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Idols 15: Micayla's Tragic exit 10 Nov 2019 22:17 (2 replies)
She sang the song and then she was gone. (Includes the three debut singles.)
Idols 15: Top 2 Theme and Song Choice 8 Nov 2019 14:44 (4 replies)
While the Top 3 release their singles now, Nolo has to wait until January.
Ifalakhe: Behind-the-scenes on Mzansi Magic's African fantasy 7 Nov 2019 12:44 (2 replies)
Executive Producer and Director Mmamitse Thibedi gives us the inside scoop on what went into creating Ifalakhe.
Idols 15: No Nolo in the Top 3 3 Nov 2019 22:44 (2 replies)
One of the three sleep-deprived will miss out on a final shot at the title when they return from New York this week.
Idols 15:Top 3 Theme and Song Choices 31 Oct 2019 10:22 (0 replies)
The wannabes bring out the big guns this week by singing three songs each in their bid to wear the title of Idol.
Idols 15: Top 4 live show - what the judges said 27 Oct 2019 23:10 (0 replies)
The show went on after Twexit but the plot didn't go anywhere as the Top 4 sang comfy-comfy.
Idols 15: Top 4 Theme and Song Choices 24 Oct 2019 09:28 (2 replies)
The families have been hauled in this week as the final four put on their game faces to sing these songs...
Newsflash: Twin Viggy Qwabe withdraws from Idols! 21 Oct 2019 11:47 (9 replies)
Where one goes, the other follows.
Idols 15 Top 5: The twins get separated in family whammy 21 Oct 2019 01:07 (3 replies)
The concept of "the twins" is oves on Idols as Viggy kisses Virginia goodbye.
Idols 15: Top 5 Theme and Song Choices 17 Oct 2019 17:18 (3 replies)
Tick-tock. It's all about time this week. More of it as finale time approaches.
Idols 15 Top 6: The show stops for Mangaliso 13 Oct 2019 23:09 (3 replies)
Sunday's Idols was a showstopper for Mangaliso - literally.
Idols 15: Top 6 Theme and Song Choices 9 Oct 2019 13:04 (2 replies)
This Sunday the wannabes need prove they don't wanna be wannabes no more.
Idols 15 Top 7: The audience breaks up with Nqobile 6 Oct 2019 22:40 (2 replies)
It was all about lurve for everyone on Sunday except Nqobile who lost viewers' hearts.
Idols 15: Top 7 Song Choices and Theme 2 Oct 2019 12:21 (10 replies)
Who will best capture the essence of romantic lurve?
Idols 15 Top 8: It's D-Day for Dinky 29 Sep 2019 22:34 (3 replies)
If at first you don't succeed, try and try again. Dalene da Dinky did this but...
Idols 15: Top 8 Theme and Song Choice 26 Sep 2019 12:32 (3 replies)
Two wannabes place their bets on songs by former Idols winners...
Idols 15 Top 9: It's oves for Innocentia before it begins 22 Sep 2019 23:03 (3 replies)
In the words of Heidi Klum: One day you're In and the next day you're Out.
Please Step In scam alert! 19 Sep 2019 12:11 (0 replies)
Please note: scammers are using a fraudulent "Please Step In" phone number to scam people. THIS is the correct number to reach the show...
Idols 15: Top 9 Theme and Song Choice 18 Sep 2019 15:34 (4 replies)
DJ Tira wields the power for this week's live show as the Top 9 tackle these songs...
Idols 15: Top 10 showdown - what the judges said 16 Sep 2019 10:39 (3 replies)
Do you agree with the judges' take on Sunday's episode? (Includes vids of each performance.)
Idols 15: Top 10 theme and song choices 12 Sep 2019 10:02 (9 replies)
See which songs your faves will be singing in this Sunday's Top 10 showdown.
Place your bets! Pick your Idols 15 Top 2 from the Top 10 9 Sep 2019 11:51 (3 replies)
An album of the Idols Top 10 featuring videos and deets to help you predict this season's finalists. Play along even if you don't have DStv.
