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4 days ago
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Engagement buzz: are 'Izingane Zes'thembu' stars Tirelo Kale and Mpumelelo Mseleku tying the knot?
Engagement rumours ignite as Izingane Zes'thembu's Tirelo Kale flaunts a stunning ring. Image: Instagram Season 3 of 'Izingane Zes'thembu' has returned with another drama-filled and heated season, with the first episode airing on Sunday, May 25. The reality TV show already has viewers talking as the first episode revealed a glimpse of what is yet to come. Two of the cast members who are serving most of the drama are Tirelo Kale and her boyfriend, Mpumelelo Mseleku. The couple, who share a child, Singabakho Mseleku, has been giving their fans plenty to talk about with the latest season of the reality show, hinting there might be more to their relationship than meets the eye. Recently, a picture of Kale rocking an engagement ring has been circulating on the internet, sparking speculation that the two might be tying the knot. X user, @ZeeRight, shared a video screenshot of Kale posing for the camera with her eyes closed, showing off her giant rock. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ While neither of them has confirmed the news, their Instagram posts have been fuelling rumours of an impending proposal. A joint post by Mseleku has fans convinced that they are hiding something special, and the comments are buzzing with curiosity. Adding to the speculation is a post on Mseleku's Instagram feed, where he appears to be celebrating with friends, referring to him as 'umkwenyana', a term that translates to 'groom' in English. This, combined with rumours that he might have paid ilobola (bride price) for Kale, has led many to believe that the couple is indeed engaged. Although these are just speculations circulating on the internet, in a recent interview with 'Independent Media Lifestyle', leading up to the airing of the reality TV show, Kale opened up about the cracks forming in her relationship with Mseleku. She revealed that they do have issues, which adds a layer of complexity to the current speculation. Interestingly, the show itself has hinted at some drama brewing in Mseleku's chaotic love life. In the opening sequence, a mysterious woman is seen alongside him, although her face is not shown. Furthermore, teasers for upcoming episodes show Mseleku paying lobola, but it is still unclear whether it's for the mother of his child, Kale or his new mystery woman. Fans weighed in under the shared post on X, sharing their opinions on the screenshot. @sibamakaluza commented: 'I have a feeling that lobola tease is actually hers just edited to steer us in the wrong direction. 💀' I have a feeling that lobola tease is actually hers just edited to steer us in the wrong direction 💀 — Mamiya (@sibamakaluza) May 27, 2025 @Thandie_Modise commented: 'And she has been giving hints that the cows came 🌚' And she has been giving hints that the cows came 🌚 — Mntaka'Ma ❤️ (@Thandie_Modise) May 26, 2025
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5 days ago
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Diving deep into trauma: Beer Adriaanse unpacks his gripping role in 'Niggies'
Beer Adriaanse as Andre in the riveting Afrikaans drama, 'Niggies'. Image: Supplied Beer Adriaanse, one of the 'Niggies' lead stars, has been celebrating some major milestones recently. This week marks the 40th birthday of the Silwerskerm winner, a celebration that coincides with the conclusion of the debut season of the captivating kykNET series. The show has garnered a nationwide following since its premiere in March. The inaugural season of the Afrikaans show, which sees Adriaanse play Andre, a man who goes to extraordinary lengths as he seeks vengeance over the kidnapping and murder of his younger brother (portrayed by Janru Steenkamp), dropped its final episode on Tuesday, May 20. And while the actor has been earning legions of fans for his work on productions such as "Hotel" and 'Fynskrif', what makes this role even more special for him is that it's his first foray out of comedy. Beer Adriaanse in a scene from 'Niggies'. Image: Supplied 'I've mostly been in comedy projects or at least portrayed characters that lean towards comic relief, so this was virgin territory for me,' he admitted during an interview with 'Independent Media Lifestyle.' 'Niggies' is inspired by the harrowing case of cousins Issie Fourie and Petro Nel who were raped and shot dead in 1966 in an abandoned mine building outside Odendaalsrus in the Free State. This was after they disappeared after leaving to swim at the municipal pool. The series is directed by South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) winner Jaco Bouwer, and the rest of the cast includes Carel Nel, Jacques Bessenger, Erica Wessels, Tinarie van Wyk Loots, Jane de Wet and Albert Pretorius. Apart from 'being moved' by the story, Adriaanse admitted that it was also the show's stars which drew him to this production. 