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AUDITIONS:
Do you think you are funny and wanna win R50K and more?
New show called ‘Show Me Your Funny’ is looking for contestants.
You will compete and the ultimate winner gets:
• R50k in cash
• A nationwide tour
• Marketing and PR deal worth 100k with Solutions On…
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WATCH: Africans being sold like animals in Arab countries. Slavery for blacks is still happening in 2017.
#HumanTrafficking
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CASTING NEWS:
@ThusoMbedu
breaks into Hollywood and makes history
Thuso will lead the cast on Barry Jenkins’ Amazon series based on the Colson Whitehead book “The Underground Railroad”
Thuso Mbedu will play Cora, becoming the first SA actress to lead an American series.
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RIP: Jamie Bartlett
Prolific stage and screen actor, best known for his role as David Genaro on the etv soapie Rhythm City, has died at 55.
#RIPJamieBartlett
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RIP: Kiernan Jarryd Forbes
South African superstar Aka has passed away.
He was 35 years old.
#RIPAAKA
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RIP: Shona Ferguson
Television producer, actor and media mogul, Shona Ferguson has passed.
Botswana-born star, and husband to popular actress Connie Ferguson, was just 47 years old.
#RIPShonaFerguson
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HAPPENING NOW:
MacG proposes to Naledi …and she says yes!!!
And the chillers approve !!!!!
#PodcastAndChill
#RoadTo1Million
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RIP: Angie Diale
Popular tv presenter, activist and life coach Angie Diale has passed.
She was 55 years old.
#RIPAngieDiale
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AWARDS:
Congratulations Sbahle Mzizi
The social media star has won FAVOURITE AFRICAN KID INFLUENCER award at the 2022 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
Halala… Ntando Duma must be a proud mommy tonight.
#KgopoloReports
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RIP: Amapiano artists Killer Kau & Mpura in fatal accident
Three lives from the industry are cut short with the passing of Killer Kau, Mpura and Khanya Hadebe.
Earlier tweets about Kabza being one of the fatalities were false.
#RIPKillerKau
#RIPMpura
#RIPKhanyaHadebe
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CASTING NEWS: Nomzamo Mbatha stars in her second Hollywood movie
Mbatha is starring in a new movie opposite Bruce Willis.
The revenge thriller film is titled “Soul Assassin.”and directed by Jesse Atlas.
The film is set for release in 2022.
Congrats Nomzamo
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RIP: Costa Titch
Nelspruit-born artist and dancer, real name Costa Tsobanoglou, has passed away.
He was 27.
#RIPCostaTitch
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NEWS:
Legendary actress becomes Dr Thembi Mtshali-Jones
Thembi Mtshali-Jones has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the Durban University of Technology.
Congratulations Mama 👸🏾.
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That everyone in this picture has now passed is such a gut wrenching tragedy. 🕊️ 💔
• Winnie Mandela 1936 - 2018
• Zindzi Mandela 1960 - 2020
• Zenani Mandela 1997 - 2010
• Zoleka Mandela 1980 - 2023
#RIPZolekaMandela
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MUSIC: Boity signed to Def Jam
According to
@Billboard
magazine, the rapper is one of the African division of the iconic label’s signees.
Boity is now a Def Jam Africa artist.
Congrats Queen 👸🏾
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NEWS: Kagiso Medupe pays cast & crew royalties
Just saw a tweet and got verification that Kagiso has paid his cast & crew from his movie Losing Lerato royalties in December
Unheard of, especially in SA, so this makes Kagiso a pioneer.
Losing Lerato gross over R4m at cinemas
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RIP: Actress Mary Twala has passed away
80 year old legendary star of stage and screen has died, leaving a legacy of a long career and inspiration.
To her son Somizi, it’s not only your tree but the nation’s that’s fallen.
#PhilReports
#RIPMaryTwala
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Adulting is expensive maaaan!
Just paid R850 for a Doctor to basically tell me I’m tired.
