Yaya Mavundla

  The Parkhurst Class of 2021 are back  and they're bringing new friends with them! The fans have been asking for Season 2 since the moment they raced through the first installation of Blood & Water,  and we’re happy to confirm that the crew are back together and working hard on set as we speak. New characters will be joining the Blood & Water cast when the series returns for a new season later this year. The new kids on the block will be adding a little (extra) fire to the storyline as we see them involved in scandalous behaviour and the lives of the Parkhurst students are turned upside down.  Joining the cast is fresh face Leroy Siyafa, who plays Sam - a new love interest mixing things up in the Parkhurst after school scene. We are certain that he will be breaking hearts off the camera, but you’ll have to tune in to find out if he breaks any on-screen.  We will also get to know Reece (played by Greteli Fincham) a little better in season two and will b...

#SAMAMakesHistory: SAMA27 entries hit all time high record At a total of 1163, the number of entries received for SAMA27, has set a new record in the history of the SAMAs. The industry responded positively to the call for entries by the SAMAs that started in November 2020 and ended at midnight on 31 January 2021. The rallying call was that the SAMAs are inclusive and fair, and that music is judged on its merits by reputable music industry experts. Musicians from all genres, persuasions and influences have thrown their names in the proverbial hat to be considered for the much sought after SAMA trophy. Even in a challenging year that will be remembered for the devastation the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked across the world, the number of entries set a record for the SAMA since they were first staged in 1994. The Best Collaboration category received the biggest number of entries at 170. The newly added Best Amapiano Album earned an impressive 63 entries, and kwaito proved its ...

Spotify Honours Black History Month by celebrating Black creators, culture, content and more Ghanaian singer Amaarae lights up Spotify’s Time Square billboard and takes over Black to the Future Playlist   Black Music. Black Voices. Black Culture. Black History.    This Black History Month, Spotify is launching a full slate of guest-curated playlist takeovers, brand new podcasts, and more to highlight Black culture, Black music and Black excellence. As the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, Spotify continues to highlight and amplify Black voices through curating top audio destinations for Black music and Black culture with playlists like RapCaviar and Feelin’ Myself .    As part of the playlist takeovers for Black History Month, Ghanaian Afro-fusion, R&B singer and songwriter Amaarae will be guest curating the Black to the Future playlist, which features and supports up-and-coming Black artists. As part of her takeover, Am...

Consider this our gift to you this Valentine’s Day! Catch Namaste Wahala on Netflix, 14 February 2021. It’s the love story we never knew we needed this Valentine’s Day as Bollywood meets Nollywood in the romantic comedy,  Namaste Wahala  launching on Netflix on 14 February.    Namaste Wahala is a feel-good love story about an Indian man who falls in love with a Nigerian woman. The film follows their journey of falling in love and the challenges that they must overcome in order to be together. Expect a whole lot of humour as we bear witness to the cultural differences between the two families.   Directed by Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, Namaste Wahala is so much more than just an unforgettable love story between Didi and Raj. The film is packed with family drama, Indian style dance sequences and a soundtrack that will turn your romantic movie night into a dance party.      Trailer Link Here

The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), is pleased to announce that the call for Festivals and Markets Attendance is now open for festivals taking place before March 2021.   The grant is to provide financial support for South African filmmakers/practitioners to attend local and international film festivals, forums to promote their film and television products, share their expertise and to promote the South African film industry.   Specific conditions are applicable for each funding category, and it is important for applicants to take careful note of these conditions before submitting an application.   Project support is limited to; two (2) international and two (2) local Festival or market per financial year per Applicant; and one (1) representative per project per Festival or market.   Individual support is limited to; one (1) international and one (1) local Festival or market per financial year   Opening date for submissions: ...