died The 85-year-old doyen of community theatre died on Thursday, April 29 from age related illnesses. Parusha Naidoo, granddaughter of Govender said: "We were dancing with him and having good conversations until very recently". Govender’s funeral will be held at his home in Cape Town. Govender, famously known for his colourful storytelling in both books and on theatre stages, captivated audiences around the world. Some of his books in...

South Africans are still reeling after Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s 2021 Budget speech delivered to Parliament. Despite the really poor news being peppered with snippets of good, citizens are sceptical at best about what the ANC can achieve in the next year (and beyond). Of the more upsetting announcements, we learnt the true cost of Covid-19. The pandemic (and its related lockdowns) has dealt the economy a devastating R230bn blow. Debt-to-GDP is now at 80% and SA’s unemployment rate is ...