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Tumi Morake & Ndumiso Lindi are Married…But Not To Each Other

Tumi Morake & Ndumiso Lindi

Comedy’s modern traditionalist and the bad momma of comedy – Ndumiso Lindi and Tumi Morake – have been taking their rib-cracking, hilarious new stand-up show, ‘Married…But Not To Each Other’ across South Africa and into Africa.

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Following successful shows in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Botswana, Nelspruit, Secunda, Krugersdorp, Port Elizabeth and Mafikeng, Tumi and Ndumiso are returning to Cape Town for one night only on 16 November at the Baxter Theatre.

Whilst travelling together on a comedy adventure, Ndumiso Lindi and Tumi Morake were asked by a customs official: “Are you married?” Ndumiso quickly replied: “Yes”, realised what he was saying and added: “But not to each other.” And thus, began the comical journey for this wife and husband of other people.

The show is a hilarious take on the roles and regulations of marriage and the pothole-laced roads the sexes have to navigate. It’s not just about marriage. It is about the world that these marriages have to survive in.

Ndumiso Lindi, the gentleman of South African comedy, otherwise known as Roosta, effortlessly blends new-age style with old-school traditions. His deep voice, soul-warming smile, booming laughter, original content and seamless delivery makes for a comedy act that is outstanding and soulfully South African.

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Kajal Bagwandeen announces new feature film, 3 Days To Go

Kajal Bagwandeen 3 days to go film

A class act on South African television screens for years, endeared actress and TV presenter, Kajal Bagwandeen, has announced that she’ll be back on the big screen with a new family drama-comedy feature film titled 3 Days To Go, which she co-produced and was the casting director.

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Kajal Bagwandeen is well known for being the host of Eastern Mosaic and later Mela on SABC. She has also held sought after acting roles on local soapies and dramas such as Isidingo and 7de Laan, and more recently on international shows like Madiba and Netflix’s The Indian Detective just to highlight a few amongst a string of movie and TV credits under her belt.

“I’m very excited about the film, 3 Days To Go. Being part of the creative process as casting director and co-producer and then seeing the film come together is extremely rewarding. Although I’ve been busy behind the scenes, I loved being in front of the camera again as part of the ensemble cast,” expresses Kajal Bagwandeen.

Kajal Bagwandeen adds: “3 Days To Go holds a special place in my heart as the stories in the film are women centric. Both myself and director Bianca Isaac are advocates of bringing more women of colour to the forefront of South Africa’s film industry and in saying that, Bianca has done a wonderful job on the film which is her directorial debut.”

Kajal Bagwandeen

3 Days To Go tells the story of adult siblings who, after the sudden death of their father, are forced to return to their childhood home – with an assortment of partners, children and issues in tow. Kajal Bagwandeen acts alongside an impressive cast which includes the likes of Leeanda Reddy, Bollywood’s Lillette Dubey, Tumi Morake and Jonathan Boynton-Lee just to name a few.

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Tumi Morake’s debut book hits the shelves

Tumi Morake book And Then Mama Said

There’s only so much you can find out about Tumi Morake from the stage, the screen…and the internet. Her highly anticipated debut book, ‘And Then Mama Said’, officially hit the shelves on 8 October and is the voice of Tumi in private – a behind-the-scenes perspective of a pioneering South African star who has been deeply loved and viciously hated by her audiences.

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Tumi Morake has modelled her public persona on her mother – a charming and contentious woman who used her big, bold voice to say what others were afraid to utter. It’s the personality that Tumi has taken on stage in the mostly male space of stand-up comedy, and the one that gave her the courage to comment about apartheid on air.

“This isn’t my biography, but a collection of memories from my life. I have shared some of the things that have made me resilient and shaped the persona of Tumi Morake. I have often been asked to share my story and I thought what better way than by honouring the woman who made me who I am, my mother,” comments Tumi Morake.

In this must-read memoire, Tumi gets frank about the race row at Jacaranda FM; the Jaguar car accident that cyber bullies said she deserved; the body-shaming she endured on the set of Our Perfect Wedding; and her tumultuous relationship with her beloved husband.

Throughout her story, she carries the voice of her mother, and with it the indispensable life lessons that made her who she is today.

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Khanyi Mbau and other SA celebrities str*p down

Khanyo Mbau Marie Claire Naked Issue

South African actress, television host and artist Khanyi Mbau broke the internet after she recently posted a n*de photo of herself on social media.

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The n*de photo is from the Marie Claire Naked Issue’s #DearBody campaign, which features Khanyi Mbau and other local artists including Zodwa Wabantu, Thickleeyonce, Nina Hastie, Lalla Hirayama and Tumi Morake.

According to Marie Claire, the campaign aims to promote body positivity. In the New Naked, they celebrate women as the authors of their own stories. They also celebrate the right of women to make their own decisions about their bodies, which has not always been the case.

“Nakedness is about finding power in vulnerability, transparency and truth,” – Marie Claire stated on their official website. 

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Tumi Morake leaves Jacaranda FM

Tumi Morake leaves Jacaranda FM

Comedian and radio personality Tumi Morake has resigned from Jacaranda FM after spending eight months as the co-host of the break-fast show.

“My performance career is taking a new direction and unfortunately radio, with the time and energy it requires at this level, doesn’t fit into those plans. I had a great time and learnt many valuable lessons, yes, even when the pawpaw hit the fan. I wouldn’t change it for the world,” says Tumi Morake.

Tumi leaves the show after the hugely successful Rock’n’Comedy Cruise which combined Martin and Tumi’s off-air passions on an ocean liner.

“This was not an easy decision for me at all. The timing was just not right for this relationship, it is like leaving a lover that you are still in love with. I really hope that fate will bring us together again one day,” says Tumi.

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