Up Close & Personal with Jafta Mamabolo

Jafta Mamabolo is dressed to the nines in a beautifully tailored blue jacket, a red checked shirt, pants and smart shoes when we meet him at the SABC studios on Tuesday.   1 Comments

Planning on a grand entrance

JAMES Ngcobo prances around on his toes and slightly bent knees as he gives notes to the star-studded cast he prepares to perform E'skia Mphahlele's The Suitcase at the international opening of the Soweto Theatre on Friday.   0 Comments

Hot property and so diva-trocious

SOME celebs seem to be immune to the spoils that come with their status. Some, thanks to good management and a low-key life, keep a clean image.   0 Comments

Low tech, high sales? Odds beater

Since 2005 DJ Cleo, full name Cleo Monyapelo, has dominated the area of music digital downloads.   0 Comments

The old lady's throwin' and arty party

Every milestone deserves a celebration and this year there have been several in the arts in SA.   0 Comments

Tupac comes 'alive'

When a hologram of late rapper Tupac Shakur appeared on stage with Snoop Dogg at the recent Coachella music festival, it stunned audiences by literally bringing the performer back to life - technologically, anyway.   0 Comments

Depp denies split rumours

JOHNNY Depp has denied splitting from long-time girlfriend Vanessa Paradis.   0 Comments

White Star celebrates the star of the family

MOTHERS feed our bodies and our souls - whether with a warm, hearty meal or with a word of wisdom, helping us to make the right choices in life.   0 Comments

Mess with Big Bro America at your peril

Rihanna's first foray into Hollywood probably didn't cause the pop singer sleepless nights.   0 Comments

Radio's good, bad and the ugly - Food for da ear

AFTER watching the recent Mtn radio awards I saw the importance of radio's contribution. And though I didn't agree with some of the winners, I thought about why I listen to radio and what makes certain shows better than others.   1 Comments

Fashion week - Lots of ho hum and a few dazzlers

Is this just art, or are we actually supposed to wear this stuff?   0 Comments

DJ Kwazee did it his way 9 to 5? Naah!

THOUSANDS of children growing up in rural villages across the country would kill for an opportunity to study law.   0 Comments

Hip-hop gets some real respect

Hip-hop is moving from the streets to the theatre, thanks to the The Mixing It Up initiative.   0 Comments

By the people and a peeps show

MONDAY nights have proved a popular date for many South African viewers.   0 Comments

Top-of-the-pops Generations scores zilch at industry awards

THE South African Film and Television Awards have come and gone and South Africa's premier TV show by audience numbers walked away empty-handed.   10 Comments

Kabomo - All things grey

Kabomo collaborates with MXO, Khuli Chana and Nothende   0 Comments

Difference between a 35th edition Volkswagen Golf and Golf R

DEAR Morgan, I saw a 35th edition Volkswagen Golf for sale and from what I remember it seemed a lot cheaper than the Golf R.   0 Comments

Does Audi have any fuel saving features

DEAR Morgan, Does Audi have any fuel saving features like BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen?   0 Comments

BMW 335i vs Audi S4

Dear Morgan, Which car would you say is better: the BMW 335i or the Audi S4?   0 Comments

Additions and sale value

Hi Morgan, I would like your opinion on whether options such as a sunroof, park distance control and navigation hold their value when it comes time to sell.   0 Comments

Diesel exhaust tip

Hi Morgan, I see many diesel cars now have a standard-looking exhaust tip. I seem to remember that in the past they all had to point downwards - I presume for pollution [control].   0 Comments

GM South Africa and Opel the brand

Hi Morgan, Your column last week involving Saab and GM reminded me of the Opel brand under GM which is also struggling.   0 Comments

Looking for small runabout

Hi Morgan, I'm in the market for a small runabout with good performance and sporty looks. Fuel consumption and space are not a problem.   0 Comments

Saab bankrupt - should I sell?

Hi Morgan, I own a Saab and in light of Saab's recent bankruptcy I don't know if I should sell it or keep it.   0 Comments

Financing a new vehicle

HI Morgan, I'm in the process of financing my new vehicle but there is a lot that I don't know. Friends say I should go for an instalment sales agreement. I have also been told to put down a big deposit when buying.   0 Comments

SsangYong Musso

Hi Morgan, I've bought a second-hand SsangYong Musso but I don't know where to take it to have it serviced - there is no service book in the car. And it makes a knocking noise whenever it goes over bumps.   0 Comments

New Porsche Macan in SA

Hi Morgan, When can we expect the new Porsche Macan in South Africa and will it be similar to the Audi Q5?   0 Comments

Difference between Mini Roadster and Mini Convertible

HI Morgan, Can you tell me what the difference is between the Mini Roadster and the Mini Convertible? I'm also confused as to where the Mini Coupé fits into the range?   0 Comments

New BMW M5

Hi Morgan, What do you think of the new BMW M5 compared to the Mercedes CLS63 AMG or the Porsche Panamera?   0 Comments

Commercial vehicles

Hi Morgan, A while back I heard there will be a new range of trucks imported from China. At the time I was looking for a new workhorse but I never heard anything after that.   0 Comments

Selling your car Quickly

Hi Morgan, I want to sell my car but I don't want to do it from a garage. How can I make sure the car sells quickly and I get the most I can for it?   0 Comments

New Toyota Yaris

Hi Morgan, I would like to hear your comments on the new Toyota Yaris 1.3-litre. My wife drives the older one and it would be nice to upgrade but the price seems very high.   0 Comments

BMW 3-series

HI Morgan, I have been looking through the price list of the upcoming BMW 3-series and the model I am most interested in is the new 320d that costs just over R400000 with the Sport package and manual gearbox.   0 Comments

Buying a new car for the 1st time

Dear Morgan, I'm a new buyer and I'm clueless about what to look for when buying a new car.   0 Comments

Heidi files to divorce Seal

SUPERMODEL Heidi Klum has filed for divorce from estranged husband Seal, two months after shocking the world by confirming reports the couple had split.   2 Comments

Oprah gets as good as she gives

MOVIE director Tyler Perry showed off his generous side by handing his billionaire pal Oprah Winfrey a luxury car after she fell in love with his one.   0 Comments

Designs to make your hair stand up

SA fashion week kicked off at the Rosebank Hotel in Jozi this week with hundreds of fashionistas eager to see what's in store for summer 2012.   0 Comments

What was that white powder, Riri?

MUSIC'S sex siren Rihanna has shocked fans by showing off photographs of her pouring a suspicious white powder onto her bodyguard's head.   1 Comments

Married, me? Bull

VETERAN actor Morgan Freeman has lashed out at reports that he is planning to marry his step-granddaughter, 27-year-old E'Dena Hines.   0 Comments

Hands off my man! Tina takes on Mshoza

TWO of Mzansi's troubled musicians, Tina and Mshoza, are at each other's throats.   18 Comments

Up Close & Personal with Charmaine Mtinta

She jokingly whispers profanities as the Sunday World team walks into the room at Urban Brew Studios in which she's been waiting to meet us. She flings up her arms to welcome us, saying: "Hello darlings."   1 Comments

Up Close & Personal with Ismail

"W aaaaaaatz up?" The first time I heard that early on a Saturday morning on Metro fm I got the fright of my life. It woke me from a splendid dream.   1 Comments

Up Close & Personal with Speedy

Speedy is, as usual, wearing his trademark baggy clothes - the dark blue baggy jeans, the bling, a red and white sweater and crisp, clean white sneakers.   5 Comments

Up Close & Personal with Pro Verb

PROVERB reckons he's just a simple kid from a small town seeking fortune.   1 Comments