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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

'Break ups', comedy and R1-million videos: Celebs spill the tea on the DStv MVC red carpet

The red carpet is the best place to get all the goss, so when we saw our faves at the DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards over the weekend, we couldn't help but ask them to spill the tea for us. The awards took place on Saturday at Ticketpro Dome, north…

16 Mar 2020 7 min

All the tea | #Somhale: The lovebirds gave us the behind-the-scenes 411

Though it's only been a few weeks since Somizi and Mohale said 'I do', it seems like it's been decades for all their fans and well-wishers who are yet to see the big day on the small screen. The extravagant affair which was exclusive to the Showmax as a four-part…

13 Mar 2020 15 min

All the tea | Lalla Hirayama on this week's trending topics

This week was a tad extra, with several big celeb stories hogging the headlines, so TshisaLIVE had to bring media personality Lalla Hirayama into the studio to help us dissect it all. With a successful 16-year career in TV presenting, Lalla dropped a few gems on what her thoughts were…

6 Mar 2020 24 min

Pabee Moganedi on her romance with SK Khoza

“And until at some point, we ended up being each other's date at one of the events and it was a beautiful moment.” When SK and Pabee first started dating, their relationship hogged headlines as speculation swirled that he had left his baby mama for Pabee. She explained that the…

6 Mar 2020 17 min

Cedric Fourie: Homophobia is the work of the devil!

Skeem Saam actor Cedric Fourie said has come out strongly to let people know that he will never apologise for advocating for people of the LGBTQI+ community and that the way he sees it, homophobia is the work of the devil himself! The actor recently clapped back at people on…

28 Feb 2020 7 min

All the tea | Pabee Moganedi

Yhu! This week was a spicy one, with several big celeb stories which ended up dominating headlines, so we had Pabee Moganedi in to help us dissect it all. Known for her sass on screen and off, actress Pabee didn't hold back her thoughts on some of the spiciest topics…

28 Feb 2020 17 min

K.O responds to suggestions he's a 'has-been'

K.O has experienced loads of ups and downs in his career, but told TshisaLIVE he's not ready to be counted out yet. The rapper's star was shining bright five or six years ago with the release of Run Jozi and his Cashtime record label and merchandise range. But after the…

25 Feb 2020 24 min

All the tea | Lasizwe

It was the year's biggest event so far, but YouTube sensation Lasizwe didn't score an invite to Somizi and Mohale's white wedding. The star recently sat down with TshisaLIVE to speak about some of our fav celebs, and spilt the tea on not getting an invite to the wedding of…

18 Feb 2020 30 min