“I left Venice in 2009 with a sense of paradox. Its historical and aesthetic attributes were undeniable, but being there was a bit like holidaying on the forecourt of Grand Central Station. It doesn’t surprise me that residents are now agitating for a clampdown on tourist numbers. Perhaps one day, if all goes well, Cape… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 30 March 2025
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Mathews Rantsoma Rises From an Underdog to a Real-life Hero in “Sterring”
Sterring premieres on Showmax on Friday, 4 April after making its debut at the Joburg Film Festival last month. SAFTA nominee Mathews Rantsoma (Scandal!, Adulting S3) leads the action-packed comedy as Ramz, an aspiring actor who becomes a real-life hero after stopping a mugging. Sanelisiwe Mhlati sits down with Mathews to find out more about… Continue reading Mathews Rantsoma Rises From an Underdog to a Real-life Hero in “Sterring”
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 23 March 2025
“Our doctor drain piece is about more than a failure to retain vital medical skills and the obvious impact on the NHI. Filmed in Ireland, it also lays bare the challenges of setting up a centrally funded public health system, even in a country as wealthy as the Emerald Isle. I can tell you from… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 23 March 2025
DStv Brings Back Second Stream for Premium, Compact Plus and Compact Customers
From 13 March 2025, DStv customers can enjoy streaming on two devices at the same time Great news for streaming fans in South Africa. Rolling out from today, 13 March 2025, all DStv Premium, Compact Plus, and Compact customers will have access to two concurrent streams as part of their subscription, giving them the freedom… Continue reading DStv Brings Back Second Stream for Premium, Compact Plus and Compact Customers
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 16 March 2025
“Anecdotal evidence suggests I’m not alone in believing the e-hailing offering is in decline. Whether it’s a driver arriving at a pickup point in an unroadworthy car, taking a phone call while hurtling along a motorway, cancelling at the most inopportune times, or ignoring desperate pleas for the safe return of your reading glasses –… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 16 March 2025
Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 9 March 2025
“Since the pandemic, trust in big pharma and the philanthropic organisations behind the provision of medicines in the developing world seems at its lowest ebb. Vaccine hesitancy, often fuelled by wild conspiracies, is also flourishing. Perhaps a more concerted return to the concept of “informed consent” rather than resorting to name-calling would help regain the… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 9 March 2025