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Xavier Saer appointed official photographer for Trek4Mandela Centenary Expedition

Xavier Saer

Commercial and celebrity photographer, Xavier Saer, has announced that he will join the Trek4Mandela Centenary Expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro this Thursday, 12 July 2018, as the official appointed photographer.

ALSO READ: Xavier Saer Launches Photography Collection, “Himba, Lords Of The Sand”

Xavier Saer’s appointment is highly fitting as he is an experienced adventure photographer and has experience climbing mountains such as in the Andes of Peru and the Himalayas.

Now in its 7th year, the 2018 Trek4Mandela will celebrate Nelson Mandela’s Centenary. The annual Trek4Mandela is an initiative that aims to raise enough funds to ensure that 500 000 South African schoolgirls will not miss a day of school as a result of menstrual challenges. The Trek is carried out in support of Caring4Girls, which assists schoolgirls by providing them with sanitary towels.

“Once I read what Caring4Girls were doing, I was sold on the idea. We are not just climbing for ourselves, we are raising awareness about a massive issue that occurs on a monthly basis across the world, especially here,” shares Xavier Saer.

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Legendary Stimela Band Releases New Hit Single “Catch The Train” And Signs A Record Deal With Gallo Record Company!

Stimela band

Legendary jazz band Stimela releases new hit single titled “Catch The Train” on radio today and the official pre order of the album also titled “Catch The Train”, following their new contract signing at Gallo Record Company.

ALSO READ: KING CHABZ: REDEFINES THE FACE OF SOUTH AFRICAN JAZZ HIP-HOP MUSIC

Jabu Sibumbe, Sam Ndlovu, Isaac “Mnca” Mtshali, Thapelo Khomo, Ntokozo Zungu, Sandile Ngema all got together to create another instalment for Stimela and this time they enlisted a few young musicians including Nazania and amalgamated to create an African rooted jazz sound.

The 10 track album allows one to reminisce as they hear the familiar vocal ranges which pay homage to the hits Stimela have created over the years.

The single has received much support from radio stations across the country including the likes of Kaya FM, Ukhozi FM, Ikwekwezi FM and Lesedi FM. Make sure you request it on your favorite radio station.

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Skeem Saam Teasers – July 2018

Skeem Saam teasers

Skeem Saam July 2018 Teasers – check what’s going to happen on Skeem Saam this July. Skeem Saam airs on SABC1 Mondays to Fridays at 18h30.

Monday 2 July 2018
Episode 256

The whole of Turfloop comes to a standstill after two young people mysteriously disappear in the middle of the night. Kwaito wants to face off with a fugitive. Granny has her suspects for a recent crime all mixed up.

Tuesday 3 July 2018
Episode 257

The Seakamelas receive a devastating call that leaves them muted with shock. Principal Thobakgale revisits her alliances to try to salvage her situation. Lehasa can foresee a storm brewing regarding his contract with Sonti.

Wednesday 4 July 2018
Episode 258

A piece of evidence is found, suggesting that something terrible has happened to Kat. Alfred finds Principal Thobakgale in a compromising position. Lehasa is happy with some news regarding Sonti and Mapitsi.

Thursday 5 July 2018
Episode 259

Kwaito gets what is probably the worst message from his biggest enemy. The situation at the hospital keeps getting worse, much to everyone’s concern. Alfred and Manaka smoke the peace pipe.

Friday 6 July 2018
Episode 260

Alexos Mathon does the unthinkable…Everything could go up in flames. Kwaito raises the stakes for the police. All Granny and Charity can do is pray.  

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Bonang Matheba tells hater ‘Go f**k yourself sweetheart’

Bonang matheba clap back

Bonang Matheba is without a doubt one of the most influential presenters and business women in South Africa.  

ALSO READ: Bonang Matheba Is Finally Going To Real Talk On 3

Matheba clapped back at a Twitter user who criticised her music choice played on her 31st birthday dinner earlier this week.

Bonang took to Twitter to post a short video clip of dinner on Tuesday with swing jazz music playing in the background. However, a tweep by the name of Romeo Mabaso was not impressed by the music in the background.

“But does @bonang_m really have 2 play European music in her party? She’s so westernised! I hate this about SA celebs, not an AFRICAN symbols” – he tweeted.

But Bonang’s clap was little too much as she told the fan to go f**k himself, “Go f**k yourself sweetheart”, – she replied to his tweet. 

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PRESENTER SEARCH ON 3 Top 10 Announcement

Presenter Search on 3 top 10

After a nationwide audition process and having been put to the test through various challenges in the masterclasses, 10 aspiring presenters have made it to the next round on Presenter Search on 3 as the competition heats up.

