Patience Bambalele is an entertainment reporter for the Sowetan

'I have not recovered': Joburg CBD fire survivor lost daughter to blaze in 2020

A woman who lost her daughter in a fire incident three years ago is grateful to have been able to save her family when their home caught fire in a ...

Mthombeni quit eating meat to prepare for role as a female assassin

Mpume Mthombeni stopped eating meat for three months to prepare for her new role as a female assassin in the play 'Isidlamlilo/The Fire Eater'.

Who’s kota is it anyway? Entrepreneur takes on KFC over ‘Sphatlo’ idea

KFC has lashed out at an entrepreneur who accused the company of stealing his chicken kota “idea”, saying it was not a secret that kota is a famous ...

Pandor apologises for ‘offensive' comments on arts

Minister of international relations and co-operation Naledi Pandor has apologised to the arts and creative sector for saying that Africa needs more ...

Slain journalist Jeremy Gordin was worried about South Africa’s crime rate

Retired journalist Jeremy Gordin, who was killed during a robbery at his home in Parkview, Johannesburg, had experienced two burglaries a few months ...

Brutus Malada’s ‘fiancée’ shocked after he ties the knot with Joburg mayor Mpho ...

“At first, my engagement ring disappeared in our bedroom. I left it on top of the chest of drawers and when I told him about it, he just brushed it ...

Mourners pay last respects to iconic poet Mattera

The long queue of cars just as you approach Ramaite Street in Protea North, Soweto, on Monday night was an indication that a giant had fallen.

Qadasi and Maqhinga on ‘support and love’ they’ve gotten on European tour

The tour, which includes visits to Denmark, Germany, Belgium and Sweden, will run until July 17.

Singer’s blouse ripped off as artists clash with police

Artists were dragged to clear the way for vehicles at the entrance to sports, arts and culture minister Nathi Mthethwa's Pretoria offices on Tuesday.

Lawyered-up Mashaba delivers on his promise to fund artists' legal fight

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has offered legal assistance to the artists and creatives in sit-in protest at the  National Arts Council (NAC).