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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

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