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• Mzansi Magic's big culling! Umkhokha & My Brother's Keeper cancelled too
  6 Nov 2024 16:25 (1 replies)

  

  Every current primetime daily show will be binned in 2025. We unpack why.
  

• Gallery! Queen Modjadji premiere pix
  12 Jul 2024 11:52 (0 replies)

  

  Queen of the carpet. Our award for Best Dressed goes to series star Makoma Mohale, as it should be.
  

• Queen Modjadji drama unfolds as series airs on TV
  14 Jun 2024 15:30 (6 replies)

  

  It's been a queendom for centuries but now there's a king who must step aside for a queen.
  

• New reality low: Disqualified BB Mzansi housemate hired as Mzansi Magic ambassador
  3 Jun 2024 16:13 (0 replies)

  

  If Yolanda was a man, this would NEVER have happened.
  

• Two former Miss South Africa's in Duma Ndlovu's Queen Modjadji
  18 Apr 2024 17:11 (2 replies)

  

  It scares us. Schmodels in a historical drama - how "Method" will they be? But okay, let's not be judgy and see.
  

• Themba says sorry in My Inked World 2. Mm.
  19 Mar 2024 14:50 (0 replies)

  

  It's easy when you know how.
  

• Why Yolanda got disqualified from Big Brother Mzansi 4
  16 Mar 2024 15:15 (0 replies)

  

  Another housemate drowns in alcohol promoted by Big Brother, while Big Brother looks on and moralises.
  

• Miss SA finalist Luyanda Zuma leads new Mzansi Magic teen drama Obstruction
  21 Feb 2024 15:56 (0 replies)

  

  A father makes or breaks you when it comes to sporting dreams.
  

• BB Mzansi 4 Challenge: identify the housemates by name
  22 Jan 2024 13:19 (0 replies)

  

  Are you a hardcore fan or ham? Take the test, earn bragging rights.
  

• Best South African TV Show of 2023: Shaka iLembe
  18 Dec 2023 10:25 (1 replies)

  

  Sound a drum roll please... proof that we need more series inspired by true life local stories, with our fave three characters.
  

• Thabo Ndlovu wins Idols 19 title
  5 Nov 2023 15:20 (1 replies)

  

  No surprises on Saturday when Thabo won in The Boys Club series finale.
  

• Idols 19: Top 3 debut singles, no salvation for Faith
  29 Oct 2023 18:29 (0 replies)

  

  JR's singles versus Oskido's. Who did it best? An album of Saturday's three debut songs.
  

• Idols 19: Second time unlucky for Nkosi
  22 Oct 2023 14:23 (0 replies)

  

  At least he got further than he did in Season 17 and Cassper Nyovest's not on his side so hanging around is pointless.
  

• Idols 19: Niikiey follows in the footsteps of Season 15's Sneziey
  16 Oct 2023 01:43 (0 replies)

  

  At least Niki didn't hang around long enough to be upstaged by PJ Morton.
  

• Idols 19: The Exit door swallows Envic
  8 Oct 2023 15:13 (0 replies)

  

  The Top 5 switched shows on Saturday and entered I Want to Sing Gospel.
  

• Idols 19: Thando times out at Top 6
  1 Oct 2023 14:37 (0 replies)

  

  He's a big fan of Idols alumni but now Thando's gone.
  

• Idols 19: The show stops for Sena
  25 Sep 2023 15:19 (0 replies)

  

  Saturday's live show dialled it in when it should have celebrated our heritage with exclusively local Showstopper flava.
  

• Lights out for Lungelo in Top 8 live show
  17 Sep 2023 21:09 (0 replies)

  

  While those who remained performed Lionel Richie, Lungi's livid sister lurked in our imaginary world.
  

• Lungile's luck runs out as tech glitch strikes Envic
  10 Sep 2023 15:45 (1 replies)

  

  Viewers said "I do" to nine in Saturday's wedding playlist.
  

• Top 10 tighten their grip on Idols 19 title
  3 Sep 2023 15:20 (0 replies)

  

  An album from Saturday's live show, with judges' comments.
  

• Idols 19: Second six voices sing for Top 10 spot
  27 Aug 2023 15:30 (0 replies)

  

  The guys were up on Saturday and Envic received a standing ovation. How much will this mean when it comes to votes?
  

• Idols 19: Self impressions of the Top 12
  23 Aug 2023 12:06 (0 replies)

  

  See how the finalists describe themselves. Find out about their music histories and inspirations.
  

• Idols 19: The final games begin with first live show
  20 Aug 2023 14:04 (0 replies)

  

  Idols alumni Yanga, Mmatema, Paxton, Karabo, Lloyiso and Musa teamed up with six wannabes on Saturday, in the build-up to the end.
  

