As Paulo Coelho wisely put it, "If you're brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello."
A farewell letter from the founding editor of tagged!
Author:
@Pearloysias
The increasing popularity of traditionalism seems attractive due to the collapse of economies and financial insecurity, but if you look at history and current evidence, betting on a man is a worse fate for women, writes
@Neo_url
.
#TaggedThursday
With the Teddy and Miss Manzi storyline,
@Mzansimagic
's Gomora explores the sexual violence boys endure before they become men… but social dialogue around it has been very concerning writes
@MrNkuna
.
We’ve got it all covered in this captivating interview with
@BBMzansi
winner
@MPHOWABADIMO22
, from the first thing she does when she wakes up, to what african spirituality entails. Thokoza Gogo 👏🏾
Catch the full interview this Thursday as we drop our cover.
#TaggedxMphoWabadimo
📢Here We Go!
The sassy & gorgeous Daveyton born
@BBMzansi
winner
@MPHOWABADIMO22
, is the tagged cover star this month. Thokoza Gogo 👏🏾
Mpho is a stunner, a strong competitor & takes no prisoners.
Thank you for choosing us to tell your story to the world.
#TaggedxMphoWabadimo
1️⃣, 2️⃣, 3️⃣ - We're wrapping up The Month of Love with our third and final cover of the stunning and oh so charming
@qinisovandamme
, aka
#TheBacheloretteSA
❤️!
#TaggedxQiniso
– do you love it? Of course, you do!
So, Thursday we are going live with our fire cover drop that features this seasons
@BBMzansi
winner. Can I hear you say “Thokoza Gogo” 👏🏾
The beauty, creativity & love that went behind the scenes in producing this cover is amazing.
This is what happened bts!
@MPHOWABADIMO22
In honour of youth month, we celebrate & commemorate the young, talented individuals of
#ShakaiLembeMzansi
as cover stars of the June Issue.
It embrace authentic African storytelling through the dedication & the incredible portrayal by the young actors who make up the cast.
Fun was had when we shot this tagged cover 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾.
Who said production sets must be boring?
Here are some snippets of what went down behind the scenes!
Thursday we are dropping our cover - watch this space!
@MPHOWABADIMO22
@BBMzansi
📢
@qinisovandamme
is the cover star for the February edition of
@thisistagged
.
The bubbly Bachelorette SA is personable, and viewers will get much more than they bargained for when she makes her appearance on the
@Mnet
's Bachelorette SA show at 7:30 PM tonight.
#TaggedxQiniso
.
@SisandaHenna
has explored roles as different characters, across different genres and television productions. All his roles boil down to one thing – his “love for acting”.
@TheGabi
sits down with this award-winning actor to find out what keeps him going.
Welcome the
@GQdotcoza
'Best Dressed On-Screen Personality' in partnership with tagged! This year, for the first time ever, we will recognise the leading personalities who captivate us with their on-screen fashion.
The best part? YOU have the honour to decide who wins this award
One lala, one vuka, and boom 💥 we drop the long-awaited cover that features this season’s
@BBMzansi
winner
@MPHOWABADIMO22
. Thokoza Gogo 👏🏾
It’s hot, it’s freshee, it’s fun. You don’t wanna miss it, tomorrow 12 PM si-on nhe?
Kuzobamnandi, let's go 🚀🚀🚀
#TaggedxMphoWabadimo
Shooting this cover with
@MPHOWABADIMO22
was so much fun and she understood the assignment.
We can boldly say that she is about to take Mzansi’s entertainment industry by storm.
#TaggedxMphoWabadimo
@BBMzansi
📺| WATCH: Exclusive interview with
@S_Dlathu
&
@Larii_M_
of The River.
The women behind the central characters on
@1MagicTV
's telenovela took time out of their busy schedule to chat with
@Vida15
.
Full interview here... ➡️
As to her future plans,
@MPHOWABADIMO22
says she plans to be 'enormous'.
"I want to be wealthy. Mphowabadimo is a mogul. I’m growing an empire. This is just the beginning.” Aaiiichhh 🔥🔥🔥
#TaggedxMphowabadimo
@BBMzansi
MUST WATCH |📺
In this EXCLUSIVE interview with
@T_Lethu
, our cover star &
@BBMzansi
winner
@MPHOWABADIMO22
talks about all manner of things.