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AWARDS: Sbahle nominated for Nickelodeon award
Ntando Duma’s daughter is nominated for Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award in the Favourite African Influencer category.
The winners will be announced on April 10th in the USA.
Congrats princess 👸🏾
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TV: Thuso Mbedu on The View
Thuso makes history as the first black South African actress to be a guest on the iconic American talkshow.
Mbedu and her co-stars visited the ladies of The View to promote their new movie,
#TheWomanKing
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Trevor Noah is the first African to host the White House Correspondent Dinner.
This is huge. Bigger than the Grammys … or The Oscars, in my opinion.
Trevor will (if Joe Biden attends) get to take jabs at the leader of the most powerful nation on earth, in his face!
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AWARDS: Master KG wins another International award
Jerusalema has won “International Song of The Year” in France at the 2020 NRJ Music Awards.
Master KG beat out Nicky Minaj, Jason Derulo & Dua Lupa for the honour.
Congrats Master KG & Nomcebo
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CASTING NEWS:
Hungani Ndlovu joins Skeem Saam
The character of Thabo ‘Tbose’ Maputla has been recast and will now be played by actor and dancer, Hungani Ndlovu.
The role was previously played by Cornet Mamabolo.
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RIP: Dr Deborah Fraser
Vetaran Gospel artist Dr Deborah Fraser has passed.
According to a family statement she passed on Sunday.
#RIPDeborahFraser
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CASTING NEWS: Lawrence Maleka to host Big Brother Mzansi
New season of
#BigBrotherMzansi
will premiere on Sunday January 23rd 2022, live on
@Mzansimagic
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Dementia or not, this not how one should be treating people. Period.
Being nasty to assistants is just horrible.
Eish, Wendy Williams 🤦🏾♂️
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SPOTTED: Thembi Seete
The actress is at the premiere of
#KingsOfJoburg
season 2, held in Rosebank JHB.
#KgopoloReports
📸: Supplied
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MAGS: Makhadzi covers CLASSIQUE
Mzansi superstar Makhadzi is the UK based magazine’s latest cover star.
In the issue, themed MY JOURNEY, the star shares her journey of being true to her roots through music.
Issue drops TODAY!
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CASTING NEWS:
Litlhohonolofatso Litlhakanyane leads new international film
Best known as
#etvScandal
’s “Tibi”, the young actor plays the lead role in a new family movie called “Thabo And The Rhino Case”.
The film will premiere in North America and Canada on 3rd May 2024.…
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The only thing I want from the new Big Brother Mzansi
- No celebrities & Influencers
The show needs a whole new crop of “talent”. This should be a career launching pad for new people.
I wouldn’t even mind a new person hosting the show.
A fresh start. This industry needs it!
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TV: Thuso Mbedu to create shows for U.S. broadcaster
Yep, Mbedu will create shows for Paramount+ outside the U.S. after striking a first-look deal with VIS Social Impact division.
Paramount+ is an American subscription video on-demand streaming service.
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NEWS: MastervKG & Nomcebo appointed our AMBASSADORS TO THE WORLD
The pair was appointed by Minister Nathi Mthethwa under the DSAC 'Cultural Diplomacy Programme', which takes artists from SA🇿🇦 to other countries for a period of time to showcase our creativity.
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TITBIT:
Filmmaker Mandla N is following in Tyler Perrys footsteps and building studios in Ruimsig, JHB.
The studios, which are in construction, are already servicing his hit show The Black Door.
His dream is for the lot be the biggest studios in Africa
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RIP: Rethabile “Dinkybliss” Potsane
Big Brother Mzansi housemate, Dinkybliss, has passed away.
#RIPDinkyBliss
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AWARDS: Thusi Mbedu gets Critics nod
Mbedu is continuing to amass recognition for her role in The Underground Railroad series
She is nominated for Best Actress in a Limited series by the Critics Choice Awards.
