Fashioning Modern Africanism

DStv Compact has announced a new crop of fresh, energetic and bold faces as ambassadors to bring Compact content to the audience in a relatable way. DStv Compact content consistently brings cutting edge local entertainment that reflects the vibrant culture of the South African audience.  The new DStv Compact ambassadors, Portia Modise, Bontle Modiselle and Robot Boii, represent the fun, proudly local attitude that ambassador Somizi brought to the screen before them.  Each of them bring passion, determination and infectious joy to their work and DStv Compact is proud to have them on board for this campaign. Footballer Portia Modise Dancer & Choreographer, Bontle Modiselle Entertainer & Artist, Mzwakhe Mbuli Junior aka Robot Boii Keep your eyes on the screen as Portia, Bontle and Robot Boii take you through the DStv Compact content offering, proving that kumnandi ekhaya with DStv Compact: there is a wide range of quality entertainment for the whole family. Follow the conversatio

Time to hit the “reset” button and let the good times roll again! Get ready for a flavourful fusion of international excellence, homegrown heritage and springtime fashion on 24 and 25 September 2022, when Nigerian megastar Burna Boy joins a host of South African and global stars at the DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival . This is the first wave of artists to be announced, with more to follow in the coming weeks. After a two-year absence, the country’s ultimate food-and-music experience is back with a bang to bring a dash of zest and a splash of fun to Gauteng’s Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit over the Heritage Day weekend. Get your early-bird discounted tickets now to ensure you don’t miss out on the party – and be sure to dress up, show up and represent! Joining Burna Boy , arguably Africa’s biggest music superstar, in his long-awaited return to performing for his legions of South African fans are R&B hitmaker Babyface and hip-hop trio the Digable Planets , along

On the back of a two year hiatus due to COVID-19,   DStv and Mzansi Magic hosted the DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards (DStvMVCA) at the Sun Arena in Pretoria on 25 June. The popular awards show was broadcast live for DStv subscribers. Local celebrities and delegates shined on the much loved blue carpet, dressed to the nines and ready to support their peers as they walked away with the coveted statuettes. The host, Lawrence Maleka, had a handle on the proceedings and everyone who stepped up to the mic to present an award –   the likes of Boity, Mpho Wabadimo, PH, Khutso Theledi and Presely Chweneyagae  – brought good humour and a positive attitude. Sponsored by Telkom and Kia, alongside associate sponsor - Diageo South Africa’s Tanqueray gin, the show produced musical performances by  Kamo Mphela, Tuks Senganga, Nomfundo Moh and Zakes Bantwini  who kept the audience dancing, bringing everyone into the spirit of celebrating the success of the South African entertainment industry favour

Saturday nights are about to get even better for Mzansi Magic viewers with the premiere of a new game show on 4th of June. Hosted by SuperSport’s Thato Moeng and comedian, radio personality Skhumba Hlophe, The Saturday Showdown will see five teams, captained by celebrities, battle it out for a R3.5 million grand prize. With the atmosphere and competitiveness of an arena game, and the heart and wit of a game’s night with friends, The Saturday Showdown is the boldest and biggest game show to grace screens. “We’re thrilled to premiere an epic game show like The Saturday Showdown on Mzansi Magic – something to keep our viewers entertained and engaged. It’s the kind of show that will appeal to viewers across age and interest – be they into sports or pop culture. It’s the latest in the hyper-local content strategy that we are putting out, content that is keeping up with viewers’ evolving and eclectic tastes,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net. Produced b

This season of Big Brother Mzansi has been the talk of the town, with the housemates bringing big personalities and edge-of-your-seat drama for viewers on DStv. With the unpredictability that comes with eviction Sunday, who could be one wrong move away from eviction? No more FOMO and the stress of following the twitter streets to stay informed about what’s happening at the Big Brother Mzansi house. Access family, great news for you; if you’ve been following the action on social media under the #BBMzansi, you can now tune in live to see for yourself what the housemates get up to.  From Monday, 21 March 2022 up until the finale, DStv Access customers can see the Big Brother Mzansi shenanigans, uninterrupted, on DStv Channel 198. There’s no excuse to miss out on the action!

