THANDY HERE FOR BLACK TAX! By Andiswa Ngenyane Actress Thandy Matlaila says people will love Die Sentrum if they give it a chance.
Actress Thandy Matlaila has entered a new space by starring in SABC2’s new Afrikaans telenovela, Die Sentrum.
Previously known for her roles in dramas including Tshisa, The Queen and Gold Diggers, Thandy will now play Bapsi Mahola on the Cape Town-based drama.
Die Sentrum, which has been on air for over a month, took over 7de Laan’s time slot on Thursdays and Fridays.
The actress told SunBuzz about her new character.
“The story is centred around a call centre. My little sister Hle, played by Esihle Mkosana, works at the centre,” she said.
Motherâs Day: Siv Ngesi and more celebs share what they love most about their moms
By Keshia Africa
by Kershia Africa
Cape Town - Local celebrities shared what they treasure most about their moms and how they plan to spoil them today, on Motherâs Day.
Siv Ngesi and his mother Jacqueline, share a close bond â one that the TV star and actor has learned to appreciate over the years. Ngesi described his mom as âa feisty woman, dominant, assertive, and outspoken.â
He said she selflessly made many sacrifices for her children and always encouraged them to push for excellence.
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Die Sentrum on SABC2, and the couple s coffee shop which opened its doors five days before his death. We had no idea that he was sad. It was a big shock to everyone. There were no signs, and that s what s making it so hard because everything was going so well, she said, adding that they were looking forward to spending Valentine s Day together.
Although Ziggy did not reveal more about the circumstances surrounding his death, she confirmed that she discovered his body in their family home.
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The Estate on SABC 3, while SABC 1 will welcome new series in
uBettina Wethu.
Merlin Naicker, SABC group executive for video entertainment, gives Sowetan an all-access pass on the new changes.
Is SABC 3 getting its groove back?
Definitely. Watch out for
The Estate on April 5. It’s beautiful and relevant in our day and time. You will see the storyline parallel with what’s happening in SA right now. We are also doing it in multi-lingual [format]. We feel that we need to re-energise the market on the offering we are bringing to the channel.
What other new shows will viewers be introduced to?
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The SABC remains a leading provider of local content. However, the growing demand for more home-grown programming to cater to varying audiences’ tastes across South Africa is driving a shift in the SABC’s Television programme offering, particularly its soapies. To add to this, as part of its mandate, the SABC has a social responsibility to deliver content of varying genres and languages, to appeal to a diverse audience and reflect the South African society in its entirety.
In discharging its public mandate, the SABC has continuously strived to be a world-class content provider by regularly effecting changes to its programme line-up that offers more choice to audiences. And like its competitors, these changes improve the broadcast offering and ensure that the SABC’s television network (SABC 1, SABC 2 and SABC 3) rem