CONGRATULATIONS THUSO
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SPOTLIGHT: Maggie Benedict
South African actress who has starred in 3 Hollywood tv series in the last three years
- The Good Doctor (ABC)
- Random Acts Of Flyness (HBO)
- The Romanoffs (AMAZON)
She also voiced a character in a US animation series, Super Wings!
#ProudlySA
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CASTING NEWS: Ntando Duma joins
#TheQueenMzansi
Duma will play Rapulana Seiphemo’s character’s daughter “Mpho”
Congratulations Queen 👸🏾
#PhilReports
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BRANDS: Zinhle makes big money moves
DJ Zinhle has acquired equity in the international sparkling wine beverage, Boulevard Nectar Rosè and has taken over as CEO.
This makes her the first local artist to obtain equity in an international brand.
Congrats 👸🏾
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I can confirm that rapper AKA’s fiancée Nellie was involved in a fatal incident in Capetown.
The rapper’s management is not at liberty to share any further details and have requested that we give the family time to deal with the shock.
I’m told AKA is grief stricken.
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MUSIC: Master KG’s Jerusalema gets a Spanish cover
A Spanish artist all the way from Santiago, Chile, has recorded a cover version of Jerusalema.
Listen to Matias Javier’s version below 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿
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RIP: Patrick Shai
Shai, a prolific actor with an extensive filmography under his belt, passed away.
Family confirms.
#RIPPatrickShai
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Angie Diale saved lives.
She destigmatized HIV.
Hers is a legacy that deserves acknowledgement for generations to come.
We lost a giant.
#RIPAngieDiale
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Makhadzi has used her fame to uplift her community.
Makhadzi has used her fame to employ people
Makhadzi empowers Africans
Makhadzi is the epitome of loving yourself, going against the grain and prospering without having to taint your soul or body.
#HandsOffMakhadzi
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#IssaBigDeal
: Congratulations to Bonang Matheba
30 year old Matheba's name will forever be etched in history as the very first South African to co-host an event with two of the greatest of all time...
@Oprah
and
@NaomiCampbell
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This is a huge deal. Give the lady her props.
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RIP:
Legendary TV, film and theatre actor, Shaleen Surtie Richards has died.
She was 66 years old.
#RIPShaleenSurtieRichards
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RIP: Brian Majola
Rapper turned actor and former Rhythm City star, best known as BRUNO has passed away.
#RIPBruno
#RIPBrianBrunoMajola
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LGBTQ NEWS: British Royal Family had its first gay wedding on Saturday
The 55-year-old Lord Ivar Mountbatten, who is The Queen's cousin, tied the knot with his partner James Coyle, which is officially the first ever same-sex marriage within the ruling British monarchy.
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CASTING NEWS: Sophie Ndaba, Sonia Mbele, Katlego Danke & Menzi Ngubane in new series
Former Generations stars have reunited for a new series, Family Secrets.
The show premieres Sunday, September 6th on SABC1 at 19h30
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If your father is Jacob Ali Motepe from Letlhabile or Rankuwa.
I am your brother.
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AWARDS: Sho Madjozi wins Kids’ Choice Award
Madjozi has been announced as the winner of “Favourite African Star” at the 33rd Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.
Congrats Queen 👸🏾🇿🇦
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Dear producers,
These women are industry & national treasures. They and other veterans in their caliber deserve respect.
When you hire them …
- Pay them well & on time
- Treat them like the royalty they are
- Hire driver & have an assistant for them
- Respect their time
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NEWS: Nomzamo Mbatha is producing Shaka series
Nomzamo not only leads the cast of Shaka Ilembe as Queen Nandi with Lemohang Tsipa as Shaka, but she is also Executive Producer of the series.
Production by BOMB for Multichoice, is shooting in Gauteng & KZN.
#KgopoloReports
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RIP: Tokollo Magesh Tshabalala
Former TKZee member and a Kwaito legend has passed away.
