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Red Apple Dreams & Other Stories is delectable, soft and nostalgic
Delectable’, ‘soft’ and ‘nostalgic’ are three words which come to mind when one engages Siphiwo Mahala’s Red Apple Dreams & Other Stories. “I was partly raised by my grandmother, Shinana Thembani of the Madiba clan, who remains one of the most exceptional storytellers I have ever come across. Though she raised us in a village, we never sat around the fireside in the evenings to listen to stories, as is common in the cultures of other traditional communities. Her storytelling was spontaneous,” writes Siphiwo Mahala in his opening to his latest offering, Red Apple Dreams & Other Stories. Siphiwo Mahala is one of our finest writers and an excellent exponent…
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Major League DJz joins MTV BASE with their new reality TV show, Inside Life: Major League
Local DJ duos Major League DJz, real names Bandile and Banele Mbere, are now reality TV stars with their first-ever show Inside Life: Major League. Like any other reality TV show, Inside Life: Major League will delve into the lives of the twins, giving fans an exclusive and intimate look inside their lives, while also showcasing cultural sensation and MTV Base Culture Squad member Uncle Vinny. Known for their ardour for all things pop culture and always being at the forefront of the most defining moments in Mzansi, the duo has for the last decade established themselves as formidable musicians in South Africa’s music industry and beyond, coupled with their…
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Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida set to release debut children’s book
Reigning Miss South Africa Shudufhadzo Musida has recently added the title of author to her impressive list of achievements, producing her debut children’s book – Shudu Finds Her Magic, published by Jacana Media. The beauty queen, who also recently graduated from the University of Witwatersrand with an honours degree in International Relations, is set to release the book in six languages that are accompanied by delightful illustrations by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne. The book is inspired by Shudufhadzo’s own childhood and the bullying she experienced when she moved to a new province and a new school. “The book is aimed at children aged between four and 12 years of age…
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Miss SA finalist Zimi shares her favourite dish
Zimi Mabunzi, one of this year’s Top 30 finalists in the Miss South Africa competition, is a final year student studying her B.Com Law degree at the Nelson Mandela University in eGqeberha. The beauty hails from eQonce (King William’s Town) in the Eastern Cape and dabbles in the kitchen, especially when it comes to local dishes such as umphokoqo and umngqusho, which she says are her favourites. Mabunzi says she got her love for cooking from sister, Yolisa. “When I was young I barely spent much time cooking. Mine was to taste and wash the dishes. However, when my sister went to varsity, I had to step it up. I…
