They call themselves the Betereinders, a play on the never-say-die Betereinders – the Afrikaans resistance campaign that held back the British Empire during the South African War in the early 1900s. But the Betereinders are on a different mission, quite literally dedicated to a better end for their country. They want to create a better […]

South African comedian Trevor Noah has been signed as Spotify’s newest podcaster. His podcast – talking to some of the more fascinating people on the planet – is slated to begin later this year. The news comes hot on the heels of Spotify’s confirmation that they have cancelled their contract with Meghan Markle after she […]

Scrolling through Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney Plus to find something to watch can be a hustle, that is why we give you daily updates on what to stream. ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs LIVE UPDATES: Kaizer Chiefs CONFIRM another exit! Here are the new streaming releases for TODAY: Thursday, 22 June 2023 – That Peter […]

Netflix’s $2.5 billion investment in South Korea is an “opportunity” for local business, the streaming giant’s CEO said Thursday, as he played down a dispute with local internet companies over network usage. South Korea is one of Netflix’s biggest suppliers of television series and films, and boss Ted Sarandos said it was “investing for the long […]

A viral video of Nandipha Magudumana seen outside court without handcuffs has gone viral. But police have insisted they have done nothing wrong. The celebrity aesthetics doctor and her convicted criminal boyfriend, Thabo Bester, along with seven others, appeared at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 20 June. The nine accused face charges ranging from […]

Warrior Season 3 has been voted as June’s most anticipated series by Rotten Tomatoes’ fans. And whilst set in the ruthless world of late 19th Century San Francisco, the HBO series is filmed exclusively in Cape Town, South Africa where SA film crew members have been credited for their world-class professionalism. The large Chinatown sets […]

Tech titans Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are in a fierce business rivalry that has spilt over into a playground spat, with the two men offering to fight each other in a cage. FOR MORE BUSINESS & FINANCE NEWS VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN WEBSITE Months after Musk took over Twitter, Zuckerberg’s Meta hinted it was planning to launch its own text-based social […]

Sunday, 25 June’s episode of Carte Blanche will showcase the investigation of an insurance scam by an alleged fraudster from Soshanguve, north of Pretoria living a lavish life after claiming his death. SET YOUR ALARM | What time is Carte Blanche this Sunday? A loved one’s death is traumatic, costly and takes its toll on families – and communities. But what […]

“Black Panther” star Tenoch Huerta has withdrawn from his latest movie to defend himself against accusations of sexual assault, the Mexican actor told a television station. ALSO READ: ‘Black Panther’ returns to screens, without Chadwick Boseman Huerta, who played the character of Namor the Sub-Mariner in Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” denies the allegations made by […]

In addition to becoming the number 1 podcast publisher in the US and many other countries, Spotify has launched a new Original Podcast with famed comedian Trevor Noah. The weekly podcast aims to offer a distinctive viewpoint on the day’s hottest and most interesting issues by fusing Trevor Noah’s wit and humour with his global perspective. His […]

The makers of Guurdoon, the first app for singles in Somalia, are hoping to help their fellow citizens find love in a nation with no shortage of challenges. Just don’t call it a dating app. Guurdoon (“seeking marriage” in English) was launched in October last year by the Guryosamo family development centre, whose chairman Ahmed […]

The iconic Glastonbury Festival opens its doors on Wednesday, 21 June with 200 000 music fans set to descend on a farm in southwest England to see acts including Arctic Monkeys, Guns N’ Roses and Elton John. ALSO READ | On what day of the week will Christmas fall in 2023? While able to draw the biggest performers from every genre and generation, the long-running festival is […]

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One kicked off in Rome yesterday with the global premiere at one of the most iconic symbols of the eternal city – the historic Spanish Steps monument. Critics are hailing the movie as another winner from Tom Cruise – brilliant with phenomenal production… which makes us even more excited […]