'The cast are some of my favourite actors in the world, and I could feel that everyone on the team felt like we were trying to make something meaningful, which is usually what tips me over into joining a project.' As he attempted to step out of his comedy comfort zone, Adriaanse said that he understood the responsibility which came with such a role, due to the dark and sensitive themes which it explores. 'I've never been this deep into a true story and underestimated the weight and responsibility that brings to the process. I've also never had to play a father and found the young talent, and playing off of them, very refreshing. To see them grapple with the themes, just like I was, was very moving.' He was also excited to flex his acting muscles and slip into the skin of a character from previous decades. 'To be honest, the chance to play in the 60's was also an opportunity that doesn't come along often - it being very' expensive to recreate prior eras in South Africa " - so that also sweetened the deal. He added that other themes which drew him to 'Niggies' was 'the concept of the communal and familial confrontation of major trauma and how its end reverberates through time.' 'It's such a universal theme, especially in South Africa, where violence is always so palpable and near.' Adriaanse described his character as 'the worst example of youth interrupted.' 'Andre embodies the jovial boy he was, who would've grown into the much-loved life of the party but who must now struggle through not only the shame of that day but also the traumas of his country's violent nature as a policeman.' Beer Adriaanse in 'Niggies'. Image: Supplied. On the similarities and differences he shares with his character, he explained: 'From reading the texts and especially the 16-year-old Andre's storyline, I immediately understood his shame, that feeling of having disappointed someone, or even worse, having ruined their lives and not knowing how to fix it.' 'We're similar in that if something like this had to happen to me, I would've also not been able to let it go. "Like Andre, I also prefer to acknowledge the darkness in the world. It helps me to know it's there, but unlike him, I then actively seek out the light and choose to confide in other people, while he keeps it all in until it explodes.' He also believes that 'Niggies' has been such a hit because people from all walks of life are able to relate to it. 'I think that most people in South Africa carry so much more trauma than we think, that almost everybody can relate to Andre.' 'Even if you haven't felt violence yourself, you at least know someone who has. My best guess is that people see their own struggles mirrored in his desperate juggling act between holding it together or diving headfirst into the abyss.'
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6 days ago
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Decade of hits and heart: Calum Scott's ‘The Avenoir Tour' is coming to South Africa
Calum Scott performing with South African flags during a sold-out Cape Town show at Zevenwacht Wine Estate in 2023. Image: Supplied. Following a decade in the entertainment industry and several personal challenges, internationally acclaimed English singer and songwriter Calum Scott insists that he has never felt better. 'I am probably happier than I have ever been,' he explained during an interview with 'Independent Media Lifestyle.' 'I've never been more content in both my personal life and my professional life. I feel like I believe in myself more than I ever have, and I am in a really good place in my life.' With his increased positivity, the 'You Are The Reason' hitmaker is thrilled to be bringing his 'The Avenoir Tour' to South Africa early next year. The former 'Britain's Got Talent' star will be performing in Cape Town on January 14, before making his way to Durban two days later and then ending his Mzansi tour in Joburg on January 17. The Brit Awards-nominated artist is no stranger to South Africa, having previously toured the country several times before, including in 2018, then in 2022 and 2023. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ 'I love South Africa, she has been a kind mistress to me,' the 36-year-old said. He added: 'South Africa is very special and for me to be so far away from home and to have so many people support my music, that love what I do and have used my music for certain parts of their lives, its an honour so I have maintained that I will be the kind of artist that comes and pays my respect back so if the least i can do is perform in South Africa for an hour and half and that's exactly what I will do.' Calum Scott performs in 2023 at Zevenwacht Wine Estate for a sold-out Cape Town show. Image: Supplied He explained that he has had some eventful experiences during his previous visits to the country. 