Mother-of-two DJ Zinhle’s life and decisions have come under scrutiny many times on social media. Sometimes, to a point where she has had to clear the air or defend herself.The businesswoman’s eight-year-old daughter, Kairo Forbes – whom she shares with slain rapper AKA – has also unfortunately become a victim of social media critics, especially on X (formerly Twitter).This is why, Zinhle and her family are gradually taking her two daughters (Kairo and Asante) off social media – she told Sunday World.

 

 

“We believe Kiernan has been trying to communicate with us, and we are gradually taking the kids off social media.

“The ideal situation for me would be to take them off completely,” she said.During the first episode of DJ Zinhle: The Unexpected season three, which aired on BET Africa on Saturday, 30 September, the topic was discussed.

Zinhle was spending quality time with Kairo’s grandmother, Lynn Forbes, who reminded her about a dream she had wherein AKA said that they need to limit his daughter’s social media presence.“But you know Kiernan was never really keen for Kairo being on social media. So every time I think about this dream I realise how clear that dream was. It was really a visit, it wasn’t just a dream.

“Towards the end he said ‘mom, I really want you to just limit’, he didn’t say take it away, he said limit the time that you expose her on social media and even in public,” Lynn said.

AKA, real name Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, was shot and killed outside a Durban restaurant on 10 February this year.LYNN HITS BACK AT CRITICS
Following a recent social media “hoo-ha” involving Kairo, Lynn ended her hiatus from X in a bid to set the record straight.

This followed Kairo’s tribute to her late father on the Galaxy 947 Joburg Day stage on 2 September, which was marred with nasty attacks from X critics who claimed the family was “exploiting” the eight-year-old.

ALSO READ: ‘Love you’: DJ Zinhle to Nadia after Kairo’s tribute to AKA

Hitting back at the critics, Lynn said: “Kairo didn’t say, ‘I WANT to perform at Joburg Day.’ She said, ‘I’m GOING TO perform at Joburg Day. I don’t want anyone to go on stage with me. I’m going to sing my daddy’s song, by myself’.

“It sat well with her, She cried. She is very proud of herself. No one forced her.”

MultiChoice group marked a triumphant evening at this year’s South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs 17) held at the Gallagher Convention Centre. Echoing the group’s commitment to celebrating African stories and talent, MultiChoice Group dominated both evenings by scooping a total of 45 awards.

 

Among the highlights, Lavish was recognised as the Best TV Drama, and Gaia secured its spot with the Best Feature Film Award while Legacy took home the Best Telenovela Award. For her role in the popular Showmax comedy Tali’s Joburg Diary, Kate Normington won her second SAFTA, making the total of Showmax wins 10. James Bothwick took his third SAFTA as best actor in a comedy for the character Ferdie in Hotel, Host for the night and the face of Big Brother Mzansi Lawrence Maleka exemplified his exceptional talent by winning Best Actor in a Telenovela for his role as Zolani in The River.Nomsa Philiso, CEO: General Entertainment for the MultiChoice Group, celebrated the victories and congratulated all the winners, saying, “Tonight, more than ever, the MultiChoice group and all our beloved titles and brands reaffirmed our position as the true home of entertainment, our commitment to providing a stage for African storytellers to shine has never been stronger. Their narratives, their passion, and their talent are what drive us to excel.”

In a poignant moment of the evening, Derek Watts, a stalwart in South African television and investigative journalism, was honoured with the Lifetime Achiever Award, posthumously. Watts’ impactful 35-year tenure on M-Net’s Carte Blanche exemplifies the profound influence of media on creating a more informed and just society.All the big winners!

Wins across MultiChoice Group on the second night include:
Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela: Thulani Mtsweni, Gomora
Best Actor in a Telenovela: Lawrence Maleka, The River
Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela: Deli Malinga, Redemption
Best Supporting Actress in a TV comedy: Kate Normington, Tali’s Joburg Diary
Best TV Drama: Lavish
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Soap: Odelle De Wet, Binnelanders
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Soap: Charlie Bouguenon, Binnelanders
Best Actress in a TV Soap: Cindy Swanepoel, Binnelanders
Best Actor in a TV Comedy: James Borthwick, Hotel Season 5
Best Actor in a Feature Film: Jarrid Geduld, Indemnity
Best Achievement in Directing – Feature Film: Gaia
Best Feature Film: Gaia
Best Actress in a Telenovela: Michelle Botes, Legacy
Best Telenovela: Legacy
Best TV Presenter – Tshegofatso Mosupye (Public Vote)
Additional wins at the SAFTAs Craft Awards on Friday 29 September includes Best Youth Programme for Trend Season 1, Best International Format for Survivor South Africa: Return of the Outcasts, and more.

