Fashioning Modern Africanism

Joburg Theatre is delighted to announce exciting developments surrounding the South African premiere of Ntozake Shange's iconic masterpiece, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, directed by James Ngcobo. Joburg Theatre extend heartfelt congratulations to Mona Monyane for joining the exceptional ensemble of the eagerly awaited production. Mona's exceptional skills and artistic prowess are sure to take the performance to new heights, adding her unique touch to the narrative. We honour her talent and accomplishment and wish her all the best for the upcoming show. Additionally, we extend our warmest congratulations to Lerato Mvelase, an integral part of the original cast. Lerato has been presented with an incredible international opportunity, and while we bid her farewell for now, we celebrate her success and wish her the very best in her international endeavours. Mona Monyane has joined the production alongside an impressive ensemble cast, which

Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku stars as Sihle Biyela in the hit new Showmax Original  Outlaws , which is currently at #1 on the streamer’s Top 20.  From Tshedza Pictures ( Adulting ,  The River ,  The Republic ), the modern-day Western tells the story of two families at war with each other: the Zulu, cattle-farming Biyela clan and the Basotho, cattle-raiding Ts’eoles.  To say Nirvana is showbiz royalty is an understatement. She is the daughter of legendary musos Bheki Mseleku and Tu Nokwe; her aunt is Mango Groove vocalist Marilyn Nokwe; and her grandparents are Durban thespian Alfred Nokwe and opera singer Patty Masuku. Nirvana started singing professionally when she was just four years old - with the likes of Mam Busi Mhlongo and Bra Hugh Masekela.  While she’s been on screen before, including playing Mbali in the International Emmy-nominated crime series  Reyka ,  Outlaws  is her breakthrough lead role. We spoke to the multi-talented artist to find out more.  What attracted you to this role?

When fans think of Winnie Ntshaba, many things come to mind. The actress and businesswoman has been in the entertainment industry for more than two decades. Over the years, she has graced our screens with unforgettable performances, including the rags-to-riches story of Khethiwe Buthelezi on  Generations , which earned her a SAFTA nomination; Zodwa, the devious mother on  The River;  and the controversial Faith on  House of Zwide . But it is her role on the hit Showmax Original  Adulting  that everyone is talking about right now. Now available to binge,  Adulting  follows four varsity friends – Bonga (Thembinkosi Mthembu), Vuyani (Luthando BU Mthembu), Eric (Nhlanhla Kunene) and Mpho (Thabiso Rammusi). Their strong bond has held them together even as their journeys in life have taken them in  very  different directions.  As they try to find love and success in Johannesburg after university, they turn to each other for support.  Winnie plays  Beth, Vuyani’s sugar mama and the fictional

Umakoti Wethu  is now streaming first on Showmax, just in time for Heritage Day. SAFTA and Africa Movie Academy Award Best Actress winner Fulu Mugovhani gives another prize-worthy performance as Khathu, a Venda woman struggling to conceive, who finds herself in crisis when her Zulu husband's new job takes them back to KwaZulu-Natal, his overbearing mother, and his old flame.   SAFTA nominee Melusi Mbele ( Isibaya ) co-stars as her husband Sizwe, with rising star Kwanele Mthethwa ( Isithembiso, Abomama S2 ) delivering a breakthrough performance as Nobuhle, the woman caught in the middle of this love triangle with a twist. Duduzile Ngcobo ( Durban Gen ,  eHostela ,  Uzalo ) also features as Khathu’s disapproving mother-in-law.  “Umakoti Wethu  is about family matters,” says Fulu ,  who’s acted in everything from  Ayanda  to  Happiness Is A Four-Letter Word, One Night Kwa Mxolisi  to  Seriously Single ,  Ring of Lies  to  Still Breathing.  “It follows a couple who are going through a

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

Good news for Rockville fans – Rockville, SA’s most-loved drama series, will return for Season Five with the actor Wiseman Zitha joining an esemble cast as a new gigolo in town. The actor will play a young man who will do whatever it takes to secure the bag, including marrying an older woman. Zitha shot to fame playing a lead on SABC 2 xiTsonga drama series.  The last four seasons of Rockville told a tale of JB [Shona Ferguson], a high-flying underworld figure involved in a ring of prostitution at his top-class cigar lounge in Rockville in Sandton.  The business dominated the underworld scene and caused a rift between JB’s middle-class family and that of his in-laws, who are a working-class household. Season Five will explore how their now five-star legitimate establishment owner and his wife Lindi [Enhle-Mbali Mlotshwa], have to turn Hotel Paradiso into a money spinner again as the aftermath of death has dried up their coffers and put many livelihoods on the line as room bookings dwin

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

Hey bafwethu kunzima and it's getting worse by the day. Coco V is upon us and the numbers continue to raise worldwide. Even though it is from a distance, the cast and crew of 1Magic’s popular telenovela,  The River,  have come together to offer empathy and support to a colleague who tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday morning.  Tshedza Pictures, the production house behind The River, has since halted shooting and all the cast and crew have been asked to self-isolate while the necessary health protocols are being implemented. Phathu Makwarela of Tshedza Pictures says: “Ever since we resumed production on 1 May 2020, all the necessary lockdown health guidelines were implemented on set. “After we received the news of the colleague testing positive, we immediately asked the cast and crew that came into contact with the member to go into self-isolation. They will soon avail themselves to health authorities for testing, in-line with government directives.”   Nomsa Philiso, Channel Di

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

Last night we took it kwa twitter as the awards went digital due to the Covid-19 outbreak and hosted by mzansi's radio and TV personality Dineo Ranaka. Mzansi Magic's The River was a major winner at the awards, scooping 10 different prizes, including Best Achievement in Directing - Telenovela and Best Telenovela. The show's Sindi Dlathu won the Best Actress - Telenovela award for her often-flawless performances as Lindiwe on the show, while Mary-Anne Barlow won Best Supporting Actress- Telenovela for her character Gail. Kgomotso Christopher may have left  Scandal!  but she still bagged a Best Supporting Actress - TV Soapie award for her role as Yvonne Langa. Bongile Mantsai walked away with two awards, one for Best Actor - Feature Film and Best Actor- Soap for his roles on  Knuckle City  and  Scandal!  respectively. Somizi's reality show won Best Structured or Docu-reality Show. Loyiso MacDonald won Best Supporting Actor - Telenovela for his role in  The Queen. Best Act

For many South Africans it’s easy to imagine a setting where two different worlds exist side by side and it is almost normal for one family to live lavishly while the other is barely able to make ends meet. What is a bit more challenging to imagine however, is when an unfortunate series of events causes both families to collide in the most thrilling way – revealing a complex story of romance, social inequalities and prejudices (as well as a surprising romance) in Mzansi Magic’s fascinating new telenovela,  Gomora . For those in the know,  Gomora  is also the nickname of the famous and beloved Johannesburg Kasi, Alexandra. The hustle and bustle of the township and its colourful flavour is the vibrant home of the series, which explores the disparity between lower and upper-class members of our country. With the contrast between the two worlds brought to life through one of the most innovative filming styles. “Our customers are in for a real treat with  Gomora . It is a re