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Celebrating Goodness: Carte Blanche‎ !his Sunday!

On M-Net & M-Net HD [101], 22 December 2019 at 19:00 & again on M-Net Plus 1 [901] at 20:00 To read an enriched version of this email please click here. Claire Mawisa : “ It is understood that  when you get older, those who are younger will take care of you – that’s the natural order of things. But we meet four senior citizens who have rejected that script and have decided to make giving their way of life. To you and me, it’s just the festive season that is known as the season of giving – but these individuals have been living this way for decades. They have inspired me to reconsider how I view the world and to stop being so introspective. They give so much from the very little that they have. ” CELEBRATORY > FESTIVE Nombulelo Yende & Timothy Moloi We celebrate Christmas with the glorious music of adult contemporary virtuoso Timothy Moloi and young opera star Nombulelo Yende.  Her voice has earned her top honours at last ye...

[Trailer Debut] Netflix's TO ALL THE BOYS: P.S. I STILL LOVE YOU

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Check out the Official First Trailer for TO ALL THE BOYS: P.S. I STILL LOVE YOU , releasing globally on Netflix February 12, 2020. Official Trailer available HERE . Synopsis   It’s a new year and Lara Jean (Lana Condor) and Peter (Noah Centineo) are no longer pretending to be a couple. They ARE a couple. And, as Lara Jean navigates a trove of official firsts with Peter — her first real kiss, her first real date, her first Valentine’s Day — she finds herself leaning more on Kitty and Margot (Anna Cathcart and Janel Parrish), Chris (Madeleine Arthur), and an unexpected new confidant, Stormy (Holland Taylor), to help her manage the complex emotions that come with this new chapter of balancing a relationship and figuring out her authentic self. But when John Ambrose (Jordan Fisher), another recipient of one of Lara Jean’s old love letters, enters her life again she must rely on herself more than ever as she’s confronted with her first real dilemma: Can a girl be ...

ENTER NOW! Survivor South Africa Is back On M-Net In 2020!

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Survivor South Africa  is back on  M-Net in 2020! Enter NOW to outwit,  outplay and outlast the Survivor SA  competition in season eight   Press release & images supplied by M-Net  Tonight (Sunday, 8 December)  Survivor SA  fans finally received the news that they have been waiting for since nifty player Rob Bentele nabbed the title of Sole Survivor at the end of season 7’s live finale. M-Net confirmed that  Survivor South Africa  will return for an eighth season in 2020 and that entries have officially opened. Those who think they have the savvy and skills to outwit, outplay and outlast the competition on a desolate exotic island – and maybe even raise the bar of shrewdness set by the previous season’s players – have until Monday 20 January at midnight to enter.  To be eligible to put your name forward as the show’s potential next Sole Survivor, you have to be 18 years or older by 20 January 202...

Thapelo Mukoena Opens Ukhamba Taproom In Cape Town Just In Time For The Festive Season!

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Award-winning South African actor, producer and filmmaker,  Thapelo Mokena  has added brewer to his long list of credentials.  Images & press release by Orchard On 25 The actor and producer has partnered with one of South Africa’s leading black owned craft and lager breweries and relaunched Ukhamba Beerworx. The company was founded in 2014 by Lethu Tshabangu and his partner Noluyanda Roxwana, with the goal of providing a local brewery that brings a fresh and bespoke selection of craft beers and lagers for local and visiting beer lovers.  Ukhamba Beerworx & Taproom boasts a rich culture and flavoursome Shisanyama style restaurant based at 53 Claremont Road in Cape Town. The vibrant restaurant is designed to deliver a full cultural experience which includes locally crafted lagers, bespoke craft beers, a selection of ciders and some exclusive local wines, which will be accompanied by mouthwatering and authentic African cuisine. “Uk...

Smirnoff's Zone 1818 Music Show Kicks Off The Festive Season In Authentic Township Style!

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Boity, Nadia Nakai, KO,  Priddy Ugly and more shut it down at the Smirnoff's Zone  1818 music show at Walter Sisulu Press Release & Images by Orchard on 25 This past Saturday Smirnoff 1818 presented the most epic party that brought together a medley of local street cultures. The soiree was a mixture of Motswako, Gqom, Hip Hop and old school vinyl DJs scratching over timeless traces of kwaito baseline undertones. The Zone 1818 party is an Ode to Kasi in a big way, recognising and celebrating where the brand is most loved and enjoyed – ekasi.  The star-studded music extravaganza which took place at Walter Sisulu Square was jam-packed with youthful performances and plenty of Kasi culture. Multi-award winning rapper KO headlined the show along with other rap hotshots such as Nadia Nakai and Boity. Rapper Boity "Smirnoff Zone 1818 is all about bringing people together to celebrate inclusive, good times," said Diageo SA Head of White Spirits ...

Nasty C Wins Big At 2019 GQ Men Of The Year Awards

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Nasty C NASTY C  wins Musician Of The Year at the  2019 GQ Men Of The Year Awards Last night,  NASTY C  took home the prestigious award for Musician Of The Year at the  2019 GQ Men Of The Year Awards held at the  Houghton Hotel  in  Houghton Estate . The  GQ Men of the Year Awards  ceremony recognizes the men and women who shape our cultural landscape – celebrating the most intelligent, inspirational and talented people of the year. This year is also a special one for  GQ South Africa , as the December issue marks 20 years since their launch edition in December 1999.  Nasty C  also graces one of three GQ covers that drops today.  Nasty C  continues to prove that the sky is not the limit and hard work never goes unnoticed. Just last week  Nasty C  won two  AFRIMA Awards  for  Best Rapper / Lyricist and  Best Collaboration  with  Rolwlene  for “ SMA ". ...