South African celebrity & entertainment magazine

Celebrity culture, told the South African way.

Detectlo.net follows the people who shape South Africa's screens, stages, pitches and timelines, from Johannesburg studios to Cape Town concert halls. Every story is labelled: verified fact, attributed statement or opinion.

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Meet the editors behind every story

A small, passionate desk of writers, editors and photographers who live and breathe South African entertainment.

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    Thandiwe Mokoena

    Editor-in-Chief

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    Pieter van der Merwe

    Entertainment Editor

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    Nomvula Dlamini

    Music & Culture Writer

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    Rajesh Naidoo

    Sports Features Editor

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    Lerato Khumalo

    Fashion & Lifestyle Editor

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    Sipho Ndlovu

    Photo Editor

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Detectlo.net is an independent entertainment magazine. We believe celebrity coverage can be glamorous and responsible at the same time: stylish photography, honest reporting and genuine respect for the people we write about.

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Everything South African entertainment fans are looking for

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    Thoughtful, respectful profiles of South African actors, presenters, musicians and sport stars.

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    What to watch next, from local soapies and reality hits to the newest streaming productions.

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    Amapiano, gospel, house, pop and beyond: the artists and events moving South Africa.

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    Red-carpet moments and behind-the-scenes frames, all properly licensed and credited.

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    Celebrity style, travel and home stories from Joburg, Cape Town, Durban and beyond.

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    Television & Streaming

    Presenters, actors and the shows everyone is talking about.

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    Music & Artists

    Concerts, releases and the voices of a new South African sound.

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    Football Personalities

    The stars of the Betway Premiership and Bafana Bafana, on and off the pitch.

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    Rugby Personalities

    Springbok heroes and the characters behind the jersey.

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    Proteas players and sporting figures beyond the scoreboard.

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    Fashion & Lifestyle

    Style, travel and everyday luxury from South Africa's best known names.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do you tell fact from rumour?

Every story separates verified information, attributed statements, personal opinion and speculation. We never present unconfirmed personal rumours as established fact.

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