By consistently shining the spotlight on local talent and narratives, the MultiChoice group solidifies its standing as the core of South African entertainment, connecting stories and audiences.

The full list of MultiChoice winners:

Craft Awards:

Best Entertainment Programme: Miss South Africa 2022 Live Finale
Best Variety Show: Sunday Sexy Love
Best Achievement in Scriptwriting – Telenovela: DiepCity season 2
Best Achievement in Wardrobe – TV Drama: Lavish
Best Youth Programme: Trend season 1
Best Achievement in Sound – TV Comedy: Hotel season 5
Best Achievement in Art Direction – TV Comedy: Hotel season 5
Best Achievement in Cinematography – TV Comedy: Hotel season 5
Best Achievement in Sound – TV Soap/Telenovela: Suidooster
Best Achievement in Editing – TV/Soap or Telenovela: Diepe Waters
Best Achievement in Directing – Soap: Erina Niemand, Shirley Ellis, Romano Gorlei and Richard September for Suidooster
Best Achievement in Original Music/Score – Feature Film: Pierre-Henri Wicomb for Gaia
Best Achievement in Cinematography – Feature Film: Jorrie van der Walt for Gaia
Best Current Affairs Programme: Mining Takedown
Best Natural History and Environmental: Crocodiles Revealed
Best Children’s Programme: NickMusic Africa
Best International Format: Survivor South Africa: Return of the Outcasts
Best Educational Programme: MTVShuga: What Makes a Man
Best Achievement in Make-Up and Hairstyling – TV Drama: Desert Rose
Best Achievement in Art Direction – TV Soap/Telenovela: Legacy
Best Lifestyle Programme: Homegrown tastes South Africa season 1
Best Structured Soapie Reality Show: Life with Kelly Khumalo season 3
Best Structured Or Docu-Reality Show: Sex in Afrikaans
Best Achievement in Wardrobe – TV Comedy: Tali’s Joburg Diary
Best Achievement in Scriptwriting – TV Comedy: Julia Anastasopoulos, Ari Kruger, Gilli Apter, and Daniel Zimbler for Tali’s Joburg Diary
Best Achievement in Directing – TV Comedy: Ari Kruger for Tali’s Joburg Diary
Best Achievement in Sound – TV Drama: Jozua Loots for Donkerbos
Best Achievement in Cinematography – TV Drama: Willie Nel for Blood Psalms
Best Achievement in Directing – TV Drama: Nico Scheepers for Donkerbos
Gesels saam deur die hutsmerk #SAFTAs te gebruik op Facebook, X en Instagram.

In the latest episode of “Uthando Nes’thembu”, Musa Mseleku made a surprising announcement to his wives, MaCele, MaYeni, MaKhumalo, and MaNgwabe.He revealed that he had a girlfriend but would not be marrying her, effectively giving up on his pursuit of a fifth wife. The episode began with Mseleku sharing the news with his first wife, MaCele, explaining that he could not force his wives to agree with his decisions.MaCele responded with understanding, reminding him that it was not a sin to admit defeat. Mseleku, in a diary session, expressed his concern about being defeated by the women he brought into his home. He emphasized his feelings of powerlessness as a man and requested that MaCele not oppose his decisions when he announces them, as he felt powerless in the face of his wives’ objections.

 

 

Mseleku’s emotional struggle was evident as he confessed to feeling like he had let down MaCele, who had always supported his decisions regarding new wives. MaCele, left in tears after his departure, lamented the lack of support from the other wives, who were hindering what her husband wanted.In the world of mobile technology, few names are as iconic as Nokia. For years, this Finnish giant dominated the mobile phone industry, setting the standard for durability and reliability. However, the rise of smartphones and the dominance of companies like Apple and Samsung pushed Nokia into the background. Now, Nokia is making a comeback, and there are some exciting developments to report.

Sindi Dlathu makes history with SAFTAs nods

Sindi Dlathu makes history with nominations bagged from the South African Film and Television Awards.

Nominees for this year were announced on Monday and the list has people talking.
Sindi Dlathu makes history with SAFTAs nods

Sindi Dlathu makes history with nominations bagged from the South African Film and Television Awards.

