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IOL News
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Meagan Good's South African adventure: a family affair at the Dreamers Exchange Festival
Meagan Good was recently spotted during a visit to South Africa. Image: Instagram Hollywood star Meagan Good touched down on South African soil, receiving an enthusiastic welcome at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Accompanied by her sister, La'Myia Good, and their cousin, filmmaker Dijon Talton, the trio made a grand entrance that has been the talk of the town. 'Touchdown South Africa - the cousins have arrived! Dreamers, let's give them the warmest welcome as they join us for this incredible experience,' Good posted on social media, setting the tone for what was to become a remarkable weekend. Upon arrival at the airport, the celebrity cousins were treated to a heartfelt serenade of traditional Vhavenda song and dance. This show of cultural pride exemplified the warm hospitality for which South Africa is renowned. Their journey took them next to The Pavilion at the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located just north of Johannesburg, where they participated in the much-anticipated Dreamers Exchange Festival. Walking the red carpet and mingling with local luminaries, the Good family encountered stars from popular drama series, "Smoke & Mirrors". Among those they mingled with were Lusanda Mbane, JT Medupe, and Meshack Mavuso Magabane, showcasing a beautiful blend of Hollywood glamour and South African talent. While her professional life dazzles with new projects, including her upcoming role alongside Jabari Banks and Bailee Madison in the anticipated film Rocky Top College, Good's personal life has also captured public interest. The actress is dating acclaimed actor Jonathan Majors, and in November 2024, the couple announced their engagement at Ebony magazine's Power 100 event, where they first met in 2022. Their love story culminated in the couple tying the knot in March, keeping fans abuzz with affection for the couple. Good and her cousin's participation in the Dreamers Exchange Festival is a testament to the growing cultural exchange and collaborations between the US and Africa. As creatives from different backgrounds come together, initiatives like this emphasise the power of storytelling and the universal language of dreams. As the festival unfolds, all eyes are now on the powerful messages of inspiration and orientation being shared, aiming to ignite creativity, leadership, and innovation among aspiring dreamers in South Africa and beyond.
TimesLIVE
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
I couldn't even afford an Uber: former Generations actor Thabiso Mokhethi
Former Generations actor Thabiso Mokhethi has opened up on his financial difficulties. Thabiso discussed the emotional and monetary issues he faced after being let go from the popular soapie. He shared that he couldn't afford necessities and had an existential crisis when he lost all his material wealth. He opened up about his financial struggles during an episode on popular YouTube podcast Engineer Your Life. He explained how he couldn't afford the basics, such as food and transportation. 'There were times when, as an unemployed man, I couldn't even afford an Uber. Sometimes, I didn't have food to eat.' The actor, who also portrayed Musa on Rhythm City, revealed how he struggled to adjust from being a provider to a dependant. 'Coming from a position where I could provide for my family, to suddenly relying on others was a bitter pill to swallow. I know this is a reality for many people, but this is my story,' he shared. Thabiso isn't the only star who has faced hard times after his career on the small screen ended. Recently we've seen a number of actors who have faced financial difficulties with some resorting to asking for donations. They include veteran actress Nandi Nyembe, former Isibaya actress Gcina Mkhize and former Skeen Saam actor Pebetsi Matlaila.
TimesLIVE
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'Smoke & Mirrors' actor Khaye Sibisi reflects on his character in the show
Umlazi-born actor Khaye Sibisi is known as Tim in Smoke & Mirrors and has also featured in Muvhango, Empini and My Brother's Keeper. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, the 34-year-old said: 'This character is a funny character, but with a motivation or lesson in it because Tim has a wife and children, therefore he's a family man. Sipho [his friend] is alone. Tim sometimes doesn't want to disappoint his friend and that is why umthola esenkingeni angazi naye ungene kanjani [he finds himself in trouble but doesn't know how he got into it], hence Tim finds himself in trouble because of Sipho. 'The challenges I've found in the acting industry include where you are not getting paid on time. Sometimes you find yourself replacing another actor, which is very challenging because sometimes you don't even know how to play the character because he has already established the character in his own way, and now you need to add a bit of spice to make it alive.' Besides acting, Khaye does music, though he took a break from it to focus on his acting talent. 'The reason for taking a break was I never got a breakthrough in music. So I decided to focus on my other talent which is acting. One day I guess I'll release music. I haven't released any yet because I'm trying to get the right platform for myself or to put my name on the map through acting, then after some time I can start my music thing.'
