CELEBRATING WOMEN'S MONTH WITH BONANG MATHEBA 

It is marked nationally that on the 9^th of August yearly we are celebrating all the women in our country. The holiday recalls the march that took place nationally on the 9^th of August 1956 against legislation that required African persons to carry “pass” which was an identification document then. It limited black South Africans to enter into white areas.

South Africa is indeed a beautiful country which has produced many successful women who are able to empower others to become like them and do better in society. Among all the women who have done well for themselves is the young and ambitious Bonang “Queen B” Matheba a Television personality, radio host, business woman and an endorser. She was born in the North-West Province of South Africa.

Bonang’s big break was in a kids show called the Manhattans Fantasy Challenge on SABC 2. This show opened many opportunities for her in the television industry. She hosted shows such as LIVE, South African Music awards, Top Billing, Clash of the Choirs and more. Her parents were not happy about this because it was not a real career and wouldn’t take her anywhere.

She has partnered up with a London-based designer to create a line of handbags called Baby Star. She also got a role in Mnzansi’s drama called intersexions where she played Nurse Seipati in 2013. The next year she was named the face of the lingerie line for a high end South African retail brand, Woolworths. Same year she was announced the new host of Metro FM’s mid-morning slot; her show was called the Front Row.

It wasn’t all smooth she had fallout with the radio station. Rumor had it she was fired by the broadcaster. Regardless of what happened at Metro FM, Queen B rose against all odds. Today she is listed among the top 10 women who have made it in South Africa. She is a brand ambassador for Revlon cosmetic product, she has her own TV show called “Being Bonang” and also her own book “FROM A TO B”. Her book has been criticized by the general public and her fans but this never stopped her from making the launch of this book a success.

South Africa's talented star Dumi Masilela

Dumi Masilela born on May 31^st 1988 , Kempton Park Gauteng. He was an actor for South Africa’s most loved soapie Rhythm city playing the role of “Sfiso Ngema” for the past five years; he was a former soccer player for Supersport United and a musician.

Going back to where it all started at the age of 16 its's where Dumi revealed his talents. He took part in soccer and was awarded a sports bursary from the University of Pretoria where he went to join the university’s sports academy. As good as he was in soccer, his talent was noticed by one of the country’s biggest soccer teams Supersport United where they signed him on three-year contract. He was then involved in a car accident which made his soccer dreams fade.

At a later stage he decided to pursue his other talents. In 2012 He participated in the eighth season of Idols SA where he made to the Top 18. But that never broke his spirit , he believed in himself and still hustled his way up in the music industry. Today, he is known as one of the country’s well known-musicians for his hit song “Shona Phansi”.

Dumi has been with Rhythm City cast for the past five years. He was playing the role of a street kid who later made something for himself. He was seen starting up his own record label. His role in soapie kind of related to what he was passionate of in real which is music. On the soapie he was helping young stars,upcoming musicians release their albums, making the best out of their voices.

This multi-talented star has recently got married to his beautiful wife Simphiwe Ngema who is also an actress. This beautiful couple had their beautiful traditional ceremony two months ago.

Dumi Masilela died on Wednesday night 3^rd of August 2017 following an attempted hijacking where he was shot and rushed to the hospital . Unfortunately he didn’t make it. Fans across the country are sending their heartfelt condolences to the Masilela family.  We will forever miss seeing him on our screens, a very young talented man indeed. May His soul rest in peace.

Generation the legacy’s pornography

Generation the legacy is one of the well-known soapies in South Africa previously known as Generations. This soapie is playing weekdays at 20h00 prime slot where amongst people watching is families.

Recently this soapie’s viewership has decreased drastically resulting in the pornography portrayed in it. We all come from different homes with different rules, for some it is seen as being disrespectful watching shows with sexual content whether it’s people kissing, touching or having sex. Nowadays young people are not comfortable to can sit and watch with their parents or elderly people.

The roles played by Moopi Mothibeli(Smanga), Latoya Makhene( Tshidi) and Motsoaledi Setumo( Thabi) who are caught up in a love triangle where Smanga is having sexual relationships with these two. This however doesn’t have any educational lesson but rather encourages children(teenagers) to can engage in sexual activities because these scenes look appealing and pleasing. They may be tempted to try them out.

For some people this can be very traumatising especially to those who are sexually active. This soapie went from being one of the most respected with lots of viewers but now it’s not respected by many. Its explicit scenes has caused its viewers to can question Mfundi Vundla’s intention. Whether is it to educate, inform, entertain or corrupt children?

From here where to? this is the question many people ask themselves, should it continue to play at its usual slot or be moved to a later slot where there’s less viewers.