Yaya Mavundla

More than a million votes determine The Voice SA ’s Top 5 With only two weeks to the grand finale of M-Net ’s prestigious singing contest The Voice SA , the Top 5 talent were announced tonight. Fans cast more than a million votes this week to take Caroline Brussow, Craig Lucas, Fatman, Josh Ansley and Samantha Leonard to next Sunday’s spectacular semi-finals. This means that PJ Pretorius (26) from #TeamKaren had to bid the show farewell tonight.  “Never stop dreaming,” PJ’s Coach Karen Zoid told him after host Lungile Radu revealed the final voting results. “Go out there and make a name for yourself – I’ve got your back, always,” she promised.   In his original Blind audition the affable young singer from Secunda received three chair turns from the coaches for his rendition of Coldplay’s “Yellow”, and beat Durban’s Chico Muya in the Battle rounds performing Bruce Springsteen’s “Secret Garden”. In the Knockouts he beat out Port Elizabet...

So much MORE at the Dundee July 2017 The newly-installed race track at the 12th Dundee July will see rural horse racing enthusiasts galloping their way to victory with winning prize money totaling R500 000. The annual event attracts horse owners and jockeys from all over KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga and Southern African Development Community (SADC) member countries, Botswana and Lesotho. The not-to-be-missed event has grown in stature since 2012 from approximately 1 500 spectators and 30 participants, to the expected 40 000 spectators and 500 participants. Ithala SOC Limited, a 100% owned subsidiary of Ithala Development Finance Corporation, is the official banking partner and one of the sponsors of this flagship event organised by the Department of Sport and Recreation. Ithala’s mandate is to serve ordinary South Africans and help them to manage their money and create wealth. The “Ithala International Race” which features participants from acr...

THE DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BRINGS GERMANY TO SOUTH AFRICA The 38 th  edition of the Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) is set to captivate audiences with a German Focus, which features ten gripping films by some of Germany’s finest directors, a masterclass by German film industry professionals, as well as networking sessions with the cream of the international film industry crop. Curated by Alex Moussa Sawadogo, the variety of the films on the lineup is set to keep audiences enthralled. Films such as  The People vs Fritz Bauer   (which relates to German history after the WWII and the role of the attorney of law Fritz Bauer in confronting the state with its political shortcomings),  Paula  (which recounts the journey of a well-known early 20 th  century painter, who discovered her artistic freedom in a more traditional Germany),  Goodbye   Berlin  (a depiction of how the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Repu...

Nomzamo Mbatha   and Pearl Thusi will be representing the continent this weekend when they bring more glitz and glam to the 2017 ‘BET Awards from Los Angeles Nomzamo will co-host the International Awards stage alongside US model Eva Marcille , while Pearl Thusi will be hosting the “Global Glitz and Glam” on the red carpet alongside music manager and entrepreneur Johnny Wright.  Commented Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, “The BET Awards is one of the only awards ceremonies in the world that honours and recognises artists on a global platform. Having Nomzamo host the BET International Awards and Pearl being part of the event is a tremendous honour.” Said Nomzamo Mbatha , “When I first found out I was nervous; but then my nerves calmed down and the excitement kicked in. I'm ready to celebrate all the African, European and Goodwill Ambassadors who are recipients of these awards. E...

The French Barbarians rugby team to meet youth in Soweto June is rugby month in South Africa. While the  Springboks  and the  XV de France  will meet for three test matches ( Pretoria 10 June ,  Durban 17 June  and Johannesburg 24 June ), the French “A” Rugby Team (also known as the  Barbarians ) will also play two matches against its South African “A” team counterpart. The tour to South Africa represents a unique opportunity for France and South Africa to strengthen and deepen sports co-operation and for the French network to reach out to the South African public. The South Africa “A” team and the Barbarians, in particular, will extend their support to young South Africans with a passion for rugby. The team is scheduled to visit  Jabulani Technical School  in Soweto ( Koma St, Jabulani, Johannesburg)  on  Wednesday 21 June 2017at 2pm  for a signing and a coaching session. On this occasion, they will meet and share...

Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) has partnered with DStv to launch a brand new awards show, one in which South African television audiences will determine the winners in 10 categories. The  DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards  (DStvMVCA) will be screened live on Mzansi Magic on August 26th this year and are destined to be a glittering celebration of local talent in acting, music, sport and more, all acknowledging the country’s top stars. The DStvMVCA will include a special recognition award to pay tribute to those individuals whose outstanding contributions have directly influenced the local entertainment scene. “Our audiences are involved, loyal, vocal and highly engaged especially in relation to their favourite personalities. Social media comes alive as they share their comments and opinions on the trend-setters, news-makers and heavy-hitters of pop culture. So to be able to organise and host a gala whose entire focus is on those stars, we believe we can give our view...

uKhozi FMs drive time host Selby Mkhize to host Simon Sabela Awards 2017 Bubbly radio personality Selby Mkhize who is the host of the biggest drive time in Africa with 3 million listeners to host Simon "Mabhunu" Sabela Awards set to take place on the 15th at The Playhouse, Durban. Simon ‘Mabhunu’ Sabela Film and Television Awards are an initiative of the Economic Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), supported by the KwaZulu-Natal Film Commission and are endorsed by the Sabela Family. The Simon ‘Mabhunu’ Sabela Film and Television Awards are scheduled to take place in July during the Durban International Film Festival. At this year's awards, topping the list of nominees is Isibaya with nine (9) nominees, followed by Uzalo with eight nominations. The highly contested categories; Best Actor and Best Actress – TV, saw big giants Siyabonga Twala and Menzi Ngubane competing against rising stars Kay Sibiya, Nay Maps, Sifiso Simamdue and...