#RIPMagesh
#RIPTokolloTshabalala
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SPOTTED: Emtee
The rapper is at the 2022 South African Music Awards in Sun City
#SAMA28
#KgopoloReports
📸
@GeeSnaps
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TV: Lesego Marakalla Quits Skeem Saam
After 8 years on the hit SABC1 youth soapie playing Rachel Kunutu, the actress has resigned citing an intention to take a break from acting and return to school full time.
Her final appearance will be June 19th.
#PhilReports
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JUST IN:
Singer Lira hospitalised
According to a statement, the SAMA winner suffered a stroke.
She is back in South Africa and getting medical attention.
She is recuperating and the family asks for prayers.
#KgopoloReports
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BRANDS: Mac G scores new deal & his channel numbers soar
The Mac G Podcast has nabbed Studio 88 as a new partner
His channel is getting 600 average daily subs & got a 30 day boost of 19k new subs
His biggest day was Feb 9th, where he earned over 4000 new subs.
#KgopoloReports
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CASTING NEWS:
Connie Ferguson & Rapulana Seiphemo return to Generations
The pair will reprise their roles as Karabo and Tau in the SABC1 soapie for few episodes as guest stars.
Tau and Karabo returns to Generations The Legacy, in April.
#KgopoloReports
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I know everyone is caught up on the John Cena part...
But, my people,
@ShoMadjozi
had an interview and a performance on a popular US talk show. 👌🏿
That’s huge! That’s a major career cred!
Congrats to her! 👸🏾
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A moment in history.
A show on the internet. A podcast has galvanised a movement.
Love or hate
#PodcastAndChill
you can’t deny the significance of what MacG has created.
Filled to capacity on a Sunday, nogal!
I’m proud as BLACK content creator and creative.…
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BRANDS: Prince Kaybee buys stake in vineyard
Businessman & hitmaker, has bought a stake in Tulbagh Western Cape at the Blue Craine Vineyards
The star will drop a wine brand soon called Milani, named after his son.
#KgopoloReports
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RADIO:
Thato joins Metro FM
#BBMzansi
alumnus Thato Immaculate will co-host a new show which focuses on music and urban lifestyle.
She will co-host with Quinton “Naked DJ“ Masina on Saturdays from 18:00 – 21:00.
#KgopoloReports
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CASTING NEWS: Pamela Nomvete stars in Idris Elba series
Nomvete made her appearance this year, playing Sarah in an episode on the 3rd season of this British comedy In The Long Run, created by and starring Idris Elba.
#PhilReports
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Finally, someone acknowledges Euphonik’s contribution in changing
#KillerKau
’s life.
That was nice.
#KillerKauFuneral
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SPOTTED: Israel Matseke Zulu
The legendary actor is at Mme Connie Chiume’s 70th birthday party in Pretoria
#ConnieChiumeTurns70
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DJ Zinhle & Mihlali
Today is a freaken good day.
Black Queens pushing this “Black child it’s possible” movement hard and I’m here for it.
Not a fan of the role model tag because it comes with unrealistic expectations & fan entitlement ... in this case, young Queens are led!
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TV: Sindi Dlathu promoted
Dlathu, who plays the incomparable Lindiwe Dikana on
#TheRiver1Magic
, is promoted to series co-executive producer.
A huge milestone in empowerment.
Dlathu is a major factor in the success of the show, now she’ll benefit as co-boss.
#KgopoloReports
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RIP: Choreographer, dancer and LGBTQI+ activist Kirvan Fortuin murdered
Fortuin was reportedly stabbed to death last night in the Cape Flats.
Fortuin was an activist who hosted CPT’s first Vogue Ball in observance of World AIDS Day last year
#RIPKirvanFortuin
#PhilReports
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BRANDS: Maps Maponyane’s Buns Out named one of the world’s best burger joints
Thanks to Lorna Maseko, Buns Out made the international publication Bloomberg’s list this year.
Lorna was one of chefs around the world asked to choose the best burger joint in their countries.
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MUSIC:
Ringo’s music goes digital
Hitmaker Ringo Madlingozi has signed a new deal with Sony Music Entertainment.
The deal will see 13 albums from his old and new music available on streaming platforms for the first time.
