“Mandisa will always be in our hearts.” The Wife cast give Zikhona Sodlaka her flowers

Zikhona Sodlaka The Wife

In the three episodes of The Wife that dropped today, there were three deaths. At the centre of all three was feisty fan favourite Mandisa (Zikhona Sodlaka), whose husband Nqoba Zulu (Abdul Khoza) was buried the week before. ALSO READ: The Wife cast give Abdul Khoza his flowers As Mandisa, Zikhona was nominated for Best … Read more

Tali’s Joburg Diary: everything you need to know about South Africa’s best comedy

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The first episode of Tali’s Joburg Diary is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes launching every Friday. ALSO READ: Must-watch trailer for third season of SA’s best comedy series Tali’s Baby Diary Early reviews are glowing, with SAPeople’s co-founder and editor Jenni Baxter writing, “Tali’s Joburg Diary is Tali-tastic! Beyond fabulous! So funny. So … Read more

Singer And Foodie Nataniël Dishes On His Love Affair With France

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For seasoned traveller Nataniël, travelling opens up a whole lot more than simply visiting a new place. Visiting new places opens the star up to new cultures, art, architecture and cuisine and, while he loves exploring as many new places as he can, he finds himself returning to France time and time again. ALSO READ: Air France presents its new … Read more

Must-watch: first trailer for Showmax Original murder mystery Donkerbos

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Showmax has just dropped the first trailer for Donkerbos, a moody Showmax Original murder mystery from writer-director Nico Scheepers (Nêrens, Noord-Kaap, which won Best Editing: TV Drama at the 2022 SAFTAs). Produced by Nagvlug Films (Skemerdans, Barakat), Donkerbos premieres on Showmax on 29 November 2022, with new episodes every Tuesday until 17 January 2023. ALSO … Read more

2022: The year of Zikhona Sodlaka, a fan favourite in The Wife and Blood Psalms

Zikhona Sodlaka in Blood Psalms on Showmax

2022 is turning into the year of Zikhona Sodlaka. The Mthatha-born actress has already earned DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Award and SAFTA nominations this year for her fan-favourite role as Mandisa in The Wife, Showmax’s most popular series ever. Now she’s also stealing scenes in the African fantasy epic Blood Psalms, which had the most … Read more

5 Interview Tips HR Wishes All Job Applicants Knew

Penquin’s HR Director Annemie Burger and HR Coordinator Fundi Twala

Landing a job interview is always good news. Sealing the deal is even better. Although going into an interview can be stressful, there are some things you can do to give yourself the best possible shot at making a good impression. With countless interviews and hires between them, Penquin‘s HR Director Annemie Burger and HR Coordinator Fundi Twala are the best candidates (excuse the … Read more

‘These guys are on another level’ Richard Lukunku on Blood Psalms creators

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Blood Psalms, the epic Showmax Original African fantasy, launches tomorrow, 28 September 2022. SAFTA and Africa Movie Academy Awards nominee Richard Lukunku stars as Senator Jabari, sent to the Akachi citadel from the mighty Great Nziwemabwe to attend the wedding of King Letsha (four-time SAFTA winner Mothusi Magano), but also to insist that the king … Read more

Carol Ofori Reflects On The Importance Of Celebrating Our Heritage

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For South African television and radio personality Carol Ofori, celebrating her heritage is something that is ingrained into her everyday life. As someone who is proudly South African, Carol has her roots etched deep in the country and everything it stands for. ALSO READ: Carol Ofori Celebrates Two 2022 South African Radio Awards Nominations In fact, Carol is so … Read more

Bongile Mantsai on playing Hlengu – his “complete opposite” – in Blood Psalms

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In Blood Psalms, the epic Showmax Original African fantasy launching on Wednesday, 28 September 2022, Bongile Mantsai stars as Hlengu, the second-born son of the chief of the Ku’ua, a nomadic tribe of wandering warriors. ALSO READ: Faith Baloyi on playing Queen Assili in Blood Psalms Blood Psalms marks Mantsai’s third collaboration with director Jahmil … Read more