It is beautiful to see our local content earning rave reviews from viewers because it tells the entire continent that we are capable of telling our own authentic stories in our own way and producee compelling content that can leave many mesmerized.

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Ever since Queen Sono paved the way for several Mzansi shows on Netflix, the international streaming platform has been giving people content they signed up for and we are here for it. Now a newly added mini-series to the platform How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding has certainly brightened up December for many people and trust me, you do not want to miss out on any episode of this 3-part mini-series.

The series features a star-studded cast including the likes of Thando Thabethe, Clementine Mosimane as Dineo Sello, Yonda Thomas as Khaya Manqele, Sandile Mahlangu as Sbu Twala, Motlatsi Mafatshe as Themba Twala, Saint Seseli as Vusi Twala, Charmaine Mtinta as Valencia Twala, Rami Chuene as Aunt Grace, Trevor Gumbi as Siya Twala, Nandi Nyembe as Gogo Twala, Desmond Dube as Uncle Shadrack, Busisiwe Lurayi stars as Tumi Sello and Keketso Semoko as Aunt Moipone.

Set against the backdrop of Beauty’s Christmas Wedding, Tumi Sello, Beauty’s older, troublesome sister’s shenanigans come to life, quite literally ruining her sister’s well-thought-out wedding.

From the inappropriate ‘drunken’, Malome Shadrack, to judgemental aunties, resentful siblings, and closely guarded family secrets, the three-part series offers up hilarious tropes that families the world over can relate to. The combined force of the ensemble cast, witty scripts, glorious Johannesburg vistas, and gripping storylines make for a compelling Festive Season watch.

Ever since the series premiered on Netflix, it has left viewers in awe and many have been asking there will be a second season.Another show which did well on Netflix is Kings of Joburg. Fans are crossing viewers that it gets renewed for a second season. The 6-part series delves into legacy building, fragmented family structures, treacherous brotherhoods, and the effects of crime and African masculinities on families and society at large. Loyalties will be tested, with long-held secrets threatening to shatter the fragile facade.

In this thrilling test of loyalties under the gritty, concentrated populous of the crime-ridden streets of the city of Johannesburg, the palpable action-packed -drama series, unravels a layer of dark fantasy and a sinister aspect of the African occult.

Rapper AKA has landed himself in hot water yesterday following his controversial tweets which saw him questioning the Coronavirus pandemic and how it is transmitted. His tweets prompted very sarcastic and degrading responses from many people, with some saying he should just stick to rapping.

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Everybody seems to have their own opinions and thoughts about the virus especially now that that the second wave is well underway and the conversation about the vaccine being one of the most talked about.

Whilst many share the same sentiments as AKA, many feel as though his public figure image and his following does not allow him to have such opinions because he, as the Super Mega has a lot of influence.

The Bhovamania rapper started by questioning the spread of the virus and whether it is possible that an asymptomatic person can spread the virus unknowingly.

“Where is the PROOF that someone can infect another person with a deadly virus Microbe without showing ANY symptoms of the virus that they are carrying? Does that even make sense? How does that even sound logical?”

“Also … can you get COVID TWICE??? Some say yes some say no. What is the DEFINITIVE answer? If the answer is no … do I still need to be vaccinated?? Confusion,”

After facing so much backlash the entire day, he defended his opinions by saying he too contracted the virus so he is not dismissing the effect it has, “The COVID Symptoms I had was probably the sickest I’ve ever been in my entire life. No lie. So it’s not like I’m saying it’s not out there and we shouldn’t be safe but there’s a lot of confusion around a lot of things regarding this pandemic.”

Many people were up in arms following his tweets; Koshiek Karan wrote “Wait until you find out 5G causes Coronavirus, 2Pac lives in Hillbrow, vaccines have 3% Cruz vodka, 4 in 10 cats drive taxis & Takalani Sesame is funded by the Taliban. Stay woke!”

“Come on, man. People can infect others with HIV without showing ANY symptoms. Ditto chicken pox, measles, etc. Using your enormous account to spread misinformation about a topic you clearly don’t understand is so irresponsible. You should delete and apologize,” wrote Alastair McAlpine.

Super Mega was not feeling the backlash he received and told people he too should have an opinion and should not monitor how people use social media.

“The moment we start monitoring EACH OTHER and telling EACH OTHER who can and who can’t talk about a particular subject, is when we start putting sheep & mob mentality over free thinking and the right to find one’s own answers.”

“The powers that be don’t need to censor people from discussions around COVID, the people already censor each other.”

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi has been raising the bar with her acting prowess in the local Television industry. The actress became a household name when she starred in Mzansi Magic’s drama series Doubt, and it certainly catapulted her acting to higher heights.

