Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Now Government Wants To Get Involved In Sport Broadcasting Rights

Now you have a situation where the Department – along with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture – want to draw up a list of the kind of sports that need to be seen as being in the national interest and therefore must be accessible to all when it’s broadcast.

And The Winner Of IDOLS SA Is…

If you are one of those people who watch season upon season of reality talent shows, then I am sure you have spent the past 87234659827 Sundays watching Idols. Here’s this year’s winner.

MasterChef Australia’s Daniel Churchill Now On Abstract AIMEE’s #WhatTheFoodShow on 2oceansvibe Radio!

Admittedly the latest season of Masterchef Australia on Mnet is becoming a week-night addiction for most of us. Never before have we been more interested in the outcome of middle-class Australians vying for the title of uber-chef in this highly competitive televised cook-off. This particular season however has captured the intense interest of most of South Africa’s female population due to the inclusion of a particular hunky contestant who goes by the name of Daniel Churchill.

Friday Morning Spice

SA editors freak out over Gaga censorship. MNET sorry for horror film schedule. Dalai Lama to be re-invited. Leveson report blasts Murdoch. Ecclestone berates ‘unbecoming’ Ferrari. Assange has chronic lung condition. DSK settles with maid.

Nando’s Does Not Want To Advertise On DStv

DStv has recently graciously lifted its self-imposed suspension of Nando’s “Diversity” anti-xenophobia ad. But it seems this incredibly generous move by DStv has gone unappreciated by Nando’s. The restaurant-chain says it won’t be spending any money to have that advert flighted on DStv.

BREAKING: TopTV To Flight Banned Nando’s Advert

Not one of South Africa’s TV channels have had the balls to show the new Nando’s TV advert. So TopTV has decided to step up and teach the rest a lesson in freedom of speech. They say it should be up to the public to choose whether or not they want to watch it.

Nando’s Prepares To Battle TV Ban

Less than a week ago Nando’s launched their popular #Diversity campaign, which celebrates SA’s rich cultural heritage. Shortly afterward, local channels banned the television ad, which they claimed “trivialises xenophobia” and “could be deemed offensive”. Nando’s are not having it.

Derek Watts Debuts All New “Pinkie Pinch” Hand Gesture On Carte Blanche

Derek Watts aficionados will agree that Dezza only adds a new “move” once in a blue moon. This is one of those rare moments. He pulled out a brand new hand gesture on Sunday night, as he delivered his closing message to camera on MNET’s Carte Blanche magazine show. It seems the “fist and thumb” has […]