Fashioning Modern Africanism

The Mommy Club,  a reality series about glamorous moms who seemingly have it all, is an all-access look at the lives of the one percent and the people who help them build their empires and raise their heirs.   Season 2 introduces two new cast members who will be bringing the fabulosity, class, glamour and wealth that viewers love to see: Nozipho Ntshangase and Jabulile Sande. The new faces are set to join returning cast members  Her Majesty, Mrs Mops, Nunurai and Ratile.   Nozipho is an energetic, forward and enthusiastic Zulu wife and mother of eight children. The social butterfly is a real globe trotter and a clear member of the “passport gang.” Over the years, Nozipho has been approached to join several reality shows but she declined because they were not the right fit for her and her family. “I watched the first season of  The Mommy Club  and I loved how classy and fabulous it was,” she says. “As soon as I saw it, I knew it was something that I wanted to be a part of, so when the c

In the first season, we followed Shauwn Mkhize and her children Sbahle and Andile Mpisane.  The second season of  Kwa Mam’Mkhize , now a Showmax Original, premieres on 14 December 2023, with new episodes airing on Thursdays. Tamia, chairwoman of football club Royal AM, was thrust into the limelight after she married Andile. Since she first came onto the scene, many people have been curious about her, making assumptions about who she is, what she likes and what drives her. The media-shy businesswoman has kept her personal life to herself until now, but she opens up below about how she’s feeling about introducing herself to the world in the second season of  Kwa Mam’Mkhize .  How do you feel about joining  Kwa Mam’Mkhize ? I am very excited about joining the show with my family, it is something I have not done before, so naturally, I am nervous about the journey and everything it will come with. But with the support of my husband and family, it has been seamless. What were some of the ch

Navigating   umjolo   can be tricky and full of surprises.   Last Chance Love , a reality show debuting on Wednesday 10 January on Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161, digs into this topic from a new angle. This series takes viewers inside the lives of four young singles, each eager to break free from their relationship barriers which makes it impossible for them to keep lasting relationships. They're not just looking for relationships, they're also trying to understand why  umjolo  has been difficult for them.   Produced by The Narrators Africa, the team behind the Mzansi Magic drama series  Nkululeko ,  Last Chance Love  deals with the love lives of our 'Undatables' - Sibu, Zoya, Thato, and Bontle. Guided by relationship expert Makabelo Motaung, the participants explore their own sense of self-discovery.     The show features four pivotal dates for each: with a crush, an ex, a setup by a loved one, and a blind date with a stranger. On top of these experiences, they take pa

Now a Showmax Original, the reality show follows the life of Shauwn Mkhize and her children Sbahle and Andile Mpisane. Shauwn’s daughter-in-law, Tamia Mpisane, makes her debut on the show this season. The first episode of the highly anticipated second season of  Kwa Mam’Mkhize  premiered on Thursday 14 December 2023 exclusively on Showmax.  Sibahle Mpisane says she is ready to open up about her life-changing accident  Sbahle, who is known as a “fitness bunny”, has established herself as one of Mzansi’s most recognisable fitness influencers. In 2018, she was involved in a near-fatal car accident and she will be detailing her recovery in the second season of  Kwa Mam’Mkhize .                   Trailer What’s changed between the first and second seasons of  Kwa Mam’Mkhize ? There is never a dull moment with the family in Season 2; there is always a buzz and something going on.  The biggest difference is that everyone has grown so much from Season 1, from our mom going through her divorce

Sjola Sonke season 1 is going to give viewers a new perspective to dating and relationships, with a twist! The show produced by  Brightfire Pictures , which is expected to light up Sunday TV viewing from the second week of April, presents a candid, unscripted, and edgy look at 21st century mjolo in Mzansi as couples and singles redefine love and monogamy. So what do we mean by  S’jola Sonke ? Three couples and 17 singles, who believe in having more than two people in an intimate relationship, embark on a four-week journey to find love. The couples and singles openly date each other until they find their ideal combination, or for some, combinations. If singles fail to make a connection with any of the couples, they run the risk of being kicked out. Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net, says: “We strive to bring our viewers the highest quality of content by venturing into uncharted waters, pushing boundaries and changing mindsets, while simultaneously explor

Trailblazing South African entrepreneur, actress and radio host Thando Thabethe will take the public behind the scenes of her private life in a new reality show, Unstoppable Thabooty, which will air exclusively on BET Africa (DStv channel 129) from   15 April 2023 at 19:30. The qualified accountant turned award-winning entertainment personality and business woman will invite viewers into her world as she navigates the demands of being a professional woman in a fast-paced industry, while the cameras document her every move. Unstoppable Thabooty will explore what makes Thando a household name on and off screen, and how she owns her throne in her day-to-day life away from the mic and the movie cameras, revealing in the process just why this multi-talented young woman has become a much-loved role model to her tribe. Says Thando,  "I’m no stranger to the cameras, but a reality show is a completely different ball game! I’m beyond excited to bring viewers into my world, showing them who

