Fashioning Modern Africanism

Internationally renowned company Rebelintown Productions together with national broadcaster SABC2 today confirmed the return of The Coolest OG’s. The second season of the much-anticipated reality show kicks off on Sunday, 14 th  of August at 18:30pm     SO HOW AND WHAT IS AN OG?   An OG is someone who is incredibly exceptional, authentic, and excellent in a classic way. Someone who is an expert in many facets of life and who  has been  around for a long time.   Ten South African contestants go head-to-head to compete for a R100 000 grand prize by going through a series of fun and really cool challenges, with the help of their grandkids, to see if they are truly THE COOLEST OG in all the land.   Season two is slightly different where each OG entered along their grandchild. The OG’s are aged between 60 and 74 years old, while the grandchildren range from 18 to 29 years old.   The contestants will go through different challenges in each episode to see who will ultimately win the title of

“We must never forget the task God has given us,” Mohale texted Somizi on the morning of their traditional wedding. “Our wedding is going to be a story told in a way that will shake the entire continent and help people understand that loving a person of your same sex was never and will never be wrong.” In 2020, when  Somizi & Mohale: The Union  set a then-record for the most first day views on Showmax, it felt like a historic moment: a mainstreaming of gay marriage on a continent where it’s still largely illegal, in a country where two men marrying each other was only legalised in 2006.  Watch the trailer: Somizi & Mohale: End of the Road  unpacks their relationship, its public breakdown amid the leaked audio of Mohale accusing Somizi of abuse, and what this meant to fans and the broader LGBTQIA+ community in South Africa.  Somizi & Mohale: End of the Road  follows on from the reality series  Living The Dream With Somizi  S5 and the tell-all special  Mohale: On The Record ,

  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

South Africa’s most loved peanut butter and chocolate brand, Black Cat took over Shine Studios in Johannesburg on Friday, 29 July 2022, to launch its highly anticipated collaboration with renowned visual artist extraordinaire Karabo Poppy Moletsane set to inspire the youth through its Feed The You, You Can Be campaign. Did I mention that it was a Party. Nga shelwaa futhi uBafo wase Soweto lol We were hosted by rapper, presenter, and social media personality Kevin “Kevi Kev” Setlhare, guests were treated to an exclusive reveal of the merchandise created by the talented visionary, which included bespoke windbreakers, hoodies, t-shirts, and shopper bags designed by the artist. Patriots also indulged in the Black Cat infused menu for the day, packed with all the nutrients they enjoy and love from the heritage brand. “The ‘Feed the You, You Can Be’ campaign is one that speaks to me because it’s a catalyst for change. It is allowing me the opportunity to be a representation of a young, black

Two of Mzansi Magic’s reality shows that always grip viewers and get tongues wagging on social media will be back for all new seasons come July. The emotional  Mnakwethu ’s third season will premiere on 5 July at 20h00, while the heart-warming  Unefa ’s second season premieres on 20 July at 20h00. Hosted by  Uthando Nes’thembu  star Musa Mseleku,  Mnakwethu  follows men who need Mseleku’s help in requesting their wives to agree to being in a polygamous marriage – to varying degrees of success.   One of the most talked about shows in South African television,  Mnakwethu  is often filled with tension and emotion, and it sees Mseleku  walking the tightrope between guiding the men towards fulfilling their aims while also helping the women accept what is sometimes a shocking request to them. Also dealing with surprises but of a monetary nature is Unefa, the show that sees unsuspecting people learn that they have an inheritance they did not know about. Hosted by acclaimed actor Motlatsi Mafa

In the Showmax Original horror series  Pulse , launched on Thursday, 23 June 2022, Thapelo Mokoena plays Errol, a game producer who discovers that survival is no longer just a game when an electromagnetic pulse bomb fries every electrical circuit in his office high-rise – and people’s heads.  Sam Wright caught up with the SAFTA-winning  Trackers  and  Wild At Heart  star to find out more about his role in the freaky show, which was picked   by  The Hollywood Reporter  as one of the 25 buzziest series at this year’s MIPTV, a leading global TV market in Cannes, France. What is your claim to fame? I’m just an individual trying to live a life of purpose. I’m somebody who grew up on a farm, in a small farming town, where everything that was exciting was heard about, read about or seen on TV. All I ever wanted to do was go out and see, go out and touch, and go out and take some. I’m somebody who’s really been adamant about conquering and unveiling those dreams, making them become a reality.

