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Cynthia Shange a Lifetime Achievement Award at the South African Film and Television Awards in 2024. Photo: Supplied
APARTHEID ERA HISTORY

Cynthia Shange, trailblazing actress and beauty queen, dies at 76

From Miss World contestant to celebrated actress, Cynthia Shange’s life traced the evolution of South African entertainment across generations

  • Kibo Ngowi
3 min read
On the pulse: Writer Lebohang Mazibuko’s debut novel will appeal to adults and teenagers alike; the plot follows protagonist Naledi as she navigates the pressures of becoming a woman. Photo: Anthony Horak
BANTU KNOTS

Extract from ‘Bantu Knots’: The time of budding breasts

Lebohang Mazibuko’s debut novel, ‘Bantu Knots’ is both poignant and relevant — and speaks to teenagers and adults alike

  • Lebo Mazibuko
7 min read
Nonhle Thema. (Gallo)
DINEO RANAKA

‘Queen of Twitter Wars’ Nonhle Thema returns to TV

Controversial media personality Nonhle Thema, who made headlines for her Twitter rants in 2011, is making her TV come-back.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
New Barclays chief executive Jes Staley is expected to signal what the bank aims to do with its African operations when he presents his annual report in a few weeks’ time.
NANDOS

Pimples: Nonhle Thema – fast food fantasy

The Pimples ponder the awful inevitability of sex in advertising after Nonhle Thema meets the Mando’s cock.

  • Pimples
1 min read
Nonhle Thema. (Gallo)
CHRIS ROPER

Jesus, Smurfs and Nonhle Thema

Chris Roper muses on the genius that is Nonhle Thema.

  • Chris Roper
4 min read
Where is your mama
NIKIWE BIKITSHA AUTHOR

Where is your mama, Nonhle Thema?

<b>Nikiwe Bikitsha</b> has been trying desperately to avoid the subject of Nonhle Thema.

  • Nikiwe Bikitsha
4 min read