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Series 'GO!' premiere brings star power and high energy to St David’s Marist Inanda

St David's Marist Inanda was turned into vibrant Netflix set for the exclusive launch of series 'GO!'.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Dawn Thandeka King on portraying the powerful Queen Mandlovu in BET Africa's 'Queendom'

Throughout her career, Dawn Thandeka King has been drawn to powerful characters that challenge her and this one is no different.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

‘Queendom’ returns to BET Africa screens this September

Linda Mtoba, lead actress on ‘Queendom’ is thrilled that the show is returning to screens this September.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Let’s adopt the fighting spirit of the women of 1956

This is a rude reminder of the less-than-human status allocated to women by chauvinist male folks as reports show a significant increase in murder, attempted murder and assault crimes against women.

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Opinion|Published

‘Funder let us down’: BET Africa’s ‘Queendom’ faces production pause amid funding turbulence

Clive Morris has emphasised they are working non-stop to get the needed funding that will pay the outstanding salaries and get production back up and running. He, however, was not able to give a definite date when they will have the funds.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Linda Mtoba and Sindi Dlathu helm the star-studded cast of new daily drama ‘Queendom’

‘Queendom’ explores themes of cultural heritage, tradition, fate, ancestry, power struggles, identity and survival.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Linda Mtoba, Sindi Dlathu to star in BET Africa’s new star studded show ‘Queendom’

Sindi Dlathu and Linda Mtoba, just weeks after Tshedza Pictures’ ‘The River’ aired its last episode ever, are returning to Mzansi screens.

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Oluthando Keteyi|Published