Smirnoff Infusions launched a delicious new watermelon and mint flavour at an exclusive event this past Sunday, 19 June 2022, at the luxurious Shepstone Gardens in Johannesburg. This gave consumers the opportunity to experience the taste and enjoy a colourful vibe in Winter. They were able to enjoy an afternoon of performances by South Africa’s most loved DJs such as the country’s favourite granny, DBN GOGO, socialite and reality TV star, Bobby Blanco to mention a few, over the delicious menu of the watermelon and mint serves. Smirnoff Infusions boasts a delectable taste profile with a combination of naturally infused ingredients and fruit essence and the new addition is no different. It is a unique blend of the finest spirits infused with the tantalising taste of watermelon and mint to create the perfect balance of flavour and can simply be enjoyed with Indian tonic water.   “The flavoured infused vodka category is growing exceptionally in Mzansi and we are ecstatic to introduce what

Now at age 24, Kimon, a classical artist from Randburg, South Africa, has gone Pop. He is set to release his first single titled “Feel What You Wanna Feel” on the 18th of March 2022. The song has been released with independent record label/film audio company – 475 Audio Productions and distributed by Paradise Africa. The lyrics embody a profound relationship with the soul, the profoundness that all areas of life need to be fulfilled including that of our innermost thoughts and feelings. Kimon is a bit of a polyglot with music as his first language followed by English, Zulu and a bit of Greek and Afrikaans and his party trick of counting in 10 different languages.  Listen:  Here “ What I really want is for all of us to be free in our own truths, to be able to feel what you wanna feel”- says Kimon “Feel What You Wanna Feel" is a dark pop ballad with elements of soul and R&B. The song speaks about pleading to the lover to accept their feelings and to be who they truly want to be

Johannesburg  - Homemation, leading suppliers of home automation, theatre and AV equipment, last week revealed the latest addition to its stunning Experience Centre: demo cinema and sound rooms that bring the true power of sound, light and home automation to life.  These rooms were unveiled at a Homemation’s Kramerville Experience Centre during an extravaganza carefully planned to appeal to every single sense, with guests – including members of the company’s partner network and media – wowed by the spectacle recreated in each cinema room: a variety of film clips were flighted in each room, with the sound, lighting and AV equipment configurations creating an experience that left viewers jumping in their seats during suspenseful moments, and marvelling at the crystal clarity of the visuals and acoustics. The experience room additions – the first since the company launched its new premises three years ago – allow Homemation to give visitors a firsthand glimpse of what it would feel like t

Aldrin Sampear, The Host  of  Unfiltered  on SABC 3 and the drive time show  Beyond The Headline  on SAFM just wrapped up the one on one Interview with Mohale for Showmax Origianal. The Showmax special will premiere on 4 August 2022, first on Showmax.  Mohale and his husband 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. Their relationship was also a central focus on  Living The Dream With Somizi  S4, which won the 2020 SAFTA for Best Structured or Docu-Reality Show.  As Aldrin says, “As a queer person, their union has been a celebration of what many would love to achieve but, because of societal norms, have struggled to. Some of us even lived our fantasies through their love story and became invested in it.” But Somhale wasn’t the fairytale union it seemed. This became clear when t

Meet the Top 30 contestants vying for the title of Miss South Africa 2022 and vote for your favourite to make it into the Top 10. The 30 hopefuls are an impressive and diverse group and include an estate agent, a corporate lawyer, a   veterinarian , a forensic science graduate, teachers, models, entrepreneurs and law students. They come from all over South Africa with Gauteng leading the field with 13 contestants (with three from Soweto and two from Tshwane); the Western Cape has five; KwaZulu Natal has four; the Eastern Cape is represented by three women; the Free State has two as has the North West and there is one from Limpopo.   For the next few weeks, the women will be out to impress this year's Top 30 judges who are radio presenter and personality and Miss South Africa 2015 Liesl Laurie,  body positive activist Tracey-Lee Lusty Horwitz, Dentsu CEO Koo Govender, fashion designer Khosi Nkosi, True Love Editor-in-Chief, Makhosazana Zwane-Siguqa, actor Simoné Nortmann and actor a