• Shaka iLembe delivers the joy of ad free viewing
  19 Jun 2023 15:23 (5 replies)

  

  No Lottostar T-shirts, Don Mlangeni eaten by hyenas and Juluka's Impi revived. Let's unpack the premiere.
  

• Gallery! Shaka iLembe premiere party
  15 Jun 2023 14:28 (0 replies)

  

  See the series stars who blended the past and present ahead of Sunday's premiere.
  

• Big Brother winner Mpho sidelined in Themba's new Mzansi Magic reality spin-off
  25 Jan 2023 17:49 (2 replies)

  

  First there was Mandla & Lexi, then Ntombi and Ace, and now there's just Themba: My Inked World.
  

• Plot and starring cast revealed for Mzansi Magic's new telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire
  15 Dec 2022 11:19 (3 replies)

  

  When reality TV meets fantasy.
  

• Mzansi Magic's Saturday night movie brochure - November 2022
  4 Nov 2022 10:44 (0 replies)

  

  Four original filks air this month, created by three different production houses including Zethu's Tales - actress Zethu Dlomo's company.
  

• Mzansi Magic's Saturday night rom-com brochure - September 2022
  9 Sep 2022 15:45 (0 replies)

  

  Three fliks for Saturday couch trippers. Stars include Nicholas Nkuna and former Rhythm City star Mapula Mafole.
  

• Idols 18 Top 12: who will we know in three years' time?
  22 Aug 2022 11:32 (0 replies)

  

  A close-up on the finalists announced on Sunday.
  

• The Real Gold Diggers of Cape Town... but wait, there's one more
  4 Aug 2022 17:07 (0 replies)

  

  What started as seven became six when the show premiered. What happened to Number 7? The answer revealed.
  

• And the Real Gold Diggers of Cape Town are...
  13 Jun 2022 13:42 (0 replies)

  

  Mzansi Magic gets its own season of the Real Housewives franchise. See who's in it.
  

• Berry wins Idols 17!
  21 Nov 2021 21:00 (0 replies)

  

  If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.
  

• Idols listening booth: Top 3 singles and Zama's album
  15 Nov 2021 10:30 (0 replies)

  

  Grab your earphones and decide: are these tracks good, meh or Berry nice?
  

• Idols 17: All girl Top 3 as Kevin kaps it home
  8 Nov 2021 09:59 (0 replies)

  

  Girls just wanna have fun - AND they wanna win. Kevin's safer at home.
  

• Idols 17: D-Day for Daylin Sass
  1 Nov 2021 14:10 (0 replies)

  

  It was farewell to Daylin's sassy nest on Sunday.
  

• Idols 17: No Top 5 spot for Nqobie
  24 Oct 2021 21:33 (0 replies)

  

  NOT a good week to be eliminated. So close and yet so far.
  

• Idols 17: Salut to Sia Mzizi
  17 Oct 2021 22:33 (0 replies)

  

  The Top 5 finalists are promised a recording deal as Sia misses a contract by two spots.
  

• Idols 17: Eliminations hit pause, videos hit play on Showstopper night
  10 Oct 2021 23:34 (0 replies)

  

  Everyone lands extra sleeps in the Idols house.
  

• Idols 17: Top 7 Showstopper song choices
  8 Oct 2021 16:15 (0 replies)

  

  Time to make big impressions without trying too hard.
  

• Idols 17: Bags packed for Bulelani
  3 Oct 2021 21:58 (0 replies)

  

  Another hopeful leaves the breakfast table in the Idols house.
  

• Idols 17: Monique feels the impact first
  26 Sep 2021 22:23 (0 replies)

  

  Monique's pretty smile becomes the first casualty of the Live Shows.
  

• Idols 17: Sudden Top 9 sing for their supper
  19 Sep 2021 21:58 (2 replies)

  

  It's down from 10 to 9 as Ithana withdraws from the competition.
  

• Idols 17: And the Top 10 are...
  12 Sep 2021 21:45 (0 replies)

  

  One step closer. Nine more to go to be the One.
  

• Idols 17: Judges' feedback on the Top 16 part II
  5 Sep 2021 22:11 (0 replies)

  

  Another eight wannabes took a shot at the Top 10 on Sunday.
  

• Idols 17: Top 16 showdown - Part II song choices
  4 Sep 2021 15:01 (0 replies)

  

  Another eight voices get to grips with these songs on Sunday (5th)...
  

• Idols 17: Top 16 showdown part I - what the judges said
  30 Aug 2021 10:50 (0 replies)

  

  Lady Du joined the panel, and these eight dropped their mics...
  

• Idols 17: Top 16 showdown - the first eight song choices
  27 Aug 2021 15:51 (0 replies)

  

  See who's up first as the live shows begin.
  

