TshisaLIVE

Podcasts produced by South Africa's premiere entertainment site TshisaLive, a member of Arena Holdings.

Keywords: entertainment news, lifestyle, celebrity news, famous, podcast
Occasionally English South Africa Arts
280 Episodes
160 – 180

Zodwa Wabantu on her calling and being a performer 

What may seem like taboo in traditional constructs where conduct is concerned, to dancer and reality TV star Zodwa Wabantu it is just a job. Zodwa, who has openly accepted her ancestral calling, recently sparked debate after a video clip of her dancing at a gig with her beads on…
4 May 2022 2 min

Tulz Madala talks breaking #BBM’s record and empowering young people

Tulani Madala, popularly known as Tulz, might not have won the R2m grand prize for season 3 of Big Brother Mzansi, but the strides he took on the show have given him a promising future in the entertainment space. “I've made the decision to not rush and take my time…
17 Apr 2022 19 min

Not sure about copyright and trademark here's what you need to know

Rapper AKA made headlines in March when he took to his social media with excitement to share the legal documents and a ruling stating that a partnership agreement between him and Makhuducom Media is valid. The rapper has been in a long legal battle after he was snubbed from season…
14 Apr 2022 12 min

Masechaba Khumalo talks about music as the highest expression of self

We know Masechaba Khumalo as a seasoned broadcaster and spokesperson for the department of arts and culture. She recently pulled a new trick out of her sleeve when she released a single called Vela featuring music duo The Real Landlordz. She said the apple did not fall far from the…
29 Mar 2022 20 min

Hulisani Ravele: 'Self-love is my biggest armoury '

Maintaining relevance in the entertainment industry is not easy, but this year as Hulisani Ravele celebrates 25 years of her career in the limelight, she speaks about her recipe for success. “It boils down to one thing and that's authenticity. When you are truly yourself from beginning to end it's…
28 Mar 2022 10 min

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

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

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

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

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
160 – 180