#NAF16: Student issues simmer 22 years post-democracy
A discussion on the nationwide hashtag student protests turned into a heated debate. ||| A discussion on the nationwide hashtag student protests turned into a heated debate which touched on racism,...
View ArticleJudge: Cosby case will proceed to trial
Pennsylvania judge denies Bill Cosby's latest bid to have sexual assault charges against him thrown out. ||| Norristown, Pennsylvania - A Pennsylvania judge on Thursday denied Bill Cosby's latest bid...
View ArticleBeyonce: ‘take a stand’ on shootings
“It is up to demand that they stop killing us,” says star, after sharing link to site for those wishing to “protest for Alton Sterling”. ||| Beyonce has urged her fans to "take a stand" following the...
View ArticleMandela’s sex, drugs and alcohol ‘hell’
Zoleka Mandela posts a sobering reminder of how her “depressed and suicidal” state drove her into addictions. ||| Zoleka Mandela has taken to social media to remind fans of the dangers of drugs and...
View Article#KairoTurns1: 'I'm not ready emotionally'
AKA’s baby is trending on her 1st birthday, as mom DJ Zinhle expresses mixed emotions. ||| Rapper AKA and DJ Zinhle's baby Kairo Owethu Forbes turns 1 today. Kairo has become one of Mzansi's favourite...
View ArticleSomgagg-ing for more as Idols nears!
As reality show Living The Dream With Somizi ends, Somgaga thanks fans and tells them to tune into Idols SA. ||| Somizi's reality show Living The Dream With Somizi came to an end on Wednesday night the...
View ArticleBonang responds to AKA’s shoutout
TV personality Bonang Matheba received a shoutout when AKA appeared on New York's Sway In The Morning. ||| South African rapper AKA recently appeared on American radio show New York's Sway In The...
View ArticleThe tycoon Trevor Noah really wants to interview
The host of America’s The Daily Show has a mogul in mind for questioning - but doubts this big fish would make an appearance. ||| New York - Trevor Noah would love to interview Donald Trump on The...
View ArticleGay #StarTrek character ‘unfortunate’
In Star Trek: Beyond, Hikaru Sulu’s revealed to be gay and the father to a girl - but not everyone's happy about it. ||| John Cho has revealed his 'Star Trek' character Hikaru Sulu is gay - but not...
View ArticleEntrepreneurship 101
Tackling the basics of business start-ups in South Africa. ||| Entrepreneurship 101 aims to educate South Africans about the fundamentals of entrepreneurship while looking at a uniquely South African...
View Article#HelpingMyBankBalance: What’s Cassper up to?
Rapper goes from flaunting his luxury goods online to heavily promoting budget brands, and creates new hashtag. ||| The 'Mama I Made IT' hitmaker Cassper Nyovest has not made his success a secret. Fans...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Mr Right
Smarm and charm walk hand-in-hand in violent rom-com ||| MR RIGHTDIRECTOR: Paco CabezasCAST: Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell CLASSIFICATION: 16 LVRUNNING TIME: 91 minutesRATING: 3 stars (out of 5)John...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Youth
Caine and Keitel shine in a meditation on ageing ||| YOUTHDIRECTOR: Paolo SorrentinoCAST: Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano, Jane FondaCLASSIFICATION: 13 LNRUNING TIME: 124...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Me Before You
Doomed romance gives up on the real issue at stake ||| ME BEFORE YOUDIRECTOR: Thea SharrockCAST: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Vanessa Kirby, Matthew LewisCLASSIFICATION: 7-9 PG LPRUNNING TIME: 118...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Ice Age Collision Course
Avoiding extinction is a mammoth amount of fun ||| ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSEDIRECTOR: Mike Thurmeier, Galen T ChuVOICE CAST: Nick Offerman, Adam Devine, Simon Pegg, Jennifer Lopez, Melissa Rauch and...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Elvis & Nixon
Tricky Dicky and Elvis make for history’s oddest couple ||| ELVIS & NIXONDIRECTOR: Liza JohnsonCAST: Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey, Alex Pettyfer, Tate Donovan, Johnny Knoxville, Colin Hanks, Evan...
View ArticleMOVIE REVIEW: Miles Ahead
Not a sour note in ode to Davis ||| MILES AHEADDIRECTOR: Don CheadleCAST: Don Cheadle, Ewan McGregor, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Keith Stanfield, Michael Stuhlbarg, Austin LyonCLASSIFICATION: 16 LVDRUNNING...
View ArticlePrince Albert among stars at Sly’s b-day bash
Sylvester Stallone, who’s reportedly set to play a mafia boss in a TV series, has enjoyed a star-studded 70th birthday. ||| Sylvester Stallone celebrated his 70th birthday with Monaco's Prince Albert...
View Article#EmteeRisingStar: mixed reaction from fans
Rapper Emtee is trending as some fans refuse to vote for him ahead of the YOU Spectacular Awards. ||| Multiple Award winning hip hop artist Emtee is trending again on Twitter as fans respond to his...
View ArticleUnveiling the sad truth of hate crimes
‘Unveiled’ gives vignettes of the experiences of five Muslim women after the attack, at the National Arts Festival. ||| TAKE that sh*t off your head. Towel head. Sweetie, it’s not safe to wear that...
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