Many of us had the chance to work from home this coronavirus pandemic but television stars couldn't. Do you wonder what it was lile for them to shoot their shows during the Covid-19 lockdown? This episode of DSTV Roundtable, hosted by Comedy Star Donovan Goliath, sees the stars tackling filming during lockdown, handling intimate scenes and what makes their shows stand out. Go behind the scenes with Kate Liqourish, Didintle Khunou, Zola Msizi, Lorcia Cooper, Robert Whitehead and Kgosi Mongake. 

The acting industry has been bursting with talented faces lately and it is beautiful to some of South Africa's multi-talented actors taking the industry by storm. There was a time where many people were getting tired of constantly watching the same faces on their TV screens, but now we are getting introduced to more and more talented entertainers.


Another star who has become Mzansi's favorite is Didintle Khunou. The starlet has managed to captivate the masses with her talent and beauty since she burst onto the acting scene.

Didintle Khunou is an award-winning screen actress, theatre performer, voice actor and session vocalist who obtained a BA Honours Degree in Dramatic Arts at the University of the Witswatersrand.
​For her performance as Celie in the award-winning musical, Khunou has been honoured with the Naledi and Broadway World South Africa Awards for ‘Best Lead Actress In a Musical – Female’.

Citizen reporter
In another global first for BET Africa, a star-studded local cast has been unveiled ahead of the launch of a gripping and sensational BET Africa Original daily drama titled Isono (The Sin).
According to the channel, their introduction of a telenovela format to their repertoire is a significant investment into the local production industry. Isono will broadcast to audiences across the continent and is set to take African storytelling to the world.
Isono is based on the story of a dysfunctional family and a heroic son who searches within himself for the strength to stand up against a powerful and evil matriarch who will stop at nothing to serve her own needs.

The edgy and fast-paced telenovela features legendary and award-winning actors, Nthati Moshesh and Rami Chuene who bring gravitas to the new show.
Senzo Radebe and Bohang Moeko are cast to play smoking young guns who will bring passion, excitement and betrayal into the storyline. Also joining the cast are celebrated actor and entertainer – Anga ‘Naakmusiq’ Makubalo, rising star Tokollo ‘TK’ Sebothoma and 2019 winner of the Naledi Theatre Award For Best Lead Actress In A Musical – Didintle Khunou. By bringing young complex black characters to the screen, BET Africa continues to do what it’s celebrated for as a black entertainment platform; amplifying and educating global audiences about the richness and nuances of black culture.

Christine Skinner
02/12/2020 13:07:37
The nominees for the prestigious 55th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards have been unveiled.
Now, the countdown begins to the gala awards function on 22 March when the winners in this performing arts calendar highlight will be announced.The showcase is to be hosted at The Baxter Theatre in Cape Town.

Established in 1965, the annual awards known as South Africa’s leading performing arts competition, focuses on professional theatre productions staged in Cape Town and environs. It is sponsored by Distell and has served as launching pad for many of the country’s most prominent names in theatre, while honouring many of its most established talents.

Congratulating the latest nominees, newly appointed judging panel chairperson Africa Melane says the standard of entries remains world-class. “Each year we’re faced with a very difficult task of having to select from an exceptional, high-quality line-up. Once again, the nominees have set the bar high.
“Well done to everyone and thank you to my fellow judges for their time, dedication and passion.”
A total of 59 productions are in the running for top honours this year.

What is your favourite city in SA and why?
Cape Town. It’s cosmopolitan, has beautiful scenery and it has the best and most beautiful nude beach – I’m a fan of nude beaches.
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Oddest thing you’ve experienced while travelling?
I was at a bar in Cape Town and these two guys noticed me from the Rocky Horror Show so they came up to me and started singing (and dancing) 'The Time Warp' from the show (“it’s just a jump to the left … and a step to the right”). Obviously, because I’m a loony, I joined them.
And there we were, three complete strangers, doing the Time Time Warp in public. It was odd but really fun.

By Chulumanco Mahamba  Feb 20, 2020

To award winning actress Didintle Khunou, being the first black woman cast as Janet Weiss in the rock 'n' roll musical The Rocky Horror Show is not about her skin colour. Best known for her portrayal of Celie in the multi-award-winning musical The Color Purple at the Joburg Theatre, Khunou told The Star that she felt honoured and that to her it was not about race.
“Of course, it is an honour. However, I don’t really like to make it about race because I think the creators of the show in London liked what they saw when they auditioned me for the role and they thought I was the best person to do the job.” she said.
The famous musical, being performed at The Teatro at Montecasino until March 1, tells the story of Brad and his fiancée Janet, two squeaky clean college students who meet Dr Frank-N-Furter by chance when their car breaks down outside his house.