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Monday 15 January 2024
Episode 131

 

Ona is over the moon when she receives her first payment from the DTI. Faith realises that Funani is personally funding Ona’s show and letting her believe that the money is from the DTI.
Tuesday 16 January 2024
Episode 132
Molefe returns and announces that it was a false alarm and Dorothy had what is called ‘Braxton Hicks’ contractions. Shoki tells Nkosi that Kopano has forgiven, but he still needs to apologise.
Wednesday 17 January 2024
Episode 133
Mavuso tells Ona that her application was rejected. Ona stares at the DTI acceptance letter and realises it’s a fake. Later, she confronts Funani about lying to her.
Thursday 18 January 2024
Episode 134
Ona refuses to give Funani a chance to explain himself and their fight catches Faith’s attention. Faith tells Nkosi that Funani funded Ona and he confronts Funani about believing more in Ona than in him.
Friday 19 January 2024
Episode 135
Shoki struggles with Nkosi’s past and asks Faith about him. Faith assures her that Nkosi is a good guy who’s loyal to his family. Ona still refuses to speak to Funani, so Rea tells him to give her space

Six actresses prettier than their TV characters (Scandal and Rhythm City)

Never be fooled by the characters they portray on the small screen. Not all of them are as shabby as they look. It is just a matter of talent that they take on roles that are far cries from their actual personalities. Believe you me. It is all just a facade. Here are six actresses who actually are prettier in real life than on TV.

Seipati from Scandal! (Nolo Seabi)
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Playing Tebello’s mother who works tooth and nail to give her son the world, one would never think she actually can pull off a face beat. Full face make-up and a fancy outfit is the actress’ norm in real life.

Ompile from Scandal! (Botlhale Boikanyo)
She might look like a clueless teenager who is head over heels for Cee Jay and no sense of fashion but her Insta Pics are worth drooling over. The actress surely knows how to slay to the tees.

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Lindiwe from Scandal! (Nomvelo Makhanya)
Her character has been through all kinds of fashion disasters. From her blonde hair cuts to questionable wigs which has trolls pouncing on her and she has masses thinking she has no clue. Take a peek as she serves us with looks worth drooling over.

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Phindile from Scandal! (Pretty Ncayiyana)
Scammed from the grave by her dead husband, Phindile is led to think Bhekumuzi left her quite an inheritance. From rags to wanna be riches to rags again, her character has been through the most. Is she a wanna be though in reality? The actress is actually a boss, managing a medical supplies company and she pulls off her bald hairstyle and a mean trendy outfit flawlessly.

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Mapula from Rhythm City (Mapula Mafole)
As she goes for basic looks and no make up, her miniature body has people mistaking her for a teenager. The actress actually in her 20s is a model and wait until her pictures blow you away.

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Kea from Rhythm City (Kamogelo Molatlhoe)
Playing the high school kid trying to figure out her oomph is nothing compared to the actress’ real personalities. As she serves us looks, we are completely here for it.

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Generations Many new faces appeared in The Legacy, including Lebogang Mthunzi and Jt Medupe, who played the parts of Angela Mogale and Jonathan Motene’s siblings, Angela and Jonathan Mogale, respectively.

Lebogang took over for Dineo Nchabeleng, who had previously played Angela on the soapie, while Jt Medupe took over for Wright Ngubeni, who had previously played Jonathan.

After a year, both Lebogang and Jt Medupe decided to leave the Soapie.

A Diploma in Dramatic Arts is held by Lebogang, who is not only an actress but also a director and script writer in addition to being a writer.

Tshwane University of Technology awarded him a National Diploma in Drama. Prior to Generations The Legacy, he appeared in several television series, including Sokhulu and Partners on SABC1 and Mzansi Magic’s drama series Rockville.

He has also appeared in a number of theatre performances, and he is also a dancer, singer, and television personality.

Lebogang and Jt played brother and sister on Generations the Legacy, but they were actually in a relationship off-screen.