Nominees for this year were announced on Monday and the list has people talking.

 

 

Sindi got nominated in the Best Actress in a Telenovela category for her role in The River, which is the 4th in a row; and she’s always nominated for each season, every year.

Phil Mphela who was observant about the big move announced in a tweet that reads:

“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 #TheRiver1Magic at the #SAFTAs17, Dlathu has set a record. Should she not get the nom for Season 6, the record stands for 5 seasons for same role.”

Best actress in a telenovela

Matshepo Maleme (House of Zwide, The Bomb Shelter), e.tv

Kgomotso Christopher (Legacy, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net

Michelle Botes (Legacy, Tshedza Pictures), M-Net

Jo-Anne Reyneke (The Estate, Clive Morris Productions), SABC 3

Tsholofelo Matshaba (The River, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic

Sindi Dlathu (The River, Tshedza Pictures), 1Magic

When are the 2023 SAFTAs taking place?
The competition is fierce, with kykNET taking the lead with an impressive 63 nominations, closely followed by Netflix SA with an impressive 55 nods.

 

 

 
The SAFTAs will once again captivate audiences with its glitzy award ceremonies.

The technical awards will kick off the festivities, streaming live on the SAFTAs YouTube channel on Friday, 29 September 2023, followed by a rebroadcast on SABC channels.The main event, the SAFTAs awards ceremony, will take place on Saturday, 30 September 2023.

Viewers can catch the excitement live on Mzansi Magic (DStv 161) and SABC 3 at 19:00.

This year’s SAFTAs carry the resonant theme of “Our stories flow together,” celebrating the rich tapestry of narratives that make up the South African film and television landscape.

The theme emphasises unity, diversity, and the power of storytelling to bridge gaps and connect communities.

Were Ferguson Films productions snubbed?
The 17th SAFTAs witness the return of Word of Mouth Pictures’ Muvhango on SABC 2 and Stained Glass TV’s Durban Gen on e.tv after last year’s hiatus.

However, the awards continue to lack representation from Ferguson Films productions, such as The Queen on Mzansi Magic.

Certain productions, like the cancelled SABC 2 soap 7de Laan, faced financial constraints that prevented their entry into the SAFTAs.

While the absence of some beloved shows may be felt, the awards remain a platform to highlight the outstanding achievements of those who are participating.

2023 SAFTAs: KyKNET bosses with the most nods
The 2023 SAFTAs nomination list, which you can see below, reflects the diversity of South African storytelling.

MultiChoice and M-Net’s Afrikaans channel ‘kykNET’ proudly garnered 63 nominations, showcasing a range of compelling content, including the acclaimed comedy TV series Hotel and the captivating ecological horror fantasy film Gaia.

Netflix South Africa boasted a substantial 55 nominations. The film with the highest number of nominations, 12 for Silverton Siege, produced by Pambilimedia, underscored Netflix’s dominance since committing to delivering impactful content.

Additionally, Showmax’s Tali’s Joburg Diary received eight nominations, further solidifying the streaming platforms’ influence.

Check out the complete list of winners for the 2023 SAFTAs:

Best Achievement In Sound: Documentary

Kusasa (Tim Pringle Production, Optical Films) – WINNER
Map1mp1: The Makazole Mapimpi Story (Anlerie Cilliers, Matthew Brown, Alexander Parker, 10th Street Media), SuperSport
SanDance (Gustav Stutterheim Production, Mushroom Films)
Steinheist (Daniel Eppel Production, Idea Candy), Showmax
Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star (Charlotte Buys, Storyscope), Netflix
Best Achievement In Editing: Documentary

Kusasa (Joe Krenzer, Optical Films) – WINNER
My Name is Reeva (Isabelle Saunders, Bloodrose Productions), M-Net
Pale Ya Kosa (Leeroy Moyo, Full Circle Productions)
Rassie (Benjamin Haskins, T+W), M-Net
Steinheist (Nikki Comninos, Idea Candy), Showmax
Best Achievement In Cinematography: Documentary

Against All Odds: The Alwyn Uys Story (William Collinson, Stefan Enslin Productions), Showmax
Changemaker: Simphiwe Rorwana (Yolisa Qwabaza, TCI), e.tv – WINNER
Die Groot Niks (Jonathan Crawford, Plan C Productions), kykNET
Kusasa (Chris Van Der Burgh, Optical Films)
Rassie (Devin Carter, T+W), M-Net
Best Achievement In Directing: Documentary

