Entertainment

Sixteen years after being portrayed as a power-hungry start-upper in "The Social Network" film, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is set for another damning on-screen depiction, this time as a ruthless Silicon Valley overlord.Hitting screens internationally from Wednesday, the follow-up movie "The Social Reckoning" by Aaron Sorkin delves into the darkest corners of Facebook's legacy, from spreading hate speech to encouraging political polarisation, and undermining democracy.It is told through the real-life […]

Mzansi, get ready to sing along.Multi-platinum-selling R&B star Mario is heading to Pretoria to headline the inaugural We Love R&B Concert Experience, joining previously announced acts Dru Hill and Silk for a night of nostalgic hits and timeless R&B favourites.Presented by Remoakantse Holdings, the concert will take place at the SunBet Arena at Time Square, Menlyn, on Saturday, May 22, 2027.The two-time Grammy nominee has enjoyed a career spanning more […]

Pretoria is set for a nostalgic R&B takeover when multi-platinum-selling groups Dru Hill and Silk bring their timeless sounds to the SunBet Arena at Time Square, Menlyn, on Sunday, May 22, 2027.The concert will mark the first-ever We Love R&B Concert Experience, promising fans a night dedicated to some of the voices and songs that have shaped generations of R&B lovers.Known for their powerful vocals and string of classic hits, […]

A number of Kaizer Chiefs players have effectively used the extended FIFA international break for downtime, whether celebrating a team-mate's wedding or taking family vacations on exclusive islands.Midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo celebrated his Umembeso — a traditional pre-wedding gift-giving ceremony — with his long-time partner and mother of his child, Thabisa, in an elegant traditional ceremony over the Heritage Day weekend.The pair were joined by close family and friends, including Chiefs […]

South African content creator Austin Mzukwa has found himself at the centre of several conversations online, from his extravagant Mercedes-Benz purchase and questions about his wealth to an alleged incident in Zanzibar that has renewed discussion around the country’s laws affecting LGBTQ+ people.Mzukwa recently took to social media to share a video claiming that he and his male friend were denied entry into Zanzibar after officials allegedly believed the two […]

Mi Casa’s 15-year journey has taken them far beyond South Africa, with the award-winning trio recently wrapping up a European tour that saw them bring their music to audiences in four cities.J’Something, Dr Duda and Mo-T travelled through Dublin, London, Amsterdam and Lisbon as part of the tour, performing to audiences at venues including Opium, Village Underground, MELKWEG and LAV - Lisboa Ao Vivo.Adding an unusual touch to the anniversary […]

South African content creator and entrepreneur Mihlali Ndamase has hit back at rumours linking her romantically to the late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and socialite Ginimbi.Ndamase addressed the speculation in a lengthy statement shared on social media on Thursday, saying she would not remain silent while false claims about her personal life were presented as fact.“There comes a point where you have to draw a line between people having opinions […]

Tributes are pouring in for South African music legend Babsy Mlangeni. He was 83 years old and died following a short illness. Mlangeni rose to prominence in the 1970s with the release of “Bua Nnete”, building a successful music career with songs including “Sala Emma”, “Botsotso”, “Lonely Man” and “Umadlembathini”.His work reached audiences across linguistic and cultural communities, and he recorded and performed in isiZulu, Sesotho, and isiXhosa.Born in Soweto in […]

Tazmin Brits has added a few unexpected titles to her resume. After a standout Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) debut with the Guyana Amazon Warriors, she can add two more: WCPL champion and 'official' twerker of franchise cricket.Fresh off lifting her first franchise silverware, the 35-year-old top-order batter returned to South Africa for the Proteas red-ball camp in Tshwane, bringing back a trophy, a refreshed mindset, and a lower back […]