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The Road production team and some of it's cast took the four awards. PICTURES: Jurgen Marx JUST because the production has the highest viewership numbers or trends on social media every time they are broadcast, this doesn’t guarantee them awards. And this weekend, this theory was proved at the 11th South African Film and Television Awards where some of the local favourite shows were left empty handed when 181 judging panelists opted for "quality over quantity”. According to legendary actor and playwright Dr John Kani, who is one of the overall head judges of the awards alongside actor Jerry Mofokeng and film producer Firdoze Bulbulia, said when picking the nominees for this year’s awards they dealt with “honesty in pursuit of excellence”. “It’s very difficult for us to pick who will be the deserving winner so we had to leave it to the auditors. The process was honest, creative and these judges had a passion for the industry of South Africa ,” said Kani. And the ...

 Anele's talkshow moves to prime time slot. PICTURE: Jurgen Marx AFTER clinching a South African Film and Television Award as Best Talkshow Host last weekend, it’s clear SABC3 is waking up to Anele Mdoda’s talkshow’s popularity as they push it to prime time slot. The show, Real Talk with Anele which premiered on 21st July 2016, is a daytime variety talk show that sees 32-year-old Mdoda featuring social commentary on current, cultural and lifestyle topics, as well as entertaining interviews with some of SA and international celebs, entertainers and sporting figures including Minnie Dlamini, Robert Marawa, Fikile Mbalula and Trevor Noah. Broadcast from Monday to Friday 16:00 – 17:00 on SABC 3, the show’s producers Cheeky Media’s Yusuf Stevens last week confirmed that the show will be moved to 5pm slot starting from April 3, meaning Mdoda’s show will swap with Afternoon Express which will occupy the 4pm slot from next month.  And Real Talk with Anele will als...

Award winning actor Dr John Kani pictured with NFVF's Zama Mkosi, Rehad Desai and actor Jerry Mofokeng.  THE South African Film and Television Awards nominees are out and it’s clear “the awards are not a popularity contest” as stated by head judge John Kani. Founded by the National Film and Video Foundation, the nominee announcement which happened on Thursday morning in Bryanston saw local film and television personalities clapping and at times sighing at the nominees that were announced, with Kani even expressing that the awards should “reflect the population demographics of the country”. These are said to be judged by a panel of 181 judges who scrutinize the entries, watch all the films and shows in order to reach their final decisions.  In the drama category it was Afrikaans production Bloedbroers that airs on KykNet and eTV’s Heist that lead the pack with nine nominations each with SABC3 drama Sober Companion created and lead by comedian Trevor Gumbi who ...

Radio and television personality adds breakfast host to her impressive resume. PICTURE: Primedia RADIO personality  ANELE Mdoda will become the first South African woman to take over a commercial breakfast show, after this morning she was announced to be taking over 947 breakfast show. Beginning her new role in April, Mdoda will take over  Darren Simpson's 13 year long slot, after he had spent 18 years in the radio industry. Mdoda who's worked on the station's afternoon drive for five years said she was " honoured to take on the challenge of the breakfast show".  "My first big radio break was at 947 and I am thankful to management for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. The station, and the breakfast show in particular, is home to radio royalty with personalities like   Darren Simpson, who has continued to evolve the breakfast show and create radio magic. I know that he’s going to be a tough act to follow.  "Radio is and always...

Euphonik joins 947. PICTURE: euphonik.dj Top house DJ, Euphonik   has joined forces with 947 for a total sound takeover each weekend, hosting an exciting new show, eUNITE with Euphonik , starting this Sunday, September 18 th , between 18h00-20h00 .  This comes after the DJ along with DJ Milkshake confirmed they would be leaving commercial station 5MF just last week. In addition to this slot,  Euphonik will also kick start the weekend with a mix on the Afternoon Drive with Anele Mdoda just after 18h00 each Friday. Certainly no stranger to radio fans, Euphonik has been on the air for the last decade, initially with a gig at YFM and later joining 5FM. As an artist he has produced numerous albums and has been nominated for, and won, a number of awards for his work.  “My years at 5FM presented an amazing journey but the time has come to open a new chapter, starting with 947 ," says Euphonik on his new move.  Along with his hit   Don't Wanna Be Your...

Our Perfect Wedding host Thembisa Mdoda to take a break after attending 19 weddings around South Africa. PICTURE: Mzansi Magic After attending nineteen beautiful weddings and ushering couples to their blissful union in Season 6 of Our Perfect Wedding, Thembisa Mdoda will go on break from the 29 th   of May and will return   Sunday, 10 July 2016. The vivacious presenter has been shooting with the show non-stop since taking over from Tumi Morake and will be going on a short vacation to recharge.  “After so many amazing episodes, I’m honoured that South   Africans still appreciate seeing me on their screens, as we celebrate the love and beautiful weddings of the various couples.   I have decided to take some time off to regroup and gear-up for more exciting weddings to come. I can’t wait to return and take the viewers through more amazing weddings after my holiday.”  Anele Mdoda to take over her sister for a little while. PICTURE: ...