Weekend Argus Saturday 2025-11-29

Acclaimed writer, TV presenter, and powerhouse multimedia entrepreneur Scoop Makhathini has been announced as the host of the 31st edition of the South African Music Awards (Samas). Makhathini and the formidable Pamela Mtanga will co-present, forming an effortlessly charismatic and bold duo. Makhathini and Mtanga are known for bringing energy and dazzle to stages. In April, Makhathini hosted the Metro FM Music Awards, and in October, Mtanga hosted the Miss South Africa 2025. It has been a big year for Mtanga; she was crowned Style Influencer of the Year at Glamour’s Most Glamorous 2025, hosted the inaugural TikTok Top Creator Awards, and led key events including the Vitality Discover Awards, DStv Delicious, and the Crème of Nature SA Launch. Sama spokesperson Unati Gwija expressed confidence in the pairing. “The Sama…

Netflix’s Selling the OC continues to sit in that strange reality TV limbo where everyone is beautiful, slightly unbearable and deeply convinced they’re the moment. Another glossy spin-off in the Selling Sunset universe, serving up designer tantrums and suspiciously sculpted bikini bodies. Yawn. That said, I have to give credit where it’s due – the properties still deliver. The homes scattered around Orange County remain the real stars of the show, all sun-drenched glass, infinity pools and “rich people with zero clutter” energy. Watching these agents walk through airy mansions with ocean views is like sipping a fancy iced drink on a hot day. Refreshing, slightly indulgent, and easily the best part of the series. Unfortunately, we’re still stuck with a cast full of what can only be described as…

The Kardashians have had an incredible journey, moving past critics who once dismissed them as being “famous for being famous”. This celebrity reality TV family has been a staple on our screens since October 2007. Of course, back then, they were on E! Entertainment. However, after 20 remarkable seasons and a few notable spinoffs in between, they moved to Hulu, which is housed under Disney+ in SA. The reality series centres, and continues to largely focus, on the famous “momager” Kris Jenner and her daughters, Kim, Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian. Of course, Kylie and Kendall Jenner make it onto a few frames – but it is the three older sisters that steal the limelight. Fans have watched them evolve into powerhouse entrepreneurs, build their families, get married (more than once…

Apologies are simple but powerful ways to repair relationships and build connections. Still, with “sorry” often said too much, too little, or in the wrong way, many of us don’t fully grasp what makes an apology meaningful. From a quick “sorry” to avoid trouble to a celebrity’s public statement, learning how to apologise well is a valuable skill. A sincere apology is more than just words; it is an act of emotional courage and maturity that rebuilds trust and validates another’s experience. Yet, understanding what sets a genuine apology apart is crucial, especially when apologising can feel difficult or uncomfortable. Independent Media Lifestyle consulted clinical psychologist Chris Kemp to unpack the psychology and nuance of apologising, exploring what makes a genuine apology effective, why timing matters, and how apologies shape…

It is one thing to survive trauma. It is another to retell your story years later with humour and grace, transforming pain into strength. That is Jo-Anne Reyneke’s gift and her core power. In a candid interview with South African podcaster Penuel “The Black Pen” Mlotshwa on The Konvo Show, Reyneke stepped into the spotlight not to shock or seek a trending status but to share an unfiltered truth that transcends her fame. Before she became one of Mzansi’s most beloved actresses, Reyneke lived through an experience no young woman should ever confront. “I was quite protected by my mom, empilweni yam,” she reflected softly but firmly. “Akukho okubi okuningi okwenzeke… (there's nothing bad that happened in my life) other than my kidnapping. Which is not my mom’s fault; that…

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is gracing the December/January cover of Harper's Bazaar, and she's doing it without any make-up. In a move that’s sparked both praise and debate across social media, the Duchess appears make-up free, opting for a natural, authentic look that is meant to allow her radiant personality to shine through. Shot by the talented Malick Bodian and styled by Carlos Nazario, the cover shows Markle embracing a more understated aesthetic, a step away from some of her more glamorous past appearances. Following in the footsteps of other celebs going makeup-free like Pamela Anderson and Alicia Keys, it’s a bold statement in the often highly curated world of celebrity covers, and it’s certainly got people talking. As with most things involving the mother of two, the internet…