Actress Manaka Ranaka, has taken to social media to express how Botswana based comedian William Last KRM made her feel.

William has been getting recognition and praise for his hard work. In an emotional social media post, Manaka Ranaka shared a clip of William with Director Mo, who is the brain behind his latest music video How It Feels featuring Dato Seiko seated in a lounge.

The pair is seen watching the video on TV and William gets emotional and struggles to fight back his tears. Homeboy burst into tears and end up leaving the room to get some fresh air outside. The video has been hitting home as it is too real and its storyline is intriguing and relatable.

It seems not only William had us reaching for the tissues but he also had the actress shedding tears as well. Manaka congratulated him on the amazing video and expressed how emotional the video is and said it made her cry early in the morning.

South African singer, Nomcebo Zikode is excited to receive an honorary award in Togo. Taking to social media, the star shared a video of her performance at the event and flaunted the award received.“Another chance to represent 🇿🇦 Received an honorary award from the AEA Foundation in Togo,” she captioned post.

Since last year when lockdown got relaxed in most countries, Nomcebo have been touring other cities in Africa and she’s bagged recognition even outside SA.

Her vocals on Master KG’s hit single, Jerusalema gained her more audience, and she’s excited with the wins her songs have been making.

Congratulations are in order for TV personality and lawyer Vusiwe Ngcobo. The former YoTV presenter shared that she has graduated with an MBA from the University of Stellenbosch Business School.Vusiwe took to her Instagram to share the good news. She posted her old photo wearing a graduation gown with a caption that read: “Even though virtually, yesterday I was proud to graduate with an MBA from one of the best business schools on the continent, that being the University of Stellenbosch Business School. Maybe the light doesn’t reach you that easily. Maybe you cannot wait for the light to find your spot. Maybe you must unplug it from wherever it is and bring it closer to you or invent the light bulb. It all depends on how badly you truly want it. Unplug it, replug it or invent it – the time is now!!!

She also thanked God and her family for the support. “Thank you to God and my amazing family and friends for going on this journey with me and being the best support system.”
Before taking a break from the spotlight to go study a law degree at the University of Johannesburg, Vusiwe had already made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Having started as a presenter for the kids show Yo TV, she elevated her TV career and became one of the sports presenters for SABC.

In 2013, she joined one of South Africa’s top law firms as a candidate attorney, and this year Vusiwe proves yet again that hard woks pay off as she celebrates her MBA. Fans and other celebrities showered her with congratulatory messages. Real House of Durban star Laconco said: “Celebration lunch just for two? Oh congratulations hun, I remember the day this image was taken like yesterday.”

@chibesachilufya: “You arguably one of my favorite celebrities …your pursuit of excellence, self-improvement, your faith, humbleness, and positive influence make you unique. Congratulations and all the best for your future endeavors”
“Mapholoba, Mashiye Amahle agathi azoshumaela: God is great, Hhay mzala kubalulekile ukuthi noMZI si ye laphaya to celebrate bo…Amen,” wrote radio legend Linda Sibiya.She is the daughter of famous musicians Ihashi Elimhlophe, a duo made of Bheki Ngcobo her father, and her mother Linah Khama. Her sister Ntombi Ngcobo is also one of the popular TV and radio presenters in the country. She has presented on several Mzansi hit shows such as SABC’s Come Again and Uyajola 9/9.

 

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South African independent TV critic and entertainment Commentator Phil Mphela is not happy with the exploitation of background actors. “SA talent rates are the pits,” he tweeted.Phil revealed that the background artists also known as extras are paid R150 per day. He tweeted: “Hayini guys, Extras getting paid R150 per day for a shoot of 8 hours, No Transport provided and they only get this money after a month.”
“Did I mention some of these productions treat these extras like sh*t,” he added.
Actress Rami Chuene who did a whole thread last year about how the industry works also weighed in, she said “Beeeeeeeen saying! Also, they must bring their own wardrobe. You know what? Let me not start. Today is a very emotional day.”

On a thread that she posted explaining in detail how actors get paid, she also touched on the treatment of background actors and their experiences on set. She said she was an extra once and she never wanted to do it again.
“Extras: Eish… okay, I’m worried I might not be objective here but being an extra is the hardest thing to do. I was an extra once, and only once. When they asked us to come back the next day, I said no. I was in continuity, I never went back, they didn’t pay me, I didn’t care.

“Extras don’t get paid a lot of money. It can be anything from R200-R400 p/day. They bring their wardrobe & shoes. They sit, wait to be selected based on what scene requires. It can be all day &they’re not in the dressing room like leads. Meals? They wait their turn after cast & crew,” she tweeted.

Actress and TV presenter Refilwe Modiselle also shared her experience. She tweeted: “That was the same going rate when I was 21 (roundabout that age, I don’t remember) & an extra on the old generations. I never even saw that money.”

Daily Sun has reported that the background actors are planning to embark on a march to the SABC. They are fighting against agencies and production houses for higher rates.
“This is not only about the money but also the treatment we get. Working 12 hours for that amount of money is exploitation. The treatment on set is very bad. We eat the leftovers of cast and crew. Are we not important Actors have been paid between R150 and R250 for the last six years and it is not fair? ” one of the march organizers told the publication.

Hayini guys.

Extras getting paid R150 per day for a shoot of 8 hours

No transport provided!!!

And they only get this money after a month. 😲

Tjo … SA talent rates are the pits 🤬

— Kgopolo Mphela ☕️ (@PhilMphela) March 30, 2021

Award winning actor and extremely talented director, Mandla N is hard at work to become the next Tyler Perry in Mzansi. Speaking to Daily Sun he said he said he is in the process of building the biggest studios in the continent.With a career that spans for over two decades, Mandla N is well on his way of becoming a mogul and he wants to engrave his name among the greats. The studios he wishes to complete are based in West Rand and are called Power Park Studios. Currently occupying the space is a ‘squatter camp, a supermarket, hospital, prison, police station, government offices etc.’ Mandla promised his big project will be epic, “We’re building things I’ve used and needed in the 20 years I’ve been in the game. We’re still working on it and it’ll be bigger when we’re done with it.”

“We’ve done really iconic shows in Mzansi. Instead of hiring studios, we thought let’s build something we can constantly work from. So we struck a deal with Power Park Studios and they’ll manage it.”

Mandla said other filmmakers will be able to use the studios so as to grow the industry in the country. He admitted that it has not been an easy journey as they faced many hurdles but through dedication and understanding the vision of creating a legacy, he and his partners kept pushing.

Mandla has bagged his very first telenovela called DiepCity which replaces Isibaya. He is also responsible for eHostela and Lockdown. This is one of many telenovela’s hence the competition which will take place will be very interesting. He is also opening up the industry!

He said the leads for his new telenovela were chosen from Instagram , “We’ll be competing with other telenovelas and that’s exciting. I’ve been meeting people on Instagram and giving them opportunities. Some of the leads on DiepCity are from Instagram. I’m heading towards people development for now,” said Mandla.

DiepCity will see some of our favourite faces from other telenovela’s and these include Dawn Thandeka King who played MaNgcobo on Uzalo and Rhythm City’s Mduduzi Mabaso who currently plays Suffocate Ndlovu. Other cast members include; Nozuko Ncayiyane from Scandal! Kgaogelo Monama, Zikhona Bali and Nompumelelo Vilakazi.