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Vuyo & Savita Mbuli's son Rudy Chalmers is making his own mark on the world

Young, debut musician Sithenkosi Mbuli, better known to the streets as Rudy Chalmers, is making a name for himself in the music industry, proving that talent runs in his veins. The hip-hop/jazz/soul musician's stage name Chalmers is an ode to his father's middle name — the late well-loved-Mzansi TV personality…

24 Jul 2021 15 min

Thandi Make chats about landing a major role on 'Judas Kiss'

Thandi Make is set to be the next big thing in the entertainment industry. After highschool, the actress says that she took a gap year to find out what she wants, and now that she's figured it out she wants to show everyone that she's got what it takes to…

16 Jul 2021 13 min

SA’s latest 'big deal' Blxckie talks about his overnight success

Newcomer to the industry Blxckie has already gained national recognition for his SA trap stylings, and he's ready to take over the world after the release of his album B4Now. Chatting about his latest endeavours on the TshisaPOD, the Durban-born star spoke about his humble beginnings, saying he had a…

9 Jul 2021 11 min

Angelique Kidjo talks creation of 'Mother Nature', peace in Africa and her legacy

Quite the definition of “black don't crack” four-time Grammy award winner Angélique Kidjo is still as relevant as can be both as a musician and a pro-Africa activist whose sole mandate is to constantly remind the world that Africa is and has always been enough. Having started singing before she…

1 Jul 2021 20 min

DJ Tira says his 'Rockstar Forever' album is bringing gqom back to the spotlight

Musician and producer DJ Tira has released his second studio album Rockstar Forever, and the star told TshisaLIVE that it is now time for him to focus on his success as a leading artist Mzansi. Tira explained that with all his years of experience under his belt, he believes he is…

25 Jun 2021 10 min

'Scandal!' actress Thandeka Nodada chats about playing sexy Nonzi

Scandal! actress Thandeka Nodada recently took back her power by going on a life-changing fitness journey that not only boosted her confidence but allowed her to tackle the role of Nonzi, a plus-size woman who is sexy and knows it. Thandeka is busy shaking things up on the e.tv drama…

17 Jun 2021 18 min

Amanda Black chats about 'Kutheni Na' song featuring Kwesta

Singer-songwriter Amanda Black has made a return to the limelight with her single Kutheni Na featuring Kwesta on her upcoming album Mnyama, and the star told TshisaLIVE what she has been up to during her hiatus. Since the success of her album Power, Amanda has signalled her comeback to our…

9 Jun 2021 13 min

Nomvelo Makhanya on how the storyline of Netflix’s ‘i am All Girls’ left her triggered

Actress Nomvelo Makhanya has opened up about how the storyline of Netflix’s i am All Girls was triggering for her because in the same year she shot the film, one of her close friends went missing. The actress, who is popular for her role on e.tv’s Scandal! as Lindiwe, told…

1 Jun 2021 15 min

‘Getting Late’ hitmaker Tyla opens up her international boss moves

Pretoria-based songstress Tyla has knocked it out of the park by landing a record deal with Sony’s Epic Records following the success of her viral single Getting Late. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Tyla said she felt overwhelmed by her quick shot to international stardom. As a newcomer to the music scene,…

29 May 2021 8 min

Polygamist Musa Mseleku slams polyandry again: ‘It will never work’

Popular polygamist Musa Mseleku once again slammed the proposal for polyandry to be legally recognised as a form of marriage, saying not only is it an attack on the institution of marriage, but it will it never work because it is not a well thought idea. Musa joined the TshisaLIVE…

19 May 2021 23 min

Elaine talks working with Drake, 'Right Now' & more to come!

Pretoria-born singer Elaine has given fans another dose of her vocals with her track Right Now, as she continues to take the world by storm.Chatting to TshisaLIVE on the TshisaPOD, the star addressed the burning questions fans have about her relationship with Drake. It was rumoured that Elaine would be…

14 May 2021 5 min

Kelly Khumalo on her new 'bae', fixing strained relationships & healing

Giving her fans a front-row seat into her life, songstress Kelly Khumalo is returning with season two of her reality show Life With Kelly Khumalo and things are set to get spicier with her latest fling among other things. Showmax announced that new episodes of the show will air every Thursday…

6 May 2021 13 min

Dawn Thandeka King on THAT Uzalo exit, 'new chapters' and losing a parent

Dawn Thandeka King has captivated South African audiences for nearly a decade with roles in Inkaba, Uzalo and Lockdown. She had Mzansi deep in their feels this week when her final scenes as MaNgcobo on Uzalo aired. So you know we just had to get her in the TshisaPOD hot…

30 Apr 2021 13 min

Boity addresses criticism of her cider range

Bakae hitmaker Boity Thulo has responded to criticism over the price of her range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic cider range. Chatting to TshisaLIVE on the TshisaPOD series Boity said she was aware of the negative commentary around the R200 per six pack price tag, as well as, the range being…

22 Apr 2021 9 min

‘Mzansi’s Steve Harvey’ Mzwandile Ngubeni on his big TV return and hosting ‘Love Back’

After a 5-year hiatus, veteran actor Mzwandile Ngubeni is back on screens and hosting the latest season of the hit reality confessions show Love Back. This week on the TshisaPod, Kyle speaks to the star about his and the show’s return, gets the juice on some hilarious moments behind the…

15 Apr 2021 23 min

Thabsie spills the tea on upcoming Kwesta collabo

Ngiyaz'fela Ngawe by Kwesta and songstress Thabsie is one of the biggest songs to come out of Mzansi, and that's why talk about another killer collab from the pair have the streets super excited! Kwesta recently hosted a listening session and announced the release date for his upcoming and much-anticipated…

9 Apr 2021 12 min

Emtee and Bergie Fresh are 'Made by the Mess' with their mental health awareness campaign

Rising star Bergie Fresh has partnered up with hometown friend Emtee to create awareness about mental health in the single Made by the Mess. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Bergie Fresh said he is an all-rounder artist with a flair for hip hop. Chatting about working on Made by the Mess, the…

1 Apr 2021 6 min

Focalistic reflects on how saying 'A se trap ke pina tsa ko kasi' changed his life!

The phrase “Ase trap ke pina tsa ko kasi” sounds mad cool when Focalistic says it in his songs but it's more than just a cool phrase for the rapper, who has revealed that the mantra changed his life. Focalistic is one of Mzansi's biggest stars at the moment. His…

24 Mar 2021 15 min

“There will be no one like Menzi”- Sonia Sedibe remembers former Generations co-star Menzi Ngubane

For several years Menzi Ngubane and Sonia Sedibe lit up South African screens as Sibusiso and Ntombi Dlomo on 'Generations'. They were easily the most recognisable TV couple in the country and everyone had an opinion about their relationship. The romance ended when Sonia left 'Generations' 10 years ago but…

17 Mar 2021 16 min

Moonchild Sanelly gives the 411 on her new reality show & love life

Moonchild Sanelly is all too ready to share the ins and outs of her personal life with her fans! Speaking to TshisaLIVE about her new MTV Africa reality series Moonchild Sanelly Woza, the star said she finally wanted to give her adoring followers more insight into Moonchild behind the scenes…

15 Mar 2021 10 min