From her time in the house, her crush 😜, tattoos, & being rich & humble.
#TaggedxMphowabadimo
Full interview 👉🏽
Banyana’s media officer,
@SnezzyMbatha
's appointment, which was accompanied by Banyana's successful run in the 2020 COSAFA Cup, proves that social media presence can work to your advantage if the right eyes notice your talents, writes
@Lerato_Mkhondo
.
In the company of other remarkable actors in The River,
@Presley_tsotsi
's portrayal of Cobra is a masterclass in the use of drama, comedy and personal experience, writes
@MrNkuna
.
#TaggedThursday
The buzz-worthy series I May Destroy You paints a captivating picture of how we tend to navigate very casually through our trauma writes
@naledisibisi
.
Here’s how it ignites necessary conversations around sexual assault and consent... ▶
We are a lonely generation, and you know what? That's okay. Because self-love cannot flourish in isolation. We all need companionship.
@_Nwai
writes a piece on the realizations one has in their 20s about self-love AND companionship.
#TaggedThursday
In her conversation with
@T_Lethu
,
@MPHOWABADIMO22
says she found the experience of 71 days on 24-hour watch to be stressful.
"Everything that I knew, what made me... what I thought made me, was taken away and all I had was myself."
#TaggedxMphowabadimo
As the first solo female winner of the popular franchise & newly minted millionaire,
@MPHOWABADIMO22
's life has certainly changed.
“It feels amazing, history in the making. I’m proud that I could show that women are as equal,” she says of her feat
#TaggedxMphowabadimo
@BBMzansi
.
@_Rofhiwa_
says Kelly Khumalo’s reality show has done very little to salvage the musicians dented public image.
“She is viewed as archetypal Jezebel figure: an alluring woman, with no self-control, who reduces men to a fine powder.”
Are you explosive Mqhele, level-headed Nkosana, reasonable Qhawe, dangerous Sambulo or hot-headed Nqoba? asks
@T_Lethu
.
Which Zulu brother from
#TheWifeShowmax
are you?
Take this exciting QUIZ & share the results we wanna see something 😁
#TaggedThursday
Brand
@Bonang
is a living, breathing force to be reckoned with, because the person behind it is too, writes
@ToniWhorrison
.
Here’s a list of eight rules to live by according to the lady herself:
#TaggedThursday
Our cover star
@MPHOWABADIMO22
was buzzing on our set and her natural talent was in full display.
The set is our playing ground and our team had so much fun shooting this
@BBMzansi
cover edition.
Bamba apha Twitter.
#TaggedxMphoWabadimo
Having dominated the entertainment industry for more than 15 years, it's starting to look like
@bonang_m
is going to exceed our expectations every single year, writes
@naledisibisi
as she reflects on the life of SA’s multi-award-winning media personality.
We're 4 shows away from the final curtain call for one of Mzansi's greatest competitions
#IdolsSA
.
5 remain, but in the true nature of the show, there can only be 1 winner. Join us for an exclusive exit interview series with the top 5 as we journey to the finale.
Get ready to
QUIZ:
#BBMzansi
continues making waves on the Twitter streets & our screens. Have you ever wondered which housemate your personality resembles? Take this fun quiz that
@ItsLithaAfter9
put together. Share your results, sifun’ ubona
#TaggedThursday
.
@NalediMOfficial
's amazing come-up has been years in the making, writes
@Pali_babz
.
She chats about creating unconventional content, imposter syndrome, depression and her unintentional TV gig in this
#TaggedThursday
edition.
In this edition of
#tagged
@TheGabi
sits down with radio & tv personality,
@dineoranaka
.
In Jan she launched her executive producer title with the new riveting series Mzali Wami on
@Mzansimagic
.
She also reveals that she is expecting her third child.
The Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation in association with the Hollywood Foundation bring you the
#EmpoweringHER
Women in Business Awards 2023. This initiative aims to celebrate, empower & add value to women within multiple industries ✊🏾.
The event will be taking place on Saturday, 2
Another day of teaching people in the states about African cultures. Tyla’s viral success means we have to explain being coloured again.
Author:
@carynwelbys
The sale of
#BloemfonteinCeltics
has left residents & die-hard supporters at a loss, writes
@Lerato_Mkhondo
.
