Mzansi Magic has released the trailer for The Makhenes, a reality series that opens an intimate window into one of South Africa’s most recognisable families. Spanning more than five decades and three generations, the series explores legacy, love and the bonds that continue to shape the Makhene family through conflict, healing and growth. This Mzansi Magic Original premieres on 12 April, with new episodes airing every Sunday at 7PM. At the centre of the series is...
Week 5: Dube Evicted and Neliswa Disqualified from Biggie’s House Dube is the eighth housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother S6 Bazozwa house after a lovey-dovey yet tense week that saw all Bazozwa housemates being up for possible eviction. Sunday Live Eviction Show The Big Brother Mzansi Bazozwa Eviction Show on Sunday, 15 February was opened by the sultry sounds of Mzansi R&B artist lordkez singing her hit ‘Awe’…appropriately closing off the week...
Mshefane, Kokii and Buhle B have been evicted from the Big Brother Mzansi Bazozwa house, making it a total of seven housemates that have left the house since the season 6 started. Sunday Live Eviction Show Big Brother Mzansi Bazozwa host, Smash Afrika marched on to the stage for the Sunday Live Evictions Show, highlighting the tension that seemed to dampen the spirit of the week’s Asipheli Umoya (We never give up) theme. Starting off...
The ever-popular Uthando Nes’thembu returns tonight for its ninth season, bringing viewers back into the Mseleku household at a time when the family is more exposed and more vulnerable than ever. Season 9 premieres at 8PM exclusively on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161), with new episodes twice a week on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Now in its ninth season, the series continues to follow Musa alongside his wives, MaCele, MaYeni, MaNgwabe and MaKhumalo. This season also sees MaKhwela, better...
DJ Ngwazi’s “Fake Love” sweeps three awards, including Song of the Year Harrycane takes home three awards: Best Remix, Best Producer, and Best Music Video Music pioneer Gomolemo Motswaledi honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award The evening of November 23, 2024, was a vibrant tapestry of color, rhythm, and jubilation as the Botswana Music Union (BOMU) Awards illuminated the GICC in Gaborone. Under the theme “Music Beyond,” the 2024 BOMU Awards unfolded with grandeur, etching...
The National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB) has announced the appointment of Ms. Otsetswe Koboyankwe as its Acting Chief Executive Officer. The announcement, made on November 26, 2024, entrusts Ms. Koboyankwe, a distinguished legal expert with a rich tapestry of international experience, with the helm of its operations during a crucial transitional phase. This appointment not only underscores the council’s commitment to strategic leadership but also highlights its ambition to invigorate Botswana’s vibrant cultural scene....
The Botswana Film Association and Botswana Screen Society have raised serious concerns over the Botswana Ignite project, a government-backed initiative spearheaded by international entertainment mogul Steve Harvey. Addressing the media, the associations expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s decision to invest over P500 million in a three-year tender awarded to Steve Harvey Global. The associations are set to stage protests against the project, arguing that it undermines local talent and fails to build capacity within the...
