MyZA

News, Directory, Events and Other Stuff

You are here: Home / News / Charlize Theron Opens Up in Candid Interview! | SA News

Charlize Theron Opens Up in Candid Interview! | SA News

Charlize Theron’s story goes far beyond Hollywood, and in a new interview, she’s opening up about the reality that shaped her journey.

Global (19 April 2026) – Charlize Theron recently sat down with Lulu Garcia-Navarro for an incredibly raw and human conversation on “The Interview” podcast by “The New York Times”.

Charlize spoke about her childhood growing up on a farm in South Africa and the reality of living with a violent, alcoholic father. At just 15 years old, her life changed forever when her mother shot and killed her father in self-defence.

“I think these things should be talked about because it makes other people not feel alone,” she said.

While the details of her story are…

National Women’s Day: Celebrated on August 9, this day honors the contributions
of women in the struggle against apartheid and promotes gender equality.

Read More at the Source

Category: Tag: , ,

If you feel strongly about this article then feel free to send MyZA a ‘Letter to the Editor’ using the submission form below:

Letter to the Editor

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
If this is in response to an article please include that article title here or as the lead in for the first paragraph of your Letter below.

Separate tags with commas

Localise your letter by naming the city your words are about. Add relevant words describing your subject. Single comma separated words of no more than 5
Your Name(Required)
Your Name will be linked to the website below.
Your personal, business or social media web site
Choose NO to not set up a user account on MyZA. User Accounts will allow you to submit letters under your own Author Name

3 Latest Letters to the Editor:

  • Fun South African fact

    Dear Editor Fun South African fact: towns like Franschhoek and Stellenbosch are home to world-class wine farms set in stunning, scenic surroundings. Regards Aressa Smith In Response to/From: Luxury Properties Seized in New Lottery Crackdown

  • Condolences on the Passing of Lusanda Dumke

    Statement by Leander Kruger MPL – DA Buffalo City Constituency Leader: The Democratic Alliance in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality mourns the passing of Springbok Women’s rugby player and Mdantsane trailblazer, Lusanda Dumke, who lost her battle with cancer at the age of 28. South Africa has lost an exceptional athlete, a leader, and a source…

  • Rape Kits Delivered, But…

    Statement by Nicholas Gotsell MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The DA can confirm that 2 840 rape kits arrived in Cape Town on Monday, following sustained DA oversight and pressure after multiple police stations across the Western Cape were found to be without this critical forensic evidence tool. While this delivery…

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. I saw a quote by Nelson Mandela on MyZA – can you tell me what date did he die?

  2. South Africa is such a great country and an African Sunset is on my bucket list, do you have any accommodation and/or tour recommendations for the Cape Town Area?