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The première of the much-anticipated movie, Fistful of Vengeance, where renowned actress Pearl Thusi stars as a gun-slinging warrior, saw her become a subject of the talk as the movie punched to the top on Netflix becoming a global success.
It is evident Thusi pulled out all the stops to master her role in the movie released a week ago, that many film fanatics are fascinated with.
The story of Lekau Sehoana is one of the most beautiful success stories we have in the country.
Growing up in the township is one thing, but growing up in a shack, not knowing where your next meal will come from, is another.
Popular South African musician and reality TV star Busiswa Gqulu weighs in on the gender-based violence (GBV) fight within the music industry and how women within the music space have had to compromise themselves to get recognition and respect.
In a one-on-one at the 10-day True Music Studios festival hosted by Ballantine's Scotch whisky in partnership with Boiler Room, Gqulu explained the dangers a woman in the music industry came with.
She was among the 18 housemates vying to take home the R2 million prize money but her stay in the house was short-lived.
One of the first candidates to be evicted from Big Brother Mzansi, Thando "Acacia" Mati shared some of the interesting moments with the other housemates, giving The Star a full view into her experience.
Songstress Lira is one of the most decorated and powerful South African female stars.
Over the years, Lira has proven that she knows her story inside out.
When American ultrarunning legend Camille Herron broke her own women's 100-mile (160km) world record at the USA Track & Field 100-mile Championships at the weekend, it was remarkable in itself.
Even more noteworthy was that, as the first woman across the finish line, she was also the overall winner of the race. The second-place finisher, a man, was a distant 50 minutes behind.
Since Netflix premiered its hit documentary Tinder Swindler, there has been huge debate and interest around the risks of dating in the modern world.
While the hit documentary served as an eye-opener to the harsh realities of online dating, it has also proved how easy it is to get swindled by the likes of Shimon Hayut (Simon Leviev) without even noticing.
South Africans were left in a frenzy after famous American actress Queen Latifah praised acclaimed actress Pearl Thusi in a video that went viral.
In the video, Latifah is heard saying she has been watching Pearl Thusi and what she does and hopes that one day they would work together.
Reigning Miss SA Lalela Mswane is steeling herself for another prestigious event after being announced that she will be competing for Miss Supranational title which is set to take place in Poland in July.
The Miss SA organisation announced the news with delight on their social pages were they wrote: "We are excited to announce Miss South Africa 2021, Lalela Mswane will represent Mzansi at the 13th edition of the Miss Supranational 2022 this coming July in Poland. Let's support Lalela as she gets back on the international stage."
Mondli Makhoba, Bonko Khoza, Mbalenhle Mavimbela, Abdul Khoza and Zikhona Sodlaka stepped out on Sunday for Season 2 premiere of hit TV show The Wife.
But first confession time, I was one of the few people at the premiere in Sandton who have never watched the show that has taken Mzansi by storm since last November. So my breath was taken away by the jam-packed nude scenes in the show.
Makhadzi and Master KG are head over heels in love and are pulling out all the stops since rekindling their relationship. Valentine's Day was no exception.
The Ghanama hitmaker took to Instagram on Monday to share images of the two enjoying a romantic candlelit dinner in celebration of Valentine's Day.
Just when you thought Huawei couldn't top its impressive range of nova smartphones, the international technology giant has gone and done it again.
The HUAWEI nova Y9a has just launched in South Africa and is everything you've come to expect and more from this series of youth-focused devices.
Musician and reality television star Moonchild Sanelly has revealed that she is single and now wants to have a man and woman in her life.
The body-positive and sexually fluid star was a guest on Podcast and Chill, where she spilled the tea to host MacGyver "MacG" Mukwevho.
The first eviction show of the Big Brother Mzansi season saw two housemates say goodbye to Biggie and their chance of winning R2 million. Emotions ran high as the housemates entered the third head of house competition, with all members ready to, "fight a python to win head of house", if that is what the challenge required.
