Award-winning South African actress Ashley Callie (32) died on Friday. "It is with sincere regret that the Callie Family confirms that earlier today Ashley passed away as a result of the head injuries she sustained in a car accident," her family said in a statement. "Ashley continues to live on in our hearts and minds."

Isidingo actor Thami Afrika is out on R3 000 bail, reported Sunday World. Afrika, who plays the role of a lawyer in the television soapie, was arrested on Wednesday for possession of suspected stolen goods. He appeared in the Germiston Regional Court with a Nigerian co-accused on charges of theft.