Your one-stop guide to Mzansi Magic's bumper July line-up 2 Jul 2019 10:25 (1 replies)
New shows and seasons premiere at 20h00 each night next week, with Andile Gaelesiwe in the reality mix.
Unwrapped! Mzansi Magic's new winter dramas The Republic and Impilo: The Scam 28 Jun 2019 14:04 (0 replies)
Florence Masebe steps up as Madam President and Desmond Dube battles baaaad debt. TVSA has the inside scoop.
Mzansi channels reveal new shows and renewals for 2019 23 Nov 2018 15:41 (4 replies)
The lowdown on what to expect from Mzansi Magic, Wethu and 1Magic in the new year.
Mzansi Magic's The Imposter returns with new cast and production company 27 Sep 2018 14:26 (1 replies)
Ferguson Magic gives the cameras to Seriti Films for the new season.
Idols 14: Close-up on the Top 10 10 Sep 2018 11:51 (4 replies)
Find out more about the Season 14 finalists with these Q&A's feat. surprising facts...
5 flash facts on Mzansi Magic's new Sunday night drama The Herd 2 Jul 2018 13:12 (6 replies)
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Winnie Ntshaba and former Uzalo star Sihle Ndaba headline the channel's next supernatural instalment.
Ring of Lies replaced by new Mzansi Magic series The Throne 27 Jun 2018 12:03 (6 replies)
See if you can work out what the new series is about.
Meet the new characters on Lockdown 3 4 Jun 2018 17:10 (9 replies)
Manaka Ranaka takes on the role of a serial killer and Mmabatho Montsho shrinks the minds of criminals.
US star Tichina Arnold chats to TVSA about her role on Mzansi's Lockdown 3 30 May 2018 12:18 (4 replies)
We interrogate the American comedy star in her prison cell about her new role on South African TV.
Music industry at heart of Mzansi Magic's new drama Ingoma 22 Mar 2018 16:20 (2 replies)
Mzansi Magic's new Monday night drama tackles the exploitative music industry in this story about small-town artists getting lured to the big city.
Mzansi Magic's new Sunday nighter: Abomama 20 Mar 2018 17:06 (5 replies)
Four church women who are sucked into the criminal underworld when they are forced to turn their stokvel into a money-laundering scheme.
Unveiling Mzansi Magic's new Cape Town drama: Nkululeko 11 Dec 2017 15:54 (8 replies)
You saw the audition call on TVSA, now find out about the series and see who landed the lead roles.
YouTuber Moshe Ndiki lands Mzansi Magic double deal 7 Dec 2017 12:40 (4 replies)
He's the new host of Uyang’thanda Na? and debuts on The Queen soon.
Double trouble: The Imposter director on what it takes to film the twins 30 Oct 2017 09:55 (6 replies)
The inside scoop on how Mzansi Magic's The Imposter turns Thishiwe Ziqubu into the twins.
iNumber is up... what's next? The Imposter 3 Oct 2017 14:34 (4 replies)
Twin takes on twin in Ferguson Magic's new Sunday night drama.
OPW Presenter Search: the reality show - coming soon 27 Sep 2017 10:26 (0 replies)
The initial auditions have wrapped and now the power moves into the hands of viewers.
First look: Linda Sebezo as the most dangerous inmate in South Africa 7 Sep 2017 17:07 (1 replies)
Prison bars clang for her in Lockdown 2.
Why Flo Masebe isn't on Ring of Lies 2 21 Jul 2017 11:59 (4 replies)
The reason Masindi disappears.
Former Gen star Thato Molamu: a man of law on The Queen 20 Jul 2017 12:50 (3 replies)
The countdown to Season 2 begins.
All star cast revealed for iNumber Number: the TV series 8 Jun 2017 15:56 (5 replies)
It started with SABC1's Class Act, it went on to become an award winning movie and now it's an all star series on Mzansi Magic.
And the next OPW host is... 17 Mar 2017 15:09 (1 replies)
Ma "Slenda" Mnisi a.k.a Nomsa Buthelezi.