This week's challenge came in two phases – where the quickest of wits and feet would see the housemate crowned head of house, which comes with the immunity from this week's eviction, and then the power to nominate who will stand in this week's live eviction show.
The sneaker brand Converse has had an advertising focus on trying to alleviate student debt – as tertiary education is expensive and, as a result, student debt is sky-high.
Due to the overwhelming response from a previous campaign, Converse SA will be giving away R2 million towards relieving student debt.
Radio DJ and TV personality Nomalanga Shozi is expecting her first baby, allegedly with one of the top DJS in the country.
The Gagasi FM presenter and BET Africa host is said to be heavily pregnant and due any day now.
Zinhle Jiyane, affectionately known as DJ Zinhle, opened her fourth store called Era by DJ Zinhle at Mall of the North.
The songwriter, DJ and businesswoman graced the jewelry and accessory store for the official opening and took the time to interact with her fans and customers.
The creator of Umlilo says the decision to open a shop in Polokwane was motivated by her fans from the area who would constantly ask for the shop to open.
Zinhle prides herself in listening to her fans who told her there was a need to grow the brand in this part of the country.
"The growth of Era by DJ Zinhle has been phenomenal and there are a number of stores to be opened across the country. Opening the store here is all about sharing that growth with our customers."
The shop is located on the upper level of the mall.
It serms being "brother and sister" has not worked out for Makhadzi and Master KG as they have rekindled their flamed out relationship.
Master KG and Makhadzi are officially back together, as the news was confirmed by the Ghanama hitmaker.
The Limpopo-born stars who had split to focus on their careers, shared the news with their fans on social media.
Makhadzi took to social media to pen a special message to her "soulmate" on his birthday.
In her post on Instagram, Makhadzi posted a series of pictures standing with Master KG with his hands around her waist and one of the Jerusalema hitmaker .
"Besides being my soulmate – you are one of the most humble artist I have ever met.
"Happy birthday to you and may God bless you with many years," wrote Makhadzi.
She also revealed they would be releasing their collaboration Kulakwe tomorrow.
The couple getting back together shouldn't be too much of a surprise, after all Master KG did refer to Makhadzi as his wife on stage during a performance.
The two even shared an intimate kiss on stage.
Makhadzi did mention having a boyfriend when she was entangled in the Babes Wodumo saga.
Babes Wodumo had accused Makhadzi of sleeping with her husband, entrepreneur and musician Mampintsha Shimora, during an Instagram Live
Makhadzi responded with a tweet in which she claimed this was just a publicity stunt by Babes.
"Imagine my boyfriend hearing that I am trending for another man! Just because someone wants to pull a stunt by mentioning my name," she said.
She never mentioned her boyfriend's name and it could have been anyone, especially since last August her split from Master KG was made public.
News of the rekindled relationship has been met with positive reaction from the public.
DJ and Metro FM radio presenter Lerato Kganyago commented on Makhadzi's Instagram post, "Love is so beautiful".
Along with working from home and trying new dishes, online dating reached new heights during the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to a recent survey conducted by dating app QuackQuack, with people staying behind closed doors, online dating has become the new normal.
While it may not provide the intimacy of physical proximity, cuddles, and canoodling, it has undoubtedly assisted people in overcoming their loneliness.
Love takes over physical intimacy
But the question now is, will dating resume and return to normalcy with the reopening?
Due to the Covid outbreak, it is highly unlikely that it will return to pre-infection levels.
A survey conducted during the pandemic revealed a paradigm shift in the dating world. People are more connected than ever before, and online connections are becoming an essential part of dating.
When compared to before the outbreak, 70% of users have seen a significant change in their behaviour and attitude toward dating.
Some 70% of Millennials and Gen Z believe that hook-ups, onenight stands, and casual approaches have taken a back seat during the pandemic and say they are looking for deeper connections now that they have more time.
