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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

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