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Nomzamo Mbatha talks philanthropy and helping out her hometown, Kwa Mashu

Nomzamo Mbatha has become a beacon of hope for many people in Mzansi, particularly for young people from KwaMashu, Durban as she's living proof that your circumstances don't define you. The actress' trip back to her hometown launch the rebuilding project of a local school was a full-circle moment for…

24 Mar 2022 8 min

Jaziel Brothers make a comeback with ‘Crazy’ after two years

Musicians and brothers Ntobeko and Luthando Ngcizela aka the Jaziel Brothers are known as a music duo that has been serenading Mzansi with their music for over 13 years. After a two-year hiatus from releasing music the Jaziel Brothers are back with a single titled Crazy. The song forms part…

13 Mar 2022 16 min

MaKhumalo on her #RHOD debut and facing social media criticism

Thobile MaKhumalo Mseleku has opened up about her experience of being part of the second season of Real Housewives of Durban and dealing with public scrutiny. Thobile's debut on the show as the last housewife introduced shot her up Mzansi's trends list when she showcased her house in the rural…

19 Feb 2022 29 min

‘I’m not going to beat myself up about it’ — Mohale Motaung on healing and practicing self-love

Reality TV star and media personality Mohale Motaung is determined to own his story and continue to celebrate love, despite the failures of past relationships. Mohale talks about his journey of healing since his fallout with husband, media personality, Somizi Mhlongo.

11 Feb 2022 1 min

Lebo M talks about 'The Woman King', his reality show and his book

Lebohang “Lebo M” Morake is still at the top of his game after more than three decades in the entertainment industry and doesn't intend to let up any time soon.

30 Nov 2021 23 min

Chris Bridges aka Ludacris talks 'Karma' & wanting to change the world for the better

Grammy award-winning artist Chris Bridges aka Ludacris's bond and relationship with his daughters, especially Karma, birthed Karma's World, an animated series that is now streaming on Netflix. It took over a decade to complete the project because they wanted to get everything right. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Chris said he wants…

2 Nov 2021 9 min

Faith Nketsi says she holds nothing back in upcoming reality TV season

The countdown to the season 3 premier of Faith Nketsi's reality show Have Faith is finally over as it's set to make its debut on MTV Base on Monday, October 25. It's been a rollercoaster and a taxing process for Faith to allow more and more people into her private…

22 Oct 2021 8 min

Pearl Thusi on venturing into the alcohol business and building an empire

Media personality and actress Pearl Thusi has obtained ownership equity in premium gin brand Black Rose Gin, becoming one of the growing list of celebs entering into the lucrative market. “We grew up in an era when this type of opportunity was impossible. You never had the power and that's…

4 Oct 2021 20 min

From dancing at taxi ranks to becoming SA’s super star! Makhadzi tells her story

Limpopo-born musician Makhadzi comes from humble beginnings. The Ghanama hitmaker went from dancing at taxi ranks to entertaining the entire country, and she believes being proud of who and where she comes from made her stand out. Hailing from a small village called Ha-Mashamba Tshivhangani, the singer has managed —…

22 Sep 2021 14 min

Uncle Vinny gets candid about fame and being the coolest uncle in the streets

He's a TV presenter on MTV Base and actor by profession but he's renowned for his dance videos that have gone viral on social media while MCing events, and now Uncle Vinny is expanding his portfolio as a reality TV star. “This is what I envisioned myself doing while I…

22 Sep 2021 14 min

Gigi Lamayne chats about finding love on 'Temptation Island SA'

Rapper Gigi Lamayne is all beau'd up after the first season of the hit international reality dating show Temptation Island SA, and she hopes she can change public perception of Mzansi celebs as well. “My brand has always been about surprises. Just people never really know what I am going…

3 Sep 2021 9 min

‘Scandal!’ star Lusanda Mbane says goodbye, reflects on her five-year journey as Boniswa

Actress Lusanda Mbane left her corporate job to pursue her acting career when she joined Scandal! in 2016 as Boniswa, but now that her character has died on the show, she's looking to focus on growing her business.  “I knew I wanted to stay five years because I wanted to…

31 Aug 2021 44 min

Brighton Ngoma opens up about the 'hate' his LGBTQI+ character got him

Actor Brighton Ngoma feels discrimination against the LGBTQI+ community is still rife after the reactions he experienced in his role as the gay character Thabang “T-Bang” Moeketsi on SABC1's uBettina Wethu. Chatting to TshisaLIVE, the star opened up about his role as Thabang on the SA version of the popular telenovela…

22 Aug 2021 11 min

RHOD Nonku Williams talks about the appeal of being a reality TV star

Real House Wives of Durban star, Nonkululeko Williams recently celebrated her 42nd birthday and she reflected on her life's challenges  till now and focusing on her future.

7 Aug 2021 36 min

Dawn Thandeka King believes seeing past gender will take us forward as a society

Former Uzalo actress Dawn Thandeka King wants the world to see past gender this Women's Day in a bid to see equality among professionals in all spaces, especially the arts. Chatting to TshisaLIVE about being a faith healer, the star said that in the spirit world, gender doesn't exist the…

6 Aug 2021 8 min

Ayanda Borotho talks GBV, creating 'Nqobile' & having it all

Author and actress Ayanda Borotho recently added executive producer to her resume as she and her team continue to tell the story of  gender-based violence (GBV) and other female-related topics.

6 Aug 2021 19 min

Boity talks about infiltrating & winning in male dominated spaces

Boity Thulo is more than just your ordinary rapper, she has infiltrated the entrepreneurial space as well as a shareholder and director of BTMK Beverages and has a perfume and hair care range. We got to chat to Boity about her dominating the business space as a female and her…

6 Aug 2021 35 min

Winnie & Rethabile Khumalo get real about lack of unity among women stars

Mother and daughter entertainers, Winnie and Rethabile Khumalo, got candid about the entertainment industry as they know it, saying that while they got into the industry in different eras, one thing remains the same: lack of unity among female entertainers. In a conversation with TshisaLIVE, Winnie got emotional as she…

6 Aug 2021 33 min

Gigi Lamayne talks about GBV and how men ‘insist on gatekeeping’ SA hip-hop

Rapper Gigi Lamayne got real about how the rap world has been more accepting of women but has a long way to go, considering the “male gatekeepers” still in existence. From Queen Latifah to Cardi B, women have always been killing rap but have hardly been given the dues their…

6 Aug 2021 9 min

Zingah talks about finding himself after leaving K.O’s record label

It’s been a long journey to Zingah finding his feet in the entertainment industry, but as he gears to release his album Scamtho, the rapper is sure the only way to go is up. “It took a lot of soul-searching. That helped me become more of myself and that is…

30 Jul 2021 34 min