Fashioning Modern Africanism

  Mohale: On The Record, Reyka, The Roast of Khanyi Mbau, The Wife: Behind The Veil, Silwerskerm shorts & more MOHALE: ON THE RECORD   | Stream from 5am on Thursday, 4 August 2022 Mohale Motaung has just released a  YouTube video  of himself reading mean tweets (see above), ahead of the launch of  Mohale: On the Record , his 51m tell-all interview with Aldrin Sampear, host of  Unfiltered  on SABC 3 and the drive time show  Beyond The Headlines  on SAFM. Mohale and Somizi Mhlongo became the poster couple for gay marriage in South Africa when their SAFTA-nominated 2020 wedding special,  Somizi & Mohale: The Union , was labelled the Union of the Year and set a then-record for the most first-day views on Showmax at launch. Their relationship was also a central focus on  Living The Dream With Somizi  Season 4, which won the 2020 SAFTA for Best Structured or Docu-Reality Show. But Somhale wasn’t the fairytale union it seemed. This became clear when the audio of an off-the-record inte

The fourth annual DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards (DMVCAs) celebrated l ocal celebrities and delegates shined on the much loved blue carpet, dressed to the nines and ready to support their peers as they walked away with the coveted statuettes on the 25th  June at the Sun Arena in Pretoria.   Take a look at the snaps of your favourite A-listers spotted during the awards ceremony. Actress Connie Ferguson and her daughter Lesedi Matsunyane Musician and Actor Nay Maps with Television Personality Hope Mbele. I wonder if they are coupling on and offscreen.  Actor Galaletsang Koffman looked ravishing in Vittoria Boutique ball gown. I loved the back of their dress   Big Brother Mzansi Contestant Sis Tamara. They looked so stunning in this black number. I Loved it. Actor Lunga Luchy Mofokeng was there to serve and he delivered a dashing look in this masterpiece created by Keletso Moraba Spotted Boity and Lethabo LeJoy Mathatho of The Real Housewives of Joburg.  Boity was there with her lovel

The first episode starts with Somizi listening, for the first time, to the leaked audio of Mohale’s abuse allegations. This is followed by a frank video call with Vusi Nova, where they discuss how Somizi feels and some of Mohale’s claims about Somizi’s sex life. This sets the tone for an explosive episode, which also features  Lockdown  star Lorcia Cooper asking Somgaga directly, “Did you hit him?”.  “ Living The Dream With Somizi S4  won the 2020 SAFTA, while  Somizi & Mohale: The Union  broke Showmax’s then-record for first day views when it launched,” says Candice Fangueiro, Showmax’s head of content. “So having shown fans the build-up to the wedding, and the ceremonies themselves, for balance, we wanted to also explore everything that followed.”    Watch the trailer:  The season starts in the second half of 2021, with Somgaga’s career at a crossroads: he is taking time off from  Idols a nd Metro FM, and has replaced his management team with himself. “If I thought iCovid was the

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

The family of South African artist Riky Rick with profound sadness this afternoon confirmed his untimely passing. Son, husband, father, brother and uncle, Riky ‘Ricky’ Makhado (34) sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning (23rd February) in Johannesburg. Affectionately known as Riky Rick across the globe, he was deeply loved by his family, friends and the entire entertainment industry.  His love for family, friends and community is well known. Riky’s nurturing and developing of young musical talent is well documented, and will forever be remembered.  He leaves behind his wife, two children, his mother and five siblings. The Makhado family humbly request privacy as they go through this extremely difficult period of grieving. The family has not appointed a spokesperson at this point and they ask that you please keep them in your prayers. The family are also deeply thankful for and appreciates the countless messages of love and support received, These are felt deeply. Details

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

It was an lovely weekend for former YoTv Presenter Musa Mthombeni and his girlfriend (now fiance) Liesl Laurie. Mthombeni who is  known on socials for hidding his partner with emojis has finally revealed the Beyoncè to his Jay Z.  Liesl Laurie is a South African model, radio host and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss South Africa 2015 After keeping it under wraps for months, this past weekend the dokotela took his Beyoncè on a baecay in Durban. Few days prio, She has apparently complained that it's been a year since she's been on a flight. Little did she knew that Big daddy is about to propose. Did she say yes? Hell yeah!  Mthombeni prolly got some inspiration from his little sister, who tied a knot to her husband last week in a two days wedding hosted at the brides home, then followed by a welcoming ceremony at the husband's family home in Limpopo. Was it a lovely wedding bahlali. Hell yeah! Kuya shadwa kwa Mthombeni. Yesterday, Bigdaddy proposed to Liesl on

Enhle Mbali and her soon to be ex husband, Black Coffee parted ways late in 2019, with Enhle alleging that Black Coffee was unfaithful during their marriage. The couple have two children together and Black Coffee has two children from a previous relationship. The drama between Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa and her estranged husband, Nkosinathi “Black Coffee” Maphumulo seem to be far from being over. Mbali applied for a restraining order against DJ Black Coffee in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Activists were seen outside court showing their support for the actress with banners displaying #JusticeForEnhle,  #HandsoffEnhle and “Am I Next?”. Gender-based violence advocacy group, Women For Change, posted its solidarity on Sunday, with other high-profile figures such as actress Rosie Motene, author Jackie Phamotse and radio host Penny Lebyane outside court in support of Enhle. Speaking to the media before proceedings Mbali said: “It is my duty as a woman to not only fight for myself but

It was first revealed few week's before the national lockdown, that the couple could be dating. Several times that the pair were spotted together sealed the rumour. Even though they didn't deny the rumors then, the pair are back at it again. Recently Murda Bongz shared a video clip dancing along to DJ Zinhle’s set. In the video, DJ Zinhle can be seen working on her set and dancing to it, while Murdah Bongz does the most, dancing on the side. Zinhle seemed thrilled as he goes down to he set without a care in the world. Last night's on Murda Bongz Instagram Live stories we spotted a free DJ Zinhle dancing to her bae set. Akusemandi kwa love bafwethuu. The couple that deejays together and dances together, stays together.

For months now there have been rumours that Duduzane Zuma and Thuli Phongolo are dating. It is said that the two were spotted in several places in Dubai. “She’s Beautiful” Duduzane Zuma Speaks On His Relationship With Thuli Phongolo on an interview with Mac-G. In the interview, Duduzane denied knowing Thuli, saying he is used to rumours being spread about him and that he has never met her. Thuli set the record straight on Twitter after one user said Duduzane's denial of the pair's relationship in a recent interview with  Mac-G  was suspicious. The actress replied to the Twitter user, saying she has never met former president Jacob Zuma's son. Rumours that the two were dating started making rounds on social media after Thuli apparently posted a now-deleted picture of a man who reportedly has the same tattoo as Duduzane. Earlier this month, Thuli laughed off the rumours, saying she was now scared to post because people go as far as “investigating” tattoos. “Sesisaba nokuposta