Saturday Star 2026-03-28

Ruby Barker, best known for portraying of Marina Thompson in Netflix’s Bridgerton, has taken to social media to speak candidly about her ongoing struggle with bipolar disorder, its treatment, and the unspoken toll it has taken on her body. As World Bipolar Day approaches on March 30, Barker’s story serves as a crucial reminder of the silent struggles millions endure while living with chronic mental health conditions. In a series of raw, unfiltered posts, she has opened a dialogue about mental illness, self-perception and resilience, reminding us that strength doesn’t always look the way we expect. “I’ve had treatment for my bipolar disorder, and it’s caused me to gain a hell of a lot of weight,” Barker shared in a recent TikTok video, her voice steady but tinged with vulnerability.…

As Easter approaches, families across South Africa are getting ready for one of the most exciting traditions on the calendar: the Easter egg hunt. Whether you’re planning a backyard adventure or a cosy indoor search, a little creativity can turn this classic activity into a memorable experience for kids and adults alike. Here are some easy DIY tips to help you host the ultimate Easter egg hunt without breaking the bank. 1. Get creative with your eggs Skip the standard plastic eggs and add a personal touch. You can: ● Paint real eggs using food colouring or acrylic paint. ● Use recycled materials like toilet paper rolls or small containers. ● Wrap sweets in colourful foil or tissue paper. Adding names or numbers to eggs can also make the hunt…

All I’m going to say is... that’s highly suspicious. Usher Raymond offering respect to Sean “Diddy” Combs like it’s a participation trophy at a family birthday party raises some serious eyebrows. In a recent interview with Forbes’ The Enterprise Zone, the ever‑smooth singer, Usher, 47, attempted to explain why he still has a great amount of respect for the man the world can’t seem to quit. Diddy, 56, is currently serving a 50‑month sentence after being convicted on prostitution‑related charges that have people, at best, confused and, at worst, permanently calling for justice tours. During the conversation, senior writer Jabari Young tried some casual word association with Usher about influential people in his life. When it came to Diddy, Usher didn’t go with “creative force”, didn’t pick “mentor”, didn’t sigh…

This week marks the final broadcast of The Last Word, eNCA’s flagship show hosted by Shahan Ramkissoon. Since its debut, the show has been more than just a news slot; it was a nightly ritual where politicians’ feet were held to the fire and the unfiltered truth was the only currency. “That show gave me the chance to bring my full voice, instincts and convictions to the screen,” shared Ramkissoon. From grilling ANC spokespeople on governance to asking the City of Johannesburg’s leadership the questions everyone at home was screaming at their TVs, Ramkissoon redefined weeknight viewing. But behind the tailored suits and metrosexual persona was a deeper mission. “Everything I did on that programme was in the interest of our country and its people. My aim was always to…

Recently, Disney dropped the trailer for the live-action Moana, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Maui and Catherine Laga’aia as Moana. And people are shambolic over here. The clip went viral faster than a cat video because, well, The Rock’s wig. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not the absolute worst that we’ve seen. It’s got curls, it’s got waves… It’s giving “rolled-up rollers on a Saturday afternoon, just taken out” vibes. But let’s be real, they definitely could’ve got a better wig for the bloke. Unless this is AI, but even so. Was this some budget cut so deep that they had to recycle Maui’s hair from a community theatre production? The Rock is carrying the CGI, the muscles, the charisma… but apparently not a hair department that…

There’s the story of the last surviving passenger on the last-ever slave ship that sailed from the West African coast to North America in 1859. She was a short woman named Matilda McCrear, and in her seventies she walked 24km from her home in Alabama to Selma in the USA to make her claim for compensation for the man-made suffering she and her family had endured. She had been captured at the age of two with her mother and sisters in what is now Benin by African slave traders. Her name was Abake, which means "born to be loved by all", and she was of the Tarkar people. We must always recognise the individual humanity and personal experiences that are so often forgotten during our conversations on the dysfunction of…