Music company Ambitiouz Entertainment is not staying away from controversy as yet another artist is said to have left. As previously reported by The South African on Sunday, songstress Cici left the recording label a few months ago. According to Zimoja, singer and producer S’Villa is also on his way out. ALSO READ: ‘Some are owed 5 months’ salaries’: […]

American actor Penn Badgley teased the return of his character, Joe Goldberg’s enemies in the fifth and final season of You at Netflix’s Tudum event over the past weekend. ALSO READ: ‘Do contain your excitement’: First look at ‘Bridgerton’ season three PENN BADGELY TEASES RETURN OF JOE’S ENEMIES IN SEASON FIVE American actor Penn Badgley plays the role […]

Skeem Saam actor Thabo Mkhabela, who is popularly known for playing the role of Leshole Mabitsela has been promoted to casting director. ALSO READ:‘Skeem Saam’s’ Thabo Mkhabela: ‘The 50/50 concept wasn’t about money’ THABO MKHABELA: CASTING DIRECTOR The actor Thabo Mkhabela, who plays Leshole Mabitsela on the show is now working behind-the-scenes. Social media blogger @Jabu_Macdonald, who’s […]

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s documentary scooped the top award, as voted for by the audience, at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. ‘Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story‘ is a documentary based on Siya’s life, which released this year. The documentary, directed by Tebogo Malope, was screened at the popular film festival this past week. […]

South Africa’s biggest in-cinema movie brand is considering a number of initiatives aimed at enticing movie-lovers back to the big screen. STER-KINEKOR Ster-Kinekor, Africa’s largest cinema company, has more than 60% of South Africa’s market share of movie cinemas. After the past few years of pandemic-related restrictions, many companies have seen a return to normal […]

The countdown has begun as Senzo Vilakazi, popularly known as Kwesta prepares to mark his 16th year in the music industry. The multi award-winning rapper announced that he will be celebrating 16 years in the game with a live tour and concert called The 16th Bar Legacy Tour. The Ngud’ hitmaker is taking the celebration down to Carnival City Big Top […]

The City of Cape Town’s libraries and recreational facilities are offering hundreds of programmes this winter school holiday to keep young ones busy and warm. ‘The winter school holiday doesn’t lend itself to many outdoor ventures, but that doesn’t mean children have to be inactive or bored. We have hundreds of programmes planned for the […]

Somizi and Unathi Nkayi had been best friends but they saw their friendship breaking up in an ugly manner. ALSO READ: Unathi Nkayi tells Kaya FM she is ready for war Their relationship was evident both on and off Idols SA, as they made time together away from work. Unfortunately, Somizi and Unathi saw their relationship turning […]

In 2003, girl group Jamali took South Africa by storm. The three women band consisted of singers Jacqui Carpede, Mariechan Luiters, and Liesl Penniken. The group was formed on TV show Coca Cola Pop Stars and quickly went on to produce their first radio single Greatest Love which was followed by a self-title album with hits like Love Me For […]

Looking for some good movies to stream this June? Showmax has got you covered with a fantastic lineup of films that will keep you entertained. From suspenseful mysteries to epic adventures, here are the top movies you shouldn’t miss on the streaming service this month. NOPE | STREAM FROM THURSDAY, 22 JUNE  From the brilliant mind of […]

After opening up about American TV host and her ex-boyfriend Nick Cannon on Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, Jessica White penned a personal message to the father of 12 via a since-deleted Instagram post as reported by Entertainment Tonight. ALSO READ: Bre Tiesi was ‘upset’ to find out about Cannon’s ‘surprise’ 9th baby JESSICA WHITE SHARES PERSONAL MESSAGE […]

As South Africans worldwide celebrate the return of their beloved SA citizenship (which many had inadvertently lost when they acquired second citizenships), Hollywood actor and producer Stelio Savante – who has over 135 international credits to his name – sums up the joy and gratitude that he and thousands of South Africans abroad are feeling […]