• Mzansi Magic's solution to Somgagagate
  27 Aug 2021 10:23 (1 replies)

  

  Could it be a glorified audition for a whole new panel?
  

• Idols 17: Q&A's with the Top 16
  23 Aug 2021 12:29 (0 replies)

  

  See which former Idols inspire them. Get to know their perspectives.
  

• Idols 17: First eight at the gate for the title
  16 Aug 2021 12:39 (0 replies)

  

  Sunday's episode delivered these eight Chosen Ones.
  

• Idols 17: 66 culled in Part 1 of Theatre Week
  9 Aug 2021 13:58 (0 replies)

  

  Next stop: the battle for a spot in the live shows.
  

• Now he's just Somgaga that we used to know
  6 Aug 2021 11:21 (4 replies)

  

  Somizi's off Idols in the wake of the abuse allegations.
  

• Idols 17: 108 Golden Tickets pocketed for Theatre Week
  2 Aug 2021 11:31 (0 replies)

  

  The screeching is over. Or is it? 108 wannabes must prove they have the chops.
  

• Idols 17: Roller skates and 24 nods on Day 3
  26 Jul 2021 10:56 (0 replies)

  

  Diverse ages this season. Many in their late 20s.
  

• Mzansi Magic's new telenovela DiepCity: who's in it and what it's about
  12 Mar 2021 16:38 (4 replies)

  

  Everything you need to know about Isibaya's replacement.
  

• And our 16th Idol is... Zama!
  13 Dec 2020 20:46 (0 replies)

  

  Oskido at the post show prize-giving: "To everyone who voted, we're not going to disappoint you."
  

• Your lowdown on the Idols 16 finale
  11 Dec 2020 12:50 (1 replies)

  

  A 10-point flash guide to Sunday's showdown.
  

• Idols 16: Brandon leaves the title to Zama or Mr Music
  6 Dec 2020 22:18 (1 replies)

  

  Listen-up, scrutenize their singles, choose.
  

• Idols 16: Top 2 reveal! - song choices
  2 Dec 2020 15:25 (1 replies)

  

  The final three release their singles this Sunday before the ejection of one. See their descriptions of their tracks...
  

• Idols 16: The gospel of ZanoThando ends with elimination
  29 Nov 2020 22:48 (0 replies)

  

  Now the final 3 need to pray they get good singles from Kalawa Jamzee.
  

• Idols 16: Top 3 song choices
  26 Nov 2020 17:00 (0 replies)

  

  Can Sis Ribs save ZanoThando? Will Benjamin Dube's pipes protect Brandon in Sunday's triple whammy?
  

• Idols 16: Ndoni eliminated from Final Four chorus line
  22 Nov 2020 21:59 (0 replies)

  

  When the audition for a record label doesn't go well.
  

• Idols 16: Top 4 song choices
  19 Nov 2020 17:40 (0 replies)

  

  The Season 16 winner warms-up for the show's new record label this week.
  

• Idols 16: Ntokozo knocks on the Exit door
  15 Nov 2020 23:44 (0 replies)

  

  Ntokozo's motto: seize the day. She seized it, it slipped away, and she managed to wear it with style.
  

• Idols 16: Top 5 song choices
  12 Nov 2020 10:43 (0 replies)

  

  Big claims this week. The potential for cringe looms large.
  

• Idols 16: The future is decided for Bongi
  8 Nov 2020 22:41 (0 replies)

  

  If her motto's anything to go by, she's going to be okay.
  

• Idols 16: Top 6 Song Choice
  5 Nov 2020 17:01 (0 replies)

  

  It's past vs present this Sunday as the six finalists try to change their future.
  

• Idols 16: The show stops for Jooma
  1 Nov 2020 21:52 (1 replies)

  

  While the distractions of Showstopper Week, social media, socio-economic-and-political injustice, Covid-19 and Trump proved too much for some.
  

• Idols 16: Top 7 Song Choices
  28 Oct 2020 16:18 (0 replies)

  

  So no pressure on the hopefuls this week then.
  

• Idols 16: It's not to be for Be
  25 Oct 2020 22:26 (0 replies)

  

  One week you're In and the next you're Out.
  

• Idols 16: Top 8 Song Choices
  22 Oct 2020 12:38 (0 replies)

  

  On Sunday's playlist: numbers by Cici, Billie Eilish, Musa and...
  

• Idols 16: No win for Succedor - close but no cigar
  18 Oct 2020 23:22 (0 replies)

  

  The Top 10 balloon burst on Sunday as the countdown begins.
  

• Idols 16: Top 9 Song Choices
  14 Oct 2020 15:16 (4 replies)

  

  The sounds of Lockdown echo on this week's show.
  

• Idols 16: Top 10 Song Choices
  7 Oct 2020 16:23 (0 replies)

  

  And this week's theme is... a clue: hallelujah!
  