Girl, Taken (Simon Wood, Francois Verster, SaltPeter Productions), M-Net
Lobola, A Bride’s True Price? (Sihle Hlophe, Passion Seed Communications), SABC 1 – WINNER
Steinheist (Richard Finn Gregory, Idea Candy), Showmax
Best Documentary Short

A Camera on my Lap (twospinningwheels) – WINNER
Changemaker: Simphiwe Rorwana (TCI), e.tv
Tribe (Just Films)
This Side of Fabulous (Floozie Films)
Best Made-For-TV Documentary

Kusasa (Optical Films)
Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star ( Storyscope), Netflix – WINNER
Steinheist (Idea Candy), Showmax
Best Documentary Feature

Girl, Taken (SaltPeter Productions), M-Net
Lobola, A Bride’s True Price? (Passion Seed Communications), SABC 1 – WINNER
War Dogs and I (Killer Puppy Media), Showmax
Best Children’s Programme

Takalani Sesame – Seeing Red Not Yellow (Sesame Workshop South Africa), SABC 2
Nick Music Africa (VIS Studios), Nickelodeon Africa – WINNER
Words and Numbers (Johan Stemmet Entertainment Enterprises), SABC 2
Best Educational Programme

Aganang (Urban Brew Studios), Dumisa TV
MTV Shuga: What Makes A Man (Taung Film Studios), MTV Africa – WINNER
Suid-Kalahari Stories (Stigting vir Bemagtiging deur Afrikaans)
Best Factual Programme

Ingono Yomsamo (Barleader TV), SABC 1
Rebounders: Grizelda Grootboom (Red Sugar Productions), SABC 1 – WINNER
Strangers You Know – Anene Booysen (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
Best Competition Reality Programme

Showdance Yo Dumo (Urban Brew Studios), SABC 1
Die Groenste Vingers (Phly Media), kykNET
Houvrou of Trouvrou (Thank you kindly, Bobby), VIA
The Taste Master SA (Cardova Productions), SABC 2
Tropika Island of Treasure: All Stars (Cardova Productions), SABC 3 – WINNER
Best structured soapie reality show

Life with Kelly Khumalo (GOAT Originals), Showmax – WINNER
Living the Dream with Somizi (Dopezuluboi Productions), Showmax
Uthando Nes’thembu (Passionlane Productions), Mzansi Magic
Young, Famous & African (Urban Brew Studios), Netflix
Best structured/docu-reality show

Privaatspeurders (Reel Epics Productions), VIA
Love goes Wild S1 (Trace TV), SABC 3
Our Perfect Wedding (Connect TV), Mzansi Magic
Sex in Afrikaans (Provoco), Showmax – WINNER
Weskusbewoners (BrightRock), kykNET
Best youth programme

Eksê Live (Cape Town TV), Cape Town TV
SA’s Hottest MCs 2022 (VIS Studios), MTV Africa
TREND (Green Planet Productions), kykNET – WINNER
Yo MTV Raps Uncapped (VIS Studios), MTV Africa
Best online content

Actor Spaces Masterclasses (Actor Spaces)
Minder as Niks (Wyrd Films)
Lunch with Hitler (Argento Holdings) – WINNER
Best lifestyle programme

Homegrown Taste South Africa (Rapid Blue), BBC Lifestyle – WINNER
Spasie (Walla Films), kykNET
Spyskaart (Media Club Productions), SABC 2
Best current affairs programme

Funny Farm, Carte Blanche (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
Medical Xenophobia (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net
Mining Takedown, Carte Blanche (Combined Artistic Productions), M-Net – WINNER
Best made-for-TV movie

Geleende Tyd (Penguin Films), kykNET
The Payback (The Final Chapter), eVOD
Whatever it Takes (RHP International), eVOD – WINNER
Best international format

MasterChef SA (Homebrew Films), M-Net
My Kitchen Rules SA S4 (Picture Tree), M-Net
Survivor SA: Return of the Outcasts (Afrokaans), M-Net – WINNER
Best entertainment programme

In die Kollig Met (Stemmburg Television), SABC 2
Miss South Africa 2022 Live Finale (Black Swan Media), M-Net – WINNER
Noot vir Noot (Stemmburg Television), SABC 2
Best variety show

