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Sprinter Sinesipho Dambile returned home with Commonwealth Games gold, while 16-year-old Lisolihle Nyingwa arrived back from Brazil after being crowned first princess at the Miss Teen Global Beauty International 2026 pageant.

Double celebration as Eastern Cape stars return home

A jubilant homecoming greeted Eastern Cape stars Sinesipho Dambile and Lisolihle Nyingwa at King Phalo Airport after their international achievements.

Azola Mteto (B-Boy Ranks) captured performing a kickout freeze during his run at the Red Bull BC One Cypher South Africa national finals in Cape Town. Picture: MFUNDO PILISO

Mdantsane breakdancer spins his way into SA elite

Mdantsane breakdancing veteran Azola “B-Boy Ranks” Mteto has achieved his best result yet at the Red Bull BC One SA national final, breaking into the top eight in Cape Town at the weekend.

Ozzie Poro, the founder of United Movement Entertainment
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Independent and unstoppable: Makhanda muso claims top prize

Ozzie Poro's journey shows what persistence can achieve. After years of building her career independently, a R20,000 sponsorship is helping turn opportunity into momentum — and highlighting the value of supporting emerging Eastern Cape…

Zanele Potelwa, DJ Supta, Khabonina Qubeka and Black Motion are among the 10 celebrities who will join fitness enthusiasts David Foster and Reggie Ayer from Reiger Park, Boksburg, for a 67-minute bootcamp. Picture:

Zanele Potelwa, DJ Supta and Black Motion back Reiger Park athletes’ London dream

Forget the red carpet — some of Mzansi’s biggest stars will break a sweat this Mandela Day

Mosquito character of the  'The Masked Singer South Africa’.  Picture:

Behind the scenes of ‘The Masked Singer’

Elaborate and secretive preparations ensure success of unique SA version of hit show

Singer and business manager Loyiso Bala opens up about his journey at the SABC and what lies ahead.

I gave everything I had to the role: Loyiso Bala leaves SABC

"There are aspects of how this chapter ended that I am not yet in a position to speak to fully,” Loyiso Bala exclusively told TshisaLIVE.

Left to right: Kwanele Mthethewa as Matipa and Gugu Gumede as Joyce Gomora in 'The Polygamist'. Picture: Netflix

Everybody knows a Jonasi | Inside the global obsession with ‘The Polygamist’

An interview with Sue Nyathi, author of 'The Polygamist'.

South African musicians Zonke and Sjava added to Tamia SA tour.

Zonke, Sjava and DJ Milo join Tamia’s SA tour

As anticipation grows for American singer Tamia’s upcoming three-city South African tour, three local stars have been added to her line-up.

Singer Ami Faku is taking further legal action against her former manager.

Ami Faku takes former management to court over ‘control of her music’

Singer went on legal rampage after ‘her ego burst’, says Vth Season director Raphael Benza

Rapper Zuluboy says Hugh Masekela’s music reminded him of SA’s fight for freedom. Picture:

Zuluboy addresses backlash over Hugh Masekela cover

Mxolisi Majozi, popularly known as Zuluboy, recently had his South African fans up in arms after he shared a video of himself singing the late Hugh Masekela’s politically charged track 'Chileshe'

Tyla and members of the Mzanzi Youth Choir backstage at the 2026 Fifa World Cup opening match.

Mzansi performers make their mark at World Cup

South African music took center stage at the FIFA World Cup opening match in Mexico City, where Tyla and the Mzansi Youth Choir delivered a powerful rendition of the national anthem.

Unathi Nkayi is making a musical comeback.

‘I’m proud of how I’ve evolved creatively’: Unathi Nkayi makes musical return

Radio personality and singer Unathi Nkayi has made her return to the music scene after two years with the release of a new single, 'Isikhwele', featuring kwaito legend Professor and rising star Meez.

Current WWP/WAW world champion and former Pearson pupil TJ Tremor will be in action in the main match with his title on the line on Saturday.

Thunderstrike wrestling returns at Pearson High’s centenary

After more than a decade off the air, South Africa’s most popular TV wrestling phenomenon is making its dramatic return to the squared circle

The universe’s ‘Masters’ are back, big screen scary stuff and local YouTube sensation goes global.

SPOTLIGHT | The universe’s ‘Masters’ are back, big screen scary stuff and local YouTube sensation goes global

Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more.

Singer and TV personality, Bobby van Jaarsveld.

Bobby van Jaarsveld brings new music to Buffalo City

Award-winning singer Bobby van Jaarsveld is set to return to Buffalo City for a live performance at the Umtiza Arts Festival on Saturday, with fans promised a mix of classic hits and brand-new music.

Luphelo Kodwa says iVaskom started as a local platform to uplift homegrown comedians.

iVaskom Comedy Show pays homage to King

In an industry in which funding often makes or breaks a show, the iVaskom Comedy Event has spent the last decade proving that talent and community support can do it alone.

Soul and R&B fans can look forward to being entertained by US singers Brian McKnight and SWV, as well as All-4-One.

R&B stars Brian McKnight, SWV and All-4-One heading to SA

US legends to strut their stuff in Cape Town and Pretoria

Award-winning brothers Luthando and Ntobeko Ngcizela
are gearing up to celebrate 20 years in the music industry with a performance at the Guild Theatre on Sunday.

Singing brothers set to celebrate two decades of entertaining music lovers

Jaziel Brothers, the duo known for their classic songs such as Ngekhe Ngiphinde and Ndikuthembis’uthando, will be pulling at the heartstrings of hundreds of music lovers this weekend in KuGompo City as they celebrate two decades in the…

Tyla is the first international artist to win Social Song of the Year. Picture:

Tyla wins two AMAs for best Afrobeats and best social song

She prevailed over Burna Boy, Wizkid, MOLIY and Rema in the Best Afrobeats category

Multi-award-winning artist Bongeziwe Mabandla performs during the opening weekend of the Umtiza Arts Festival at the Guild Theatre in KuGompo City. The festival, which is celebrating its 10th year, runs until 31 May and offers a full programme of arts, music and live entertainment.

Umtiza Arts Festival marks ‘10 years of pleasure’

Hundreds of music lovers, artists and cultural enthusiasts descended on KuGompo City at the weekend, as the 10th edition of the Umtiza Arts Festival brought colour, music and entertainment to Buffalo City Metro.