After captivating viewers with authentic storylines and beloved characters, the M-Net Local Entertainment Channels has announced  Mzansi Magic’s  The Queen  and 1Magic’s  Lingashoni  final seasons are ending in 2023.   After six successful seasons,  The Queen  will premiere its finale  7 th  season in July 2022 and conclude on 13 January 2023.    The Queen  has been Mzansi Magic’s weekday 9pm offering since August 2016 and has  celebrated unprecedented milestones such as 1 000-episodes in August 2020 and a historic crossover episode with 1Magic telenovela  The River –  a first for M-Net local productions.  After six dynamic, entertaining seasons and milestones,  The Queen  is reaching a natural conclusion of its storyline. Ferguson Films, acclaimed producers of Mzansi Magic’s  Rockville ,  Igazi ,  The Queen  and  Unmarried , unlocking some of the best shows in local storytelling. “ The Queen  has been one of our most special projects to date. It has empowered and changed the lives of

During the month of love, DStv is spreading the love through a wide selection of romantic local and international content. Let me take you on a journey to relive some of your favourite moments from the best love stories we have seen.  Check out the movies, reality shows and series we selected for you this month. Looking for Love (M-Net Movies 4 – DStv Channel 108; 29 February 2022; 20:30)  A single, unaccomplished Zulu woman struggles to find Mr Right in the pitiless concrete jungle of Johannesburg before she turns 40. With the help of friends, she opens herself up to romantic adventure and learns that her heart has been in the right place all along. Starring; Celeste Ntuli, Trevor Gumbi and Phindile Gwala   The Proposal (M-Net Movies1 – DStv Channel 104; 26 February 2022; 20:00)  Margaret Tate is a high-powered publisher whose presence in a room strikes fear into the hearts of all men, except her loyal assistant Andrew. When an immigration issue threatens her progress at the company,

LIFE WITH KELLY KHUMALO  | Watch eps 1-6 now; eps 7-13 due 27 August 2020 A household name by 21, Kelly Khumalo is one of South Africa’s biggest music stars. She’s been named Best Female Artist at the South African Music Awards, sold millions of albums, opened for Grammy winner Missy Elliott, and has over 1.7m followers on Instagram alone.    But in recent years, her stardom has been dogged by controversies, from her turbulent relationship with her son’s father, hip hop star Jub Jub, and the conspiracy theories surrounding the death of her daughter’s father, Bafana Bafana captain Senzo Meyiwa to her recent ‘divorce’ from her sister, Zand⁸ie.    Life With Kelly Khumalo  offers an intimate glimpse of the woman behind the headlines: a single mother of two, juggling parenting with the build-up to the release of not just her new album,  Voice of Africa,  but also her first gin, appropriately titled Controversy - both threatened by South Africa’s unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown.     “I'v

Mama Mary Twala was the most-loved award-winning actress, who will be remembered for her roles on several productions, including  Sarafina! ,  Hlala Kwabafileyo  and  Yizo-Yizo,  among many others, passed away over the weekend. She was 80 years old. Rami Chuene to be Somizi’s first guest In the first episode of  Dinner at Somizi’s  on 1Magic, DStv channel 103, the irreverent entertainer hosts actress, singer and author  Rami Chuene  for a night of good food and honest conversations. The cooking-show-cum-talk-show premieres on Friday, 10 July 2020 at 19:00.   Viewers dive into the world of the charismatic Chuene as she opens up about the entertainment industry and its hard truths, her love life and her feisty social media presence. Don’t miss her on-cue impromptu acting with Somizi too.   In this first season of Dinner at Somizi’s, Somizi cooks up a mouth-watering storm and lays out his finest china for family and friends in a unique cooking show that sees culinary deftness meeting hear