Up Close & Personal with Jafta Mamabolo

Jafta Mamabolo is dressed to the nines in a beautifully tailored blue jacket, a red checked shirt, pants and smart shoes when we meet him at the SABC studios on Tuesday.

Planning on a grand entrance

JAMES Ngcobo prances around on his toes and slightly bent knees as he gives notes to the star-studded cast he prepares to perform E'skia Mphahlele's The Suitcase at the international opening of the Soweto Theatre on Friday.

Hot property and so diva-trocious

SOME celebs seem to be immune to the spoils that come with their status. Some, thanks to good management and a low-key life, keep a clean image.

Low tech, high sales? Odds beater

Since 2005 DJ Cleo, full name Cleo Monyapelo, has dominated the area of music digital downloads.

The old lady's throwin' and arty party

Every milestone deserves a celebration and this year there have been several in the arts in SA.

Tupac comes 'alive'

When a hologram of late rapper Tupac Shakur appeared on stage with Snoop Dogg at the recent Coachella music festival, it stunned audiences by literally bringing the performer back to life - technologically, anyway.

Depp denies split rumours

JOHNNY Depp has denied splitting from long-time girlfriend Vanessa Paradis.

White Star celebrates the star of the family

MOTHERS feed our bodies and our souls - whether with a warm, hearty meal or with a word of wisdom, helping us to make the right choices in life.

Mess with Big Bro America at your peril

Rihanna's first foray into Hollywood probably didn't cause the pop singer sleepless nights.

Radio's good, bad and the ugly - Food for da ear

AFTER watching the recent Mtn radio awards I saw the importance of radio's contribution. And though I didn't agree with some of the winners, I thought about why I listen to radio and what makes certain shows better than others.