We detail the transaction's impact on the people of Bloem.
"Nothing compares to this terrific loss - so long Phunya Sele..."
#TaggedThursday
📺| The River's heartthrob Thembinkosi Mthembu is the one to watch in the ever-changing acting landscape.
With his level head, engaging personality and respectful-to-a-fault demeanour, he has a lot to offer the industry, writes
@lesleymofokeng
.
To view the individuals on the
@ShowmaxOnline
popular reality show I Blew It as merely irresponsible is to avoid the real issue at hand, writes
@ToniWhorrison
.
#IdolsSA
Top 5 contestant, Niikiey, sat down with us for
#AskAnIdol
. The star in the making cannot wait to release her own music, and we're keen on hearing it.
The multidisciplinary musician is curious and passionate about exploring her growing list of talents, which include being a DJ, dancer, entrepreneur and student, writes
@Pali_babz
.
#TaggedFantastic4
Gaining inspiration & experiencing some world class entertainment is just the icing on the cake at the
#EmpowerHER
Women in Business Awards 2023 presented by the Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation 💐.
From insightful panel discussions & keynote speeches to musical performances from
Similar to various characters he's played, including Bra Elliot in
#DiepCity
, there are very few grey areas with our cover star
@MduduziMabaso2
.
In a candid interview with
@Vida15
, he talks about his challenging journey in the industry.
#MduduzixTagged
To the woman who shows up even on the toughest days, who continues to break boundaries & who takes care of others while still holding it down at work. Here is a celebratory toast to YOU 🥂!
Happy Women’s Day💐
#HereForHer
.
@1MagicTV
's popular telenovela, The River has brought to our screens one of the most-loved villains in SAn television history Lindiwe Dikana.
“What sets Lindiwe apart is her wardrobe which gives prominence to her ruthlessness.” writes
@ItsLithaAfter9
.
A Decade of
#DStvDeliciousFestival
and a star-studded line-up 🎉. Here is everything you need to know about the event.
Author: Neo Sesinye
Article link:
While Madonna’s provocative album was a failure, Janet Jackson successfully navigated the complicated expectations placed on women of colour who had sexually expressive music. This paved a path for artists like Cardi B
Author:
@TheTitanBaddie
Tyla is taking the world by storm, even bagging a collab with one of the world's top artists ... but it's still her racial identity that's sparking major conversation.
Author:
@carynwelbys
Competition alert 💐
Become a part of the conversation & stand a chance to win 1 signed copy 'The Soft Life' by Lebohang Masango.
Follow these simple steps;
1. Write 28-word letter to a woman who is your icon
2. Post your letter using
#HereForHer
& tag
@thisistagged
3. Like
From Depp vs Heard to Taylor Swift vs David Mueller and Kesha vs Dr Luke 🥊. Here is a list of 11 of the most scandalous celebrity civil lawsuits of our time.
🔗:
The countdown to the farewell season finale begins. It is the battle of Mpumalanga with Princess & Thabo facing off. Who will be your next
@IdolsSA
winner 🎤?
Author:
@SesinyeNeo
The new telenovela
#TheWifeShowmax
is the hottest thing right now, and it's easy to see why, says
@Pearloysias
.
“It's dramatic, salacious, gripping, beautifully written and even more beautifully shot.”
From the history of amaskopas, to the Kwaito Commission of Inquiry – foreign correspondent Bob O’Connor (
@tysonngubeni
) ground-breaking journalism has uncovered what makes SA tick.
Now, in this tagged edition, he recaps the crazy year we’ve had, one DStv/Showmax drama at a time.
Our first cover star is the epitome of talented👑.
An internationally acclaimed actress, philanthropist, executive producer & the list goes on. She is,
@NomzamoMbatha
. Portraying the role of Queen Nandi in
#ShakaiLembeMzansi
- we cannot wait to see how the character unfolds.
Tagged! celebrates (YOU)TH this month 🎉
@NeoNontso
is a self-taught cook, author & businesswoman. She helped SA survive the pandemic one recipe at a time. She is currently an award-winning author, founder & CEO of
@dwnspices
. She continues to flourish within her industry.
