Fashioning Modern Africanism

The countdown for the premiere episode of the telenovela  Champions  has begun. Viewers across Southern Africa are just a few hours away from the big night that will kick off the first episode of the brand-new story of passion, love, power and perseverance.  Champions  premieres on channel 161 tonight at 19:00 and will be available on DStv Stream. The show’s star-studded cast as announced in early January includes Sello Maake ka-Ncube, Tumisho Masha, and Jo-anne Reyneke, Kgomotso Christopher, Kwenzo Ngcobo, Thembinkosi Mthembu, Thato Dithebe and breakout duo of Rethabile Mohapi and Minkie Malatji. Here are some of the reasons why you should be locked to your screens Monday to Friday at 19:00: Champions  “theme song” : Afro-soul musician Keabetswe “KB” Motsilanyane is the voice behind the  Champions  theme song. Casting : Former Orlando Pirates and TV presenter Brighton Mhlongo takes on the character of a retired footballer and owner of a soccer club. Youngster Ntobeko Mathebula is set

The 130-episode My Brother’s Keeper will premiere on DStv Channel 161 on Monday 23 October at 19:30 and it replaces the award-winning Gomora, which comes to an end in its fourth season.  The multitalented and star-studded cast of  My Brother’s Keeper  includes Sparky Xulu (The Herd, The Estate), Wiseman Mncube ( Shaka Ilembe ,  The Wife ); Zola Nombona (Lockdown); S’dumo Mtshali ( Isibaya ,  Blood Psalms ); Lindani Nkosi ( Housekeepers ,  Adulting ); Nelisa Mchunu ( Isibaya ,  Isithembiso, Isifiso ); and Rosemary Zimu ( Thato ya Modimo ). “We have always offered our viewers the best in local entertainment in a variety of genres, and with the upcoming premiere of  My Brother’s Keeper , we’re pleased to bring another well-written and expertly produced series to our DStv Compact viewers,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net. “Telenovelas are a much-loved genre, and we look forward to growing our impressive and versatile content slate with a show that is

Its star-studded cast includes Zikhona Sodlaka, Zandile Msutwana and Mbulelo Grootboom New year, new telenovela – 2023 will kick off on a high note when Mzansi Magic premieres the telenovela  Gqeberha: The Empire  on the 16 th  of January. With an impressive cast, gripping storylines and mouth-watering plot twists, it’s bound to be a favourite with Mzansi viewers .   Produced by the multi-award-winning Tshedza Pictures ( The River ,  The Republic ,  Legacy ), this is the first Mzansi Magic telenovela filmed entirely in the Eastern Cape. Gqeberha: The Empire ’s star-studded cast includes Zikhona Sodlaka ( The Wife ,  Blood Psalms ); Zandile Msutwana ( Grootboom & Sons ,  The Queen ); Mbulelo Grootboom ( Wounds ,  Suidooster ); Kay Bikitsha ( The Queen ); Phila Madlingozi ( Isikizi ,  The Queen ); Anele Matoti ( Recipes for Love and Murder ,  Wounds ); and Akhenime Mfenyana. “Mzansi Magic is excited to premiere a new telenovela, which is one of the genres our channel is known for and

Romance, rivalry and revenge – that’s what Mzansi Magic viewers can expect when the country’s most buzzed-about show,  The Wife , premieres on the channel on 12 September. The hit show, which is a Showmax Original, will air three nights a week – Compact subscribers can catch it every Monday to Wednesday at 21h30. Mzansi Magic viewers can also enjoy the omnibus on Saturdays from 21h30-23h00. The most-watched series in Showmax history,  The Wife  has broken several records on the platform. The premiere of the recently concluded season 2 enjoyed the most first-day views on the streaming service – beating its own previous record for the season 1 premiere. “Having seen its impressive and record-breaking performance on Showmax, we have decided to bring  The Wife  to our DStv Compact subscribers so that they can get in on the action. We know that our viewers will fall in love with the story and its characters. It’s a show that has resonated deeply with many, and we’re glad to bring all of our

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

Sonia Mbele joins the DiepCity family and she will play the character of Zola.  Zola is a female kasi version of Mgedeza. A gorgeous, sexy, sexual, man-eater who is a cutthroat  and hardcore killer. Men want her but also fear her. She was raised and groomed by her kingpin father whose gun smuggling syndicate she inherited. Read about IdolSA17: Unique sounds make their mark on day two of Idols SA Auditions She grew up in the business and was raised to be tough as nails so that she's not undermined when she takes over. The other kingpins want her, but they fear and respect her more because she killed her father's lieutenant when he undermined her in front of other people.  She has no female friends , and   she   is   a playful vixen who only reveals her dark side when i t is   necessary. Read About New Mzansi Wethu Reality Shows shine the spotlight on ‘Black Tax’ and Bad payers She pursues Mgedeza because she sees him as his absolute equal. But things don’t go as planned for her

After being part of five great seasons of Mzansi Magic’s popular telenovela, The Queen, Loyiso MacDonald is leaving the telenovela. The Actor plays the composed character of Kagiso Khoza who is affectionately known as ‘’Sgaqagaqa’’. According to Mzansi Magic's Statement the actor is leaving the telenovela to pursue other endeavors, but there was no comment from the actor himself - rise eyebrows.  “MacDonald has entertained our viewers over the past five seasons and  over the years many of them have fallen in love with his character. As Mzansi Magic, we would like to thank him for his contribution and  wish him well in his future plans . It is always sad when a talent leaves a show. However, that is the nature of the business. It also means we are a platform that grows individuals to be more daring and more explorative,” says Nomsa Philiso, the Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net.