[ad_1] South Africa’s department of communications and digital technologies wants streaming services to have a local content quota. Collin Mashile, chief director of broadcasting policy, said: “Anything you show South Africans in terms of your catalog, 30% of that catalog should include South African content.” This comes after they proposed …
Read More »Netflix cancels ‘Queen Sono’ starring Pearl Thusi
[ad_1] By Entertainment Reporter 1 hour ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare While “Queen Sono” originally received the green light for a second season, Netflix announced that the show starring Pearl Thusi has been canceled due to Covid-19. A Netflix spokesperson said it decided not to go ahead with season 2. …
Read More »South Africa has moved from ICU to high care: economist
[ad_1] After falling to a record low at the height of the Covid-19-induced lockdown in the second quarter, business confidence began to return to normal in the third quarter of 2020. Rand Merchant Bank’s (RMB) Business Confidence Index (BCI), compiled by the Bureau of Economic Research, jumped to 40 points …
Read More »Kwaito Mshoza star and ex-boyfriend Anele Ngcongca die days apart
[ad_1] Last week, the country was distraught after learning that Nomasonto Maswanganyi, popularly known as Mshoza, died on Wednesday, November 18 from what his manager has now confirmed as complications from diabetes. In what can be seen as a double tragedy for soccer and entertainment fraternities, her ex-boyfriend and former …
Read More »Unathi Nkayi defends her comments on ‘Idols SA’
[ad_1] By Entertainment Writer 1 hour ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare “Idols SA” judge Unathi Nkayi defended her comments on the show Sunday after a social media user called her. This comes after Unathi was criticized for being “unfair” to contestant Zama Khumalo. The only surviving woman in the competition, …
Read More »SABC assures listeners that radio stations will not shut down while apologizing for ‘lack of communication’
[ad_1] According to the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), concerns about the closure of its radio stations are unfounded. The public broadcaster apologized for the “lack of communication” on the matter. In a statement to the media, SABC said the proposed new structures would promote and support the current needs …
Read More »Mshoza Yi Bhoza, dead at 37: a thoughtful look at the artist’s legacy
[ad_1] (Photo by Gallo Images / Soweto / Busisiwe Mbatha) Kwaito star Nomasonto Maswanganyi, popularly known as Mshoza, died on November 18, 2020. With a career that began at age 15, with her discovery on Jam Alley, the 37-year-old singer rose to fame for her hit song Kortes. Taken from …
Read More »The Crown S4 | Channel
[ad_1] Emma Corrin in The Crown. Photo: Des Willie / Netflix OUR RATING 5/5 stars WHAT IS IT ABOUT: As the 1970s draw to a close, Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family are concerned about safeguarding the line of succession by securing a suitable bride for Prince Charles (Josh …
Read More »PS5 launches today in South Africa with next-gen games
[ad_1] By Yasmine Jacobs 11h ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare The moment that South African players were waiting for has finally arrived. It’s a day of celebration for gaming fans as Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) launches its highly anticipated next-generation console, PlayStation 5 (PS5). “Today marks a historic moment for …
Read More »Son of R&B icon Bobby Brown found dead in Los Angeles home
[ad_1] By Entertainment Reporter 1 hour ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareEmailShare Bobby Brown Jr, the 28-year-old son of American singer Bobby Brown, was found dead in his California home Wednesday afternoon, USA Today reported. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, police responded to a medical emergency at 1:50 p.m. …
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