Mzansi Magic reveals plans for 2017 9 Mar 2017 15:58 (15 replies)
Multiple renewals, a burst of new series and an awards ceremony. Your ticket to Mzansi Magic in 2017.
Mzansi Magic does it for millennials with new telenovela Isithembiso 24 Feb 2017 12:21 (2 replies)
The 411 on what to expect once Greed & Desire wraps at the end of March.
Renewed! Mzansi Magic's Ring of Lies 16 Feb 2017 00:00 (7 replies)
KAPOW!
Dineo's Diary spin-off on the way to Mzansi Magic 23 Nov 2016 13:54 (2 replies)
The whole family's moved in to headline The Ranakas.
Dawn Thandeka King headlines new all-girl prison drama 16 Nov 2016 15:42 (9 replies)
She starts 2017 in Lockdown on Mzansi Magic.
The craziest credit on TV?! 19 Oct 2016 10:47 (0 replies)
See if you can say Nomuzi Mabena's Rich Kids credit in one breath...
Introducing It's Complicated Season 2: new characters, more drama 21 Sep 2016 17:36 (9 replies)
It's back on Mzansi Magic in October with a bevy of new characters played by some of Mzansi's biggest TV names.
Ninja girls unite on Mzansi Magic's new teen drama Is'thunzi 15 Sep 2016 18:27 (3 replies)
They call themselves the Ninjas and they're on a mission to make the Cinderella story come true.
Lerato Mvelase: no easy pushover on isiBaya 31 Aug 2016 17:15 (1 replies)
She debuted as Lieutenant Mkhize this week and she's a force that everyone underestimates.
Why Brenda Ngxoli isn't on Rockville 4 21 Jul 2016 11:51 (5 replies)
See why Gladys isn't on the new season.
Introducing the new characters on Rockville 4 8 Jul 2016 17:16 (9 replies)
A snack pack of all the important new characters on Rockville 4 and who's playing them.
Ring of Lies: Things look good for Round 2 6 Jul 2016 11:08 (6 replies)
The final bell rings for Ring of Lies at the end of July and then...? The latest on the show's future.
Mzansi Magic to debut taboo new Xhosa drama 21 Jun 2016 12:03 (4 replies)
Keep this hush-hush and don't talk about it but we've heard that Sizwe and his mother are "close".
Rockville 4: all you need to know 17 Jun 2016 17:23 (12 replies)
From this season's Big Bad to teenagers being "blessed"... everything you need to know about the new season.
Thembisa Mdoda takes a vacay from OPW 24 May 2016 17:39 (3 replies)
Thembisa's putting her feet up for six weeks.
Menzi Ngubane headlines isiBaya’s powerful new taxi family 11 Apr 2016 11:21 (8 replies)
The Ngwenyas arrive soon with Menzi at the helm. Get to know isiBaya's new arrivals.
Zabalaza's replacement: bare-knuckle boxing telenovela 7 Apr 2016 16:33 (12 replies)
Ring of Lies starts on the dusty streets of Limpopo and includes various Zabalaza headliners.
The lowdown on Mzansi Magic's new drama Igazi 6 Apr 2016 10:11 (9 replies)
The story, the cast and what you need to know about Mzansi Magic's new Sunday night drama by Ferguson Films.
Mzansi Magic's new Doubt: starring cast gallery 7 Apr 2016 10:44 (3 replies)
Get to know the starring characters in the build-up to Monday's premiere of the murder drama Doubt.
New outsider characters to stir up isiBaya in Season 4 16 Mar 2016 00:00 (7 replies)
The inside scoop on what to expect from isiBaya as the soapie marks three years on air.
Who's Who on Mzansi Magic's new telenovela Greed & Desire 14 Mar 2016 00:00 (7 replies)
Get to know the characters on Greed & Desire with this Who's Who snack pack of the starring roles.
Would you watch this new Mzansi Magic drama? 2 Feb 2016 11:29 (0 replies)
A new Mzansi Magic drama series picks up where Our Perfect Wedding ends when a groom gets arrested at the altar.
Revealed! Mzansi Magic's two new telenovelas 28 Jan 2016 15:08 (9 replies)
And the two telenovelas replacing The Road and Zabalaza are...
