Sunday Tribune 2025-12-28

Netflix has finally released Love and Wine, which has, quite surprisingly, been met with excitement and a shift in opinion from fans, despite an earlier backlash and claims of copied storylines. Mzansi was initially quick to criticise the movie before watching it because the premise, as presented in the trailer, seemed to resemble that of the Brazilian film Rich in Love, which follows a similar storyline involving a wealthy heir who hides his identity to win over a love interest. Upon its release, the film was instantly recognised by fans as being a masterpiece, with many already hailing it as the top movie for the Christmas season. The plot centres on Owethu Sikeba, played by Ntobeko Sishi, the heir to a wine empire, who makes a bet with his best…

Several TV shows dominated the headlines in 2025, each for unique and often surprising reasons. Here is a list of the ones that left audiences stunned, whether in disbelief or pure awe. All’s Fair With Kim Kardashian at the helm of this star-studded legal drama, it attracted eyeballs around the globe. Although critics panned All’s Fair, the show’s ratings defied their opinion and went through the roof. Not only did it see Disney+ smiling all the way to the bank, but it was greenlit for a second instalment. Of course, creator Ryan Murphy probably had a few “take that” moments to naysayers. After all, he bagged a crème de la crème cast of Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close. Given Kardashian’s passion to follow in…

With 2026 on the horizon, we’re not only wrapping up another year but also moving on from fitness trends that no longer work for us. The annual Fitness Report from PureGym, which analysed global Google search data for nearly 200 trends, reveals fascinating shifts in how we approach health. Some fads, once heralded as revolutionary, are now falling by the wayside. And honestly? It’s about time. This isn’t just about workouts; it’s about how we live, what we prioritise, and the values that shape our relationship with fitness. Whether you’re a single parent figuring out what “me time” looks like or someone navigating life’s relentless curveballs, these shifts in fitness culture may just resonate with you on a deeper level. Let’s unpack what’s changing and why it matters. The fitness…

There’s an undeniable magic in the air as a new year approaches, a sense of possibility, a quiet invitation to begin anew. It’s that fleeting moment when optimism feels tangible, as if we could wrap it around ourselves like a warm scarf. But let’s be honest: the electric buzz of the new year often fizzles out by mid-January, lost in the grind of daily life. What if 2026 could be different? What if sustaining that spark didn’t mean chasing unattainable resolutions or overhauling your life? The secret lies in choosing softness over hustle, simplicity over strain, and small, mindful habits over monumental changes. Here are six nurturing and low-effort practices to carry that luminous new year energy well into the months ahead. 1. Build a feel-good playlist Music has a…

Jenifer Lewis has never been one to whisper her truth. The woman, famously known as Hollywood’s no-nonsense aunty, with a voice that cuts through drivel like a hot knife through butter, is telling her story, this time about bipolar disorder, the diagnosis that arrived in her life back in 1990 and, in her words, helped shape everything that followed. Now 68, the Black-ish star opened up on the IMO podcast with Michelle Obama, where she said: “The mania made me.” It’s a bold statement, but then again, Lewis has never been interested in soft edges. Bipolar disorder is often discussed in hushed, fearful tones, with mood swings, manic highs, depressive lows, and instability. Lewis doesn’t deny any of that. Instead, she offers something rarer: honesty about how the good and…

South African actress and model Minenhle “Minnie” Dlamini has spoken out following a settlement agreement reached with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) over funds linked to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC). Dlamini was one of several beneficiaries who received money from the Mshandukani Foundation NPO, which came under investigation for the misappropriation of the NLC grant funding. The SIU said that the foundation had received approximately R24.8 million from the NLC through the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC). These funds were distributed to various beneficiaries, including Dlamini, “without lawful justification or in contravention of the grant agreement,” according to SIU spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago. As part of the settlement, Dlamini agreed to repay the R50 000 that she received in 2016 from the foundation. The money was originally…