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Here's why 'eHostela' actor Thobani Nzuza didn't think he'd end up on TV

As eHostela continues to grow in popularity and trend every time it airs, there's no denying that the character of Mndeni has played a huge role in winning Mzansi over and the actor behind the dynamic character, Thobani Nzuza, has shared how the journey as been since season one. Speaking…

4 Mar 2021 22 min

Musician Ricky Tyler opens up about his big break on the ‘Coming 2 America’ soundtrack

Up-and-coming hitmaker Ricky Tyler has spilled all about working on the Coming 2 America soundtrack and his struggles as a young artist in the SA entertainment industry.Chatting to TshisaLIVE, the musician said he landed the opportunity to feature in the Coming to America sequel through his gig with international music…

26 Feb 2021 10 min

Nasty C spills the tea on working on 'Coming 2 America' album

Hip hop heavyweight Nasty C is over the moon that his song Black & White, which features American singer Ari Lennox, has made it onto Def Jam Africa’s Rhythms of Zamunda: Music Inspired By Coming 2 America album. Nasty, Prince Kaybee, Gemini Major and Anatii have made Mzansi proud as…

19 Feb 2021 14 min

Phelo Bala opens up about his unending love for hubby Moshe Ndiki

Musician Phelo Bala-Ndiki has admitted he's always been a sucker for love and his marriage to actor Moshe Ndiki-Bala has helped mature and become even more expressive. Chatting to TshisaLIVE this week, Phelo shared some insights into how he sees love and how his marriage and love have inspired his…

12 Feb 2021 21 min

Miss SA Shudu is making headway with mental health awareness after being bullied online

In light of cyber bullying online, Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida has launched a campaign focused on mental health. The TV programme #MindfulMondays aims to destigmatize mental health in the SA community. Specialists in the field will bring professional advice to more casual conversations. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Shudu emphasised how mental…

5 Feb 2021 9 min

Behind the scenes with 'Real Housewife of Durban' star Anne-Tonni Lodick Mthembu

After the relative success of Real Housewives of Johannesburg, TshisaLIVE got to speak to one of the six high-flying women from Durban, businesswoman Annie Lodick-Mthembu, who is set to light up viewers' TV screens on Real Housewives of Durban. While news of the reality TV show was only revealed at…

29 Jan 2021 9 min

Mduduzi Mabaso talks about letting Suffocate go after more than 10 years

After playing the character of Suffocate for more than a decade on e.tv's Rhythm City, fans were heartbroken to hear that soon their Suffo and the series would be no more. For Mduduzi Mabaso, however, it's a chance to steal Mzansi's heart all over again with a new character.In an…

22 Jan 2021 19 min

Sjava talks about returning home due to no gigs & his stint on 'eHostela'

After being away from the spotlight for several months last year, Sjava has lifted the lid on being forced to return home to KwaZulu-Natal due to having no gigs and his short stint as a villain on eHostela.  Cast by award-winning director Mandla N to “shake things up” on the…

15 Jan 2021 6 min

Langa Mavuso on his six word story strategy that helps him write a song

Singer-songwriter Langa Mavuso has shared the strategy he uses when it comes to translating a complex emotion into a song. In an interview with the TshisaPOD, Langa lifted the lid on artists finding their creative style needed tact and understanding of the music space.

14 Dec 2020 23 min

Faith Nketsi finally shares what happened to her rap career & that deal with DJ Maphorisa

Music video vixen and Have Faith reality TV star Faith Nketsi has admitted that her rap career was never going to last after she discovered it was “way harder” than it seemed, but she's proud of herself for giving it a go.The reality TV star made this and many other…

2 Dec 2020 13 min

Naima Kay on her musical comeback and lockdown battles

Gospel house singer-songwriter Naima Kay got candid about 4-year hiatus before the release of her recent single Imimoya and what the lockdown has taught her as an artist. Though her career may have been put on pause, Thando hitmaker Naima Kay has come back with her new single Imimoya, an anthem…

27 Nov 2020 7 min

Gogo Maweni of 'Izangoma Zodumo' on Jackie Phamotse's 'snakes for wealth' claims

Popular sangoma Makgotso “Gogo Maweni” Makopo of Mzansi Magic's reality show  Izangoma Zodumo fame has weighed in on claims made by author Jackie Phamotse that some celebrities get their fame and fortune from using "dark magic" involving snakes. Gogo Maweni opted to sit out the online conversation, but she shared…

23 Nov 2020 33 min

Traditional healer 'backs' Jackie Phamotse’s claim that celebs use ‘dark magic’ to get wealth

After raising more than a few eyebrows on social media with her comments about “rich people using snakes to acquire wealth”, award-winning author Jackie Phamotse has teamed up with veteran traditional healer Gogo Bathini Mbatha to dissect the topic.

11 Nov 2020 13 min

Candy Tsa Mandebele on 'Skeem Saam', lockdown struggles & her diabetes journey

Singer-songwriter Candy Tsa Mandebele says she is in high spirits as she celebrates a bill of good health and 10 years of living with diabetes. From accidentally being killed off by the internet at the beginning of the year to her personal financial struggles through the lockdown, Candy has had…

2 Nov 2020 29 min

Jub Jub to donate profits from 'Ndikhokhele' remake to families of the kids he killed

Since serving four years of his sentence for killing four children and leaving two brain-damaged in Soweto while drag racing with co-accused Themba Tshabalala in 2010, rapper and TV presenter Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye has found a way to compensate the families affected.

29 Oct 2020 6 min

Vula Vala’s Zola Msizi talks about the hate he received for playing a gay character

Since taking up the role of a gay character on the new drama series Vula Vala, budding actor, Zola Msizi has spoken out on how homophobic South Africans are. Zola plays the role of Lefa Kwena who lives in the shadows of his father’s greatness while trying to hide his…

23 Oct 2020 26 min

Gogo Maweni on 'witchcraft comments' & backlash to 'Izangom a Zodumo'

Reality TV star and practicing sangoma Makgotso “Gogo Maweni” has been the talk of town since the release of Izangoma Zodumo, which has ruffled more than a few feathers. Izangoma Zodumo, according to a description by DStv, is a reality show about “two slay queens who have answered the calling”,…

16 Oct 2020 26 min

Teddy of 'Gomora' fame on how it feels to be an award-winning actor

Gomora star Sicelo Buthelezi, who plays Teddy on the soapie, has been a fan favourite since he made his debut on TV and walking away with the Outstanding Newcomer award at the 2020 Royalty Soapie awards, validated his hard work. In an interview with TshisaLIVE, Sicelo he plans to use…

1 Oct 2020 13 min

Nonhle Thema on joining 'Gomora' & her showbiz comeback

TV presenter and actress Nonhle Thema is back in the spotlight as Cleo on the popular Mzansi Magic telenovela Gomora, and she's loving every moment of being on screen this time around.

15 Sep 2020 15 min

Mam’ Angie: Growing up in a GBV environment allowed me to help others

Angie Diale is known as Mzansi's counsellor, with requests to fix everything from people's relationships to the country's service delivery issues. She told TshisaLIVE that many of her own life lessons came from growing up in a toxic environment in which gender-based violence was rampant.

8 Sep 2020 20 min