UK Channel 4 and Netflix series expect is drama, aside from the occasional undercooked cake or crumpet.However, judge Prue Leith has caused a stir online after saying the decadent desserts are “worth every calorie.”Social media watchdogs are now accusing the 84-year-old South African chef-restaurateur ofrepeatedly making “toxic” comments that are “triggering” to those with eating disorders.“Prue Leith Stop Talking About Fat And Calories Challenge,” tweeted one viewer in jest.
South Africa’s Thando Thabethe and Nomzamo Mbatha Ready to Break Through on Global Screens
10.10.2021 - 09:43 / variety.com
Carole Horst Around the time she was in the seventh grade, South African actor Thando Thabethe auditioned for the lead role in a school play. It didn’t pan out the way she’d planned — she landed a small part in the choir, “sort of singing ‘Kumbaya’ and not really doing much,” she recalls, with a laugh — but a spark was lit.
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deadline.com
28.10.2021 / 20:55
Isaiah Mustafa Boards Action Pic ‘Boy Kills World’
EXCLUSIVE: Cast is rounding out on Boy Kills World, with Isaiah Mustafa (It: Chapter Two) joining the action pic set in a dystopian fever dream reality that is gearing up to shoot in South Africa.
deadline.com
28.10.2021 / 18:45
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri To Exec Fremantle/Passenger’s Basketball Africa League Doc Series
Masai Ujiri, Vice-Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, has been brought on board to exec the Fremantle/Passenger docu-series based on the newly-launched Basketball Africa League (BAL).
mambaonline.com
28.10.2021 / 18:35
Opinion | A reflection on Pride 31 years later
The first Pride March in Africa took place in Johannesburg in 1990. (Pic: David Penney/Donne Rundle Collection/GALA Queer Archive)
mambaonline.com
26.10.2021 / 13:57
Nedbank lights up Joburg office in Pride Month rainbow colours
Nedbank, one of South Africa’s leading banks, shows its support for Pride Month by lighting up its Joburg office in rainbow colours and committing funds to LGBTQI+ causes.
mambaonline.com
22.10.2021 / 19:09
Apple Music enlists 3 SA artists to take over Pride Playlists
To celebrate Johannesburg Pride Month, Apple Music has enlisted three South African artists to take over their flagship Pride Playlists: Strike A Pose, RESIST!, and Love Her, Lover.
mambaonline.com
22.10.2021 / 18:37
Pride Month | 12 LGBTQIA+ highlights on Showmax
As South Africa marks Pride Month, local streaming service Showmax has highlighted 12 LGBTQIA+ shows and movies now on its platform that are worth watching – with Pride.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
21.10.2021 / 18:37
Latest government travel advice for long haul holiday destinations including Barbados, Dubai, Thailand and South Africa
Many British holidaymakers will be heading to popular long haul destinations this half-term thanks to relaxed travel rules and changes to the red list.
us.hola.com
20.10.2021 / 19:27
Charlize Theron says growing up her best friend was a goat and encourages fans to adopt from shelters
Charlize Theron is encouraging people to turn to crowded shelters when they want to adopt a new pet. On Tuesday the actress shared images of the four dogs she has rescued over the years and explained why animals are so important to her.
mambaonline.com
18.10.2021 / 21:09
“Gay, brown and Afrikaans”: We talk to ‘Skeef’ author, Renaldo Schwarp
Skeef: Wat jy van LGBTIQ-wees wil weet is a new addition to the South African literary landscape, and the book has been making waves in the Afrikaans-speaking queer community since its release on 1 September.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
17.10.2021 / 21:07
How Strictly's Johannes Radebe overcame homophobic bullying ordeal to become one of show's most loved stars
Johannes Radebe sashayed his way into the hearts of Strictly Come Dancing fans when he joined the much-loved show back in 2018.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
14.10.2021 / 19:43
Rising star Raffi Quirke admits to big miss as Sale Sharks contend with injury absences
Raffi Quirke admits he is missing Faf de Klerk - but may well have to get used to the South African not being around for a while.
mambaonline.com
14.10.2021 / 16:35
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola admits LGBTIQ+ equality still not a reality
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola spoke at the LGBTIQ+ Inclusion and Empowerment Workshop on Wednesday (Photo: Thami Dish Foundation)
mambaonline.com
13.10.2021 / 17:51
Namibia | Court grants citizenship to gay couple’s child
Guillermo Delgado (left) and Phillip Lühl (right) with their lawyer Uno Katjipuka-Sibolile (centre) Photo: Namibia Equal Rights Movement