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

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.

Zandile Msutwana, who plays Vuyiswa Maake sustained an injury while on set. Unfortunately, Msutwana cannot carry out her duties and has been booked off to recover well at home. A Statement was issued by Mzansi magic to confirm the sudden change on your favorite Mzansi Magic Telenovela. With the endless inconveniences that came with the pandemic, regrettably, production has to wrap up season five and that means someone had to be found to play the role of Vuyiswa Maake in the absence of Msutwana. From the 19thApril 2021, Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo will be gracing our screens as the new Vuyiswa Maake. We have no doubt that with Thembisa’s immense talent and skills, along with the support and guidance she has received from Msutwana, the character of Vuyiswa Maake will continue to steal the hearts of the viewers. "We are very excited for Mdoda-Nxumalo and thankful to her for taking this gigantic challenge with so much grace. We wish Msutwana a speedy recovery and look forward to her return

Bafwethu ithi into, the cast and crew of   Mzansi Magic’s favorite telenovelas are happy to be back at work, it won't be too long before you can start catching up with new episodes of your favorite Mzansi telenovelas. Following the revision of the nationwide lockdown to Level Four, last week. Government has published regulations that have seen several sectors, including the film and television industry, being allowed to return to work under strict health guidelines.  "While the R80 million fund MultiChoice Group established has ensured that the cast and crew continued to receive their salaries throughout the start of the lockdown period in March and April, we are thrilled that they have been able to return to work this week,” says M-Net CEO Nkateko Mabaso. “At this stage, the safety of crew and cast remains a priority and we are in constant communication with production houses, as per the government’s directive, to ensure that stringent health guidelines are in place and are b

Hey Bafwethu kunzima eMzansi magic's Telenovela The Queen. The show has recently been making headlines with cast members leaving the series for alleged mistreatment by the big bosses. Rumour mill has been making rounds that working for Ferguson's Film production is a nightmare. Prepare your cups, the tea is ready bahlali. Dineo Langa Last week, a local newspaper reported that Dineo left the show after being fired. The Ferguson's Film rubbished the speculation and claimed she left voluntarily. Dineo Langa who played the role of "Kea Khoza" on The Queen, was apparently denied leave to go shoot a movie in Hollywood. So soapies and Telenovelas cannot amend their script to accommodate the cast when they need a break? njani bafwethu!  Jessica Nkosi Bafwethu, brace yourselves for the tea coz it's very hot. Mzansi magic confirmed that Jessica Nkosi and Mensi Ngubane are set to join The Queen. The two recently left channel's Telenovela Isibaya. Were they poached? A