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The South African Guild of Actors says it's disheartening knowing that there is no comfort or reassurance that can be offered to young graduates coming into the industry. The organisation's chairperson, Jack Devnarain, says this is due to the lack of statutory framework for actors that gives them the right to earn a continuous income from their work. Devnarain, who is a leading voice for regulation of the creative industries, […]

Gauteng Acting Premier, Lebogang Maile, says 500 businesses that were operating illegally in the province have been closed. He was giving an update on the registration of spaza shops in the province as per the President's November directive. "Other issues of non-compliance include a lack of certificates of acceptability or comment from Environmental Health and non-payment of operating licenses that are obtained from municipalities. Businesses operating from unsafe premises and […]

Contemporary Visual Artist, Ntsikelelo Mzibomvu, says Mzansi has a history of embracing extreme artistic expression, despite the country's conservativeness. He emphasises, however, that this has always also depended on who is the artist or creator of the piece. "...from Sister Bethina, to Yizo Yizo and Water by Tyla amongst many examples, we have proven to have a progressive tolerance towards artistic expression." Mzibomvu's remarks are in response to the question […]

Mzansi's star girl, Tyla, has left fans exhilarated and tantalised following her show stopping two-city tour. Tygas, as she calls her fans, have flooded social media with posts reminiscing about her performances at the Grand Arena in Cape Town on Thursday and at SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday. I want the South Africans who’ve been saying Tyla isn’t huge in SA & that they know that their faves are […]

The Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children has highlighted the need for conversations about sexual abuse to be had more openly in order to empower victims to speak out, especially when the abuser is in a powerful position. The NPO's Director, Dr Shaheda Omar, says while such conversations are not easy, they are necessary to help victims understand that it's never their fault to fall prey to abusers. Dr Omar […]

Social media users are calling for the all the key players that overlooked Kelaia Turner's cries over the alleged bullying she experienced at the hands of her peers to face the full might of the law. Turner's family is suing Greenville County School District over the "vile" behaviour the 14-year-old was subjected to by her bullies when she was 11. The learners continued their deplorable act even when Turner was […]

With the festive season being synonymous with casual dating for some singles, Yires are urged to be cautious at all times, especially when using dating sites. The appeal comes at the back of social media reports of a man targeting members of the LGBTQ plus community through a dating site called, Tinder. The individuals allegedly also extort money from the victims by threatening to release private pictures, if they aren't […]

Sex workers' rights group, SWEAT, has reiterated its call for the decriminalisation of sex work in South Africa. The organisation was welcoming Belgium's new law, which will see escorts receive employment benefits like paid leave, maternity leave, unemployment benefits and pension. The historic legislation seeks to clamp down on abuse and exploitation in the industry. It also gives sex workers the ability to refuse clients, set the conditions of an […]

  Non-Profit Organisation, #NotInMyNameInternational, says while it might seem like campaigns like the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children don't achieve much impact, they are necessary. #NotInMyNameInternational's secretary-general, Themba Masango, says programmes must be set up to ensure that the boy child is better educated and given tools to be better men in society Masango's remarks come as the family of slain scientist, Dorcas 'Didi' […]