WATCH: Tyla joins Shakira on stage, ‘Generations’ loses prime-time slot and SA stars dominate Netflix

In this week’s Lifestyle Wrap, South Africa’s entertainment world delivered another busy week, from television shake-ups to global music moments and pageant success. One of the biggest stories saw Generations: The Legacy lose its long-held 8pm slot on SABC1 after nearly three decades. From 27 July, Uzalo will move into the prime-time position, whileGenerationsshifts to 8.30pm.

Former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina also remained in the headlines as herimmigration casereturned to the Cape Town Regional Court. Her legal team argued that she has made every effort to regularise her residency, with the matter postponed to 19 August. The entertainment industry paid tribute to veteran actor Seputla Sebogodi, who passed away at the age of 63.Memorial serviceswere held in Pretoria and Polokwane ahead of his funeral, celebrating a career that inspired generations of performers.

South African productions continue to make animpact internationally, withThe Polygamistand180helping position the country among Netflix’s standout markets during the first half of 2026. Meanwhile, Mpumalanga celebrated a pageant victory after Bajabulise Thela claimed the Miss Universe South Africa 2026 crown on 18 July 2026. Finally, Grammy-winning star Tyla thrilled fans by joining Shakira on stage during the Colombian superstar’s concert in Brooklyn, just days before the release of her highly anticipated second album,A–POP. Those are some of the biggest lifestyle and entertainment stories making headlines this week.