• Idols 16: Top 16 girls' song choices
  23 Sep 2020 17:47 (0 replies)

  

  Oh girls just wanna have fun.
  

• Idols 16: Top 16 guys' song choices
  18 Sep 2020 16:24 (0 replies)

  

  See what the eight are singing come Sunday (20th).
  

• The Idols 16: pics, mottos and music video
  13 Sep 2020 23:38 (2 replies)

  

  Predict the right winner now, brag later.
  

• There's no escaping Idols - it's on track for a 2020 Season 16
  10 Jun 2020 10:22 (2 replies)

  

  Hang onto your sanity. We're living through a pandemic with another season of Idols.
  

• Who's who on Season 2 of Mzansi Magic's Housekeepers
  1 Jun 2020 17:49 (1 replies)

  

  Last season's family are all dead so instead of turning the series into a ghost story...
  

• Muzi Mthabela exits Isibaya for a lead role on... Shaka ILembe!?
  27 May 2020 13:58 (0 replies)

  

  Place your bets.. we bet THIS is the future: Duma leaves the valley after seven years to tell the story of the Zulu kingdom.
  

• Our Perfect Wedding's Khanyisa Titus, in her own words
  3 Apr 2020 17:22 (0 replies)

  

  10 Seasons. 11 presenters. And now a 12th. The 411 on OPW's new host.
  

• Idols 15: Micayla's Tragic exit
  10 Nov 2019 22:17 (2 replies)

  

  She sang the song and then she was gone. (Includes the three debut singles.)
  

• Idols 15: Top 2 Theme and Song Choice
  8 Nov 2019 14:44 (4 replies)

  

  While the Top 3 release their singles now, Nolo has to wait until January.
  

• Ifalakhe: Behind-the-scenes on Mzansi Magic's African fantasy
  7 Nov 2019 12:44 (2 replies)

  

  Executive Producer and Director Mmamitse Thibedi gives us the inside scoop on what went into creating Ifalakhe.
  

• Idols 15: No Nolo in the Top 3
  3 Nov 2019 22:44 (2 replies)

  

  One of the three sleep-deprived will miss out on a final shot at the title when they return from New York this week.
  

• Idols 15:Top 3 Theme and Song Choices
  31 Oct 2019 10:22 (0 replies)

  

  The wannabes bring out the big guns this week by singing three songs each in their bid to wear the title of Idol.
  

• Idols 15: Top 4 live show - what the judges said
  27 Oct 2019 23:10 (0 replies)

  

  The show went on after Twexit but the plot didn't go anywhere as the Top 4 sang comfy-comfy.
  

• Idols 15: Top 4 Theme and Song Choices
  24 Oct 2019 09:28 (2 replies)

  

  The families have been hauled in this week as the final four put on their game faces to sing these songs...
  

• Newsflash: Twin Viggy Qwabe withdraws from Idols!
  21 Oct 2019 11:47 (9 replies)

  

  Where one goes, the other follows.
  

• Idols 15 Top 5: The twins get separated in family whammy
  21 Oct 2019 01:07 (3 replies)

  

  The concept of "the twins" is oves on Idols as Viggy kisses Virginia goodbye.
  

• Idols 15: Top 5 Theme and Song Choices
  17 Oct 2019 17:18 (3 replies)

  

  Tick-tock. It's all about time this week. More of it as finale time approaches.
  

• Idols 15 Top 6: The show stops for Mangaliso
  13 Oct 2019 23:09 (3 replies)

  

  Sunday's Idols was a showstopper for Mangaliso - literally.
  

• Idols 15: Top 6 Theme and Song Choices
  9 Oct 2019 13:04 (2 replies)

  

  This Sunday the wannabes need prove they don't wanna be wannabes no more.
  

• Idols 15 Top 7: The audience breaks up with Nqobile
  6 Oct 2019 22:40 (2 replies)

  

  It was all about lurve for everyone on Sunday except Nqobile who lost viewers' hearts.
  

• Idols 15: Top 7 Song Choices and Theme
  2 Oct 2019 12:21 (10 replies)

  

  Who will best capture the essence of romantic lurve?
  

• Idols 15 Top 8: It's D-Day for Dinky
  29 Sep 2019 22:34 (3 replies)

  

  If at first you don't succeed, try and try again. Dalene da Dinky did this but...
  

• Idols 15: Top 8 Theme and Song Choice
  26 Sep 2019 12:32 (3 replies)

  

  Two wannabes place their bets on songs by former Idols winners...
  

• Idols 15 Top 9: It's oves for Innocentia before it begins
  22 Sep 2019 23:03 (3 replies)

  

  In the words of Heidi Klum: One day you're In and the next day you're Out.
  

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