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'I want to be impactful' - Bianca Coster on pretty privilege and making her TV debut

In addition to being a social media influencer and model, Bianca Coster has added actress to her growing resume after landing a role on e.tv's latest prime-time telenovela Isitha - The Enemy. She chats to TshisaLIVE about her budding career and future plans.

14 Jun 2023 12 min

From Boity & Bujy hugging it out to Mohale's reaction to Somizi's reality show — Top stories of the week

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves.

9 Jun 2023 22 min

MFR Souls on the state of the music industry & bringing back the 'old amapiano'

Platinum-selling duo MFR Souls who have claimed to be the creators of the amapiano genre, have also started recording a joint EP with Kabza De Small . They speak to TshisaLIVE about their quest to shake the music scene.

7 Jun 2023 20 min

From Unathi's documentary to Vusi Ma R5's unveiling - Top stories for the week

Catch up on your top entertainment headlines of the week, adding exciting commentary from entertainment journalists and voices from your faves.

2 Jun 2023 20 min

From Dineo Ranaka to the drama of Netflix's Young, Famous & African - Top stories for the week

TshisaLIVE has done a round up of some of the top entertainment stories of the week.

26 May 2023 24 min

Nana Atta chats about working with Zakes Bantwini, leaving Universal and mental health

Nana Atta says mentorship from Zakes Bantwini was very important in her career. She says she is at a place in her life were she is enjoying the freedom to just be herself and express herself in her music something that took her a while to do. She is embracing…

19 May 2023 33 min

Letoya Makhene-Pulumo on launching a range of ubungoma blankets and muti-infused candles

Chatting to TshisaLIVE, Letoya reflected on the collaboration between her business, House of Kgwedi, and K1Rose, Sesli Blankets and Dlozi Ngwana Badimo. The actress has been a traditional healer for more than two decades, a journey she says has come full circle despite challenges.

16 May 2023 9 min

Nduduzo Makhathini reflects on his career and passing on the baton

Jazz maestro Nduduzo Makhathini chats to TshisaLIVE about winning another accolade at the Metro FM Music Awards 2023, becoming a custodian of music through lecturing at UKZN and the state of the music industry

12 May 2023 44 min

Nomzamo Mbatha chats 'Assassin', being Bruce Willis's co-star and winning in Hollywood

Actress Nomzamo Mbatha has joined the growing list of South African talent thriving in Hollywood and her recent film Assassin wherein she co-stars alongside Bruce Willis is just one example of how the actress has firmly plated herself in the States' entertainment industry. While she's based in the US, Nomzamo…

5 May 2023 16 min

Lwah Ndlunkulu chats about music, being the first lady of Inkabi Records

Lwah Ndlunkulu said she is driven by the passion that fuelled her to pack up and leave KZN for Joburg that’s making her set her sights on becoming the best version of herself. Having had a rough start in her journey she is grateful to be at a point in…

28 Apr 2023 18 min

Kwesta talks about balancing fame and his passion for the entertainment industry

Having been in the entertainment business for 16 years, Kwesta has had a fair share of good and bad experiences but he would change a thing as it has maintained the longevity of his career. The podcast is hosted by TshisaLIVE journalist Joy Mphande and produced by Demi Buzo.

21 Apr 2023 33 min

Big Zulu and Sjava chat all things Inkabi Zezwe & topping charts

Sjava and Big Zulu, who have dubbed themselves Inkabi Zezwe, have reached reached platinum status with over than 2.8-million streams. They speak to TshisaLIVE about their collaboration and their individual endeavours. The podcast is hosted by TshisaLIVE journalist Joy Mphande and produced by Demi Buzo. 

14 Apr 2023 38 min

Shane Eagle chats international career and the reality show life

Rapper Shane Eagle is one of the most celebrates artists in mzansi who has been able to make a name for himself beyond the borders of SA, from his affiliations with international stars, to being on an international franchise, Shane Eagle has become a force to be reckoned with. The…

6 Apr 2023 34 min

Minnie Dlamini on using her character on The Honeymoon as therapy after her divorce

While movies are mainly about entertainment and telling a story, sometimes life can imitate life. Minnie Dlamini made her her first film debut on an adventure comedy chick flick, The Honeymoon as Lungile "Lu" Radebe, a married with two children and stuck in a rut with her marriage to her…

31 Mar 2023 5 min

"I am re-introducing myself to the world"- Tabia on her upcoming second album 'Untold Stories'

"I am re-introducing myself to the world"- Tabia on her upcoming second album 'Untold Stories' Tabia said she is at a space in her life where she is bold enough and ready to expose a side to her that she has kept private form the public; her spirituality. She is…

24 Mar 2023 24 min

Mfana Kah Gogo on life after cheating death twice & his future plans after passing Matric

Mfana Kah Gogo has a bright future ahead of him after passing Matric. He speaks to TshisaLIVE about his plans to takeover the music industry after surviving two horrific car accidents. The podcast is hosted by TshisaLIVE journalist Joy Mphande and produced by Demi Buzo.

17 Mar 2023 18 min

'He was happy in his last days ' - AKA remembered by business partner

As AKA's assassination is under investigation, TshisaLIVE speaks to the business partner of slain South African rapper, Raphael Benza on how he's dealing with his passing and his last moments with him.

20 Feb 2023 5 min

Refection on the life and death of 'AKA' Kiernan Jarryd Forbes

TshisaLIVE editor Chrizelda Kekana, reporters Constance Gaanakgomo and Joy Mphande reflect on covering the death of rapper AKA and his life and career. He was shot dead on February 10 in Florida Road in Durban. He was 35 years old.

18 Feb 2023 19 min

‘He’s a musical genius’ — Nandi Madida celebrates Grammy-winning Zakes Bantwini

Probably the proudest wife in the country at the moment, Nandi Madida, musician and wife of Zakes Bantwini, has expressed her pride in her husband, who bagged the first Grammy Award of his career. Zakes, real name Zakhele Madida, bagged a Grammy win for the song Bayethe which he shares…

6 Feb 2023 3 min

Nasty C says he is 'just as good if not better' than his US counterparts

Before the pandemic hit, KwaZulu-Natal-born rapper Nasty C set out to make his presence felt in the US, Europe and Asia as part of his global takeover and continues to impress with his skills. The rapper says he had the patience to become one of the greats. Chatting to TshisaLIVE,…

26 Jan 2023 12 min