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Sunday, June 8, 2025

Legendary Jerry Tsie's rich history in arts, film & TV

Over the years Tsie has focused on film projects that are enlightening, inspirational and definitely entertaining.

Entertainment TV
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Skeem Saam Arthur Molepo celebrates 25 TV

Last week the theatre personality, sculptor, musician and television actor turned 70.

Entertainment TV
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Nelson Ntombela is a classic case of art imitating life

Ntombela is an actor with an X factor. It?s a quality that has been evident from day one when he appeared in a prison scene on Scandal!

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
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Simon Bruinders honoured after 35 years of TV

Bruinders has also distinguished himself as a television presenter of various documentary programmes.

Entertainment TV
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Xitsonga gets its first star-studded drama series

The Land of Blood is the brainchild of Phathu Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon from Tshedza Pictures, the creators of the award-winning telenovela, The River.

Entertainment TV
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SA honours legendary thespian Ntate Khotso Nkhatho

There are television legends, and then there?s Khotso Nkhatho.

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'Skeem Saam's Elizabeth Serunye's jour­ney to star­dom

It took her a while before she could become a household name in television acting, but these days it seems she has been on the small screen for many years.

Entertainment TV
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Johan Stemmet ends 'Noot' tenure on high note

And although the show is primarily aimed at Afrikaans-speaking viewers, it has enjoyed a wider appeal from viewers across various cultures.

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The many faces of legendary Sam Phillips

More than forty years later, Phillips? vast experience have garnered him varied skills as a director, writer, producer and composer.

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'Visual Conversations' giving people a voice through their craft

The SABC3 four-part documentary series features more than a dozen of some of South Africa?s finest thespians who have left deep footprints in the local and international acting industry.

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Kgomotso Christopher's small screens 'seductress' of note

Her current role as Yvonne on the e. tv soapie, Scandal! demonstrates that she is the kind of actress who can take any role in any language and make it memorable.

Entertainment TV
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Dieketseng Mnisi reflects on her 40 years artistic journey

Her character of MaNtuli in Skeem Saam is one of the reasons viewers tune in to enjoy the popular SABC1 drama series.

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Ferry Jele speaks up against unfair treatment on TV

Jele is a gifted performer and a voice of her generation in her craft.

Entertainment TV
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Don Mlangeni, Motlatsi Mafatshe honoured for stellar roles

The outstanding lead actress award went to Thembi Nyandeni for her role as the fearless Mkabayi in Isibaya.

Entertainment TV Soapies
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Catch this 'Act of Defiance' in latest Madiba biopic

In An Act of Defiance, Mandela and Fischer are portrayed by Sello Motloung and Peter Paul Muller.

Entertainment TV
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Nthati Moshesh on her 24 year artistic journey

Interestingly, Moshesh first acting role was a male one.

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Actor Motlatsi Mafatshe doubles as director on 'Isidingo'

As far as acting, producing and directing roles are concerned, the pendulum has swung full circle for this talented thespian from Soweto.

Entertainment TV Soapies
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Polygamy is the flavour of October month on SA TV

Uzalo, The Throne and Muvhango are exploring this contentious issue from different perspectives

Entertainment TV
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Lillian Dube: Doyenne of SA film and drama a tough act to follow

And the 73-year-old thespian says it?s all thanks to her late mother who instilled in her a strong work ethic from a very young age.

Entertainment TV
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Tale of dance and drama duo’s dynamic friendship

The story of Thembi Nyandeni is the story of Todd Twala.

Entertainment TV
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Winston Ntshona: Final bow for a regal thespian

Theatre and film critics, as well as fellow actors, have maintained that Ntshona was the better of the two although he didn?t enjoy the same level of fame and recognition.

Entertainment TV
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'The Throne' is a work of Shakespearean dimensions

Stories of rural communities resisting mining on their land or initiating lawsuits against mining companies for environmental hazards suffered are rife.

Sunday Independent Lifestyle
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Farewell to doyen of black journalism

Phahlane was a fine wordsmith and distinguished jazz critic

The Star News
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Nat Ramabulana's versatility extends beyond language flair

Ramabulana’s ability to master foreign accents has earned him a number of unique roles as a South African actor.

Sunday Independent Lifestyle
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Veteran actor Peter Mashigo on 'Nongogo' and #TheHerdMzansi

Mashigo’s performance six decades later attests to the richness of artistic talent in this country.

Sunday Independent Lifestyle
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