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Simphiwe Ngema joins SABC3’s Isidingo

Simphiwe Ngema joins SABC3's Isidingo

The talented actress Simphiwe Ngema joins yet another powerful South African soap opera Isidingo. The former Muvhango actress revealed on her Instagram stories that she had been on the Isidingo set shooting the show.

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We are not yet sure what character she’s going to play. During an interview with DJ Fresh on Metro FM’s, Fresh Breakfast show late last month, Simphiwe  had teased to have an acting gig that she had been rumoured to be brewing with one of SABC 3’s productions.

According to Zalebs, without confirming nor denying the rumours of her joining Isidingo the following month, she said that she had a new television gig in the pipelines.

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“I can’t talk about it yet…I can’t wait…I love acting, it’s what I’m passionate about…I can’t wait to be on set, and I will be working with my best friend, Jo-anne…” she said.

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Jo-anne Reyneke, who is Simphiwe’s friend, also took to social media revealing that she too was shooting scenes on the SABC3 soapie. 

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WIN A HOME Launches On SABC 3 This Month

WIN A HOME SABC 3

Win a Home, South Africa’s premier interior design reality TV competition is back for its fifth season, proudly brought to you by Capitec and Private Property. 

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The 13-part series follows the journey of three competing design contestant pairs as they convert three identical white-box penthouse apartments into designer homes. 

Win a Home 2018 will be a stand-alone show broadcasting live every Thursday evening at 19:30 on SABC 3, from the 20th of September. At the end of the series one lucky viewer will walk away with a brand-new designer decorated apartment at Balwin Properties’ Paardevlei Lifestyle Estate in Somerset West valued at more than R3 million. This is the biggest prize on South African television. 

Over 13 weeks, three opposing Design Duos will compete as they transform three white-box penthouse apartments into dream homes in a bid to claim the title as South Africa’s best emerging interior designers. 

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Bold and Beautiful’s Brooke Logan is coming to South Africa

Katherine Kelly Lang Brooke Logan

SABC 3 has announced that the Bold and The Beautiful star Katherine Kelly Lang better known for her character Brooke Logan is coming to South Africa this September.

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According SABC 3’s post that was shared on social media, fans of the soapie could stand a chance to meet the most popular face.

“To all fans in Port Elizabeth or in the Eastern Cape Region stand a chance to win a once in a lifetime experience – A Meet and Brunch with Brooke Logan” in Port Elizabeth brought to you by SABC 3 and the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism.

To enter, viewers need to watch the Bold & the Beautiful on SABC 3 weekdays at 17:30 and enter the competition via SABC 3 social media pages – on Facebook: @SABC 3 or Twitter: @SABC3 using the hashtags: #TheBoldSABC3Tour and #SABC3TheStageisYours.” – SABC 3 wrote on their website. 

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Five Minutes With Expresso’s Thabiso Makhubela

Expresso’s Thabiso Makhubela

Earlier this month, the fourth season of Presenter Search on 3 saw six brand new faces joining the SABC 3 family.

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While initially looking for three new presenters to join the SABC 3 stable, judges Patience Stevens, DJ Fresh, Sbusiso Kumalo and Jeannie D were impressed by the overwhelming amount of talent and have decided to open up the industry even further by welcoming Harmony Katulondi, Ryle De Morny, Fezile Mkhize,Palesa Tembe, and Thabiso Makhubela to the SABC 3 family with Mosa Kaiser grabbing a role as Expresso’s new field presenter.

Joining the Expresso family is brand strategist Thabiso Makhubela. Since his first audition, Thabiso easily cemented himself as a frontrunner in the competition. The new Expresso presenter gained a massive support system on social media during the season and overcame obstacles to win over the judges in what has been described as the show’s most impressive season to date.

Get to know Thabiso better with this short Q&A:

What has been the highlight of your time on Presenter Search on 3? 

The highlight of my time with Presenter Search on 3 has to be the two takeovers we did of the Expresso morning show and Top Billing. Those moments were so surreal because in those times, I actually lived out a dream.

What has been the biggest lesson this experience has taught you?

The single biggest lesson this experience has taught me is to take a chance on myself. Many people often have dreams and interests they would like to pursue but hold themselves back. Each week, I saw myself take a chance. I wasn’t always in a comfortable space but I got in there and gave it the best I could.  

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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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Anele Mdoda leaves ‘Real Talk’ after two years

Anele Mdoda leaves 'Real Talk'

SABC 3 and Cheeky Media have mutually accepted the resignation of SABC3’s Real Talk host, Anele Mdoda.

After almost 2 years on the show, Anele bows out of Real Talk with her last live show airing on Friday, 8th June 2018.

“Real Talk with Anele has, since the beginning of season one, been exceptionally close to my heart and I have been enormously proud to work with SABC 3. I feel, for my own growth, it is time to leave the show and to focus on my career ambitions and prospects.”

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“I would like to thank SABC3, the viewers and everyone behind the show for the opportunity they afforded me through the show. Hopefully, this is not the end but see you later,” said Anele Mdoda.

The current season of Real Talk will run until the end of October 2018. The show plans to get a new host and more details will be communicated soon. SABC3 said Real Talk is an important part of South Africa’s DNA and assured viewers that the show will continue to deliver great television.

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