South African actress, producer and industry advocate Rami Chuene has once again opened up about the realities facing artists in the local entertainment industry. Known for her outspoken views on creatives’ rights, Chuene recently highlighted some of the challenges that continue to affect actors, musicians and performers across the country. Also see: Rami Chuene sparks hope […]
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Thousands rally as South African film industry cries out for support The streets of Cape Town and Johannesburg came alive this week with a powerful demonstration: actors, producers, and technicians united to demand government action to “Save SA Film Jobs.” On Wednesday, January 28, Cape Town’s film community, dressed in black, marched in solidarity. The […]
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The role she almost lost When the producers of Dream: The Lebo Mathosa Story opened auditions to the public, they wanted someone unknown to play the younger Lebo. Bahumi Mhlongo, despite impressing the casting team, says she was nearly eliminated, not for lack of talent, but precisely because she was well known. She shared this […]
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Actor and singer, Abdul Khoza has penned an earnest letter to the entertainment industry, where he exposed fames double-edged sword to artists. The renowned thespians known for multiple roles he played on screens that include Isibaya, Kings of Joburg and The Wife among others has candidly wrote about the pitfalls of fame and how he […]
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Zethu Mashika (34) is an award-winning music composer and film scorer. He shares how his love for creating things led to him stumbling into his career. By Kwanele Mathebula Pictures Peter Whitfield My creativity was sparked from spending time by myself. I was born and raised in Benoni, East of Johannesburg. My home was always […]
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