Make sure your guests have no room to whine at your next dinner party

Come dine with me South Africa

Menu – check, décor – check, entertainment – check, wine – well?? It can be intimidating preparing the wine portion of a dinner party when there is always at least one self-proclaimed wine expert in the mix.

From episode 1, of the latest season of Come Dine With Me South Africathe scene was set with pole dancing host Carmi van Heerdens’ ‘Wine is Wine’ comment. The conversation took speed through the coming episodes with conflicting views on the ideal temperature to serve wines at, to what wine pairs well with different dishes and in many cases the lack of a variety of wines to enjoy at subsequent dinners.

To ensure your next dinner party success (on the wine front at least) the team of sommeliers at Somm Hospitality Enterprises in Stellenbosch, shared some essential wine tips with Come Dine With Me South Africa fans, to get you started and thinking like a connoisseur.   The most important tip from sommelier Joakim Blackadder of Somm, “the first rule of wine is there are no rules, it’s all about the enjoyment.”

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Thousands Visit Wanderers Stadium For Johannesburg Leg Of PRESENTER SEARCH on 3 Auditions

Presenter Search on 3 Lerato Kganyago, Jonathan Boynton-Lee and Bonni Mbuli

In the final leg of Presenter Search on 3 auditions, thousands of hopefuls flocked to the popular Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg in the hopes of impressing guest judges and landing a coveted spot as a presenter on SABC 3. Camera crews were out in full force filming all the action for the new season of … Read more

Khanya Mkangisa and Mpande Buthelezi become the final team to be eliminated on #TIOT8

Khanya Mkangisa and Mpande Buthelezi

In the last elimination of the season, Khanya Mkangisa and Mpande Buthelezi (#TeamWhite) are the latest duo who had to say goodbye to the Maldives, and, to their shot at the R1 million prize.

#TeamWhite are no strangers to elimination challenges and have surprised competitors and fans alike on numerous occasions throughout the season as they’ve come out on top every elimination challenge they found themselves in. In the final elimination challenge which aired last night, they unfortunately could not keep up the momentum. This makes them the fifth team to be eliminated, leaving Nay Maps & Rudi Witkowsky (#TeamYellow) and Brendan Peyper & Lisanne Lazarus (#TeamRed) to go head to head in next weeks’ big finale of #TIOT8.

To find out who walks away with that coveted R1 million prize, tune in to the Tropika Island of Treasure season 8 finale on SABC3 at 19:30 on Monday 30 April 2018.

Q&A with Khanya Mkangisa and Mpande Buthelezi shortly after being eliminated:

What did you learn most about yourself throughout the competition?

Khanya Mkangisa: My time on Tropika Island of Treasure was incredible and it gave me the opportunity to physically see what I have always known to be true about myself. I learnt that I am strong and that I can endure anything. It was an experience I will never forget.

Mpande Buthelezi: I learnt that perseverance goes a long way. Something that surprised me the most was the determination I (and my partner) had. #TeamWhite were in quite a few elimination challenges throughout the season, but we fought hard and made it through them all – until now!

Where do you think you could have improved?

Khanya Mkangisa: It was no secret that #TeamWhite were the underdogs and no one expected us to get this far in the competition. Although we did well, there is always room for improvement. I probably could’ve been more patient with my partner and handled situations better under pressure.

Mpande Buthelezi: I definitely could have improved on my communication skills. When I was busy with a challenge and in an intense mode of focus, I didn’t communicate much (especially as much as I should have); I just kept quiet and got on with the challenge at hand. But I’ve started working on that.

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McCafé Announces Exciting New Way To Enter PRESENTER SEARCH on 3

McFastTrack McCafé

Auditions for the new season of Presenter Search on 3 are already in full swing and headline sponsor McCafé has just announced an exciting new way to help you make an impact at the upcoming Johannesburg auditions as they introduce #McFastTrack.

