Pearl Thusi bids farewell to RGB

After an exciting, whirlwind experience hosting Mzansi’s highest rated lifestyle and entertainment Saturday show - RGB - to an average of 5.6 million viewers, Mzansi’s media darling Pearl Thusi has decided to say farewell to the much-loved show.

“I absolutely loved my time on RGB.  I have had an incredible journey and everyone at the show has been amazingly supportive with my decision to move on.  I am not saying goodbye, just see you soon.  I have so many great things going on at the moment that I had to make a tough decision on what to focus on.  I feel that I’m leaving a stronger and better show,” remarked Thusi.
 

Pearl Thusi

Thusi joined RGB in early 2012 and her career opportunities soon expanded to include being a co-host on SABC1’s Live Amp and earlier in 2013 decided to follow her passion back to acting by landing a role on SA’s long running soap -Isidingo.

“We are definitely sad to see Pearl leave RGB. She is a great talent with many exciting opportunities that lie ahead for her. We and our viewers are going to miss her, but we are continuing to work with her on other projects, so the future is most certainly looking bright,” commented Dichaba Phalatse, SABC1 Portfolio Marketing Manager: Entertainment.

Sinazo Yolwa

The channel is excited to announce that Sinazo Yolwa and Amanda Du Pont will be joining the RGB team as co-presenters alongside host, Phat Joe Kambule, to provide the show with a wider variety and in-depth interviews. More changes on this lifestyle and entertainment show will be communicated in due time.  

Amanda Du Pont

Pearl will still be seen on RGB until the Saturday 09 November and Sinazo and Amanda will make their very first appearance on the show on Saturday the 16^th of November 2013.

RGB airs on SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho every Saturday at 18h00.

Nominations for 2013 Feather Awards announced

 

What do the Guptas, the Gauteng premier, Da Les, Boity Thulo, Tall Ass Mo and Mamphela Ramphele have in common? They are all nominees for the fifth annual Feather Awards. 

The Feathers are the gay-friendly awards where they, according to co-founder Thami Dish, “give a pat on the back from the gay and lesbian communities to say thank you for inspiring sexual minorities”.

The 5th Annual Feather Awards will take place on the 14th of November 2013.

Full list of nominees:

Drama Queen of the year: Savita Mbuli, The Gupta family, Mandla Mandela

Socialite of the year: Samkelo Ndlovu, Bujy Bikwa and Lerato Sengadi

Musician of the year: Mafikizolo, Khuli Chana and MiCasa

Fag Hag of the year: Akhumzi Jezile, Tamara Dey and Pearl Thusi

Media of the year: Intersexions, Mamba online and After 9

Hot chick of the year: Nomzamo Mbatha, Boitumelo Thulo and Lalla Hirayama

Cutest Couple: Minnie Dlamini & Itumeleng Khune, Mongezi 'TolAssMo' Ngcobondwane and Mome Maliqwanale as well as Thoba & Cameron Sithole-Modisane

Role model of the year: Zoleka Mandela, Thulani Madondo and TerryPheto

Sports Personality of the year: Itumeleng Khune, S'manga Khumalo, Lucas Sithole

Diva Extraordinaire: Nomvula Mokonyane, David Tlale and Mamphele Ramphela

Hunk of the year: Masego 'Maps' Maponyane, Anga Makubalo and Pallance Dladla

Best Styled Male: Masego 'Maps' Maponyane, Da L.E.S and Thapelo Mokoena

Best Styled Female: Azania Mosaka, Anele Mdoda and Minenhle Dlamini

(IOL)

LNN Nominated for International Emmy Award

eNCA’s news parody show, Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola (LNN) has been nominated for an International Emmy award in the comedy category by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The 41st International Emmy® Awards Gala will be held on November 25, 2013 at the Hilton New York Hotel. 

“Late Nite News has become part of our national conversation. It has taught us to laugh at ourselves and see the truth through humour. I see LNN as an extension of our news service at eNCA and value the hard work and dedication from Loyiso Gola, Kagiso Lediga, Tamsin Andersson and the rest of the team.” said Parick Conroy, eNCA Group Head of News.

