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MUSIC: Artists at the Chris Hani Jazz Festival in Komani     Picture: SUPPLIED

UPDATE| Chris Hani Jazz Festival proceeds

The Chris Hani Jazz Festival in Madeira Park is under way and members of the public are invited to attend after the South African Police Service (SAPS) was called in to diffuse tensions between the striking residents and the district…

VOTE: Mihlali Jaxa is in the Top 5 of the TruTalent search competition Picture: SUPPLIED

Jaxa makes it to Tru FM Talent search Top 5

Mihlali Jaxa from Cacadu who is one of the contestants in the TruFM radio station TruTalent search competition was excited after making it to the Top 5. “The thrill of waking up and chasing my dream is addictive because once I start I…

Help Cacadu local win Tru Talent search

The TruFm radio station TruTalent search competition was an opportunity that 24-year-old Mihlali Jaxa from Khavara Village in Cacadu (former Lady Frere) could not miss, and now currently in the Top 10, Jaxa is a few steps closer to living…

‘Skeem Saam’ actor Patrick Seleka (Katlego Petersen on the soapie) and his wife Mmabaneng Seleka. Image: Instagram/Patrick Seleka

‘Skeem Saam’ star Patrick ‘Katlego’ Seleka confesses to ‘abusing’ his wife

“I’m sorry for coming home drunk and just fighting you for no reason at all. I’m sorry for cheating countless times.” Skeem Saam actor Patrick Seleka, who plays Katlego Petersen on the SABC1 soapie, has opened up about his marriage woes…

Musician Zakes Bantwini looks like he is gunning to add politics to his resumé.  Image: Via Instagram

Zakes Bantwini wants to be minister of sports, arts and culture in SA

Bum Bum hitmaker Zakes Bantwini has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to consider him for the position of minister of sports, art and culture. Taking to Twitter recently to address the presidency, the star said that with the way things…

A SAPS rescue craft patrols Jozini Dam while searching for three missing fishermen.Image: SUPPLIED

KZN fishermen drown after hippo tips their raft

Police search and rescue teams have located the bodies of three fishermen who drowned after a hippo attacked and capsized their raft at Jozini Dam in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday. The SAPS unit responded after reports of the attack…

Vusi Kunene is bidding farewell to ‘Generations:The Legacy’ on Wednesday May 12 after 5 years Image: Vusi Kunene’s Facebook

Actor Vusi Kunene bids farewell to ‘Generations’ with ‘bloody’ exit

Fans of Jack Mabaso will say goodbye to the villain on Wednesday, May 12! TshisaLIVE confirmed over a month ago that veteran actor Vusi Kunene, popularly known for his Jack Mabaso role, was leaving Generations: The Legacy and now the SABC…

INSPIRING OTHERS: Lwethu Roda recently won best gospel artist at the fifth annual Eastern Cape Music Awards (ECMA)        Picture: SUPPLIED

Perseverance pays for Roda

After it was suggested that he quit music a few years ago, gospel artist Lwethu Roda, who has been in the industry for 13 years, was recently announced as the best gospel artist at the fifth annual Eastern Cape Music Awards (ECMA) at the…

The star wants to put an end to bullying. Image: INSTAGRAM/ UNATHI NKAYI

Unathi Nkayi won’t back down: ‘I’m a mother of two living in a world filled with bullies’

Media personality Unathi Nkayi has taken to social media to lambaste a user who came for the star’s looks, taking the opportunity to call out bullies. With conversations about bullying popping up on the TL lately, the Idols SA judge…

SPREADING HER WINGS: Young local artist Cya Kambi is reaching for the stars with her latest music video for her debut song, Accolades Picture: SUPPLIED

Young gospel singer releases music video

Young Ezibeleni creative Cya Kambi, who released her debut single Accolades last year, recently released a music video for the gospel song. The music video was released last Tuesday and received positive views from friends and fans who…