They became engaged in 2018 and have since welcomed their first child, a daughter.

he second season of M-Net’s primetime crime drama Reyka is hitting screens 11 January 2024 at 20:00. Created by an award-winning team, it features a storyline that will dwell in the mind long after the credits roll.

Here are 6 reasons to tune in:

6. It shows Durban like viewers have never seen it before

Reyka season one showcased the city’s sweeping cane fields. Season two takes place against its harbour and other notable landmarks, including uShaka Marine World.

The series made use of extensive VFX to accurately recreate the ships in Durban harbour, with some scenes filmed in the Port Natal Maritime Museum. Others were recreated using CGI.

One scene originally had Reyka confronting a crocodile in the script, but when production came across a seal that could act on demand, it was decided she would encounter this talented marine mammal instead.

5. It’s made by two powerhouse directors

Catherine Cooke and Rea Rangaka are at the helm again for the second season.

Cooke’s portfolio includes The Girl from St. Agnes and iNumber Number. The winner of multiple film awards, her directing style is eclectic and flexible, with a penchant for dynamic collaborative projects. She has a talent for fast-paced action and dark drama, balancing commercial appeal with critical acclaim.

Rangaka has established himself as an actor, writer, and director in both local and international film and television. His work on The Republic and iNumber Number garnered him several awards and his oeuvre showcases a unique blend of creativity, social awareness, and a passion for storytelling.

4. Dynamic new characters

Season 2 introduces a host of new faces, including Samkelo Ndlovu (Adulting) playing Detective Ayanda Jali, who becomes Reyka’s friend and confidant. This season also features Pallance Dladla (DAM) as Zee, a social justice vlogger and internet personality, and other new faces like Frank Rautenbach (Summertide), Lemogang Tsipa (Shaka Ilembe), and Sello Maake KaNcube (Pulse of the Nation).

3. A profound look into Reyka Gama

The season delves deeper into Reyka’s past and her ongoing struggle with the trauma of her kidnapping by Angus Speelman, her childhood abductor, portrayed by acclaimed British actor Iain Glen. Fans of Reyka are in for another intense ride with this haunted but resilient protagonist.

2. Global appeal

Reyka is world-class entertainment that’s been acknowledged globally. Not only was it nominated for two International Emmys, but it opened the 60th Monte-Carlo Television Festival and has been sold in over 148 territories around the world.

1.The characters are thoroughly researched

Head writer Rohan Dickinson, who’s been nominated for an International Emmy Award, did several sessions with a psychologist to fine-tune the authenticity of the show’s characters.

“Every month we would get bills for therapy – which was the time they blocked off to discuss the characters and how and why they behave it a certain way,” says Dickinson. “This deep understanding of their psychological makeup is a hallmark of Reyka, and we are sure it contributes to its veracity and depth.”

Dickinson holds a PhD in Creative Writing and also created, wrote and produced M-Net’s Desert Rose.

Plunge into Durban’s depths on 11 January 2024 on M-Net (DStv channel 101), at 20:00. Reyka will also live-stream on DStv Stream.

South African actress Samkelo Ndlovu cried after she dropped her daughter at a school.

I cried in the car after leaving you.
Indeed, back-to-school school brought so many emotions among parents as they saw their kids leaving home.

Some parents had their kids going to school for the first time, and they looked happy.

It was not all joy to some, as they did not know whether they should be happy or sad. That is what Samkelo faced; she was in tears, mourning the version of her daughter she would never see.

Sharing on her Instagram, Samakelo showed her daughter so much love after dropping her at school.

She even asked for some whiskey to drink and cool down her emotions.

“I’m home, and I’m still crying, send a whiskey sour

When she arrived at her daughter’s school, they took pictures and videos of her first day.

Immediately, her daughter joined other kids as they played, but her mother was in tears. Speaking of her experience, she penned a lengthy message that showed how much she loved her daughter.

“Ngilosi yami, I cried in the car after leaving you. Because I’m mourning the version of you,” she said.

“I’ll never see again, but happy to welcome this new version of you. I wish you well on your journey of learning and discovering more of yourself and the world.” she continued.