Entertainment
From retail to barcadi: BQueen’s rise from struggle to spotlight
Rising bacardi musician BQueen is enjoying her moment in the spotlight after years of working in retail.
Bongani Fassie on a high after 7 years of sobriety
Artist Bongani Fassie, the son of the late Brenda Fassie, opens up about the naysayers, his sobriety, evolution and public scrutiny ahead of his new EP Skomline dropping on Friday.
SPOTLIGHT | Sheep crime solvers, combat chaos and Winnie Mandela’s life story on big and small screens
Spotlight is our bite-size entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more.
‘Pimville’ production company in breach of contract, says SABC
The national broadcaster has put contingency plans in place to ensure continuation of the telenovela
Kabza De Small and Maphorisa explore day two of ‘Scorpion Kings Live’ due to huge demand
With over 50,000 tickets already sold for Scorpion Kings Live: A Family Affair on September 19 at FNB Stadium, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa are exploring the possibilities of adding a second day.
Local is lekker at the Soweto Fashion Week
Showcase blended rising stars with established industry names
LISTEN | Amapiano ‘hunk’ Sushi B leans into sound, not spotlight
Johannesburg-born producer and artist Kenny Katleho Magampa, better known as Sushi B, may be dubbed amapiano’s latest heartthrob, but he’s far more focused on the music than the title.
WEDDING | Xtremme’s radio journey down the aisle
How radio broadcaster Xolani “Xtremme” Mthombeni brought Y listeners along when he said “I do” to sweetheart Dithapelo Segodi.
‘Lover Girl’ JayJayy takes a bold Detour into stardom
At just 19, Kamogelo Makoma Jaydrean Mokoti, affectionately known as JayJayy, is one of amapiano’s rising stars who is making the block hot right now.
WATCH | Unathi Mkhize is the new leading man in town
When actor Unathi Mkhize steps onto the set of his cover shoot on a chilly autumn morning, a day after the Easter long weekend, his glow lights up the room.
Musa Mseleku on the good, bad, ugly of his reality show
Ahead of the season 9 finale of reality TV show Uthando Nes’thembu on May 14, celebrity polygamous Musa Mseleku speaks to Sowetan about the emotional tensions that has kept viewers on the edge of their seats almost 10 seasons later.























