Fashioning Modern Africanism

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

  Seputla Sebogodi makes a grand entrance on The River Mohumi Ditshwene played by legendary actor Seputla Sebogodi has a long history with Lindiwe. Not only was he once a Khanyisa Diamonds employee during the time of Thato Mokoena, whom he was remarkably close to and admired, he also grew up with Lindiwe. He worked his way up from the mine, to being elected foreman and later secretary of the workers’ union. His downfall at the hands of Lindiwe came when he led a complete shutdown of the mine over salary increase. His strike spread into nearby mines, affecting the whole mining industry in the region. Lindiwe used the best skills at her disposal, manipulation and cunning, and framed Mohumi for stealing dynamite, which unbeknownst to her, was actually true. Mohumi was sentenced to 15 years in prison but he only served 10 years and was released on good behavior. With a burning desire to undo Lindiwe’s little rosy world, and a daring plan Mohumi recruits his friends to go after her. What he

  What a time to   celebrate the South African Soapie Industry! The 4th Royalty Soapie Awards hosted by the spectacular comedian Mpho Popps and the dazzling Lerato LKG Kganyago, marked a moment in history as 2020 winners took centre stage in a broadcast on Saturday evening, 26 September at 20:00 on SABC 1 Mzansi Fo Sho.    Egoliwood put up a brave front and showed solidarity, as they weathered a storm through trying times as the world, is faced with a pandemic.    South Africa’s favourite Soapie stars brought the glitz and glam as they graced the red carpet during a studio recording and gathered to celebrate fellow thespians who were recognized for their commitment to their craft and playing a vital role in the performing arts.    The show kicked into gear with the announcement of the winners in the technical categories honouring outstanding editing, lighting, art direction and directing teams in a soapie. Ushered by the sound of award-winning songstress, Shekinah with her track ‘ What