Weekend entertainment wrap
We look at this week's top entertainment stories and what to watch this weekend in our lifestyle and entertainment section....
Lucas Radebe won the Africa Cup of Nations with Bafana Bafana back in 1996. Picture: Gallo Images
We look at this week's top entertainment stories and what to watch this weekend in our lifestyle and entertainment section.
Some of our top stories include TV and radio personality Anele Mdoda reportedly getting married to Bonelela 'Buzza' James, a respected lawyer and Xhosa royal from the AbaThembu tribe.
Veteran broadcaster Darren Scott recently opened up about his ongoing battle with cancer and mounting medical bills, as well as football legend Lucas Radebe's remarkable connection to Leeds.
Also read: WATCH: 10th sluice gate opened at the Vaal Dam
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The next Orlando Pirates captain
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Bafana Bafana's COSAFA Cup semi-final hopes are hanging by a tenuous thread
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