What needs to be prioritised?
In India, people have been forced to focus on what they are truly looking for while dating as a result of their isolation.
One-quarter (25%) of daters believe they are unwilling to compromise on what they want from a potential relationship.
Some 60% of Millennials began talking to their match with the intention of lust, but it turned out to be something more concrete due to deeper conversation in the pandemic.
A total of 72% of singles believe it is possible to fall in love online even if they have never met in person.
Due to loneliness and boredom, 50% of men and 60% of women sought love during the pandemic, while lust cases decreased.
Just 25% of men and 15% of women looked for lust, because of "boredom" or something new to try.
Lust finds its own way
More than 30% of married men and 20% of women looked for lust on dating apps because of sexual tensions in their married life. Around 55% of men and 50% of women want someone they wouldn't mind quarantining with, keeping love and lust in their minds.
The survey claims that a surge in mental health concerns such as stress, depression, and anxiety has helped people to learn a lot about themselves during the pandemic.
The hook-ups or casual set-ups were no longer stress-busters for people during the pandemic, instead, people looked for something serious because they had a lot to share about their stress and anxiety which got triggered due to loneliness.
Limpopo's finest Makhadzi is working on more music with Kabza de Small, and she won't rest until her sound reaches Beyoncé's level.
The Kokovha singer has so far had astronomical success in the local industry and now her next step is growing her international footprint.
In her latest interview with SMag, Makhadzi highlighted the importance of having to constantly evolve as an artist and her sound remaining relevant.
"The day I am as big as Beyoncé, then people can say I am a superstar. So, for now, I don't think I am there yet. I need to keep working hard until I dominate international stages and airwaves," she says.
The queen of Limpopo dance music assured that despite being known for a particular sound, she will keep inyears corporating different genres into her music.
"Now that we're in January, I am using this time to refresh and prepare for the year ahead. We are from a very busy festive season, so having to rewind helps.
"I use this time to check out what's hot in the music scene so that I can keep up with the times," she says.
"Music has different phases. We had gqom that was big ago and now we have amapiano… so as an artist I must always be ready to sing any genre that ' s trending at the moment."
Makhadzi said her recent amapiano tracks Salungano and Connection, featuring Kabza de Small, received overwhelming response from her fans and have motivated her to head back to the studio with the Scorpion King, as Kabza is also known.
"Salungano has crossed our borders and is receiving so much love in parts of Africa. This is why I'm working on new music with Kabza but it doesn't mean I am changing my genre or jumping ship to amapiano. I am merely showing people how versatile I am as an artist," Makhadzi says.
A few days after media personality Bonang Matheba shared her legal victory against the social media star Rea Gopane, he posted on his social media account that he will not pay Matheba a single dime.
Gopane was embroiled in a legal battle with Matheba after he alleged publicly that the former Metro FM host introduced her ex-lover, rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes, to cocaine.
In a statement shared by Matheba it was revealed that he would have to pay compensatory damages to her over his several unjustified attacks on her reputation.
Gopane recently made a video and shared it on social media, making it clear he will not pay a cent to Bonang.
"Let me tell you something real quick; come closer. She is not getting a cent. She is not getting a cent from me. You know what I mean. I have been having this planned out from last year bra. And I ain't paying s***."
The 23-year old further posted on his Twitter account that he would rather burn money than give it to Matheba.
"I would rather burn every single rand that I will ever make in my entire life than to give it to that queen of yours."
Gopane said Bonang is using people's "sheep behaviour" to stay relevant in the eyes of the public.
"Y'all don't even realise Bonang is just using your sheep behaviour to stay relevant in the eyes of the public. She is great at it no lie but what surprises me is how people just keep falling for it."
Gopane was ordered to pay R300 000 in damages by the High Court of Johannesburg.
Matheba said the money will help uplift those who are less fortunate through the Bonang Matheba Foundation.
Matheba established the foundation to advance the tertiary education of young women.
