2023: a breakthrough year for African animation
In 2015, South African animation studio Triggerfish launched a pan-African talent search for animated films and series. Supported by The Walt Disney Company, The Triggerfish Story Lab had nearly 1…
Umkhokha The Curse to release the title sequence single titled Mkhululi Wezoni
Mkhululi weZoni, the much-awaited single from the popular Mzansi Magic telenovela, Umkhokha the Curse, is set to release on September 01 produced by Zitulele Khwela. This uplifting traditional spiritual song…
Sunset Groove Lifestyle partners with Trace TV for the 2023 edition in Bloemfontein
On the back of a successful inaugural event during the 2022 Mangaung Cultural Festival weekend, Sunset Groove continues to build on its meteoric momentum by announcing a strategic partnership with…
The nominees for the 17th annual South African Film and Television Awards announced
The 17th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs17) nominees have been announced today on all SAFTAs social media platforms, under the custodianship of the National Film and Video…
Domestic workers swap employers so both parties can see if the grass is really greener on Abo Auntie
What happens when you and your domestic worker don’t see eye to eye? Showmax and Moja Love have just dropped their third collaboration, Abo Auntie, a 13-part reality show that…
Mondli Makhoba joins #Nikiwe as Bheki “Filipe” Radebe
It’s time to spice things up, Mondli Makhoba joins the cast ensemble of Nikiwe to play Nikiwe’s uncle Bheki Radebe, Themba Radebe’s (Muzi Mthabela) younger brother from Thursday the 3rd…
Best local hits to stream this August, from Unfollowed to Desert Rose, This Body Works For Me to 1960
Produced by G.O.A.T (Life With Kelly Khumalo), Unfollowed is an eight-part documentary series that unpacks the growing phenomenon of cancel culture and its impact in South Africa. The trailer has…
Must-watch Deon Meyer crime thriller coming to M-Net soon
M-Net releases first-look images from its latest international co-production, Devil’s Peak Want a sneak peak of M-Net’s much awaited new local series? We’ve got the goods! The channel has released…
Unfollowed, a new show on cancel culture hosted by Thembekile Mrototo
Showmax has just dropped an explosive first trailer for Unfollowed, a documentary series that unpacks the growing phenomenon of cancel culture and its impact in South Africa. Hosted by radio…
This Body Works For Me is Back For Season 2
Showmax has renewed This Body Works For Me for a second season, premiering on 21 August 2023. The 18SNL reality series about the South African adult entertainment industry topped the…
Cape Town! #ClashoftheChoirs is in your town!
Monday, 24 July at the Good Hope Christian Centre, Cape Town. The reality series will start on Mzansi Magic channel 161 DStv on Sunday 24 September 2023 at 6 pm…
Spotify Brings Fans Even More Ways to Engage with Highly Anticipated #BARBIE
BARBIE has taken over soundwaves across the globe this summer – in fact, we’ve seen more than 620,000 Barbie-related user-generated playlists on Spotify, with top tracks like “Barbie Girl” by…
Tsholofelo Matshaba joins House of Zwide as Maria
Mampho returns to House of Zwide with her mom, causing more havoc and drama for the Zwides! Maria was born and raised in the Vaal in a super traditional family…
Rosemary’s Hitlist: “Easily the most gripping crime story since Devilsdorp”
Rosemary’s Hitlist, the true-crime documentary series about cop-turned-serial-killer Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu, is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes on Wednesdays. Early reviews are glowing. Cape Talk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King…
Get ready for a wild ride! Drama and glamour return as The Real Housewives of Johannesburg resumes with new faces
After a three-year hiatus, The Real Housewives of Johannesburg (RHOJ) promises to revive the drama and glamour that made it so popular. Lebo ‘Jojo’ Mokoena, Lethabo ‘LeJoy’ Mathatho, Keabetswe Marema,…
