Star 2023-12-22

It’s the weekend before Christmas and people will be busy preparing for the big family holiday. While others will be busy with last-minute shopping, some want to relax and unwind. For those who want to be out and about, here are some events you can check out. Emperors Palace Christmas Village Experience Christmas is a time to lighten up and enjoy the closing of a year while gearing up for a new one. Emperors Palace Christmas Village Experience returns for another year to give guests an unforgettable holiday experience of walking through a tunnel of lights. “Last year’s Christmas Village was a huge success,” said Complex Operations Executive Clive Tavener. “We had a great turnout, but we also listened to our guests and made some significant changes that will make…

Award-winning veteran actor Seputla Sebogodi is getting ready for an exciting new chapter. The former Generations actor, well known for his explosive role as Kenneth Mashaba, will be joining the cast of e.tv’s Scandal! from December 26. Sebogodi will play Kgopolo More, a sophisticated and successful businessman with a thriving betting company, set to play a pivotal role in Taps’s journey. According to a media statement, “The story gets interesting when Kgolo comes into play, and Taps gets upset over an article about a man's inheritance. “Taps shares a plan for a final heist with his friends, who agree to join in. Unfortunately, the plan goes awry when Taps gets caught by the police while his friends manage to escape. “The twist comes when the company owner surprisingly decides not…

Rapper and entrepreneur Nadia Nakai shot up the X trends list recently for apparently “stealing a wig”. Taking to Instagram to promote her new beauty line, the Dangerous hitmaker posted a picture of herself and actress Pearl Thusi, and captioned it, “Naked Without in @weare_egg Rosebank Mall … make sure you pop by and check out the range! Definitely in the Beauty department! Happy Shopping!” But the post was marred by trolls commenting that she should “pay back the wig”. One comment by @innofaith_artistry read: “You stole a wig.” And @mrpsychedelicpineapple wrote: “‘Millionaire’ but steals a wig.” According to the threads on social media, Nakai allegedly walked off with a Namibian stylist’s wig without paying for it. It’s alleged that Nakai, in the country for a gig, enlisted the…

In a recent chat on US broadcaster Ebro Darden’s Apple Music 1 show, rapper Doja Cat gave fans a sneak peek into her family dynamics and addressed the misinterpretation of her statements. It turns out she’s never actually met her father, South African actor Dumisani Dlamini. However, although they do not share an active relationship, she acknowledged her father’s talents and how in awe she is of his artistry. Doja Cat, whose real name is Zandile Dlamini, shared how “dope” her father actually is and couldn’t resist bragging about his dance moves. “My dad is so good at dancing; he’s a goat (Greatest Of All Time) dancer. It’s unbelievable, there’s this one video that my mom showed me. “There’s one of him performing on Broadway I believe, his…

Billionaire Blooms (S1) BBC Lifestyle, DStv channel 119 at 7pm There's drama, tears, tension and triumph as talented designers tackle birthday parties, weddings, competitions and corporate installations for some of the country's best hotels and bars. Whether it's transportation trauma, construction chaos, or the relentless ticking of the clock, there's no obstacle this talented bunch can't overcome as they share with us their stunning floral visions. Percy Jackson and the Olympians (S1) Disney+ 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, is coming to terms with his newfound divine powers when the sky god, Zeus, accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With his friend's help, Percy must restore order to Olympus. Behind The Story (S6) BET, DStv channel 129 at 7.06pm Nomalanga “The Flame” Shozi takes the reins as host for…

The holidays are a time of gathering with friends and family and lots (and lots) of food. With social pressure, the desire to please your hosts, and with decadent dishes right in front of you, it can be very tempting to indulge and eat more than you usually would. It is hard to resist all of the temptations. You have worked so hard to be diligent about your health and what you eat, and then that goes out the window. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The Herbalife Nutrition team shares a few tips on how to navigate the final stretch of the year: Keep moving Keep moving by taking a daily walk around the neighbourhood, going to the park with your dog, or doing a few home…