LNN Host, Loyiso Gola

Tamsin Andersson, Producer of LNN said that “It’s a great feeling to have this recognition. The LNN team has worked tirelessly and passionately on the show from the beginning and it is humbling and very exciting that the Emmy’s have given us a nod. Thank you to eNCA and e.tv for all the support”.

In a statement released in Cannes, President & CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Bruce L. Paisner said “Every year, the global television community competes for an Emmy®, the most prestigious of all media awards, and we congratulate the 2013 Nominees for their outstanding programs and performances."

About Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola (LNN)
A mad-cap take on South Africa's ever changing political and social landscape, there are no sacred cows for this weekly satire. Anchor Loyiso Gola is joined by David Kibuuka, the reluctant foreign correspondent, and Chester Missing - widely considered to be one of the most insightful (albeit plastic) commentators in the nation. LNN draws on the endless material given to it by South African politicians. It enthralls viewers from across the political and social spectrum, and is committed to poking fun at the South African condition.

Late Nite News with Loyisa Gola, Wednesdays at 9.30pm on eNCA (DStv Channel 403) and Thursdays at 8.00pm on e.tv

Doors open for Big Brother housemate applications

Mzansi Magic is on a mission to find the perfect mix of personalities to live together in the Big Brother Mzansi house.  Contestants must be prepared to be part of a unique social experiment, where the action unfolds over real time, and all the drama, friendships, betrayal, and even love is on constant public display for viewers. Big Brother Mzansi makes its debut in February 2014 on Mzansi Magic DStv channel 161. It follows on Big Brother Africa The Chase, the latest in several continent-wide editions of the house-bound reality show that have struck gold with viewers across the continent.

The auditions will take place as follows:

Durban - at the BAT Centre on Sat, 12 October and Sun, 13 October; 

JHB      - at The Pyramid Conference & Venue Centre on Sat, 19 October & Sun, 20 October; 

Cape Town -  at The River Club on Sat, 26 October and Sun, 27 October.

Although details of the location, host, theme and prize are yet to be revealed, one thing is for sure: only individuals with a taste for adventure of a different kind, as well as the capacity to try and live normally while being watched by viewers around the country need apply!

Wannabe Big Brother Mzansi participants must be over the age of 21  and bring a valid South African ID or work permit/visa to the auditions.

Visit www.mzanzimagic.tv for more information.

REWIND with MTN Joyous Celebration at the MTN FESTIVAL

MTN Joyous Celebration will roll back the years and thrill their fans with past gospel hit songs when they take to the stage at the annual MTN Festival in The Teatro at Montecasino from the 27 to 28 September 2013.

Over the past 17 years, the renowned gospel ensemble has released numerous classics that have propelled them to stardom and these are some of the tunes they will be dishing out at Montecasino.

The concert forms part of the MTN Festival which runs from 18 September to 13 October 2013 and gives you every reason to PLAY BIG, APPLAUD BIG, LAUGH BIG, SING BIG, EAT BIG, ROCK BIG, SHOUT BIG and PARTY BIG with a huge variety of events and entertainment options for each and every member of the family.

Joyous Celebration

 

This two-day Joyous Celebration concert, on the 27 and 28 September 2013 at will also feature amazing solo performances by some of South Africa’s most renowned gospel artists and previous members of the group. 

Do not miss this once in a life time opportunity of witnessing SA’s most loved ensemble perform their golden oldies. Book your tickets now via Computicket or purchase it at any Shoprite store.

Tickets are priced from R180.00.

Generations' Cast at Millionaires this weekend

SABC 1 GENERATIONS CAST will be at Millionaires "Polokwane International Airport" to celebrate Millionaires' birthday month.

SATURDAY 7th Sept 6pm
FREE ENTRANCE if u RSVP your name & surname to 076 010 1010
DRESS LIKE A CELEBRITY !!

