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Spotify Announces Willy Cardiac As The Latest RADAR Artist

Willy Cardiac’s  new  single  “Fan of Me”  is  available for streaming on Spotify Spotify  has announced that South African rapper  Willy Cardiac   is the second  artist to join RADAR – Spotify’s global emerging artists program  featuring artists from over 50 markets worldwide . RADAR is Spotify’s commitment to emerging artists across all stages of their career development.   This announcement comes with the release of his latest single  “Fan of Me”  that is now available for streaming on Spotify.   ‘Fan of Me’ serves a high energy iteration of Trap&B, with equal parts thump and rhythm, the track marries both worlds perfectly. Flexing on production by KindlyNxsh, the irresistible melodic trap that Willy Cardiac delivers features a suave verse by Los Angeles crooner Eric Bellinger. Bellinger is renowned for working with  artists  including  Justin Bieber, Usher and Chris Brown.  ‘Fan of Me’ is bound to gain Willy Cardiac even more fans.  Back in 2017  Willy Card

Mzansi Magic bids farewell to Isibaya’s Muzi Mthabela

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  Our relationship with Muzi doesn’t end now that he is leaving  Isibaya , Muzi is and will always be a member of the Bomb production family,’’  - Desiree Markgraaff of Bomb Productions. With the return of Mzansi’s most-loved telenovelas on screen,  Isibaya  fans can look forward to riveting storylines and the return of their favourite actors. As new characters are introduced to  Isibaya , we also sadly have to say goodbye to Muzi Mthabela - who has played the character of Duma Ngema- our beloved acting regent who will now be moving to a different project as a lead. Mthabela has been with Isibaya for seven years. We have seen his character grow from being a hitman for the Ndlovus’s to becoming a powerful man in the valley as the Regent to the Ngubane Chieftaincy. Mthabela’s character has left women weak to their knees and had men admiring his wisdom and strength. ‘’Muzi’s leadership skills, passion and professionalism is impeccable. He is a respectful and lov

Watch Lockdown Justice On Carte Blanche This Sunday

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Lockdown Justice: Watch Carte Blanche, this Sunday 31 May 2020 at 19:00, only on M-Net To read a richer version of this email please click here  L O C K D O W N    J U S T I C E   Macfarlane:  “The relationship between law enforcement and the public has been tested during this lockdown. As reports of alleged police brutality have come to light, one cannot help but wonder whether people will lose faith in law enforcement authorities.” Brutal Lockdown Enforcement Collins Khosa was a family man, a devoted father of three who was attacked, allegedly by members of the South African National Defence Force, in his home in Alexandra township – just two weeks into lockdown. He later died from his injuries. In a scathing judgment, the Pretoria High Court ordered authorities to enact new regulations to prevent police and army brutality during the lockdown that’s intended to curb the spread of COVID-19. Even the United Nations has slammed heavy-handed police action in the coun

The 8 Best New International Movies on Showmax to Watch This Weekend

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Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw;   Pokémon Detective Pikachu ; Dora & The Lost City of Gold ; Good Boys; & more… Watch trailers and subscribe now on Showmax FAST & FURIOUS: HOBBS & SHAW   Three words: Johnson. Statham. Elba.     The only thing more satisfying than watching Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham whup each other’s asses is watching them team up to whup someone else’s.  In  Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw , t wo sworn enemies - Diplomatic Security Service agent Luke Hobbs (Johnson) and British military elite operative-turned-outlaw Deckard Shaw (Statham) - are forced into an unlikely alliance when evolutionary anarchist Brixton (Golden Globe winner Idris Elba) threatens to unleash a deadly virus on humanity, with Deckard’s sister,  rogue MI6 agent  Hattie (Emmy nominee Vanessa Kirby from  The Crown ), about to become patient zero.  Throwing some A-grade cameos into the mix are Oscar winner Dame Helen Mirren as Magdalene ‘Queenie

Motivational Speaker Tracey Reigns Releases Her First Book

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"I hope you discover after reading this book that words can birth the light you are after.” - Tracey Reigns Women empowerment and youth leader Tracey Reign has just published and released her first book titled Black Colours of the Rainbow which is a poetry book, showcasing various poems written and published by the youth leader on topics and moments that inspire her. She says “ When God said: ‘Let there be light’, I appeared to craft humans into existence with him. The power he gave to me lies in my tongue. My love for writing began the moment I was born. From that day I realized my words can build, turn frowns to smiles andbring forth tears that birth joy. The words in this book speak to women, men and the art of love. The themes intertwine with our humanity and though I have not lived for long, I have seen so many women cry, men hiding their emotions and young girls wondering what beauty is. My reason for writing this book is that words have a power and when they are

The Sponsors of Brave Campaign - Ninth Nominee – Professor Jerome Loveland

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Meet Prof Jerome Leveland who is committed and passionate and uplifting the lives of less fortunate children needing life challenging surgery.   Professor Jerome Loveland   saw an incredible need to help sick children in South Africa - to offer them the best surgeons and care regardless of their background and circumstances. This passion to help save these 'little lives' led to the founding of a non-profit organisation in 2015 called Surgeons for little lives. Today he and a small group of dedicated pediatric surgeons and ordinary people, are committed and passionate about uplifting the lives of less fortunate children needing life changing surgery. Watch the incredible impact that this organisation has on families around South Africa. https://partners.24.com/ SponsorsofBrave/Prof-Jerome- Loveland/index.html Nominate the pharmacist or healthcare professional in your community making a real difference Your nominee also stands a chance to win an once-in-a-

Celebrate Africa Day on Monday May 25th with Netflix's 10 African Stories!

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THIS AFRICA DAY ON NETFLIX: THE TOP 10 AFRICAN STORIES CELEBRATING CULTURE THROUGH FILM  INCLUDING QUEEN SONO, iNUMBER NUMBER & MORE   The past 2 decades have seen an upsurge of stories told from indigenous and diverse perspectives of the many tribes and cultures of Africa - putting the continent and her creative industries on the global map. The ensemble of actors, directors, producers and scriptwriters have lived up to the fanfare, creatively and fearlessly showcasing our backgrounds, as well as languages and cultures in a way that is unique to who and what we are.  Africa Day, May 25, gives us an opportunity to appreciate the creative freedom of these Africans who tell our stories with such depth, humour and authenticity, through the plethora of content currently streaming on Netflix.  Be it the comedic stylings of Tumi Morake, Loyiso Madinga, Loyiso Gola and Riaad Moosa;  the dramatic genius of director and showrunner, Kagiso Lediga; or the Oscar-winning vision of f