With the continent on the edge of its seat in anticipation to see   The Real Housewives of Lagos  (#RHOLagos) on our screens, Showmax is throwing the biggest event in African reality television of the year on Thursday, 7 April 2022. In an African moment worth celebrating, Chioma Ikokwu, Toyin Lawani-Adebayo, Iyabo Ojo and ​​Mariam Timmer of RHOLagos are jetting across the continent to join  The Real Housewives of Durban  (#RHOD), as well as celebrities and stars from acclaimed Showmax Originals, for a sumptuous gala dinner and celebration of pan-African culture and music.   The event - complete with pink carpet - will be hosted by a talent recognised across Africa, Bonang Matheba, who herself has not one but two reality series on Showmax ( Being Bonang ,  A Very Bonang Year ). Bonang is an accomplished MC, radio personality and businesswoman, born and raised in South Africa, and regularly spotted in Nigeria working on her many pursuits. This iconic pan-African event, to be hosted in Sa

    Carolyna Hutchings, Laura Ikeji, Chioma Ikokwu, Toyin Lawani-Adebayo, Iyabo Ojo & Mariam Timmer unveiled as cast The Real Housewives of Lagos  ( RHOLagos ) will debut exclusively on Showmax on 8 April 2022, with new episodes every Friday.  RHOLagos  follows the opulent lives of six of the most glamorous women in Lagos, Nigeria.  Carolyna Hutchings is the CEO of Hutchings Limited, a real estate, oil and gas, and agriculture company. She is also the founder of Hopeville Foundation, an NGO that caters to women and children. Hutchings is a mother of three beautiful kids.  Laura Ikeji is a social media influencer, author, and entrepreneur. Ikeji is a mother of two, married to former Super Eagles star Christopher Kanu. Chioma Ikokwu is a lawyer as well as co-founder and CEO of luxury hair brand Good Hair Ltd, and Brass and Copper Restaurant & Lounge. She also runs a women- and children-focused charity called the Goodway Foundation. Chioma has never been married. Toyin Lawani-Adeb

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!

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,

Season 2 of the Showmax Original  The Real Housewives of Durban  launches on 28 January 2022, with new episodes following every Friday.  Londie London is one of three new wives featured this season: she’s a  musician, actress and jewellery designer who recently returned to Durban with her husband, businessman Hlubi Nkosi, and baby boy,  Uminathi .  We chatted to her to find out more:  Why did you decide to be part of this franchise? Since I've become a wife and a mother, I thought it would be a great idea for the public to see how I’m rebranding myself.  People know me as this sexy singer, but they don't really know my personality and what I'm about outside of the entertainment industry. So when I got the opportunity to be one of the housewives, I thought it was a great way for me to connect with a new audience. When you told your husband and your family that you were joining  The Real Housewives of Durban , what was their reaction? My husband is not a person that likes to

Season 2 of the Showmax Original  The Real Housewives of Durban  launches on 28 January 2022, with new episodes following every Friday.  Showmax has just released a first look at the three new wives featured this season, who will be bringing all the  class, glamour, sass, and drama we’ve come to expect from the franchise. Londie London Londie London’s decision to join  The Real Housewives of Durban  was sparked by her return to Durban and her becoming a wife to businessman Hlubi Nkosi and mom to a ten-month-old baby boy, Uminathi.    “Since I've become a wife, and a mother, I thought it would be a great idea for the public to see how I’m rebranding myself,” says the  musician, actress and jewellery designer . “People know me as this sexy singer and I feel like they don't really know my personality and what I'm about outside of the entertainment industry."   “Londiwe oozes class and confidence,” says Season 2 director Thumeka Hlotshana from Let It Rain Films. “She is re

Colour Your Plate with KOO , the latest edutainment reality competition show to launch on local screens this week, aims to start a healthy eating movement amongst South Africans, encouraging them to incorporate more balanced nutrition in their daily diets, all while on the lookout for the country's newest cooking celebrity. “The pandemic has made South Africans more aware of their health and wellbeing, as well as the importance of eating enough fruit and vegetables daily.   KOO products, trusted brands for more than 80 years in South African homes, are sourced locally for sealed-in goodness and nutrition, and our wide range of fruit and vegetable products are available across Mzansi for everyone to enjoy throughout the day," says Edna Mohale, Marketing Director at Tiger Brands. Colour Your Plate with KOO , a 13-part weekly series, will be broadcast for the first time on SABC 2 from Wednesday, 6th October 2021, at 19h30pm. Each week the show will feature five amateur chefs part