'I had come back to South Africa not long after Covid, and we were performing at a Botanical Garden. I don't think that they had reset the sprinkler system correctly, so midway through the show, the sprinklers came on and everybody got drenched. "Then it rained, and then there was load shedding, so it turned everything off.' 'It was all going off, but it was one of my most memorable performances because even with the chaos, the crowd was so into it still, which shows the tenacity and passion of my fans in South Africa.' Scott is also excited to be performing brand-new music when he visits the nation, including from his third studio album, called ' Avenoir', which is also the name of his tour and is due to be released in September. He explained that he title is inspired by a book he read and that it is 'a challenge to live in the present and to enjoy every day as it comes, to be blessed and to count your blessings.' 'That's the challenge that I want to put back on my fans, not worry too much about the past and future and to enjoy every moment because life is very short.' Scott also explained this album is different to anything else he has worked on during his decade-long career so far. 'This album feels very intentional, and it feels like I am evolving as an artist and as a person in confidence, happiness and in my creativity, and I am very excited to see what the fans make of it.' 'There is something for everyone on this album, and when I was writing it, as always, I took inspiration from things that happened to me, things that happened to people close to me, so there are quite a lot of personal elements to it.' 'Avenoir' also includes the powerful love song 'Die For You', which was released on Friday, May 23. 'With his single, I wanted to return to that heart-wrenching emotional ballad which represents who I am and the kind of music I like to perform.' Scott added, 'It is a declaration of love, and it is so poetic. With a title like that, what I am trying to get across in that song is like if I could reach into my chest and give you my heart, that's what I would do.' 'I am excited for the journey the song is going to go on and even beyond couples because it is also for friendship for people's kids or anything that they feel that passionate about.' As Scott prepares to visit South Africa, he explained that apart from his many achievements over the past 10 years, being able to tour is one of his greatest accomplishments. 'I have had some amazing success in my life, I have been nominated for Awards several times, I have three songs over a billions streams each on Spotify, 'You the Reason' has over a billion views on YouTube and I have achieved some amazing accolades which I am very grateful for but I don't think that there is anything better than seeing people in the flesh and witnessing the impact that your music and your artistry has on people.' 'It is quite profound and magical.'
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6 days ago
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Discovering the real you: 'Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom' explores life beyond the surface
Antoinette Louw and Hilda Cronje in "Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom". Image: Supplied. In the heart of South Africa's vibrant film landscape emerges a poignant story that delves into layers of identity, self-discovery and resilience. "Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom", adapted from Zelda Bezuidenhout's beloved novel of the same name, invites viewers to share in Retta Blom's journey. The film charts the life of Blom, masterfully played by Antoinette Louw, who appears to have the perfect life, an adoring husband, a young son and a charming home nestled in a leafy Johannesburg suburb. However, as her meticulous nature begins to expose cracks beneath the surface of her relationships, she embarks on a journey through doubt and introspection, leading her to question the realities of her marriage to Tobias, portrayed by Francois Coertze. 'Retta is a middle-aged woman going through menopause,' Louw shares during a conversation with "Independent Media Lifestyle". 'She has always lived her life according to society's rules of what a good woman should be, but now she's on a journey to discover who she really is and confronts her fears of societal judgment.' Louw highlights that while this is an Afrikaans film, its themes resonate universally, tapping into the deep-seated anxieties of maintaining authenticity in a world that often pressures conformity. What sets "Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom" apart is not only its exploration of relationships but it is also focuses on the experiences of women aged 50 and above, a demographic often overlooked in contemporary cinema. