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Getting Vaccinated
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Getting Vaccinated

Does the flu shot really work? Here’s what you need to know about it.

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May 04, 2017
Rip, Champ
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Rip, Champ

Controversial and in-your-face, boxing trainer Nick Durandt was larger than life. We look at the life and times of SA boxing’s most successful coach.

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May 04, 2017
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She's Back!

It’s been a long time, but the wait has been worthwhile - the original soapie baddie Pamela Nomvete is back and slaying in her new role in Lockdown.

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12 October 2017
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She's A Tough One

Lindiwe Sisulu is ready to run for president of the ANC, and cleaning up the mess within her beloved party is top of her agenda.

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12 October 2017
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Xolani's Brave Fight

South Africans have rallied around the 702 Breakfast Show presenter since he revealed his advanced colon cancer diagnosis.

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12 October 2017
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Saving Makes Me Smile

Call her cheap or crazy, but Ncumisa Ndelu is undoubtedly the stockpile queen of Mzansi.She tells us how she does it.

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12 October 2017
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A Matter Of Inspiration

DRUM chats to veteran performers and rising stars about what they’ve learnt from one another.

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January 18, 2018
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A Sound Like No Other

Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala retired from the group four years ago, but he created a phenomenon that has stood the test of time.

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January 18, 2018
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A Family Man At Heart

Rapper Emtee opens up about the woman who stole his heart, his growing family and the fallout after the video that went viral.

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January 18, 2018
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Cooking Up A Storm

She might be known as The Lazy Makoti, but this chef and entrepreneur is anything but . . .

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January 18, 2018
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A Lesson From Father To Son

Sibusiso was a caring, well-respected member of the community but his only child was a selfish boy who still had a lot to learn.

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January 18, 2018
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Beating The Odds

She didn’t allow anything to stop her from getting her matric – not failing the first time,a rape ordeal or two family members being struck by lightning.

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January 18, 2018
Just ‘Doom' It
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Just ‘Doom' It

A Limpopo pastor, now dubbed the “Prophet of Doom”, is spraying his congregation with poisonous insect spray. Is he just another man of God more interested in grabbing headlines than saving souls? 

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8 December 2016
Tremendous Terry
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Tremendous Terry

With an inspiring international movie and award nomination under her belt, Terry Pheto has the world at her feet

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8 December 2016
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We Can't Say Goodbye

Karabo Mokoena’s family and friends remember her loving nature – and the abuse she suffered at the hands of her alleged killer

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May 25, 2017
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He Died A Hero

Actor and DJ Mandla Hlatshwayo died the way he lived: never hesitating to help others. His shattered family and friends remember him

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May 25, 2017
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Back With A Bang

Malusi and Norma Gigaba have been silenced on social media by the minister’s fiery ex-mistress. Buhle’s siblings aren’t surprised by their sister’s temper, but say she’s a generous person

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May 25, 2017
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A Shocking Return

After a mere four months warming Parliament’s backbenches, Brian Molefe has returned to Eskom 

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May 25, 2017
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Friends With Benefits

Thabile trusts her bestie Busi with pretty much anything – but Busi might not have her back.

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November 9 2017
nkandla's bright star
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nkandla's bright star

sivikelo nkosi’s rural school faced many learning challenges, but he still triumphed in his matric exams.

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january 19 2017
it's blessed being bonang
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it's blessed being bonang

she’s bold, brassy and quite a big deal. bonang matheba tells us why no one can touch her in the industry.

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january 26, 2017
time to say goodbye
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time to say goodbye

jazz icon thandi klaasen lost her battle with cancer recently. we remember the remarkable singer who beat the odds.

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january 26, 2017
Dial-A-Pill
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Dial-A-Pill

Johannes Mangane’s app PillDrop aims to get medication to rural patients quickly and cheaply.

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23 February 2017
Mind Over Matter
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Mind Over Matter

Dr Ncumisa Jilata is the youngest neurosurgeon in Africa – no mean feat in this male-dominated field.

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June 15, 2017
Life in the Fab Lane
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Life in the Fab Lane

Rapper Nadia Nakai talks about her rise to hip-hop royalty – and why she’s had to block her mom on Instagram.

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June 15, 2017
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Older, Wiser, Happier

Zakes Bantwini opens up about the lessons he’s learnt, being a better dad and how he prayed for a wife like Nandi

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22 June 2017
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Bad To The Bone

Mzansi’s soapies all have their fair share of scheming villians –here's a look at the baddies we love to hate

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22 June 2017
Music To His Ears
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Music To His Ears

His granddaughter’s music concert turned out to be full of surprises for Eric.

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20 April 2017
A Helping Hand
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A Helping Hand

Business mentor Busi Raphekwane tells us how she uses her skills to uplift, train and help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

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20 April 2017
The Jump To Junk
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The Jump To Junk

We ask experts the burning questions about SA’s new “junk status”. 

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20 April 2017