Zabalaza's new opening credits: the beginning of the end 21 Jan 2016 12:52 (5 replies)
Has Zabalaza been uncancelled? The lowdown on why the soapie has a new title sequence.
First look: Mzansi Magic's January 2016 line-up 9 Dec 2015 10:44 (2 replies)
2016 starts with a new season of Our Perfect Wedding, despite the fact that it's bleeding sponsors. Saints and Sinners returns.
Big cast shake-up for Diski Divas 2 30 Nov 2015 16:26 (0 replies)
It's a whole new ball game when Diski Divas returns next year. See which WAGS are on the team.
Mzansi soccer WAGs cash in on fame 7 Apr 2015 15:49 (7 replies)
Five current and former WAGs put their lives on show in Mzansi Magic's new reality low Diski Divas. WAGs include Teko Modise's ex Felicia.
Mzansi Magic reformats Kabelo's Bootcamp without Kabelo 7 Nov 2014 15:08 (0 replies)
When Kabelo's Bootcamp returns for Season 3 in January, it's going to be very different. Kabelo Mabalane's out of the series - other celebrities are in.
Mzansi Magic Highlights: November 2014 29 Oct 2014 17:06 (0 replies)
An overview of Mzansi Magic in November including movies. Line-up includes Dark Tide, The Devil Wears Prada, Enemy of the State and Troy.
Filming starts on Rockville 3 14 Oct 2014 11:49 (4 replies)
Filming for Season 3 of Rockville has started for a January 2015 premiere. Newcomers include Terry Pheto, Don Mlangeni Nawa and Hlomla Dandala.
Mi Casa's J'Something swaps his mic for a frying pan 8 Oct 2014 15:15 (0 replies)
Mi Casa's J'Something goes from muso to celebrity chef in his new cookery show Something's Cooking. Premieres on Mzansi Magic soon.
Mzansi Magic Highlights: October 2014 1 Oct 2014 15:19 (5 replies)
A rundown of highlights on Mzansi Magic in October. Includes teasers for Saints and Sinners, Lokshin Bioscope and movies on the channel.
Mzansi Magic Highlights: September 2014 20 Aug 2014 14:09 (0 replies)
In early September Mzansi Magic premieres an Idols Wooden Mic special. An overview of new shows, specials and movies coming up on the channel.
Revealed! Dragons in the Den 8 Aug 2014 10:55 (0 replies)
Five South African entrepreneurs become Dragons in September with the debut of Dragons' Den on Mzansi Magic. See who the fivesome are.
Mzansi Magic announces new freedom drama series 9 Jul 2014 11:27 (6 replies)
A new drama series inspired by 20 years of freedom comes to Mzansi Magic in August. Starring cast includes Nthati Moshesh, Tumisho Masha and Tshepo Maseko.
Our Perfect Wedding: Phumeza Mdabe out. Tumi Morake in. 14 Oct 2014 16:28 (3 replies)
Our Perfect Wedding has been renewed for a fourth season. It premieres in early 2015 with comedienne Tumi Morake as host..
Meet the new characters on isiBaya 14 Mar 2014 00:00 (8 replies)
Five new starring characters arrive on isiBaya soon: Bhekifa, Zweli, Sihle, Zanele and Blade. Find out more about them - and the actors who are bringing them to life.
Renewed! Clash of the Choirs 27 Jan 2014 00:00 (3 replies)
Clash of the Choirs has been renewed for a second season. The format remains the same but this time round there will be auditions in the Eastern Cape.
See who's joined Rockville for Season 2 14 Jan 2014 00:00 (7 replies)
Rockville returns to Mzansi Magic in February with a crowd of newcomers. Those who've joined the show include Clint Brink, 'Map' Maponyane and ...
Khaya Mthethwa to host new gospel experience 22 Oct 2013 00:00 (6 replies)
Khaya Mthethwa has been signed to host and musically direct a new gospel show on Mzansi Magic. Kenneth Nkosi and Linda Sibiya will also be hosting new series.
