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Beyond the broadcast: How local subcultures are crossing over into mainstream media

For decades, the trajectory of South African mainstream entertainment followed a top-down model. Broadcasters and commercial media houses served as strict cultural gatekeepers, deciding which accents, musical genres, street movements, and visual styles made it onto national television screens and radio airwaves. Also see: Anele Mdoda opens the door to her love life in new Netflix wedding series Today, […]

Kwetepe “Village Boy” Matlakala: A Radio Icon’s Final Sign-Off

A voice that resonated across Limpopo In the world of South African radio, some names leave a lasting echo. For many in Limpopo, the voice of Kwetepe Matlakala—better known by his on-air alias “Village Boy”—was one of them. When news broke recently that he had died, the local broadcasting fraternity and his loyal listeners were […]

From Radio Waves to Prime Time: Itumeleng Banda Joins SuperSport

For Itumeleng Banda, joining SuperSport as a presenter on Your World of Champions is more than just a career milestone, it’s the culmination of years of dedication and passion for sports. Known for her vibrant presence and insightful commentary, Banda described the moment as “surreal.” “SuperSport was always the ultimate goal,” she told The Citizen. […]

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Beyond the broadcast: How local subcultures are crossing over into mainstream media

Kwetepe “Village Boy” Matlakala: A Radio Icon’s Final Sign-Off

From Radio Waves to Prime Time: Itumeleng Banda Joins SuperSport

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