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi with his wife Rachel. File photo. Image: ESA ALEXANDER/ SUNDAYTIMES

‘It’s been a tough season for us personally, but change is inevitable’, Rachel on Siya Kolisi’s Stormers exit

Rachel Kolisi, wife of Springbok captain Siya, on Sunday reminisced about her husband’s journey with the Stormers, and praised him for his consistency and respectful character. Kolisi is expected to join Durban-based Sharks. Rachel said…

Actress Siphesihle Ndaba plays Mazet on ‘Gomora’.Picture: Instagram/Siphesihle Ndaba

‘Gomora’ actress Mazet says ‘tired’ Uber driver made her take the wheel

In one of the latest “unique to Mzansi” experiences reported on the TL, Gomora actress Siphesihle Ndaba joined hilarious conversations about odd things that happened to people while using Uber’s ride-hailing services. Commenting on a…

GOING BIG: Komani-born artist, Lanfranco Mentoor, has been selected to perform at the International Talent Convention in New York in July Picture: SUPPLIED

Komani rapper ready to take a bite at the Big Apple

Komani-born artist Lanfranco Mentoor has been selected for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit New York and a chance at international stardom. Mentoor, who goes by the stage name Chronic, was chosen to visit the Big Apple after…

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp is the new face of Outsurance’s short-term insurance adverts.Picture: supplied

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp has replaced Katlego Maboe in OUTsurance ads

Actress and media personality Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp has become the face of OUTsurance’s short-term insurance advertisements, replacing Katlego Maboe. This comes after Katlego made headlines late last year amid allegations of abuse and…

19-year-old Emalahleni-born singer Zama Khumalo has won Idols SA 2020

Idols winner Zama drives off in new set of wheels

Zama Khumalo’s gap year after matric last year has helped her win this year’s Idols SA. The 19-year-old Emalahleni-born singer snatched the crown from crooner Lungisani “Mr Music” Mthethwa from Richards Bay on Sunday night. The show…

‘Jerusalema’ hitmaker Master KG keeps making all these wins.Image: Instagram/Master KG

Mzansi reacts to Master KG making it onto Jay Z’s Tidal 2020 playlist

It’s official, this December the whole world is going to be chanting, “Master, Master KG” as the hitmaker continues to solidify his name internationally by making it onto American rapper and business mogul Jay Z’s Tidal 2020 playlist. It…

Cassper Nyovest speaks about his love for boxing.Picture: Instagram/Cassper Nyovest

Cassper Nyovest on AKA boxing match: ‘I can’t wait to get in the ring with small boy’

Hip-hop heavyweight Cassper Nyovest has revealed he’s found something he equally loves as much as rapping and dancing — boxing. With his much-awaited ring fight with arch-nemesis AKA just a signature away, the rapper shared how he was…

Minnie says her hubby Quinton Jones is great with their son.Picture: Instagram/Minnie Dlamini

Minnie Dlamini gives praise to ‘amazing’ hubby for support in their parenthood journey

Only a few days into motherhood and media personality Minnie Dlamini-Jones has shared her newfound respect for parents, as she realises how her hubby Quinton’s support has been a huge help for her. The new mama, who announced the birth of…

Babes and Mampintsha’s reality TV show launching next year will give us insight into their controversial relationship.Picture: Via Babes Wodumo Instagram

Three reasons why Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha’s reality show will be lit!

Mzansi’s “Bonnie and Clyde” artists Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha are set to star in a reality TV show about their relationship on Showmax. It’s no secret that Babes and Mampintsha’s relationship has been full of controversy, however they…

There’s a human trafficking scam in Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa’s name.Picture: DJ Maphorisa/ Twitter

Maphorisa & Kabza ‘disgusted’ by alleged human trafficking scam using their names

Amapiano hit sensations, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small, have lashed out against an alleged human trafficking scam doing the rounds on social media, using their names to prey on young women. Taking to their own social media platforms,…