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Emmanuel Tjiya

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WATCH | How Moozlie channelled arts icon Esther Mahlangu at Durban July

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By Emmanuel Tjiya Verified
| Sowetan Verified
Nomuzi “Moozlie” Mabena channelling beloved visual artist and cultural ambassador Esther Mahlangu in kaleidoscopic full Ndebele women’s regalia at Hollywoodbets Durban July was a last sartorial choice. Held on Saturday at Greyville Racecourse in Durban, the fashion theme for this year was “country allure”, with many fashion lovers, celebrities and racegoers opting for cowboy-inspired styles.
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Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane is the best child actor in Mzansi

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By Emmanuel Tjiya Verified
| Sowetan Verified
The 16-year-old Litlhonolofatso Litlhakanyane’s masterful portrayal of precocious Tebello (aka Tibi) in daily drama Scandal! earned him a coveted SA Film and Television Award (Safta) in March. Since 2020, he has held his own acting opposite established actors such as Kgomotso Christopher and Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha.
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Next-gen leading lady: Zekhethelo Zondi

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By Emmanuel Tjiya Verified
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At 15, Zekhethelo Zondi is lighting up the silver screen as the lead in the local film Laundry. The breakout star has already captured South Africans in Scandal!, Shadow, Isifiso, and Collision — and she’s only warming up. How did you get into acting? My mom registered me with an agency when I was six years old. I used to steal her clothes and then imitate the actors I saw on TV — specifically on Scandal!, which foreshadowed the future. What was your breakout role? Scandal! in 2023.
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