As one of the newest investigative journalists on award-winning television news show Carte Blanche, Eastern Cape-born Govan Whittles is keen to expose the shortfalls of his home province.
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It is said to have started out by selling decoders from a caravan more than three decades ago, but this week broadcasting behemoth MultiChoice opted for a giant dome mounted on a patch of green not far from its humble beginnings to stake out a claim for Africa’s streaming service crown.
When veteran actor Euodia Samson took a young actor from a small town under her wing years ago, little did she know she would be sharing the screen with her in a major television drama series.
A compelling fusion of relatable family drama and topical conservation issues is the potent mix producers are aiming for in the new 52-part South African drama series, Summertide, which starts on M-Net tomorrow. The series, which features former East Londoner Frank Rautenbach in the lead, as well as a star-studded cast including Terry Norton, Andre Jacobs, Tyrone Keogh and Monique Rockman, has been shooting in Simon’s Town, Kommetjie and Kalk Bay since 2023.