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ A scene from the movie "Die Dekonstruksie van Retta Blom". Image: Supplied. "The reality is that we live in an ageist society and there aren't a lot of female roles for actresses from the age of 50 and that is so sad because that is when we really come into our own ... I absolutely jumped at the opportunity to be part of a story that tells a story of women in this age group. "We go through a huge rebirthing process; we are not young women anymore, but we are also not old, we are somewhere in between, and those stories haven't been explored yet." The film's production was no walk in the park, as Louw described a gruelling yet rewarding filming process. "The filming process was gruelling, but the beautiful thing is that in those five or six weeks we worked so intensely together and we held space for each other because it's that connection with each other that holds us together. "We were all so exhausted, but it was so amazing to work with Pieter (Grobbelaar) because this is his passion project and a dream of his that's come true. He's always wanted to make a film, and it's such a privilege to be part of somebody's dream." Louw's commitment to her role is profound: "My process for every role is the same, I am like an investigator. I take the script and I look especially for the things that aren't said, for the subtext and I go to great lengths to take good care of myself, eating healthy, meditation, and just show up the best that I can and to honour the story, because the story is always bigger than the actor." Even as questions about the glamour of Hollywood linger, Louw remains steadfast in her belief that South Africa is ripe with stories that echo truths that are universally understood. "People always ask me, 'Antoinette, why didn't you go to Hollywood?' As if Hollywood is the epitome of success, it's not. "We live in such an incredible country with so many stories to tell and it's through storytelling since the beginning of humanity that we connect, impart wisdom, understand each other a bit better, and it's so amazing that we can explore our own stories and we can be so proudly South African." Grobbelaar expresses enthusiasm about showcasing this layered narrative that traverses the complexities of love. 'This film deals with how our lives deconstruct and how we rebuild from scratch,' he explains, describing the film as dealing with a "re-awakening" rather than a traditional coming-of-age tale. As the characters confront their realities, Grobbelaar has woven elements of comedy and pain, resulting in a story rich with emotional depth. Antoinette Louw. Image: Supplied.
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23-05-2025
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'Izingane Zes'thembu' is back: Tirelo Kale spills the tea on being blindsided in season 3
Tirelo Kale discusses her journey in season 3 of 'Izingane Zes'thembu'. Image: Instagram The highly anticipated third season of 'Izingane Ze'Sthembu' is set to bring even more drama and explosive moments, and Tirelo Kale, Mpumelelo Mseleku's girlfriend and the mother of his child, is at the centre of it all. The recent trailer for season 3 gave viewers a glimpse into what appears to be trouble in paradise for Kale and Mseleku. With the new season set to bring even more drama and explosive moments, Kale spoke to "Independent Media Lifestyle" and shared her thoughts on the cracks forming in her relationship with Mpumelelo, her journey of self-discovery, and what it is like being part of the Mseleku family. The young mother opened up about her turbulent relationship with Mpumelelo, revealing that she did not see the cracks forming. 'I honestly didn't see the cracks forming in our relationship,' she said. 'It really seemed solid until it wasn't. The betrayal … wow, I genuinely didn't expect it.' This unexpected turn of events has left Kale overwhelmed, and she is now on a journey of self-discovery. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading When asked to elaborate on her statement that the upcoming season has been eye-opening, Kale revealed that she will be doing "a lot of realising". 'This season has been a journey of eye-opening experiences for me, especially to a lot of things that I turned a blind eye to,' said Kale. As she navigates the ups and downs of her relationship, her priorities are clear: her son Singabakho Mseleku. 'My son is my priority, no matter the drama happening in my relationship with Mpumelelo, I make sure he feels loved and safe,' she emphasised. With a strong support system in place, including her family and Mseleku's mother, she is determined to keep her son's best interests at heart. When asked what it has been like to be part of the Mseleku family and if she feels that she has found her place among the Mseleku siblings, the mother of one admitted that it has been a learning curve. 'I wouldn't say I'm part of the Mseleku family, but being around them and spending time with them, I can say it has been a unique and challenging experience for me ... I'm still navigating that space. I believe building bonds takes time, and I'm learning as I go.'
