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Once you're drawn in, you won't let go. Such is the fascinating direction and editing. Now, the HBO show BarryCurrently streaming on Showmax, it's not a show for everyone; it's more like a dark comedy Red Bull. It airs in 30-minute episodes over four seasons, and it's riveting from the first minute, with some harsh truths to contend with between the many layers of the story. Barry can be your best friend, the lover people dream of, or the friendly neighbor enemy you might thank for your last supper when he's aiming a rifle at you. It's a complex yet…
Minister of Power Kgosiensho Ramokgopa. Photo credit: GCIS TThe Department of Power and Energy and the South African Local Government Association (Salga) are working to reform the electricity tariff system and reduce high electricity bills charged by councils. Power and Energy Minister Gosientosho Ramokgopa told a press conference on Monday that exorbitant electricity tariffs were exacerbating the energy security gap, with the poor bearing the brunt of high prices and being forced to endure extended load shedding. Load shedding refers to planned power outages in areas with high electricity usage and illegal connections. Ramokgopa said if high electricity bills were…
The loss of the ANC's majority in recent elections and the formation of a national unity government by President Cyril Ramaphosa have been interpreted by some commentators as marking the end of the ANC as a “dominant party” – an end to a party that had repeatedly won elections and dominated the political system. Their argument is persuasive: the ANC’s vote share has fallen consistently since winning 66% in the 2009 elections, and is currently at a low of 40%. This is interpreted as indicating an inevitable decline that the ANC is unlikely to reverse and cannot reverse. However, there…
The Miss SA 2024 will be decided on August 10, 2024. Two Miss South Africa 2024 candidates, Nobule Langa and Lesaukuthula Maseko, were eliminated from the competition on Saturday, 27 July. this is, Crown Chaserscontestant Mia Le Roux was announced as the winner of this episode. Langa and Maseko said their Miss South Africa 2024 journey had been difficult but rewarding. “Every day was a learning experience, challenging myself but also having fun. I felt so free, vulnerable and happy.” “For the first time, I really empathized with other women because when I talked about my life and my challenges,…
“I regret the comment I made to Kristal at the dinner party: 'You can't be traumatized because you're white.'” Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip — South Africa It's dramatic, sly, funny and downright outrageous, all wrapped up in true Housewives style. The star-studded cast includes Beverley Stein (Real Housewives of Cape Town S1); Crystal Kay (Real Housewives of Johannesburg S1-2); Laconco (The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2); Lethabo Lijoy Mataso (Real Housewives of Johannesburg S2-3); Liz Prince (The Real Housewives of Gukebera S1); Rondy London (The Real Housewives of Durban S2); Melanie Viljoen (The Real Housewives of Pretoria S1); Nonku…
The football-themed “Champions” will see Joanne Reyneke play the role of Sune Modise, the daughter of the owner of Soshanguve Giants Football Club. Like a footballer who fails to impress his club in his first season, a local telenovela champion's contract was not renewed by broadcaster Mzansi Magic after just one year on the show. “Mzansi Magic is a company whose telenovelas champion”The Final Season will not be renewed beyond season one,” the network said in a statement. Soccer themed champion Joanne Reyneke stars as Sune Modise, the daughter of the owner of Soshanguve Giants Football Club. When a sudden…
A leaked affidavit from former VBS bank chairperson Tshiphiwa Matosi implicates several people, including EFF leader Julius Malema and deputy governor Floyd Shivambu, in looting the bank. (Photo: Per Anders Pettersson/Getty Images) FiveVictims of the VBS Mutual Bank (VBS) scandal who lost their life savings say it is ironic that members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) are not paying back money they allegedly received illegally from the bank, while at the same time demanding the return of their “stolen” land. Aubrey Mulaudzi, who lost R2.5 million when VBS collapsed, said he and other victims are not concerned about whether…
The veteran actress recently won the Simon Mabunu Sabela KZN Film and TV Awards. With a career spanning decades, Dr Thembi Mtshali-Jones is one of the titans of South Africa's entertainment industry. Recognised for her exceptional contributions across theatre, television and music, Dr Mutsohali Jones recently won the Best Supporting Actress (Film) award at the 2024 Simon Mabunu Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards. She has received numerous lifetime achievement awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the City of Durban and the Province of KwaZulu-Natal in 2009 and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arts and Culture Trust in…
The rapper's birthday celebration was scheduled to take place on Friday night at Rosebank Nightclub in Louis. On my 39th birthdayNumber On what would have been his birthday, rapper Leslie “Da Les” Mampe suffered a stroke on Friday but is in stable condition, according to his family. “It is with deep sadness that the family of renowned South African musician Da Les informs the public that he suffered a stroke at his home on Friday 26th July 2024 and has since been admitted to hospital,” a statement from the Mampe family read. “While his condition is stable, this remains a…
Was the Hollywood star dispelling stereotypes, or was he genuinely surprised to find a grocery store in Africa? American comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish set the internet on fire on Sunday when she posted a video of herself shopping in a store in Zimbabwe. The star was in Harare and gave fans a tour of the establishments he visited. “Look at the grocery store. There's a grocery store. It's beautiful,” she said, sharing her excitement at finding sugar cane. Also read: WATCH: Mzansi celebs rock the American Shisanyama Weekend in New York She said the store was “huge.” “It's Africa,…