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Emzini star Muzi Mthabela says he is eager to move away from being typecast as the traditional “alpha male” and instead explore roles that centre on unlikely, more vulnerable heroes. From Eshowe to Johannesburg screens, the veteran actor and editor reflects on his evolving craft, typecasting, and how impostor syndrome once made him question his place in the industry. Speaking to Sowetan, Mthabela...

Former Muvhango star Maduvha Madima is making a return to music, collaborating with legendary Grammy-winning group Ladysmith Black Mambazo on her new project. She also worked with the Soweto String Quartet on the heritage-driven EP, Sounds From Home, which explores rich South African musical roots. Alongside her musical comeback, Madima hints at a new television role, marking a dual return to both...

A businessman is set to lose seven properties and four cars to the state after allegedly claiming more than R16m in COVID-19 employee relief funds. SowetanLIVE

Mbali Makhoba, 20, is the new lead vocalist for the band Freshlyground, taking over where Zolani Mahola; now known as The One Who Sings; left off. After a seven-year hiatus, the band is back with new music. In an interview with Sowetan, Makhoba and drummer Peter Cohen reflect on their return and upcoming album, Take Me Home that drops today. SowetanLIVE

Veteran actress Ilse Klink believes theatre is poised for a powerful resurgence as AI continues to reshape the entertainment landscape, arguing that audiences are increasingly drawn to real, lived experiences over digital imitation. Best known for her roles in Isidingo, 7de Laan, Lockdown and Paradys, Klink tells Sowetan that this shift presents an opportunity for the industry to rethink storytell...

Kashif Noor, head of retail distribution at Ashburton Investments, says conversations on Financial Literacy Month often centre on “restrictive budgeting and cutting back”. SowetanLIVE

Anneliese ‘Queenie’ Leeuw, speaks about the murder of her brother Strydom Ruiters, who was allegedly murdered for insurance purposes. SowetanLIVE

Rea Vaya services halted for Soweto, Parktown and Braamfontein routes. SowetanLIVE

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Marcelo Allende says they always go for a win irrespective of previous results as they look to complete the job when they host Esperance in the CAF Champions League semifinal return leg at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. Masandawana are on the verge of their second successive final following their 1-0 win in the first leg in Tunisia on Sunday. SowetanLIVE

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says the attitude and commitment has to be higher in the return leg against Esperance in the CAF Champions at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday. SowetanLIVE

Occasionally, a group of criminals commits a series of crimes so infamous that the story becomes part of South African crime folklore. When this happens, without fail, the story becomes distorted and sometimes, the reality of the brutality gets lost in the fray. This is the true story of a group of criminals who terrorised South Africa in 1913 and 1914 and the hidden legacy they left behind. Discl...

SA ultra marathon queen Gerda Steyn has set her sights on winning ten Two Oceans titles after clinching the seventh successive titles in Cape Town on Saturday. Steyn said as long as she is fit and injury free, she will always go for a win. SowetanLIVE

Bobby Blanco is living his best TV life as the face of She Is DJ on SABC 1, a docu-reality series giving viewers a front-row seat to the beats, glow-ups, and daily grind of 13 of South Africa’s hottest female DJs. Speaking to Sowetan, Blanco says he’s thrilled to step into his own spotlight, moving from reality cast member on Boity’s Own Your Throne and Nadia Nakai’s Beyond Bragga to presenter, sh...

SIU spokesperson Selby Makgotho has secured an Acknowledgement of Debt from Rubicon Communications CC and its CEO Hangwani Nengovhela, to recover R2,699,000 misappropriated from the National Skills Fund (NSF). SowetanLIVE

A witness who had rushed to the scene after seeing smoke coming for the house said he had found that the woman locked the burglar bar and was inside the burning house just watching. SowetanLIVE

SGB chairperson Keagan Everson say a group of boys aged between 11 to 13 years were arrested in connection to the previous year Riverlea secondary school fire incident and later released. SowetanLIVE

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso still wants more after his side registered their tenth successive league wins when they beat Durban City 1-0 at Chatsworth Stadium on Tuesday, saying the league title race is tough and theg cannot be satisfied with their recent achievement. SowetanLIVE

Joyous Celebration co-founder Lindelani Mkhize has apologised to the country and supporters following a public legal dispute, admitting their internal issues should never have played out in the public eye. Speaking to Sowetan, Mkhize maintains that the brand is bigger than the fallout, with the 30/30 celebrations tour set to proceed as planned. SowetanLIVE

Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef stresses the importance of keeping their momentum amid their push for a top three finish. SowetanLIVE

As South Africans, it's not uncommon for us to hear an accused person claim that the devil made them do it. In her new book, accomplished academic and all-round cool human, Dr Nicky Falkof explores this segment of crime in our country, its origins and all the ways it influences justice. In this episode we discuss the book, some of its case studies and our experiences with occult crime allegations...

Hip hop star Rougé is set to shake up prime-time TV as she steps into her first major acting role, portraying the fierce villain Darlene on Scandal! tomorrow night. The University of Pretoria drama and film alumni describes the role as “full circle,” marking a return to her first love: acting through what she calls one of the baddest chapters of her career. Rougé tells Sowetan she’s excited for fa...

Cynthia Vermeulen (72) a resident of Kliptown says she doesn't mind paying more for the convenience paraffin provides for her which she has used for over 30years unlike their illegal power connection which is sometimes readily available. SowetanLIVE

President of SANSBOC, warns of an exceptionally busy Easter travel period, confirming that more than 2,000 buses are already booked for the Moria pilgrimage, with thousands more operating nationwide. SowetanLIVE

ASA acting president John Mathane says he is ready to clean and restore the image of the federation after Portfolio committee recommended it's board to be dissolved on Tuesday. ASA together with Sascoc and the department of sports, arts and culture appeared before the committee on Tuesday to account for a letter recieved from World Athletics after placing ASA under its direct supervision. SowetanL...

Hip hop star Rougé is set to shake up prime-time TV as she steps into her first major acting role, portraying the fierce villain Darlene on Scandal! tomorrow night. The University of Pretoria drama and film alumni describes the role as “full circle,” marking a return to her first love: acting through what she calls one of the baddest chapters of her career. Rougé tells Sowetan she’s excited for fa...