Top 4 contestant, Nkosi, reached the end of the road on
#IdolsSA
🎤 this past Saturday. We sat down with him on
#AskAnIdol
to find out his future plans.
Don't forget to vote for your favourite to keep them safe from elimination.
Our next cover star is, indlovu,
@senzo__radebe
👑.
He is a force to be reckoned with. An artist who respects his craft & is incredibly talented. Winning over the country with his portrayal of King Senzangakhona in the 1st episode - we can't wait to see more.
#TaggedxShakaiLembe
🎬| Candid Interview❗
@NomzamoMbatha
talks about her journey, imposter syndrome, representation of black women on the global stage and living your life with intention, writes
@Pearloysias
in this Friday edition of
#tagged
!
.
@_Onezwa
has managed to make herself a household name from being on your screens for Masterchef to helping you bring the heat to your dishes with her salts and sauces.
@T_Lethu
writes about her journey & her plans for the future.
#TaggedThursday
In sport, there’s a penchant to write people into their retirement because of their age profile. Sometimes it’s true. Once a sportsperson hits the dreaded age of 30, their powers tend to wane.
Author:
@Sbu_Mjikeliso
For any journey worthy of acknowledgement, there must be an impactful playlist to accompany the traveller.
This is the soundtrack to your womanhood provided by Dheshnie Naidoo, Nadia Padayachee & Bophelo Makhetha 💐.
#HereForHer
The talented, intellectual, Historian
@valavoosh
is the cover star for this month.
She is a not only Historian who graces our timelines, but also a published author.
Thank you for choosing us to share your journey and story with the world.
#TaggedxZikhonaValela
#MCGOrigins
In her review of the doccie Hillary,
@MoanerLeaser
says none of the accolades Hillary Clinton has to her name have shielded her from the venom that has been spewed in her direction throughout her life as a public figure who just so happens to be a woman.
.
@ShowmaxOnline
's Waves explores the uncomfortable idea that black kids should always excel to be considered worthy, writes
@MisaNarrates
.
"The radical idea of averageness needs to be embraced more," Misa says.
ICYMI - SupaMega (
@akaworldwide
) needs no help in singing his own praises, but as witnessed in a
@ShowmaxOnline
concert, his greatest hits sound amazing with the accompaniment of an orchestra, writes
@Vida15
.
The founder of Vogue Nights
@lelowhatsgood
reflects on creating a space for queer communities to freely express their identities through music, fashion and dance.
The next instalment of Vogue Nights Jozi takes place on 26 March.
#TaggedThursday
Media curator and KUWTK super-fan
@ZoeMsutwana
explains how the show was a cultural reset and frankly, why the idea of it coming to an end is unsettling.
Read more on
#tagged
! ▶
People of the South, we present to you
#TaggedFantastic4
December Edition Deluxe Cover.
It’s too much sauce, it’s too much fire, it’s Fantastic 🔥🔥
Thanks to our incredible cover stars
@LaylaSwart
, Billy Digawane,
@OwamiMafokate
&
@kaylakimkay
, you guys rock. Happy holidays 🎉
Trans people are othered, ridiculed & dehumanised for banter & inevitably end up being targets of murder, abuse & discrimination at the same hands of those who deem them to be less than.
Trans people have feelings & dreams too, writes
@lelowhatsgood
.
Carefree women like Brenda Fassie are labelled as controversial because they aren't concerned with putting others at ease, but rather living their lives on their own terms, writes
@MoanerLeaser
.
"I just don't think some of the clients understand. The 60- or 90-day terms don't make sense for us as a small business. Late payments have broader implications on entrepreneurs,” –
@AustinMalema
.
Read all about the
#PayIn30
campaign here on
#tagged
.
🛑 [MOST READ STORY]🛑
📺|
@MoanerLeaser
scoops the most read story for her review of the doccie Hillary.
We’re so excited to see what else she has in store for us.
Read her piece here... 👉🏽
Yes, he won a Pulitzer, has visually interesting videos and his bars are elite… but can you imagine this guy at a dinner party? writes Yolisa Mkele.
“He seems completely insufferable. Please spare us!”
#TaggedThursday
.
#TheWifeShowmax
is easily one of the best-styled shows on our screens, where the traits of each character are so elegantly and intelligently matched with their clothes, writes
@Pearloysias
.
#TaggedThursday