Fashioning Modern Africanism

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.

Creating a name and cementing yourself as an actor in South Africa has it's tolls, but for KZN born actor Mondli Thusi the journey came with a lot of surprises. Growing up in New Castle, Mondli has always had his mind fixated on becoming an entertainer.  Mondli Thusi says his career as an entertainer started as a community radio host at New Castle, he started as a news reader, then a breakfast show host. He was later appointed a station programme's manager. He got a call from his cousin, the popular poligamist Musa Msekleku to work behind the scenes as a production assistant intern.  Working on the production of uThando nesthembu has opened Mondli's eyes to chase his dream of becoming an actor. After two seasons of uthando nesthumbu, Mondli relocated to Johannesburg. Within a period of 2 months and a few auditions he eventually landed a role as cop on Mzansi Magic telenovela Isibaya. Playing these cameo roles has taught  Mondli to persevere chasing his dream.  "Thembel

The new 13-part Mzansi Magic drama series  Nqobile  depicts a woman’s quest to rise above marital abuse and begin to live fearlessly. This action-packed thrilling melodrama begins on Monday 5 July 2021 at 20h00. Nqobile Khumalo (as Nqobile) Nqobile  is the ill-treated makoti of the Nkosi family dynasty who  manages to outsmart  her entitled, abusive husband and take over his empire. She transforms it into a women-led e-hailing service, and with newfound grit, indirectly declares war against her spouse. Nomsa Nene (as Sarah) As she is thrust into a male-dominated industry and a new position of power, the show reveals everything she must do to negotiate her freedom, maintain respect and thrive. Magic Hlatshwayo (as George) Created and produced by Ayanda Borotho, Adze Ugah and Nobuntu Webster,  Nqobile  is captured against the luxurious aesthetic of Leondale streets and is juxtaposed with less opulent environments where hustling is a way of life. Kagiso Medupi (as Simo) Nqobile Khumalo st