South Africa

South African businessman Hlubi Nkosi has denied allegations that he is a deadbeat father, as his messy separation from his estranged wife and reality TV star Londie London continues to grab the headlines.

Background actors on the SABC1 drama series have spoken out against the non-payment of fees for their appearances on the popular South African show, which they say has been going on for months.

DJ Euphonik’s second wife, a qualified lawyer, heading a legal unit of a top firm in Joburg, South Africa, has said she broke up with the musician when she found out that he wanted to add yet another woman (third) to his harem.

Bubbly South African musician Busiswa Gqulu has admitted that she sought therapy after the birth of her son, as she struggled with mental and self-esteem issues that forced her off the stage.

South African reality TV star Faith Nketsi says she has found happiness, after she reportedly left her matrimonial home earlier this year, as things turned sour with her husband Nzuzo Njilo.

South African gospel star Ngwana Ledwaba has issued an apology after a video of her confronting and assaulting a mentally challenged woman who trespassed in her home went viral.

While some might have thought she would be wallowing in misery after her alleged separation from her husband of six years, South African actress Linda Mtoba is reportedly on the rebound, hooking up with a businessman who has been spoiling her rotten as she gets over her heartbreak.

Veteran South African actor Vuyo Dabula has quit Uzalo after a brief stint during which he brought the character of Max Mwale to life, with rumours that he left the set of the popular SABC1 drama because of a contractual dispute.

The South African Music Awards (SAMAs), the country’s premier showbiz awards ceremony, will not be taking place in Durban after President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his disapproval of an extravagant budget that is speculated to have been as much as R28 million.

The defence team representing the five men in the dock for killing South African footballer Senzo Meyiwa have accused the officer that collected evidence from one of them of being inexperienced and making numerous blunders that comprised the quality of what he gathered.