Zuraida Jardine Makes Her Return To The Small Screen As The New Host Of Afternoon Express

Zuraida Jardine Afternoon Express

After making the decision to step back from the limelight and focus on her children and studies in the psychology and wellness space, Zuraida Jardine is ready to make her highly-anticipated return to the small screen as the brand-new host of S3’s popular lifestyle show Afternoon Express from Tuesday, 18 July 2023. Zuraida joins the … Read more

5 Minutes With Afternoon Express’ Resident Chef Tumi ‘ChewMe’ Mogoai

Tumi 'ChewMe' Mogoai

South African television personality Tumi ‘ChewMe’ Mogoai burst onto the scene after winning SABC 3’s popular reality series ‘The Taste Master SA’ which saw her win a coveted spot as the resident chef on local lifestyle series ‘Afternoon Express’. Today, she shares her culinary creations, expert knowledge and infectious flair on the talk show every weekday between 17h00 and 18h00. Now, … Read more

The Taste Master Crowns Boitumelo Mogoai as Afternoon Express’ New Resident Foodie

Boitumelo Mogoai wins The Taste Master

It’s been an exhilarating six-week journey as SABC 3 and Stella Artois put South Africa’s hottest undiscovered foodies to the ultimate test and now, after showing off her skill and flair, Boitumelo Mogoai has been crowned the winner of The Taste Master’s debut season and is the brand-new resident foodie on the channel’s popular variety … Read more

Meet The Contestants Who Will Take Part In The Debut Season Of THE TASTE MASTER

The Taste Master Group Photo

With less than one week until the launch of the highly-anticipated debut season of The Taste Master, SABC 3 and Stella Artiois are proud to introduce you to the eight contestants who will show off both their culinary and presenting skills in the hopes of becoming the new resident foodie on SABC 3’s popular variety show Afternoon Express. … Read more

Television presenter Bonnie Mbuli leaves Afternoon Express show on SABC 3

Bonnie Mbuli leaves Afternoon Express

South African actress, businesswoman, and television presenter Bonnie Mbuli is leaving the Afternoon Express show on SABC 3. Bonnie has been on the show since its inception in 2016 alongside Jeannie D. ALSO READ: Bonnie Mbuli collaborates with international skincare brand Bonnie, who has played an important role in the evolution of Afternoon Express, will … Read more

Jeannie D To Find Her Biggest Fan On Tropika Smoooth Fan This Week

Jeannie D Tropika Smoooth Fan

In last week’s exciting episode of Tropika Smoooth Fan, Nyeleti Mosothoane was crowned Letoya Makhene’s smooothest fan. This week, Afternoon Express presenter Jeannie D will find her biggest fan as the country’s ultimate celebrity quiz show continues.

ALSO READ: 10 Things We Learned About Letoya Makhene On Tropika Smoooth Fan

Jeannie D is an incredibly talented television personality best known for her presenting gigs on SABC 3’s popular Top Billing, Top Travel and Afternoon Express. Jeannie also has a popular stint as a radio host on Good Hope FM and has become a seasoned MC at major corporate events around the country. Jeannie’s passion for entertainment started at a young age and at 12, she auditioned for The National School of the Arts. She truly understands what it takes to be a great presenter and her ability to connect with her audiences has made her one of the experts in her craft.

This week, four die-hard celebrity fans will compete in various interactive games in the hopes of being crowned Jeannie’s smooothest fan. The winner will make it to the finals where they will compete against the smoootest fans of the other celebrity contestants where, after another round of games, the two top contestants will go head to head to win R250 000 cash and a Honda Amaze!

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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 BillingExpresso and Afternoon Express presenters heats up.

ALSO READ: PRESENTER SEARCH ON 3 Top 10 Announcement

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.

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 BillingExpresso 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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Gail Mabalane’s role cancelled because she was pregnant

Gail Mabalane

Actress Gail Mabalane revealed that she was offered an acting role but the film creators cancelled her role when they discovered she was pregnant.  In her interview with Afternoon Express, the actress shared how being pregnant affected her career and she was left confused by the incident. “I was cast. I got the role. They called … Read more

Bonnie Mbuli collaborates with international skincare brand

Bonnie Mbuli partners with Eau Thermale Avène

Afternoon Express presenter Bonnie Mbuli has collaborated with international skincare brand Eau Thermale Avène. “I am so excited to reveal that I have teamed up with iconic skincare brand Eau Thermale Avène to help women across South Africa feel confident in their own skin again. I can’t wait to share this journey with you,” she … Read more