Ringo’s catalogue drops to stream September 15th…
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Mara guys, Sanah Mchunu’s performance as Zodwa👌🏿😲🥰
It’s the little things for me in her acting. The little nuances and minute eccentricities she adds.
You can’t direct or script that … it’s all on the actor!
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Thuso, Bonang, Nomzamo & Pearl Thusi’s journeys are different.
Stop comparing their American career trajectory.
You can celebrate Thuso’s win without mocking someone else.
This is Thuso’s moment❤️
Tomorrow it WILL BE someone else. That’s ok.
Let people run their own races!
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Today in Naledi Soweto, Masesi Wilhemina Tumi Morake was laid to rest.
She was one of the 5 occupants of the car in the accident that too Akhumzi, Thobani , Siyasanga & Skhumbuzo's lives.
Rest in power, Queen!
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A South African black girl is a lead in a Golden Globe winning series.
Let that sink in, and know that what Lupita said is true… your dreams are valid.
Thuso Mbedu is truly carrying the hopes and dreams of many creatives.
I know her thrives & strives inspire me.
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SPOTLIGHT: Tshamano Sebe
Prolific stage and screen actor with over 60 acting roles under his belt.
He has starred in over 30 movies, 20 tv series and numerous stage plays.
He speaks fluent German and credited in 9 German series.
He is truly the pride of SA & Limpopo.
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SPOTTED: Connie Ferguson
#TheQueenMzansi
star and TV producer was at the
#DStvMVCA
in Tshwane.
#KgopoloReports
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CASTING NEWS: Pearl Thusi stars opposite Faizon Love & Tony Todd
Thusi stars in Don Michael Paul helmed film Bulletproof 2.
The film is currently airing on Netflix US🇺🇸
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SPOTTED: Enhle Mbali
The TV and Film star is at the 2022 South African Music Awards in Sun City
#SAMA28
#KgopoloReports
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Congratulations …
Lasizwe, Mac G and Cassper Nyovest
… dominating YouTube South Africa in 2021.
🥂🍻
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TV: Katlego Returns to Expresso
Katlego Maboe has been confirmed to return to presenting the SABC3 morning show.
SABC3 channel head says they “view allegations against (Katlego) seriously and happy the court exonerated him.”
Maboe returns August 8th
#KgopoloReports
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AWARDS:
Sindi Dlathu makes history!
The actress is the only actor to have a SAFTAs nomination for the same role for all seasons of the show — you know she will get a nod for season 6 (final season) next year 😉🕺🏾
With her 5th nomination for playing Lindiwe Dikana on…
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TV: Idols South Africa cancelled
After 21 years,
#IdolsSA
will be bowing out of our screens.
The show has been renewed for a 19th season, which will be the show’s final season.
#KgopoloReports
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RADIO: Anele signs historic deal
947 has announced that Anele Mdoda has signed a five-year contract with Primedia Broadcasting.
Huge achievement given how the industry is littered with short-term contracts.
Anele returns from her break on July 1st.
#KgopoloReports
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Human trafficking is real.
Take it seriously.
Always let someone know where you are and who you are meeting.
❤️
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The Carter-Knowles twins make the unofficial debut in celebville. Paparazzi took snaps of Rumi and Sir Carter in Miami on vacay with their parents Beyonce & Jay-Z
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BRANDS: Nomzamo now Beyoncé’s agency mate
Mbatha has signed with Schure Media Group for her US publicity — the PR agency that is run by Beyonce’s publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure.
Noel-Schure is personally handling Nomzamo’s 🇺🇸 PR, working alongside Pumza Nohashe 🇿🇦
#PhilReports
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TV: ‘Podcast and Chill With MacG’ coming to tv
The hugely popular YouTube series is heading to our TV screens and joins the Channel O line-up next month with brand new interviews.
Catch MacG, Sol & Ghost Lady on Channel O, DStv 320, from September 1st at 21:30.
#KgopoloReports
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