Fashioning Modern Africanism

Two of Mzansi Magic’s reality shows that always grip viewers and get tongues wagging on social media will be back for all new seasons come July. The emotional  Mnakwethu ’s third season will premiere on 5 July at 20h00, while the heart-warming  Unefa ’s second season premieres on 20 July at 20h00. Hosted by  Uthando Nes’thembu  star Musa Mseleku,  Mnakwethu  follows men who need Mseleku’s help in requesting their wives to agree to being in a polygamous marriage – to varying degrees of success.   One of the most talked about shows in South African television,  Mnakwethu  is often filled with tension and emotion, and it sees Mseleku  walking the tightrope between guiding the men towards fulfilling their aims while also helping the women accept what is sometimes a shocking request to them. Also dealing with surprises but of a monetary nature is Unefa, the show that sees unsuspecting people learn that they have an inheritance they did not know about. Hosted by acclaimed actor Motlatsi Mafa

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

Actress and TV presenter Phumeza Mdabe will host  Abandoned,  a new show on Mzansi Magic that will help orphans who were abandoned as toddlers to track down their family members.   Phumeza, who was also a presenter for  Our Perfect Wedding , will help those who were left on park benches, commuter stations or at orphanages to search and reconnect with those who abandoned them – their mothers or fathers – in a reality TV show that seeks to help them find a sense of belonging. The new 13-part reality show, which will also help those that gave up their children an opportunity to find and reconnect with their offspring, is set to start on 19 January 2021.   “As part of our exciting list of brand-new shows in the new year, Mzansi Magic will bring you reality TV that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster, one that invites viewers on a journey that will also help them find a place of solace through relatable content,” says Nomsa Philiso, the Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-

Sihle Ndaba joined Mzanzi Magic Telenovela; Gomora. Sihle will be playing Ncebakazi Manzi. A beautiful, calm, but intimidating teacher at Gomora High.  Sihle Ndaba is one of south Africa's fine actresses. She has over time featured in multiple hit local television shows. Therefore, you should not be surprised to see her stunning face when you switch on your television screens.  Ncebakazi Manzi is a passionate and dedicated teacher, who cares for her learners and is excellent at her job. She dresses professionally, but has a naughty side.  Ncebekazi knows she’s hot, she low-key enjoys the attention and knows how to use it to her advantage. Not only is she the new Business Studies teacher at Gomora High but is also the Dlamini’s family friend. After a few encounters, Teddy develops a crush for Mam Manzi not knowing she has also identified him.   Catch Gomora on Mzansi Magic DStv channel 161 weekdays at 19:30.   Join the conversation on social media using: #Gomoramzansi