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Celebs weigh in on 'racist' Clicks ad campaign and ensuing protests

South African singer-songwriter Zahara, comedian Nina Hastie and author Jackie Phamotse are among those who have slammed health and beauty retailer Clicks for an advert on its website which labelled African hair as dry and damaged, while white hair was described as “fine and flat”. The company came under fire…

7 Sep 2020 9 min

Isibaya’s Chris Q Radebe on playing 'disrespectful' king Dabula

Even though he describes himself as a writer who also acts, actor Chris Q. Radebe has left many viewers touched as King Dabula on Isibaya, and he lives for the reaction he manages to get out of fans who love to hate his problematic character. Chris is a head writer…

4 Sep 2020 26 min

Khanyi Mbau hit hard by the lockdown: It meant no income for the rest of the year

Media personality and businesswoman Khanyi Mbau has been hit hard by the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown and the economic fallout it has brought, telling TshisaLIVE it has led to her writing off any chance of a proper income this year. The star is not only one of the most recognised faces…

26 Aug 2020 14 min

'I’m not a politician but I’m raising my voice': Why L’vovo is speaking out

Kwaito veteran L'vovo Derrango has recently made it his mission to use his platforms to help “voiceless” South Africans, by advocating for them on issues that are close to his heart. Even though he’s been active on social media for a while, a few month of lockdown nudged L'vovo in…

20 Aug 2020 9 min

Marah Louw on Bob Mabena: ‘You don’t expect someone you know closely to suddenly be gone’

Veteran actress and musician Marah Louw has added her voice to the chorus of tributes that have poured in for TV and radio legend Bob Mabena, telling TshisaLIVE that the pair had a special bond. Bob died on Monday afternoon after suffering a cardiac arrest, leaving Mzansi in mourning.

13 Aug 2020 17 min

Ayanda Borotho opens up about what started her journey back to self

Since the release of her best seller book, Unbecoming To Become, author and actress Ayanda Borotho has been at the forefront of much needed conversations around liberating oppressed women.As the nation prepares to celebrate Women's Day, Ayanda told TshisaLIVE what ignited her fire to speak out and have those often…

6 Aug 2020 17 min

Zolisa Xaluva on toxic parenting: Don’t let your pain reflect in the way you raise your child

Popular actor Zolisa Xaluva has opened up about his Gomora character, sharing how it has taught him the importance of men healing before they take their pain out on their children. Zolisa has starred in several major productions, including as Diamond on The Queen and Jason on Generations, but has…

29 Jul 2020 12 min

'It’s so beautiful to see!' says Master KG as 'Jerusalema' continues to dominate

Thanks to Covid-19, more things have been going wrong than right for most people, but the global pandemic has not been enough to prevent Limpopo-born Master KG's from taking over the international stage - and he's super grateful for his spotlight moment. Getting over 30 million views on YouTube and…

23 Jul 2020 9 min

I’m not leaving to play Shaka Zulu - Muzi Mthabela on 'Isibaya' exit

Actor Muzi Mthabela has officially left Isibaya for greener pastures, but has shot down speculation that he's set to play the role of Shaka Zulu in an upcoming TV series. The highly-anticipated Game of Thrones-style series based on Shaka's life, Shaka Illembe, is currently in production, with reports linking the star to…

14 Jul 2020 17 min

'Uzalo's' Tee Xaba: Personally I’m a sucker for love but I'd never consider polygamy

As the wedding between Uzalo's Sbonelo and Sphilile gets closer, fans can't help but look forward to the pending drama about who will end up as Sbonelo's wife between Sphilile and Nonka. Actress Tee Xaba, who plays Sphilile, shared her thoughts on what's about to go down. In an interview…

9 Jul 2020 5 min

Skeem Saam’s Vusi Leremi on Clement: 'I've seen how gay people are mistreated'

Skeem Saam actor Vusi Leremi has opened up to TshisaLIVE about the misconceptions society has towards people in the LGBTIQ+ community.  Earlier this month, Vusi had viewers on the edge of their seats after his character Clement revealed he was gay. While this came as a surprise to many viewers,…

30 Jun 2020 10 min

Pierce Brosnan on playing Will Ferrell's dad in the Netflix comedy 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga'

South African fans can get to see Pierce Brosnan's funny side alongside Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams in the new Netflix comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. “I played the role of Will Ferrell’s father in the movie, which was a bit of a stretch, but that’s…

26 Jun 2020 4 min

Gomora's Siphesihle Ndaba on how Oprah Winfrey helped change her life

Gomora star Siphesihle Ndaba has won over Mzansi with her portrayal of the rough, female gangster Mazet but in real life the driven young actress plans to change the world for the better, drawing inspiration from her mom and her mentor, US media mogul Oprah Winfrey. In an interview with…

25 Jun 2020 8 min

Isibaya's Zakhele Mabasa on Covid-19 anxiety: 'I feel safer on set than at home'

With three popular TV series shutting production in recent weeks because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Isibaya actor Zakhele Mabasa says he feels safer than ever on the set of the show. In a podcast interview with TshisaLIVE this week, the actor lifted the lid on the safety measures put in…

19 Jun 2020 19 min

Rami Chuene on activism & speaking for the 'exploited or vulnerable'

Rami Chuene has never been scared to share her thoughts on the entertainment industry and says she will continue to speak for those who are exploited or vulnerable. The star has made headlines over the last few years for her comments on the difficulties of being an actor in SA…

15 Jun 2020 20 min

Nasty C on his acting debut: My mother would be proud

Rapper Nasty C has opened up about his acting debut, telling TshisaLIVE his late mother would have been proud to see him on screens.Nasty C will play the role of a producer in Netflix's upcoming South African original series Blood & Water. The series narrates the story of a young girl…

19 May 2020 13 min

Brenda Ngxoli on that ‘long overdue’ Safta & her new TV gig

Safta winning actress Brenda Ngxoli has opened up about how she believes her conscious decision to strive for inner peace has attracted nothing but great things for her life and booming career. In a chat with TshisaLIVE, the actress explained that she believed everything that's happened so far in her…

14 May 2020 12 min

'The Bold and the Beautiful’s' Jacqueline MacInnes Wood chats about SA and the pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in the entertainment industry across the world, and The Bold and the Beautiful’s Jacqueline MacInnes Wood says it could change the way the industry runs forever. The star, who plays the role of Steffy Forrester, recently spoke to TshisaLIVE from her home in Los…

12 May 2020 13 min

That 'Fire' song was a divine intervention for DJ Big Sky

After having struggled to establish his name and brand in the mainstream music industry for years, a divine intervention moment catapulted DJ Big Sky to huge fame and, looking back, it came just at the right time.If you randomly shout “Kharibibebaba Kharibibebaba” someone is most likely to reply with an…

19 Mar 2020 14 min

Lalla Hirayama on turning her illness into a business and finding love

TV personality Lalla Hirayama has been in the industry for a young minute and has faced several difficulties but has turned her struggles into wins, with the support of a caring partner. Lalla was first diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in 2015. She told TshisaLIVE that at the time…

17 Mar 2020 25 min