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Mo Flava returns on screen with The Remix SA

Mo Flava with Kelly Khumalo

Metro FM radio personality and Club DJ, Mo Flava, makes his return on screen after three years with SABC 1’s new TV show, The Remix SA.

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Previously acknowledged by the Sunday Times Generation Next Awards as one of the Top 10 Most Loved TV Personalities, Mo Flava has been a much-loved face on South African television screens for years. His highly anticipated return on screen comes after his departure on one of SA’s biggest music and entertainment shows, Club 808, which he presented for five years from 2010 – 2015.

“Being part of the process of unearthing talent has always excited me, so agreeing to be a judge on The Remix SA was an obvious yes!” Going back on screen was always part of the plan, but the show needed to make sense. The Remix SA has all the right ingredients that I was looking for,” shares Mo Flava.

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Relebogile Mabotja to MC the World Choir Games finale tonight live on DSTV

Relebogile Mabotja with Katlego Maboe

After a stellar job done MC’ing the opening ceremony of the 10th annual World Choir Games last week; multi-talent media personality, Relebogile Mabotja, has been invited back to do the honours of MC’ing the closing ceremony taking place tonight in Tshwane.

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The ceremony will be broadcasted live on KykNet Nou on DSTV Channel 146 at 19:30.

Returning with her new partner in crime, Relebogile Mabotja will take center stage with Katlego Maboe again to hold tonight’s show together.

Dignitaries expected to be in attendance tonight include the likes of the Mayor of Tshwane, Mr Solly Mahlangu and Arts and Culture Minister, Mr Nkosinathi Mthethwa. Viewers can expect to see some outstanding performances on stage by artists such as Gloria Bosman and Sibongile Khumalo just to highlight a few.

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Entries Open As WIN A HOME Returns For A Fifth Season

Season 4 winning Design Duo - Abiah Superstar and Brad Muttitt WIN A HOME

WIN A HOME, South Africa’s favourite interior design reality TV show, is back with a brand new 5th season! The show’s producers are currently looking for three pairs of aspiring interior designers to participate as contestants in this year’s design challenge.

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Win a Home 2018 will be a stand-alone show on SABC3 Prime Time, airing Thursday nights at 19h30, starting on the 20th of September.

This season will be based in the Western Cape, with three new Design Duo contestants decorating three identical penthouse apartments at the Paardevlei Lifestyle Estate in Somerset West to compete for a grand prize of R100 000. Win a Home has partnered with Balwin Properties as well as a number of exciting sponsors to allow the Design Duos to turn their white-box apartments into bespoke designer homes.

Three of South Africa’s top home décor magazine editors will once again give inspiration and direction to each duo. Each of the three participating design pairs will be assigned a magazine title, who will guide them through the design process and will each do a feature spread on their mentee’s completed apartment.

This is an opportunity for passionate and qualified interior designers, with less than five years of professional experience, to make their mark in the interior design industry. Win a Home spring-boarded the careers of the previous designer winners Donald Nxumalo (2014), Jacoline Sema (2015), Rudolph Jordan (2016) and Brad Muttitt and Abiah Mahlase (2017) who have since made a big impact on South African design scene.

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Laurina Machite Next To Be Eliminated Off PRESENTER SEARCH ON 3

Laurina Machite Presenter Search On 3

Presenter Search on 3 finalist Laurina Machite became the next hopeful to be eliminated from the competition which is on the hunt for three new faces to join SABC 3’s Top Billing, Expresso and Afternoon Express.

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The Top 9 took over the Expresso morning show last Friday and while some slotted into the fast-paced thrills of live TV effortlessly, others realised that live TV is a beast not every presenter can tackle.

Ultimately, Palesa Tembe, Ryle De Morny and Laurina Machite were announced as the worst-performing contestants of the episode and got some tough love from our esteemed panel of judges Jeannie D, DJ Fresh, Sbusiso Kumalo and Patience Stevens.

Palesa’s hesitation before her live links, due to missing her cues, caused a few clumsy moments on air which the judges believed spoiled her presentation. Ryle appeared to be overshadowed during his gym segment which made for a few awkward interactions with his guest. This and his lack of confidence in a space he is passionate about made for an underwhelming segment. However, it was Laurina’s lack of personal interaction and on-air fumble when the director told her to finish off an interview, which caused her to lose focus and come to an abrupt stop that ultimately cost her a spot in the competition. 

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Zikhona Mda First To Be Eliminated Off PRESENTER SEARCH ON 3

Presenter Search on 3 finalist Zikhona Mda

Presenter Search on 3 finalist Zikhona Mda was the first to be eliminated off the reality show as the search for the next Top Billing, Expresso and Afternoon Express presenters heats up.

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In their first elimination task, the Top 10 headed out to the Emerald Resort and Casino where each of them were asked to highlight one of the resort’s exciting activities on camera.

While some contestants rose up to the challenge and made the most out of some difficult shooting scenarios, others failed to deliver. Ultimately, Thabiso Makhubela, Shannon Leibach and Zikhona Mda, as the worst-performing contestants of the episode, were given some tough love by judges Jeannie D, DJ Fresh and Patience Stevens.

Thabiso struggled to wow the directors with his insert exploring the a river cruise. His double-barrelled questions confused his subject which ultimately became his shortfall during the insert. Shannon, the Disney fanatic, attempted to take viewers on the perfect first date by giving audiences tips and tricks they need to win over their crush. However, Shannon’s attempt to connect with the viewers at home appeared too forceful and unnatural which ultimately hampered the quality of his insert. However, it was Zikhona’s inability to make the most out of her interaction with the resort’s reluctant lemurs which ultimately saw her booted from the competition.

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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.

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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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