Bouga Luv warms-up for weight loss challenge 13 Sep 2013 00:00 (6 replies)
Kabelo Mabalane did it himself and now he's challenging 10 contestants to lose weight too in a new reality show Kabelo's Boot Camp. To air on Mzansi Magic from October.
New Connie/Shona series to debut in June 14 May 2013 00:00 (10 replies)
Connie and Shona Ferguson's new series Rockville premieres on Mzansi Magic in June. Stars include Shonnie with Minnie Dlamini, Boity Thulo and Mbali Mlotshwa.
Sis Ribs signs to judge Clash of the Choirs 18 Jan 2013 00:00 (4 replies)
Rebecca Malope will be headlining Mzansi Magic's upcoming Clash of the Choirs SA as one of three judges. She'll be joined by Lindelani Mkhize and Anele Mdoda.
Mzansi Magic cams move with Khaya 31 Oct 2012 00:00 (7 replies)
On Sunday (4th) Mzansi Magic premieres a two-part special that follows Khaya Mthethwa home to Durban, after his Idols win. Includes his homecoming concert.
Mzansi Magic November 2012 Highlights 29 Oct 2012 00:00 (1 replies)
Mzansi Magic's movie anthology Lokshin Bioscope debuts a new weekly show in November: Boomba and TT - a crime series. More, with channel highlights ...
Gal B to host Clash of the Choirs South Africa 26 Oct 2012 00:00 (13 replies)
Bonang Matheba has been signed to host a South African version of the international realilty format Clash of the Choirs. The search for choirs begins in November.
Mzansi Magic October 2012 Highlights 4 Oct 2012 00:00 (0 replies)
Season 9 of So You Think You Can Dance premieres on Mzansi Magic this Saturday (6 October). New episodes air Saturdays and Sundays. Also starting soon: Daily Sun TV.
Mzansi Magic September 2012 Highlights 7 Sep 2012 00:00 (2 replies)
Coming up on Mzansi Magic: footage from the channel's recent Market Day, Lira: The Captured Tour 2012, Trevor Noah: Crazy Normal and Trevor Gumbi: Live.
Mzansi Magic August Highlights 2012 7 Aug 2012 00:00 (0 replies)
The first Idols 8 Result Show headlines Mzansi Magic tonight at 19h30. A rundown of other highlights coming up in August including movies and specials.
Mzansi Magic July Highlights 2012 25 Jun 2012 00:00 (0 replies)
A rundown of the highlights coming up on Mzansi Magic, including movies. Two new shows premiere in early July: Thief; and a South African comedy SIES.
Mzansi Magic June Highlights 2012 31 May 2012 00:00 (0 replies)
The new season of Idols premieres on Mzansi Magic this Sunday (3 June) at 17h30. Also coming up: two new local series - Zulu or Shut Up; and Fat Cats.
Mzansi Magic calls for another telenovela 7 May 2012 00:00 (0 replies)
Mzansi Magic has put out a commisioning call for another 208-episode telenovela as well as briefs for stand alone bubblegum movies. The details ...
Mzansi Magic May Highlights 2012 24 Apr 2012 00:00 (0 replies)
The new season of Culture Shock premieres on Mzansi Magic on 1 May. A listing of the channel highlights for the month, including movies and teasers for iNkaba.
New on Mzansi Magic in April 2012 4 Apr 2012 00:00 (0 replies)
New to Mzansi Magic this April: the crime series Mshika-Shika (starring Richard Lukunku), a rebroadcast of Culture Shock, Your OWN Show, The Wild and Live To Dance.
New on Mzansi Magic in December 2011 30 Nov 2011 00:00 (2 replies)
A new Mel Miller comedy show premieres on Mzansi Magic this Friday (2 December). Coming up on Sunday, 11th: the Miss South Africa pageant, live from Sun City.
New on Mzansi Magic in November 2011 3 Nov 2011 00:00 (1 replies)
New to Mzansi Magic this November: Diary of a Touring Comic - starring Stuart Taylor on tour - The Wire, Diamond in the Ruff, Rebirth; and House of Davids.
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