Mzansi Icons (Dopezuluboi Productions), Mzansi Magic
Sunday Sexy Love (Media24), Mzansi Magic – WINNER
VIP Invite (Urban Brew Studios) Mzansi Magic Music
Best achievement in make-up/hairstyling: TV comedy

Hotel (Gina Slingerland, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Silindile Dladla, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix – WINNER
Tali’s Joburg Diary (Mari Conradie, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best achievement in wardrobe: TV comedy

Hotel (Marlé Coetsee, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Nondumiso Mazwi, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Tali’s Joburg Diary (Erin Simon, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax – WINNER
Best achievement in sound: TV comedy

Hotel (Tim Pringle, Giles Heesom-Green, Melani Robertson, Nagvlug Films), kykNET – WINNER
How to Ruin Christmas (Janno Muller, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Ses’Top La (Kurt Slabbert, Black Brain Pictures), SABC 1
Best achievement in art direction: TV comedy

Hotel (Merishen Wessels, Nagvlug Films), kykNET – WINNER
How to Ruin Christmas (Savannah Geldenhuys, Martha Sibanyoni, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Ou Toppies (Louisa Jansen van Nieuwenhuizen, HD in Motion, Dark Child Productions), SABC 2
Best achievement in editing: TV comedy

Hotel (Regardt Botha, Johan Cronje, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Bongi Malefo, Khulekani Zondi, Melanie Golden, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix – WINNER
Tali’s Joburg Diary (Johan Prinsloo, Gordon Midgley, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax
Best achievement in scriptwriting: TV comedy

How to Ruin Christmas (Rethabile Ramaphakela, Lwazi Mvusi, Thuso Sibisi, Sunni Faba, Salah Sabiti, Katleho Ramaphakela, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Ou Toppies (Dorette Nel, HD in Motion, Dark Child Productions), SABC 2
Tali’s Joburg Diary (Julia Anastasopoulos, Ari Kruger, Gilli Apter, Daniel Zimbler, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax – WINNER
Best achievement in cinematography: TV comedy

Hotel (Dino Benedetti, Nagvlug Films), kykNET – WINNER
How to Ruin Christmas (Lance Gewer, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Karavaan (Sunel Haasbroek, Hipster Media), SABC 2
Best achievement in directing: TV comedy

Hotel (Bennie Fourie, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
How to Ruin Christmas (Johnny Barbuzano, Ferry Jele, Burnt Onion Productions), Netflix
Tali’s Joburg diary (Ari Kruger, Sketchbook Studios), Showmax – WINNER
Best achievement in make-up/hairstyling: TV drama

Blood Psalms (Nicola Roodt, Ronwyn Jarret, Theola Booyens, Cassidy Lombard-Dick, Arnold Khaya Simphiwe Ngubeni Ka Zulu, Nonkululeko Clementine Mabaso, Johannes Keresi Mokokoe, Natasha du Toit, Yellowbone Entertainment), Showmax
Desert Rose (Marika Callop, Quizzical Pictures), M-Net – WINNER
Donkerbos (Mari Conradie, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Savage Beauty (Theola Booyens, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix
Best achievement in wardrobe: TV drama

Desert Rose (Tracey Berg, Quizzical Pictures), kykNET
Donkerbos (MariechenVosloo, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Lavish (Brenda Khambula, Hela Media), Mzansi Magic – WINNER
Best achievement in sound: TV drama

Blood & Water (Carl Roberts, Simon Ratcliffe, James Olivier, Jade Hill, Jack Van Wyk, Jaime Lopes, Richard West, Gambit Films), Netflix
Dinge van ‘n Kind (Tim Pringle, Giles Heesom-Green, Melani Robertson, Nagvlug Films), kykNET
Donkerbos (Jozua Loots, Nagvlug Films), Showmax – WINNER
The Brave Ones (Guy Steer, Ochre Media), Netflix
Best achievement in original music/score: TV drama

Donkerbos (Franco Prinsloo, Nagvlug Films), Showmax
Fraksie (Loki Rothman, Infinity Films), kykNET
Ludik (Peach Van Pletzen, Rose and Oaks Media), Netflix – WINNER
Best achievement in art direction: TV drama

Blood & Water (Christian Joubert, Gambit Films), Netflix
The Brave Ones (Jacobus Smit, Ochre Media), Netflix – WINNER
Savage Beauty (Marna Heunis, Quizzical Pictures), Netflix
Best achievement in editing: TV drama