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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.
New! Die Agentskap Teasers - December 2024
A film graduate makes it her mission to conquer her deadbeat dad in the world of showbiz.
New on TV today: Tuesday 3 December 2024
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew blasts onto Disney+ and TLC follows random siblings The Culpo Sisters.
Suidooster crystal ball: David faces Goliath in Ruiterbosch
It's all about standing up for yourself across multiple storylines this month. A stocking with extras of things to come.
New on TV today: Monday 2 December 2024
Discovery follows The Last Woodsmen and Impossible Builds returns to The Home Channel.
Soapie Digest - December 2024
A Krismas box of all the teasers on TVSA for you to dip into with festive fingaz
Viola Teasers - December 2024
Viola connects with a murder suspect, leading Demir to a shocking discovery.
Broken Bonds Teasers - December 2024
What's on his plate? Kuldeep's health suddenly deteriorates as soon as he eats.
New on TV today: Sunday 1 December 2024
The 17th Crown Gospel Music Awards air on SABC2 and Food Network presents The Elf on the Shelf.
New on TV today: Saturday 30 November 2024
Celebrity MasterChef 2 starts on S3 and fishing show Breaking Bass begins on eReality.
Isitha: The Enemy 2 Teasers - December 2024
Rebs uncovers Nandi's secret in a life-or-death moment and boom! - someone gets blown up by an explosive. Who?
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