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News

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‘7 de Laan’ fans cannot believe that Shawn Basson is dead. They are certain he will be back…or at least that is what they are hoping.

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‘The show is a joke’: Viewers demand ‘Grootboom and Sons’ to be canned

By Rae Seleme17-11-2021 09:05

Viewers have requested Mzansi Magic to cancel the show with immediate effect.

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By Rae Seleme13-11-2021 13:30

Tweeps believe the talented actress would knock the role of the ‘insurance killer’ out of the park.

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Pearl Thusi, Kuli Roberts, Phil Mphela and more stars bid farewell to RGB

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Jub Jub
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By Rae Seleme09-11-2021 10:15

Viewers of the reality TV show aren’t happy with its replacement, ‘You Promised To Marry Me’.

TV Licence Netflix
News

You may soon have to pay a TV licence to watch Netflix in South Africa

By Tom Head20-10-2020 10:58

New regulations, proposed by the Communications Department, want to charge South Africans a TV licence for using streaming services like Netflix.

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News

Govt reveals TV licences ‘may be scrapped’ for these South Africans

By Tom Head24-09-2020 10:59

Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has hinted that ‘two main categories of South Africans’ could soon avoid paying for the TV licences.

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Entertainment

The Queen: Star issues apology after being filmed at a ‘sex party’

By Tom Head21-07-2020 07:00

Actor and fan-favourite SK Khoza has issued a public apology, after ‘The Queen’ star was caught doing some very naughty things on camera.

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Reality check: Five reality shows to watch on DStv

By Erene Roux16-07-2020 09:50

Get ready for DStv’s exciting line-up of viewing this week featuring many of its popular reality stars in a series of reality shows to watch.

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Lifestyle

Seven of the best South African hits to stream on Showmax right now

By Erene Roux22-05-2020 11:17

From ‘Gomora’ and ‘How To Steal A Country’, here are seven of the best South African hits to stream on Showmax right now.

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Catch the ‘highest-rated’ true crime series of 2020 on Showmax

By Erene Roux20-04-2020 17:07

‘Mcmillion$’ is an “immensely entertaining” true-crime series that follows the McDonald’s Monopoly scam from 1989.

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Lifestyle

Former ‘Jam Alley’ presenter Vinolia ‘V-Mash’ Mashego dies

By Andrea Chothia06-04-2020 18:11

Vinolia ‘V-Mash’ Mashego was best known and remembered for presenting the music show ‘Jam Alley’.

Rugby
Sport

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By James Richardson13-03-2020 20:09

Take a look at what is still available in terms of live sport on TV this weekend in the wake of several big cancellations.

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Lifestyle

Watch: Jub Jub smashes alcohol bottles in viral video

By Andrea Chothia20-02-2020 12:47

Musician and television personality Jub Jub has stunned fans by viciously smashing bottles of alcohol on the road in a viral video.

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News

Sibusiso Radebe: Multi award-winning actor dies at the age of 37

By Andile Sicetsha10-01-2020 11:35

Popular South African actor Sibusiso Radebe has lost his brave battle against cancer.

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The 14 best international series on Showmax this December and January

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Find out which exciting and new shows are showing on Showmax this December and January!

SABC cancels Top Billing
Lifestyle

SABC pulls the plug on Top Billing after 23 years – report

By Andile Sicetsha17-10-2019 09:58

This Saturday’s broadcast might just be the last time we tune into Top Billing.

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iGazi actress publishes exposè on Ferguson Films, calls them slave masters

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Ndara confirmed that she would not be portraying NomaRussia in the third season of iGazi.

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Lifestyle

Uyajola 9/9: Show’s cancellation on the cards over BCCSA inquest

By Andile Sicetsha04-10-2019 15:18

South Africa’s favourite reality show may be on its way out of a slot on TV.

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Lifestyle

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By Tom Head03-10-2019 15:06

Dozens of popular shows are getting cut from DStv at the end of the month. This is what you need to know about the outgoing channels, and the two newbies.

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Offbeat

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Lifestyle

SABC will ask to raise TV license fees – here’s what you’re likely to pay

By Tom Head19-09-2019 08:51

Despite contradictions from their own boardroom, SABC have confirmed that they are seeking to hike the price of our TV license fees.

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Nomasomi has vowed to fight for her relationship. Even after her partner made it clear that he wanted out of their 19-year relationship.

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Lifestyle

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By Andile Sicetsha12-07-2019 12:41

Just a slap on the wrist for Zodwa.

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Lifestyle

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By Andile Sicetsha09-07-2019 15:30

Zodwa Wabantu has the LGBTQ+ community on her heels. Here’s why.

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