The concept is simple. Head over to your favourite McCafé in selected McDonald’s restaurants anywhere in the country and record a short, 30 second video where you show off your presenting skills. In the video, be sure to introduce yourself and tell us why you’re going to be the next big thing on TV. To enter, simply upload the video onto Instagram and remember to use #McFastTrack in order for your entry to be valid.

Six VIP experiences are waiting for the #McFastTrack winners who will be jetting off to the Johannesburg auditions in style. There are two ways of winning this incredible opportunity. Presenter Search on 3 judge DJ Fresh will pick three of his favourite entries to win this once-in-a-lifetime experience and the three entries with the most likes will also score themselves this exclusive pass. Not only will the winners skip the queue at the auditions and fast-track their way into the audition room, but they will be treated like royalty and live the luxurious life of a presenter for the day.

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Liesl Laurie joins Miss SA judging panel

Liesl Laurie former Miss SA

South African model and beauty pageant titleholder. Liesl Laurie, who was crowned Miss South Africa 2015 is now part of the Miss South Africa judging panel. Former Miss SA joins fellow judges Bokang Montjane (Miss South Africa 2010), radio presenter and TV personality Anele Mdoda, Suzette van der Merwe (Miss South Africa 1990 and Cell … Read more

Karabo Mogane and Lihle Ngubo exit Tropika Island Of Tresure

Karabo Mogane and Lihle Ngubo

Last night saw another shocking elimination take place on Tropika Island Of Tresure. #TeamGreen, which consists of Karabo Mogane and Lihle Ngubo, were the fourth team to leave the Maldives after a series of challenges saw them at the bottom of the leaderboard.

The team has remained consistent throughout the series so far, but, their time on the island is up. Their exit started off with an exciting quest-like challenge called ‘Hole In My Bucket’. As the name suggests, teams needed to fill a bucket with water by using a bowl with water from ocean. However, both the bucket and the bowl had holes in them which meant that the teams needed to use their speed skills to fill up the bucket in the fastest time to win the challenge. After a grueling challenge which saw #TeamGreen unable to fill up their bucket, the team forfeited the challenge which put them in last place.

The second challenge, named ‘Swim n’ Pull’, required teams to pick one member to swim into the ocean to retrieve one of four bags from buoys, with the other pulling them back to shore. Once the four bags were retrieved, the bags, which each held a bottle of Tropika, needed to be opened; once all four Tropika bottles were on the table, the challenge ended. Karabo and Lihle placed third which scored them two points. However, it wasn’t enough to keep them out of the elimination challenge.

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Cape Town Brings Its A-Game To The Presenter Search on 3 Auditions

Presenter Search on 3 Auditions

This past weekend, hundreds of hopefuls woke up early and headed out to the DHL Newlands Rugby Stadium in Cape Town to showcase their presenting skills at the Presenter Search on 3 auditions. Hosted by Pabi Moloi, the auditions allow every day South Africans the opportunity to make their dreams of being a TV presenter … Read more

SABC 1 MZANSI FO SHO OPENS UP THE INDUSTRY

The public broadcaster’s premier channel, SABC 1, which carries programming in English and Nguni is in search of some fresh talents to grace their screens. The South African Broadcasting Corporation channel is looking for all unseen talents who are interested in becoming in actors and actresses who have potential to be the next best South African stars … Read more

JUST ONE WEEK LEFT TO ENTER SUNDANCE TV SHORT FILM COMPETITION

Sundance TV Short Film competition

ATTENTION all filmmakers! There is now only ONE WEEK left until you have to submit your entries for the 2018 Sundance TV Short Film competition. The last day for submissions is Sunday, April 15 and must be made at www.sundancetv.co.za/shorts.

Films should not be longer than 15 minutes, must be delivered with English subtitles (if English is not the language spoken in the film) and the producer or director of the film must be a South African resident.

Entries will be judged on a number of criteria, including creativity, entertainment value, original storytelling and production values.

The winning film will be announced in May and will go on to premiere at an event during the Sundance Film Festival in London, which takes place May 31 to June 3. It will also be broadcast on SundanceTV (DStv channel 108) later in the year.

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