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What You Need To Know About e.tv’s New Drama – ‘Isipho’

All the tea on Isipho, etv’s freshest drama.

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2 years ago

Jun 5, 2019

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On Monday 1 July 2019, e.tv will be introducing a dynamic and intriguing new series called ISIPHO.

Hot on the heels of the successful late night Zulu drama IMBEWU, the locally produced show will air every Monday to Thursday at 6:30PM.

Nimrod will star in the series. Photo Credit: Supplied

Produced by HerbVision Multimedia in association with The Ntintili Factory, Isipho is set in the beautiful landscapes of Muldersdrift, and surrounding areas, Isipho, which means a gift, follows the story of Moses Shezi, a former academic whose peaceful life takes an unexpected turn when he experiences a telling vision that reveals his daughter’s death.

Desperate to change the course of destiny, he sets out to find the four strangers who appeared in his vision and surrounding his daughter at the time of her death. From his vision, it is clear that these strangers are not in any way ordinary.

They have gifts.

Following his vision, Moses armed with the goal of honing the stranger’s gifts finds himself together with his psychologist wife and a team of teachers in the spiritual arts, opening an academy for the gifted.

The students come with baggage of their own and soon after that, Moses and the teachers discover that they not only have to teach the students to harness and control their gifts, but also guide them to be the best versions of themselves.

Isipho stars a host of exciting new talent, alongside some familiar faces.

Starring Nimrod Nkosi as Moses Shezi, Thobani Nzuza as Lwandle, Saint Seseli as Pastor Rametsi, Sparky Xulu as Mpendulo, Wandi Chamane as Nomzingeli, Karabo Maseko as Neo, and introducing Precious Ngidi as Ntombi Shezi and Mbalenhle Mavimbela as Tandzile. And rounding off the cast playing Gogo Nqobile is the iconic actress Themsie Times.

‘The channel is happy to open up its pool of production companies with Herbvision and the Ntintili Factory producing their first independent production for the channel. We look forward to welcoming back some familiar faces to our screens and introducing new ones,” says Head of Local content at e.tv, Ziyanda Mngomezulu.

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‘The Queen’ Mzansi Magic February 2020 Episodic Teasers

Mkabayi has an ultimatum for S’bu.

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11 hours ago

Jan 20, 2021

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Here’s what you can expect on popular Mzansi Magic telenovela The Queen, airing on DStv channel weekdays at 21:30

S8 Episode 216: Monday 01 February 2021

Sihle is forced to make Fezile an offer. Mbomvu sets his sights on a romantic target while S’bu is still torn between two lovers.

S8 Episode 217: Tuesday 02 February 20201

Mandla gives Ntwenhle some hard advice for her own safety. Ntwenhle gives Dabula an ultimatum, and Mbomvu’s romantic exploits begin heating up.

S8 Episode 218: Wednesday 03 February 2021

Mkabayi has a difficult ultimatum for S’bu. Meanwhile S’bu’s love life takes a shocking turn. Thokozani discovers a shocking fact about her family, and Dabula’s plans to win Ntwenhle back goes left quick.

S8 Episode 219: Thursday 04 February 2021

S’bu stands his ground against the Zungus. Dabula learns about Mbomvu’s romantic interests. Mkabayi is forced to play mediator and puts her foot down with Mpihlangene.

S8 Episode 220: Friday 05 February 2021

Nolwandle makes a stand. Meanwhile things between S’bu and Siza intensify. Khanyi makes her true feelings known. Dabula employs Saddam’s help in identifying the rat in his kitchen.

S8 Episode 221: Monday 08 February 2021

Dabula dispatches Qaphela and Bhekumuzi on a shocking mission. Cebisile still has her eyes on Fenyang. Meanwhile, Saddam is worried about Mbomvu’s intentions for Lillian.

S8 Episode 222: Tuesday 09 February 2021

Sgqoko tells Sihle he is now the new owner of Emarondweni. Saddam confronts Mbomvu about Lillian. Qaphela and sadden tell Lillian about their dangerous plan to level the playing field.

S8 Episode 223: Wednesday 10 February 2021

Sihle has a plan to get rid of the competition. Mbomvu proves himself a hero. Having been reminded of his purpose, Mandla makes a chilling decision to protect Ntwenhle.

S8 Episode 224: Thursday 11 February 2021

Khanyi continues to sabotage Siza’s and Sbu’s relationship. Fenyang says his good bye to Phumelele, but Amanda won’t give him a break. Nikiwe finds herself in a dangerous situation and is forced to bargain for her life.

S8 Episode 225: Friday 12 February 2021

Melusi is shocked to find out about the plot against him, while Mpihlangene jumps to the wrong conclusion about the Ndlovus. Siza wonders if her fiancé’s accident was actually an accident.

S8 Episode 226: Monday 15 February 2021

Seeing Mandla’s distress, Bongani makes a bold move. Fearing for Melusi’s life, Fezile leads a daring rescue mission. Mandla convinces Ntwenhle to leave Dabula to him.

S8 Episode 227: Tuesday 16 February 2021

Bhekumuzi reveals to Dabula who his attacker was. Siza tries to get the truth out of her father once and for all. Londiwe continues playing her dangerous game of matchmaker.

S8 Episode 228: Wednesday 17 February 2021

Qaphela learns a shocking truth about the attack on the Ndlovus. Gadla suspects the Zungus are focusing on the wrong target. Dabula has an offer for Blade.

S8 Episode 229: Thursday 18 February 2021

Gadla reveals to S’bu who attacked the Ndlovu and gives him an ultimatum. Londiwe confronts Qaphela with the truth. Sihle tries to find Dabula but Qaphela refuses to help her.

