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Zulu king Misizulu Zulu has given his blessing to the production of series Shaka Ilembe
lifestyle

Nomzamo Mbatha’s ‘Shaka Ilembe’ series gets Zulu King’s blessing

Shaka Ilembe
Celeb News

‘Shaka Ilembe’: Meet the cast of the upcoming drama series

Ntando Duma
Celeb News

‘She can’t act or speak Zulu’: Tweeps on Ntando’s ‘Shaka Ilembe’ role

Zulu king Misizulu Zulu has given his blessing to the production of series Shaka Ilembe
Celeb News

Nomzamo Mbatha’s ‘Shaka Ilembe’ series gets Zulu King’s blessing

Shaka Ilembe
Celeb News

‘Shaka Ilembe’: Meet the cast of the upcoming drama series

Ntando Duma
Celeb News

‘She can’t act or speak Zulu’: Tweeps on Ntando’s ‘Shaka Ilembe’ role

Shaka Ilembe Nomzamo Mbatha
Entertainment

Nomzamo Mbatha to executive produce and lead ‘Shaka Ilembe’

By Nokwanda Ncwane26-05-2022 10:14

Nomzamo Mbatha is set to executive produce and star in the star-studded local drama series ‘Shaka Ilembe, which will air in 2023.

MaMkhize
Celeb News

KZN floods: MaMkhize to build 20 houses for displaced families

By Naledi de Wee02-05-2022 15:35

‘I don’t want to hog the limelight for this,’ said MaMkhize as she prepares to build houses for families affected by the KwaZulu-Natal floods.

Zamani Mbatha
Soapies

Zamani chats about choosing acting over soccer & Nomzamo Mbatha

By Rae Seleme18-01-2022 17:25

‘Rhythm City’ star and Nomzamo Mbatha’s brother – Zamani Mbatha chats about dumping soccer after getting the acting bug.

Maps Maponyane
Celeb News

Lifestyle flash: Maps Maponyane’s cars, home and net worth [photos]

By Naledi de Wee29-12-2021 15:11

Businessman and model Maps Maponyane is reportedly worth millions. Take a look inside his lavish lifestyle.

Oprah
Celeb News

A proudly SA Thanksgiving? Oprah dishes up samp and beans [watch]

By Naledi de Wee26-11-2021 15:09

Oprah Winfrey whipped up a Thanksgiving dinner of South African classics, including bobotie, bunny chow and samp and beans.

Has Nomzamo Mbatha convinced Lewis Hamilton to visit South Africa
Live
Celeb News

Has Nomzamo Mbatha convinced Lewis Hamilton to make a turn in Mzansi?

By Megan van den Heever29-10-2021 12:16

Lewis Hamilton wants F1 to return to racing in the ‘motherland’ – South Africa…and it may have something to do with this Mzansi star.

Why are Nomzamo Mbatha, Thando
Celeb News

Why are Nomzamo Mbatha, Thando Thabethe and other celebs in Dubai?

By Alicia Naidoo21-10-2021 10:15

Nomzamo Mbatha, DJ Maphorisa, Lunga Shabalala, Thando Thabethe and other Mzansi celebs are living it up in Dubai. Here’s why…

Global Citizen
Live
Celeb News

Bonang and Nomzamo go all out at Global Citizen event in NYC [photos]

By Naledi de Wee27-09-2021 18:09

Dress to impress: Bonang Matheba and Nomzamo Mbatha made appearances at Global Citizen’s 24-hour virtual affair last Saturday, with Sho Madjozi bringing down the house with ‘Amajoy’.

Nomzamo Mbatha is ‘standing in
Celeb News

Nomzamo Mbatha is ‘standing in solidarity’ with the people of Afghanistan

By Alicia Naidoo27-08-2021 14:23

‘It can seem easy for the world to turn a blind eye,’ says actress Nomzamo Mbatha as she joins the fight to help the people of Afghanistan.

Mohale
Entertainment

‘Male Personality of the Year’? Mohale gets Africa Choice Awards nod

By Naledi de Wee11-08-2021 14:48

After making headlines for all the wrong reasons, Mohale Motaung is celebrating his Africa Choice Awards nomination.

Kids from Nomzamo Mbatha’s ‘ho
Celeb News

Kids from Nomzamo Mbatha’s ‘hood’ show her love [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo11-08-2021 13:13

‘Coming 2 America’ actress Nomzamo Mbatha shared a clip of kids from her hometown in KwaZulu-Natal reacting to seeing her. Watch the video here.