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Nambitha recently starred in The Queen Mzansi and her enthralling performances left viewers in awe. The actress is celebrating a major milestone in her career, Yass talk about making boss moves. Nambitha has revealed that she is currently appearing in 3 Netflix shows. In a tweet, the actress announced that Diamond City has been licensed by Netflix SA and it is streaming across 190 countries.The actress also stars as Refiloe in How To Ruin Christmas: The Wedding, who is one of Beauty’s bridesmaids. The star-studded series which got released last week is set against the backdrop of Beauty’s Christmas Wedding, Tumi Sello, Beauty’s older, troublesome sister’s shenanigans come to life, quite literally ruining her sister’s well-thought-out wedding.

The series has been stealing and hearts and speaking about what viewers can look forward to from the series Thando Thabethe who plays a lead role recently said, “The script is authentic I think you will watch the series and identify yourself or one of your family members with one of the characters and I think it also fits the incredible spirit of Christmas that we as South Africans have. You will be able to identify that sense of family.”

Nambitha also stars in Black Mirror which is also streaming on the international streaming platform. The award-winning actress recently revealed that she went under the knife, after being diagnosed with stage 1 of endometriosis.

Nambitha said on 25 May 2020 she went through a number of surgeries and her recovery has not been smooth sailing, but not she is in a better space.

“I underwent emergency surgery. A number of procedures were done, above and beyond being diagnosed with stage 1 endometriosis.” “It’s been a whirlwind of emotions, leading up to the surgery and finding out the news. The recovery hasn’t been smooth sailing, but now I am in a much better place. A more peaceful place and am surrounded only with love,” she wrote.

Although she has accomplished many milestones in her career, Nambitha has also had challenges in life. The actress told TshisaLive that when she was growing up, many teased her for her dark complexion and she has used that experience to educate other young girls to be comfortable in their skin.

“There was a nickname that I will never forget. There is a bird that’s pitch black and people used to sing a song calling me that bird,” “Although I have never been told that my skin was the reason for me not getting roles, I have tried to work with what I have and work with Pan-African productions where I know that I have the look. I tend to go where I am celebrated and block off everything else,”
Congratulations to the actress.

Today, Phindile Gwala and her husband Armando Ngandu are celebrating two years of marital bliss! The actress and her husband have been going strong for two years now.

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“Happy Anniversary @phindilegwala_official. We are unbelievably doing this thing at our own pace with God’s help. Thank you for being patient with me, supportive in every way and truly honest! You are one of a kind. TO MANY MORE,” wrote Ngandu.

“Two years ago on this day I married my best friend and the love of my life. You complete me in every way and I love you so much. Happy 2nd Wedding Anniversary my love,” wished Phindile.

The Muvhango actress also celebrated her birthday a day ago, “Happy birthday to me… Dear God, I’m grateful for everything,” she wrote. Her hubby gushed over her as well, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE. You are my life angel and words can’t describe what a wonderful person you are! STAY YOU & BLESSED.”

Revealing how they met, Phindile and Armando narrated their bubbly love story on Kelly Khumalo’s TV show titled – ‘Love & Matrimony’ on GauTV, revealing that they met each other at a parking lot.

The very in love Phindile opened up about how her husband proposed to her in an interview with Drum Magazine. She said that her man took her to a fancy restaurant and that she had no idea that he was going to propose, “he told me he’d bought me something so I thought it was just a watch or earrings, when he went on his knee and put the ring on the wrong hand in front of an entire restaurant I broke down in tears,” she explained.

It was however not all rosy when she splashed her relationship all over social media. Phindile Gwala said that she was criticised when she started posting pictures of her husband on social media. The actress said that she stuck with her husband no matter what other people said.

“I was criticized when I started posting my man a few years back. Isn’t now a trend to post your partner? Don’t be afraid of showing off your blessings, people post their cars and lose them, post their new houses and get repossessed, posting about their new jobs and get retrenched. So nothing is guaranteed, nothing lives forever. Just do what feels right at that moment,”

The Fergusons are living in the lap of luxury right now in Dubai and we can’t do much but watch in envy. Most of the Zalebs are in Holiday mode and sharing some moments from their luxurious getaways through social media.

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It is no secret that this year was another major success for the power couple and media moguls Shona and Connie Ferguson as their productions did well. The couple also had a fair share of challenges in the industry as they faced allegations of exploitation, firing actors, and recycling actors, hence a vacation is absolutely needed as a form of escapism away from all the drama.

Taking to Instagram, Connie shared snaps from their Dubai vacay and they are clearly having the best time of their lives. The Fergusons are taking over Dubai with their daughters Lesedi and Alicia. Lesedi took to her Instagram page and posted a snap of her dressed in a morning gown and her location revealed that she is in Dubai.