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‘The People VS The People’: Frank expressions of blackness

The docu-series also features profile-style interviews with Material Don Dada, the Material Culture group and Zodwa Wabantu.

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'Mshengu the Musical' celebrates Ladysmith Black Mambazo's legacy

Musical giants finally have a musical to celebrate the group's founder Prof. Joseph Shabalala and Black Mambazo's 60th anniversary.

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Exploring pays off for Muzi

Muzi talks to us about his latest EP, Stimela seGolide and his performance at Afropunk Paris.

Entertainment Music International
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Majozi’s musical journey

Since bursting onto the music scene Nhlanhla Majozi has let his genuine love for music, and his faith carry him through.

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Exploring the South Coast of KZN

While South Africa is known for its stunning weather, our winter months are cold. The South Coast is, however, a place of refuge in those cold Winter months. Entertainment and Lifestyle writer Masego Panyane shares her experiences.

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PODCAST: Catching up with the 'Monarch' Lady Zamar

We chat to the muso about her journey in music and her latest album, Monarch.

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Arts festival shines spotlight on theatre, art and music

The arts community of Mzansi will converge on Makhanda this week for the annual National Arts Festival.

Entertainment Whats On Joburg
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Watch VideoPuppy love takes over in sequel

The film follows the drama of a group of house pets who live in a New York City block of flats, centring on terrier Max, who is not coping well with some major life changes.

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Record label Kalawa Jazmee celebrates 25 years in the industry

The iconic record label has a variety of activities including a musical theatre production, a documentary, an album, and a mega concert to mark this milestone

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PODCAST: Chatting up a storm with Holly Rey

The SAMA award-winning muso stopped by for the weekly Big Little Secrets podcast.

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Frontiéres: A voice of refugees

Under the direction of first-timer Mmabatho Montsho, the play features Busisiwe Lurayi, Charly Azade, Khathu Ramabulana, Lindiwe Ndlovu and Tonderai Chiyindiko.

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Lady Zamar finally drops 'Monarch'

The 20-track album is according to Zamar a way for her to cement her status as one of the foremost voices when it comes to dance music in the country.

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Qina: A youthful story of courage

The production which is now on at the State Theatre in Pretoria places the spotlight on issues facing the youth.

Entertainment Movies
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#BigLittleSecrets PODCAST: Tresor Riziki is one of the coolest muso's you'll ever meet

Anyone who has crossed paths with Tresor Riziki will attest to one thing: he is one of the nicest musicians you will come across in the industry.

Entertainment Music Local
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Rémy Martin partners with Riky Rick for first season of #RemyProducersSA

The cognac brand has partnered with the Sidlukotini hitmaker to bring to our shores the first season of the music show.

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Youth affairs laid bare in new theatre production

Bare: The Musical tells the story of a group of teens who attend a co-ed Catholic boarding school as they find their way around issues of identity, sexuality,and religion.

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Re-introducing king of the decks 'DJ Dosline'

As far as the latest tunes on the 1s and 2s are concerned, DJ Dos has got the sound to keep the winter blues at bay.

Entertainment Music Local
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Moja Love shares their 'thrilling' winter lineup

At an intimate gathering held at the World of Yamaha in Sandton, DStv's newest kid on the block, Moja Love launched their winter line up which promises to be thrilling.

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PODCAST: Nadia Nakai gets Naked with Big Little Secrets

One of the country?s leading female rappers, Nadia Nakai, has announced her release date for her much-anticipated debut album, Nadia Naked.

Entertainment Music Local
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Nina Hastie talks Ben 10s & Blessers at #TheComedyMashUp

Hastie is joined by Conrad Koch & Chester Missing, Trevor Gumbi, Nina Hastie, TolA$$ Mo and a rising star of comedy, Lindy Johnson.

Entertainment Whats On Joburg
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3 epic Brenda Fassie songs to mark 15-years since her death

15 years ago today, musician Brenda Fassie died. Here's our best five songs to remember her by

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Q&A with Christiaan Diedericks bout his latest work 'In Search of A New King'

Diedericks shares his thoughts on the state of contemporary arts and his feelings on it, the exhibition itself and the relationship between the arts and ordinary South Africans.

Entertainment Whats On Joburg
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'Act of Defiance' tells the story of Bram Fischer

One of the most important things to me of a film of this magnitude and historical significance is the accuracy of such films.

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'Thee Legacy' of Isicathamiya

After winning the acapella singing competition The Sing-Off in 2015, there has been no turning back for 'Thee Legacy'.

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'Odd Man Out' challenges the norm

Beyond developmental disorders like those that exist on the autism spectrum are people with dreams hopes and aspirations ? despite their limitations.

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