Generations TV personalities:

1. Menzi Ngubane - Sibusiso Dlomo
2. Zolisa Xaluva - Jason
3. Patrick Shai - Patrick
4. Slindile Nodangala - Ruby
5. Mandla Gaduka - Choppa
6. Sindi Buthelezi - Zinhle
7. Zenande Mfenyana - Noluntu
8. Luthuli Dlamini -Scott
9. Xoli Zondo - Zodwa

Flash Lights Ready, Red Carpets awaiting your footprints.
Millionaires mingling with the best actors in Mzanzi!!

Capello Fourways.... WHERE THE VIBE IS AT!!!!

The biggest weekly urban event to hit your city. THEvibe at Cappello Buzz every Saturdays.

We will be celebrating the beautiful lady INFINIX Birthday party this SATURDAY!!! ITS GOING TO BE CRAZY!!!!

This is a hip hop and house culture.The vibe is a event where we give you the best of hip hop and house music by some of the best of hip hop and house deejays around South Africa to bless the dance floor every Saturday. Good food, good music and a great urban vibe. So come out and let’s make this a culture we will never forget.

Date : 7th September 2013
Venue : Cappello Buzz (Fourways)
Cover Charge : Free
Time : 8pm until late
Dress Code : Urban Glam

Supporting deejays
Sizwe Dhlomo
Major League
Ms Cosmo
Litha
Shulda
Dr Peppa
Hlathi Baby
Mr X
Sleazy P
Dj Sandiso
Choice
Saturdays will never be the same. It’s a party yall.

Twitter : @THEvibeSA

The 1st Atlas Studios Film Fest

The 1st Atlas Studios Film Fest on Saturday, the 31st of August forms part of Joburg City Festival. Popular and powerful films - both fiction and documentaries - shot in Johannesburg, by Joburgers telling Joburg stories will be shown throughout the day. The general public as well as aspiring filmmakers can mingle with people in the industry, attend master classes and engage with directors of the featured movies. There will also be a market, DJs playing and drinks and food for sale.

THE MOVIE LINE UP INCLUDES:

11:00  - Jozi             

13:00  - Main Reef Road  

15:00  - Gog' Helen

17:00  - Africa Shafted       

19:00  - Blitz Patrollie        

21:00  - Man on Ground

TICKETS

- R20 per show or R50 for a Day Pass

- Buy tickets online - http://atlasstudios.nutickets.co.za/FilmFest

ONE Gospel Inspired Lyric Competition

ONE Gospel, channel 331 DStv, is launching the Inspired Lyric Competition starting on the 1st of September until November 2013. The competition is aimed at providing a platform for songwriters across the African Continent. ONE Gospel is inviting lyricists from across the continent to write and submit their work. From these entries the 3 top lyrics will be chosen. The three finalists will have their songs put to music and performed by Mahalia Buchanan, LoyisoBala and Solly Mahlangu. These three songs will be released as music videos on ONE Gospel and as singles across various Christian radio stations as part of our 6thBirthday celebrations on the 1st of November.

Loyiso Bala

Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite of the three songs and a final winner will be announced at the end of November 2013. The winner of the competition will receive a further R10, 000.00 cash prize, and the two runners up will receive a R5000.00 cash prize. Loyiso Bala who will be performing one of the songs commented: "Gospel music is not a genre but rather the message within a genre. Lyrical content is the most important aspect of creating a gospel song. I am really honoured to be involved in this project because it is not about us finding the best gospel singer, but the real star behind a successful song; the lyricist".

Mahalia Buchanan

Through 1 September – 30 September 2013, anybody aged 18 years and older, who would like to put their song writing skills into action, must submit their lyrics via the email to info@onegospel.co.za. The aim of the channel is to contribute to the development of gospel music and promote it amongst various nations throughout the world. The channel gives exposure to artists producing gospel music, and this competition givesthe people behind the music a chance to showcase their talent, and this will inspire other upcoming songwriters to share their talent with the music industry

Solly Mahlangu

ONE Gospel is a 24 hour Christian music channel, in-between, with over a million viewers in South Africa alone. The channel also broadcasts to the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa, East Africa and much of West Africa. The channel has been broadcasting since November 2007 and can be found on any DStv decoder by tuning into Channel 331