S8 Episode 230: Friday 19 February 2021

Lillian makes things clear to Mbomvu about their relationship. Mickey confesses to a shocking truth. Lillian lies to Saddam about her whereabouts.

S8 Episode 231: Monday 22 February 2021

Things come to a dramatic conclusion between Saddam and Mbomvu. Mkabayi’s accusation is met with a counter accusation. S’bu meets with a charming Andile, not realising that danger lurks in the shadows.

S8 Episode 232: Tuesday 23 February 2021

Thokozani begs Sibongile to help her. Dabula warns Mabuyi about the snake in their midst. Sihle has to deal with blade’s wrath, and Saddam puts the fear of god in a potential enemy.

S8 Episode 233: Wednesday 24 February 2021

Bhekumuzi goes to extreme lengths to protect what’s his. Andile has a new plan to deal with the Ndlovu threat. Mabuyi has a difficult request for Fezile. Mbomvu makes sure to avoid Lillian.

S8 Episode 234: Thursday 25 February 2021

Thokozani convinces Nolwandle to lie to Jerry and betray Fezile. Mandla’s abuse of Bongani leads to a dramatic demand. Mpihlangene tells Sibongile an astonishing story.

S8 Episode 235: Friday 26 February 2021

Fezile warns Nolwandle not to involve herself in Zungu business. Siza finally confronts her father with the truth. The Ngwenyas finally have a cause to celebrate. Sibongile pieces together a shocking truth.

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Everything you Need to Know about the James Bond Pop Up Channel

Dapper tuxedos, fast cars and deadly villains.

Published

2 days ago

Jan 19, 2021

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I’m hunting down some good fat bomb recipes for a yummy treat while bingeing on all the James Bond movies through the decades. While fans of the iconic action thriller franchise wait for the looming 007 No Time To Die movie with Daniel Craig, M-Net Movies is bringing back the 007 James Bond pop-up channel.

Following the success of this pop up in early 2020, the channel is once more casting its spotlight on the suave, debonair, and dapper dressed secret service agent James Bond.

This time, however, the thrilling pop-up channel on DStv channel 111 will not only be open to DStv Premium subscribers but also DStv Compact Plus and Compact subscribers for the first time, starting from Friday, 22 January 2021, until Sunday, 31 January 2021.

This will allow for a vast number of DStv subscribers, consisting of diehard Bond fans as well as new, young 007 admirers, to indulge themselves, from 10:00 until midnight, in the ultimate James Bond experience. It includes the dapper tuxedos, fast cars, sultry bond girls, exotic locations, mind-blowing gadgets, deadly villains, and martinis, which are served shaken, not stirred, of course.

The ten-days Bond film marathon, featuring the charming actors who have played the iconic 007 role, from Pierce Brosnan to Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and current Bond Daniel Craig, will showcase iconic films from the 007 film franchise.

The movies will be screened chronologically, starting with the first film in the series released 59 years ago, Dr. No (1962), to the latest Bond film and box office hit, Spectre (2015).

Viewers can watch this pop-up channel from any device at any time. All the films that will be screened as part of the pop-up channel will also be available on DStv Catch Up until Sunday, 28 February 2021.

In addition, DStv Family and Access subscribers can also access the pop-up channel through the DStv Add Movies offering, which is an add-on service that will also give viewers access to blockbuster movie channels M-Net Movies 1 (DStv channel 104), M-Net Movies 2 (DStv channel 106), and fliekNet (DStv channel 149).

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The Prophet almost Exposed Ntokozo’s Dark Secret!

Mbongeni’s spirit jumped out.

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2 days ago

Jan 19, 2021

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We now know that there’s a spirit of a dead man hovering around Gladys and Melusi’s troubled teenage son, whose outbursts have been leaving a lot to be desired lately. Hella creepy, but also a worthy detour in how this storyline could have played out.

While most of Ntokozo’s issues are likely psychological, as he battles with feelings of abandonment and detachment from his parents, Monday’s episode of Gomora threw in the extra spice of spirituality to make the situation that much more complicated.

Ntokozo has felt for a while that he is invisible.

For years he’s felt suffocated by the expectations placed on him by his overachieving, upstanding parents. Melusi Dlamini being the beloved High School Principal at Gomora Secondary, and Gladys the devoted social worker transforming the lives of the youth in the township.

Every one gets to be saved by Gladys, except her son.

Ntokozo has had it, and he’s acting out. And just to confirm the perception he now has of his parents as being weirdly cold and distant while showering Teddy with affection, both Mel and Gladiator simply can’t figure out that they’ve contributed to their son’s juvenile misdemeanor.

No, it’s Mazet’s toxic influence. It’s because he’s rude, entitled, and bratty. Oh, it’s also just a passing stage. They’ve considered every possibility but the role of their own failure to provide a nurturing and loving environment.

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In their latest attempt, aunty Gcina, Melusi’s older sister, was called in to intervene. Although harsh on Ntokozo, she was quick to pick up Ntokozo’s abandonment and chastised the parents for neglecting him while pampering Teddy with heartwarming displays of love and support.

(The aunty also hinted that she’s aware Langa is Melusi’s son, so that tea could be getting spilled soon!)

Gcina brought in a prophet, and the prophet, in a shocking twist, picked up a dead man’s spirit haunting Ntokzin! It’s Mbongeni’s ghost, who he killed during that botched hijacking disaster.

We are going to need the aunty to stay and get all these skeletons out in the open. Dig out every single one.

Gomora airs on Mzansi Magic, channel 161, weekdays at 19:30.