Fashioning Modern Africanism

Joburg Theatre is delighted to announce exciting developments surrounding the South African premiere of Ntozake Shange's iconic masterpiece, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, directed by James Ngcobo. Joburg Theatre extend heartfelt congratulations to Mona Monyane for joining the exceptional ensemble of the eagerly awaited production. Mona's exceptional skills and artistic prowess are sure to take the performance to new heights, adding her unique touch to the narrative. We honour her talent and accomplishment and wish her all the best for the upcoming show. Additionally, we extend our warmest congratulations to Lerato Mvelase, an integral part of the original cast. Lerato has been presented with an incredible international opportunity, and while we bid her farewell for now, we celebrate her success and wish her the very best in her international endeavours. Mona Monyane has joined the production alongside an impressive ensemble cast, which

The first week of Big Brother Mzansi – S’ya Mosha has served what was promised – drama – including the first eviction of the season. Last night, 28 January, Mali became the first housemate to be evicted leaving 22 housemates in the house with 19 still vying for the R2million grand prize. The eviction took everyone by surprise as it has not been a norm for any housemate to be evicted in the first week of the show. However, because it’s the year of  S’ya Mosha , this is proof that the game is not as you would expect. The show was opened by Mellow & Sleezy ft Tman Xpress performing their hit  Imnandi Lento  which was followed by host Lawrence Maleka taking the audience through the highlights of the week that was. The season’s first Head of House, Mich was safe from eviction and so was Sammy M who won immunity during the week. However, Mich’s reign was not without drama as the housemates lost their first wager and also faced challenges of confrontational housemates.  During the show, s

Widows Unveiled is set to premiere on Showmax from 12 February 2024 with c ast unveiled including HHP’s widow Lerato Sengadi, Mandoza’s widow Mpho Tshabalala and Menzi Ngubane’s widow Sikelelwa Ngubane, among others with New episodes every Monday Widows Unveiled  is a 10-part Showmax Original that follows the lives of five women who were married to public figures who passed away. The reality series documents the journey of each woman from pain to triumph as they navigate the drama and scandal that followed the death of their husbands. Widows Unveiled  is produced by Passionlane Productions, the brains behind Mzansi Magic’s SAFTA-nominated hit show  Uthando Nes'thembu .   The cast includes PR specialist and marketing professional Lerato Sengadi, the widow of Motswako legend HHP; entrepreneur, award-winning philanthropist, executive producer of  Nkalakatha: The Life of Mandoza  and stroke survivor Mpho Tshabalala, the widow of musician Mandoza; broadcaster and philanthropist Sikelelw

Afrobeats and R&B singer Ayra Starr has made waves in the music industry with hit songs like “Away” “Bloody Samaritan” and “Rush” and has recently been nominated for her first Grammy Award in the category of Best African Music Performance. The global star will headline two incredible "In The City" shows in Cape Town and Johannesburg on 16 & 17 February 2024, supported by an epic line up of local talent.  The perfect way to spend your Valentines weekend, this show promises to be worth attending with live performances from the Sabi girl herself, Daliwonga, Musa Keys, KashCPT, Cuito,Una Rams and Kat Upendi. Phase one tickets are officially live, and going for R499.00 for General Access and R1200.00 for VIP – available on Quicket, the link is in all In The City Africa social media platforms. Brought to you by Steyn Entertainment, sponsored by Flying Fish and supported by Maybelline New York.

Showmax just announced that media personality MaBlerh will host the reunion special for This Body Works For Me S2, airing on 23 February 2024.   One of  IOL ’s “TV shows that gripped the nation in 2023”, the hit Showmax Original reality series is a revealing look at the South African adult entertainment industry.    In the highly anticipated reunion, we will hear from  Bubbly, Diamond, Dione Xanthe, Gina, Lebo, Primadonna and Wandi  and get to the root of all the drama that unfolded right before our eyes. “I am a big fan of the show, so when the opportunity came for me to host the reunion for the second season of  This Body Works For Me , I grabbed it with both hands,” says MaBlerh. “Any chance I get to facilitate real conversations, I am more than happy to participate and get to the crux of any issue. There are so many things that happened this season and it would be a disservice for me not to get into them.” MaBlerh is no stranger to the role, having hosted reunions for the likes of 

The much-anticipated second season of   Gqeberha: The Empire   is here as from Monday 15 January, and it's bringing new drama, new twists and new characters. Zinzi Nsele (previously seen in   Gomora ) as Vuyokazi and Rorisang Mohapi as Lulama is the duo viewers never knew they needed to stir up the already exciting storyline in ways you won't believe. Season 2 marks a big change in the storyline, following the dramatic conclusion of the first season. With the  Mxenge  family patriarch, Luzuko, out of the picture, his brother Hlumelo steps up to fill the void. His unique approach to balancing family and business affairs will keep viewers watching, as new characters find their way into the heart of the empire, shaking things up like never before. "We are beyond excited for Mzansi Magic viewers to experience the second season of  Gqeberha: The Empire . The addition of Zinzi Nsele and Rorisang Mohapi brings a fresh dynamic to our well-loved series with their characters intrica

