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From her breakout role as Charmaine on Backstage to playing the fierce Tyson in Lockdown, seasoned actress Lorcia Cooper is stepping into a softer, more nurturing role as Rochelle Booysen in Paradys. In the new SABC 2 drama, the 47-year-old portrays a mother navigating family and community struggles — while…

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says a Johannesburg hospital should approach the High Court to save the life of a 15-year-old boy whose family refuses a blood transfusion on religious grounds.

In the new SABC 2 drama, the 47-year-old portrays a mother navigating family and community struggles — while celebrating the rich diversity within the Coloured community. In conversation with Sowetan, Cooper reflects on embracing this new chapter and the importance of telling more authentic stories on screen.

From her breakout role on Mzansi Magic’s Gomora to stepping behind the camera, Siphesihle “Cee Cee” Ndaba is making a defining career move as a producer with her debut film, Lil_ith. Ahead of its premiere at the Joburg Film Festival, the 28-year-old reflects on transitioning from actress to producer, the…

Big Brother Mzansi’s latest evictee, Ilano Sky, who made history as the first openly trans woman on the show, says she’s proud of “snatching wigs” in the seven weeks she was in the house. The KZN contestant says the show further affirmed her as a voice of change.