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SA wants to impose a 30% local content quota on streamers like Netflix: here’s why it’s a bad idea

[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 …

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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. …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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