Hollywood
Celeb News

Nomzamo Mbatha to star alongside Bruce Willis in new movie

By Naledi de Wee12-07-2021 10:41

After bagging her first big Hollywood role, Nomzamo has the second in the bag and will be acting next to veteran actor Bruce Willis!

Actress Thuso Mbedu
Celeb News

Thuso Mbedu: American accent on ‘Ellen Show’ is ‘just the beginning’

By Rae Seleme11-06-2021 18:54

South African-born actress Thuso Mbedu has replied to comments about her ‘American accent’ on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’.

Nomzamo Mbatha on ‘Coming 2 Am
Celeb News

Nomzamo Mbatha on ‘Coming 2 America’ and adjusting to life in the US

By Erene Roux25-03-2021 10:16

Watch as Nomzamo Mbatha and Trevor Noah talk about her experience of getting her 01 Visa and filming ‘Coming 2 America’.

MaXhosa Africa designs in Coming 2 America. Image via Twitter @MaXhosaAfrica
Fashion and Beauty

Dream gig: Laduma Ngxokolo on making costumes for ‘Coming 2 America’

By Charlene Badasie17-03-2021 17:10

Fashion designer Laduma Ngxokolo says his work on ‘Coming 2 America’ was an opportunity to make history in the evolution of African fashion.

Making waves in the US: Nomzam
Celeb News

Making waves in the US: Nomzamo Mbatha to appear on ‘The Real’

By Alicia Naidoo02-03-2021 16:41

‘IsiBaya’ actress Nomzamo Mbatha, tipped to be the film industry’s ‘next big thing’, will appear on US talk show ‘The Real’ this week.

Nonzamo Mbatha
Entertainment

#GirlPower: Five South African women who owned 2020

By Nokwanda Ncwane27-12-2020 11:00

These are the much-loved personalities who made the year count despite the challenges.

Planet Afropunk Festival 2020:
Entertainment

Planet Afropunk Festival 2020: It’s global, it’s massive and it’s going virtual

By Gig Mensah19-10-2020 14:33

Planet Afropunk 2020 aims for the history books with its first virtual event and a massive line-up of global music talent and speakers.

Shaka Ilembe Nomzamo Mbatha
Lifestyle

Mover and shaker Nomzamo Mbatha to host Miss SA pageant

By Sisanda Mbhele08-10-2020 19:10

Actress, businesswoman and humanitarian Nomzamo Mbatha is sure to shine as 2020 Miss South Africa pageant host

woman rock Women's Month
Lifestyle

Let’s celebrate these inspirational South African women

By Lwandlekazi Gwiji09-08-2020 19:56

Spotlight on five beautiful South African women who are an inspiration to others in National Women’s Month.

Nomzamo Mbatha
Entertainment

Spotlight on: Nomzamo Mbatha to host BET Awards International pre-show

By Nokwanda Ncwane26-06-2020 14:45

South Africa’s IT girl Nomzamo Mbatha will host this year’s BET Awards International ‘Locked & Lit’ pre-show on 29 June.

celebrities who give back to charity
Lifestyle

Five South African celebrities who have opened their hearts to communities

By Sinentlahla Mdlaka22-06-2020 13:13

South Africa’s stars don’t always have a heart to give back to the community, so when they do, let’s give them a shout out.

nomzamo Mbatha
Lifestyle

This is what’s next for Nomzamo Mbatha after ‘Isibaya’ exit

By Bernice Maune19-02-2020 20:56

The UNHCR Global Goodwill Ambassador has her sights firmly set on the bright lights of Hollywood.


Zonke Dikana
Lifestyle

Zonke joins celebs sponsoring student fees with random act of kindness

By Bernice Maune10-02-2020 17:27

Singer-songwriter Zonke Dikanae has thrown a lifeline to an unemployed Johannesburg student who was willing to ‘try anything’ to resume her studies.

Watch: Oprah surprise introduc
Lifestyle

Watch: Oprah surprise introduction for ‘Isibaya’ actress

By Bernice Maune05-12-2019 15:54

It hasn’t even been a full week since actress Nomzamo Mbatha landed from a fabulous vacay in Dubai where she got to meet F1 superstar driver Lewis Hamilton – and now she can boast getting an introduction by the “Queen of Talk”, Oprah Winfrey.

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