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Aubrey Poo talks about funding in the arts & what government needs to prioritise 17 March 2021 - 07:00 Actor Aubrey Poo says the arts need money to thrive and they are not getting enough of it. Image: Instagram/Aubrey Poo
Over the past year the global Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the significance of the arts in human life, but veteran actor Aubrey Poo feels this has not been enough to get the “powers-that-be” to prioritise the industry and those in it.
Aubrey spoke candidly about what he believes needs to be done for the arts industry not to fade away and die, especially after the industry has endured times as tough as they have during the pandemic and the general “neglect” of ensuring the industry grows and supports new talent.
Dineo Langa prepares to leave her mark in SABC3âs new telenovela âThe Estateâ
When one door closes, another opens.
After a controversial exit as Keabetswe Khoza on âThe Queenâ, Dineo Langa returns in another pioneering TV show.
Cast as Mmakoena from the newcomer Molefe family, sheâs shaking things up in SABC3âs telenovela, âThe Estateâ.
The channel clearly aims to reclaim and grow its âIsidingoâ fanbase when the show airs in April.
After 21 years, the final episode of âIsidingoâ aired on March 12, 2020.
Langa is celebrated as an actress, TV producer, singer, as well as fashion curator - she launched the Port Of LNG clothing line with her musician hubby, Solo, last year.
Aubrey Poo thinks The Estate viewers will see a lot of their fave politicians in his character Aubrey plays the role of Castro Kamanga, a corrupt businessman deeply entrenched in politics. Aubrey Poo plays Castro Kamanga in the new SABC3 drama. Image: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu
Veteran actor Aubrey Poo will be channelling his inner corrupt and flamboyant politician as Castro Kamanga in the much-anticipated new SABC3 daily drama
The Estate and he s taken TshisaLIVE into his process of bringing the callous character to life.
The Estate is a new local drama that promises to have Mzansi hooked with a star-studded cast and will premier in the prime time slot that used to “belong” to