ALSO READ: SABC 3 Announces PRESENTER SEARCH On 3 Judges

Over the next few weeks, the Top 10 will put their presenting skills to the ultimate test as they vie for a coveted presenting spot on SABC 3’s Top Billing, Expresso and Afternoon Express. Throughout the upcoming episodes, the contestants will be eliminated one by one after a series of tasks until the final three are left who will ultimately get a presenting contract with the SABC for one of the three shows. After a vigorous audition process and educational masterclasses, these are the 10 contestants who have impressed the judges the most and who move onto the next phase of the competition:

Harmony Katulondi  

From Johannesburg, 28-year old Harmony Katulondi is a model and voice-over artist.  He holds a double degree in Economics and Econometrics and his unique smooth voice has earned him work for some of South Africa’s biggest advertising campaigns. His style is influenced by his mother, who has her own fashion label that specialises in African prints. He is fluent in French and enjoys spending time outdoors. “I’m Grateful to God and I feel so blessed to be in the Top 10. It’s an honour to know that the judges see something great in me – something great enough to give me the opportunity to be a potential SABC 3 presenter & ambassador,” Harmony shares. “With all that said, I’m really looking forward to the master classes & going through challenges that will better my craft and improve the gifts and talents that I’ve been blessed with.”

Fun Fact: While Harmony is very involved in fashion and entertainment, he is also a Sunday school teacher.

Peelo Mookodi

Born in Botswana, 24-year old Peelo Mookodi is an entertainment entrepreneur with a passion for women empowerment. She obtained her degree in International Relations & Psychology at WITS in Johannesburg. No stranger to the limelight, Peelo has experience as a TV presenter in her home country, having hosted a lifestyle travel show on the national broadcaster, BTV. Peelo is passionate about education and in her spare time enjoys reading and cooking. “My initial reaction to having made it to the Top10 was that of pure joy and relief. With that said this feeling was also very short lived because now it means that the real work begins. Whatever brought me to the Top 10 needs to be the reason I am crowned the winner,” Peelo says. “What I am looking forward to the most about being on the show is meeting all the incredible people that will assist in elevating my career as well as constantly being challenged which will force me to really refine my presenting skills.”

Fun Fact: Peelo has a photographic memory when it comes to memorising number plates.

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AKA says he respects Cassper as an entrepreneur and not as a musician

AKA touch my blood

It seems like the beef between AKA and Cassper Nyovest is far from ending. Musician L-Tido even tried to bring the two rival together but both parties said it’s not happening. 

ALSO READ: Cassper Nyovest And AKA Will Never Reconcile

Speaking to TshisaLIVE, AKA told the publication that he respects Cassper Nyovest as a musician and not as an artist.

“I don’t think about Cassper. I respect him as a businessman. I respect him as an entrepreneur but I don’t know if I respect him as a musician.”

Cassper also responded to the calls last week, telling L-Tido that being friends with AKA was “never gonna happen”.

AKA further told TshisaLIVE that for his part, he is open to working with anyone who is keen and vibes with him.

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5FM DJ Fikile Moeti says her estranged husband won’t see his son

Fikile Moeti 5FM DJ

According to IOL, 5FM DJ Fikile Moeti says she will never allow her estranged husband see his son. Fikile’s husband Orrock Robertson has laid criminal charges so that he can get access to his 1-year-old son. 

According to the publication, he said an interim protection order that Fikile Moeti filed against him was illegal and baseless as he did not have a history of intimidation and violence against his wife.

ALSO READ: Popular Club And Radio DJ P.H Says Goodbye To 5FM

The protection order states that “violent behaviour, putting his son and wife in immediate danger, anger management problems, drug addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, harassment at a place of work, controlling and emotionally abusive and alienating Fix from her family members”.

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Watch Londie London’s body shocking transformation

Musician and Instagram model Londie London is without a doubt one of Mzansi’s sexiest female celebrities. Londie London whose real name is Londi Zulu was born KwaZulu -Natal and raised in Witbank, South Africa. 

ALSO READ: Londi Zulu Aka Londie London On Her Insta-Modelling

The Insta-model has managed to build a brand that brings in money and competing with other popular South African celebrities.

Two months ago, Londie announced that she will be embarking on a health journey with her trainer who will be monitoring her food intake. The musician has been documenting her progress and today she decided to take to Instagram where she expressed her joy about her fitness journey.

Londie London gym

“Guys I’ve lost more than 8kgs in the last 2 months 💪🏽. I started working out and eating clean on the 1st of April and I now weigh 68kgs, and I’m more than happy with my weight now…the jeans I’m wearing finally look like boyfriend jeans (sic),” – Londie London wrote on Instagram.

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SA Stars Featured On Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 List

Forbes Africa Magazine

Forbes Africa has released its fourth edition of the 30 under 30 list and some of the continent’s most accomplished young artists, entrepreneurs and technology stars. 

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Forbes Africa describes this year’s list as its most comprehensive yet, writing:

“The 2018 FORBES AFRICA Under 30 is our authentic and most definitive list of Africa’s most promising young change-makers. This year is our fourth edition of the list and for the first time, inspired by the growing number of young men and women entrepreneurs, we have expanded it to bring you 30 game-changers, all under the age of 30, in each of the three sectors – business, technology and creative. The 90 in total are challenging conventions and rewriting the rules for the next generation of entrepreneurs, creatives and tech gurus.”

The publication also stated that they put in months of rigorous research, sifting through over 600 nominations, vetting them for weeks, verifying and investigating them. 

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