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Gareth Cliff bids Idols South Africa farewell. PICTURE: Web GARETH CLIFF says his "plate is pretty full at the moment" - as he announced his resignation from reality show   Idols South Africa   yesterday. And after sitting behind an odd desk judging the country's singer hopefuls since 2005, where he last sat with fellow judges Randall Abrahams, Unathi Msengana and Somizi Mhlongo - Cliff will venture into financial industry.   "Today I’m in Cape Town launching a new Investment product which will 'uberize' the stock market; Cliffcentral.com is thriving and TouchCentral.fm is turning 3 months old. I’ve also got a book coming out on the 28th of November. I think you have to decidedly make space for new things to come into your life or you’ll end up doing the same things over and over," said Cliff.   According to Cliff, #Invest will allow anyone to invest in JSE-listed companies from as little as R100.   "It will be managed by Anthea Gar...

Celebrated actress and TV star, Boity Thulo, is thrilled to announce that she will host, rap superstar Cassper Nyovest’s hugely anticipated #FillUpOrlandoStadium concert, set to take place this Saturday, 29 October, 2016. As one of four MCs, Boity will join forces with Idols judge Somizi Mhlongo and TV entertainers, Scoop Makhatini and Sizwe Dhlomo, when Nyovest takes to the stage to make history as the only artist to fill the 40 000 capacity venue. After filling the Coca Cola Dome in October 2015, Nyovest announced to fans that he hoped to double this feat at Orlando Stadium in the hope to bring together all races in of the rainbow nation. “I’m very excited to be a part of such an amazing project,” says Boity on her involvement, “Fill Up Orlando Stadium is all about promoting social unity and inspiring the youth of South Africa to make them realize that no dream is too big to achieve.” Sure to add their unique and exciting flair to the concert, ...

After what seems like an interminable wait, Idols SA is finally back on our screens and last tonight’s episode proves just how eagerly it was awaited by South Africa! Arguably the most anticipated singing reality TV show of the year, the granddaddy of all talent shows kicked off in Durban where more than 2000 hopefuls lined the streets around the Playhouse for a chance to perform for judges Randall Abrahams, Unathi Msengana, Somizi Mhlongo and Gareth Cliff. In true Idols SA tradition, things got off to an exciting start with melodrama, catty contestants, funny guys, absolutely ludicrous Wooden Mic contenders, and of course, the magical voices. There was Luke Tombola, from Estcourt East. With her angelic smile and never-say-die attitude, the 26 year-old singer returned to Idols SA for a personal record 5 th audition.  Buoyed by the fact that she had been part of Robbie Malanga’s team in Clash of the Choirs, another winning Mzansi Magic show, her confidence was at its p...

#SAMA22 hosts Somizi Mhlongo and Thando Thabethe. PICTURE: SUPPLIE IT’S true what they say about beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This was also a fact when it came to the 22 nd South African Music Awards red carpet looks for the event that took place in Durban last Saturday at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre. The stars came out in droves being shuttled into the venue to walk the red carpet for the event themed “the future is here’’ at the event hosted by the ever-so-hilarious Somizi Mhlongo and 5FM radio personality Thando Thabethe. But not all nailed the theme despite some really stunners on the carpet, but as always there is that case of how everyone interprets the theme. So each to their own I guess… MTVBase VJ Nomuzi Mabena. PICTURE:GabPostSA One of the favourite looks definitely belonged to rapper and MTVBase VJ Nomuzi Mabena who stepped out of her typical gangster chic hip hop look trying something elegant in a emerald gree...

Unathi Msengana's RUN video has more meaning than just a dance video. PICTURE: Unathi.co/Instagram IT'S been 13 days since South African singer, songwriter, Idols judge and radio personality Unathi Msengana launched her music video RUN something she said was a "reminder of what is achievable when you follow your dreams and an encouragement to others to follow theirs".  The music video - which has generated over 15 000 views since its launch, coincides with a Pan-African strategy that is already generating interest across print, radio and television broadcasters.  “This song and music video is a reminder to always run towards something and never away from… ” said Msengana. The single is off her latest album titled ALIVE that was written in four languages – English, isiXhosa, Portuguese and Venda – representing one universal African message. “My intention is for Africa to feel my heart and the emotions behind the song because for so long I have been tol...

Idols judges Randall Abrahams, Unathi Msengana, Somizi Mhlongo and Gareth Cliff have picked their Cape Town contestants for the 11th season of Idols South Africa. PICTURE: SUPPLIED Idols SA judges Randall Abrahams, Unathi Msengana, Gareth Cliff and Somizi Mhlongo gave 18 aspiring singers the nod at the Season 11 Cape Town auditions at Grand West today. These 18 Golden Ticket winners will now compete with the best performers from around the country at the popular singing contest's next round in May - the notorious Hell Week at Sun City. "Today's auditions were exceptionally tense," says Idols spokesperson Lani Lombard. "While the nerves got the better of many of the contestants, others were giving it their all to impress the intimidating judges, and in the end many tears were shed." Even though it was a tough day for the wannabe Idols, the judges conceded that Cape Town lived up to their expectations. Even grumpy Randall grudgingly admitted  that he m...