The new Showmax has arrived to change the game for streaming in Africa.  Ten months after MultiChoice, Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky announced a joint streaming vision for Africa, the new Showmax is here, featuring a refreshed brand and a massive content lineup, all delivered on a powerful new streaming platform.   At the heart of the new offering is the world’s first standalone Premier League plan for mobile, with all 380 games offered live on Showmax Premier League for just R69 a month.  In addition, there are two more Showmax plans available to customers in 44 African countries: Showmax Entertainment on mobile for an unbelievable R39 a month at launch, as well as the Showmax Entertainment plan, where the monthly price falls from R99 to R89 per month.   “There are currently just over 450 million smartphones in the hands of individuals across Africa … and more than 250 million avid football lovers on the continent,” says Marc Jury, CEO of Showmax. “Showmax Premier League is a game-ch

Johannesburg, South Africa - The much-anticipated Joburg Film Festival in partnership with MultiChoice, is set to return in the first quarter of 2024, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinema enthusiasts for a celebration of storytelling through the art of film. With a rich tapestry of diverse cultures and narratives, the festival promises to captivate audiences not just in Joburg, but across the African diaspora and beyond. Born out of the desire to create an exciting, independent platform that not only tells Africa’s stories, but also rewards local and international excellence in film, the premiere festival will take place from the 27th February to the 3rd March 2024. The festival is renowned as a prominent platform for showcasing local and international talent and is gearing up for a sixth edition of an extraordinary presentation of cinematic excellence. Scheduled to take place in Sandton, the heart of South Africa’s vibrant business scene, the event will fea

For many young people who dream of one day making a film, the idea that they can end up being sought-after film directors or producers may seem like a pipedream. This is why Mzansi Bioskop (channel 164) is proud to kick off 2024 by recognizing and celebrating the hard work of Mzansi’s young and upcoming filmmakers on the Young Bloods Movie Festival. This is the third year that the channel has had the movie festival, but this year, the focus is on youth. “Filmmaking has always been seen as reserved for the experienced, well-connected and those with money to acquire the necessary equipment and maybe studio time. However, with the  Young Bloods Movie Festival , we are zoning in on the talent that so many young and aspiring filmmakers are demonstrating lately,” says Shirley Adonisi, M-Net’s Channel Director for Local Interest Channels. “As Mzansi Bioskop, our objective is not only to showcase the best of our locally produced content but also to use this platform to inspire, help develop, a

Senzokuhle “Senzo” Radebe joins the sizzling show Isitha - The Enemy as Solomzi Gumede. He is introduced to the Sokhulu family as Bra Solly’s son and arrives to express his late father’s wish to be buried in Esilahleni to be close to the love of his life, Nomsa. After arriving, Solomzi soon finds himself drawn to a certain woman, unaware that this woman, Nandi, is his brother’s wife. He continues to pursue Nandi but when he finally realizes who she is married to, it’s too late. The chemistry between the two makes it difficult for them to stop flirting with each other. And, there’s even more that Solomzi is unaware of. He is under the assumption that his mother passed away, and will only later find out the truth about her. But Solomzi is not just a victim of deception. He begins to live a double life, dabbling in the world of crime, while presenting himself to the community as a church boy.                                   Trailer⬇️ The complex character of Solomzi is poised to make a

Phillip "Time Bomb" Ndou to take DStv Compact viewers on a journey that has been nothing short of legendary. Mzansi Magic is excited to present  Time Bomb – The Incredible Story of Phillip Ndou , a six-part docu-drama that promises to be so much more than just a sports documentary. It is a journey through time, tracing the life and career of one of South Africa's greatest boxing talents, Phillip Ndou.   From the very beginning, Phillip’s life was set to be extraordinary. Born on the side of a road, set the pace for a life where the odds were constantly stacked against him. His fight to the top of the boxing world, and notably his bout against the legendary Floyd Mayweather, is just part of the intricate fabric of his life.   “Behind every champion, there is a human story and as a channel it is important for us to celebrate our heroes and inspire generations to follow,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels.   The episodes delve deep, not just into

This January, Mzansi Magic will premiere its latest show in the Sunday prime time slot, Killer Front Page, a suspenseful new show that challenges ambition, ethics, and cold-blooded murder. Produced by Barkers Media – who produced the drama How to Manifest a Man – this series will add the drama which is synonymous with Sunday evenings on Mzansi Magic. What lies at the center of Killer Front Page is Sol Mojalefa Phiri, played by Lemogang Tsipa, a journalist whose stale career takes an unexpected turn. Affected by his father's disappearance and motivated by a childhood promise to become the best in his field, Sol's desperation for recognition makes him fabricate a front-page story. The show follows the ups and downs of Sol, who, on the way to journalistic greatness, becomes involved in a web of lies, crime, and unexpected romance. His rivalry with colleague Black Gert, played by Emmanuel Gweva, and his clash with detective Sis Connie, played by Linda Sokhulu, deepen the drama, dri