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South Africa in 2010 – Mzansi Magic 15
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Character focus: Liyana – Shaka iLembe
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Where to watch – Shaka iLembe
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The weeks ahead on Shaka iLembe
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Mzansi Wethu presents new telenovela: Homecoming
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Betrayal is in the air – Shaka iLembe
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Character focus: Hletjiwe – Shaka iLembe
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isiZulu proverbs: A treasury of wisdom – Shaka iLembe
Mzansi Magic 15th birthday press release
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Celebrate Mzansi Magic’s 15th birthday

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Forbidden love and secrets exposed – iThonga
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Things are turning around – Inimba
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Nomalanga spirals out of control – Sibongile & the Dlaminis
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Swazi becomes a man
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Neighbourly intervention
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Wendy pleads with Gabriel – Genesis
Hell breaks loose – Genesis Image : 33072
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Hell breaks loose – Genesis
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The atmosphere is strained – Sibongile & the Dlaminis
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The weeks ahead on Shaka iLembe
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Do you accept the ultimatum?
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Four singles say I do to strangers – Married At First Sight
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Mzansi Magic's 15 years celebration is yours
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Where were you?
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Lungelo is stabbed – iThonga
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Dangerous games – Shaka iLembe
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Shaka and Dingiswayo don’t see eye to eye – Shaka iLembe
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She's not wife material
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Complications at the lobolo negotiations
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No accepted apologies – Inimba
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Zama is a woman scorned – iThonga
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Crash outs and plotting – Inimba
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Genesis is born again – Genesis
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Ziyakhala strong – Sibongile & the Dlaminis
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MaKhumalo will ruin your legacy – iThonga

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South Africa in 2010 – Mzansi Magic 15
The year it all began.
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Character focus: Liyana – Shaka iLembe
A bold spirit.
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Where to watch – Shaka iLembe
Your season 2 go-to.
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Mzansi Wethu presents new telenovela: Homecoming
Homecoming, a compelling new telenovela from award-winning production house, Tshedza Pictures, is coming to Mzansi Wethu on 28 July at 18:30.
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Betrayal is in the air – Shaka iLembe
Episode 5 recap.
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Character focus: Hletjiwe – Shaka iLembe
Torn between duty and desire.
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FAQs – Mzansi Magic 15
Find out more.
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isiZulu proverbs: A treasury of wisdom – Shaka iLembe
Keeping the rich tradition of isiZulu alive through izaga.
Mzansi Magic 15th birthday press release
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Celebrate Mzansi Magic’s 15th birthday
… with a pop-up channel honouring the stories that raised Mzansi.
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Signs of a fake friend – Sibongile & the Dlaminis
Fake smiles. Real consequences.
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‘My daughter is no lamb’ – Shaka iLembe
Episode 4 recap. Spoilers ahead.
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Get to know insila kaShaka – Shaka iLembe
The ever watchful and trusted servant.
Genesis July teasers Ishmael
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The rebirth of Genesis Records - Genesis
Money and fame are taking centre stage.
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Character focus: Ntombazana – Shaka iLembe
The shrewd princess.
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Trouble in paradise – Sibongile & The Dlaminis
Sibongile confronts Kwenzo about Nomalanga.
Married at First Sight Mzansi S2 press release
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Married at First Sight Mzansi makes a comeback to Mzansi Magic!
Married at First Sight Mzansi is coming back for Season 2.
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Things fall apart - Inimba
Families are crumbling when the truth comes out.
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Easy to forgive? – Shaka iLembe
‘I want nothing from you!’
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A king rises – Shaka iLembe
Episode 3 recap.
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Character focus: Sikhunyana – Shaka iLembe
The star-crossed lover.
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New show alert: The Request cruises onto Mzansi Magic this August
Because life on the streets is more than just a ride.
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Two for two – Shaka iLembe
Your thoughts about the second episode of the second season.
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Shaka iLembe episode 2 recap
‘Ayihlome yihlasele!’.
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Character focus: Nomahlanjana – Shaka iLembe
A true ticking time bomb.

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Telenovela express

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S/Banele is shaking things up – iThonga
Just what Mzansi ordered.
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Four moments that got Mzansi talking – Inimba
The premiere left Mzansi debating topical issues.
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Umkhokha finale delivers a shocking twist that left Mzansi stunned
A painful end of an era.
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A shocking friendship revealed – Uthando Nes’thembu: The Realnovela
Is Makhwela friends with Mseleku’s daughter?
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Uthathe kwamakhelwane uMseleku – Uthando Nes’thembu: The Realnovela
MaKhumalo is not happy about MaKhwela’s origins.
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A battle of motherhood – My Brother’s Keeper
MaMchunu and Doreen fight for their sons.
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iThonga: a twin connection that defies fate
The show is a gamechanger.
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A mother's love saves the day
Doreen goes all out to get Nqubeko out of jail.
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The epic finale – Gqeberha: The Empire
Hlumelo and Nozuko are arrested, Zimkhita is alive and the rightful heirs are restored to the Mxenge Empire.
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A beautiful ending – Gqeberha: The Empire
Justice is served 🤌🏽
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The end of an era – Gqeberha: The Empire
Will Hlumelo win in the end?
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The flock return – Umkhokha
MaMzobe's plans fail.
Bring back the magic_presser
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Celebrating a legacy of delivering iconic telenovelas and more
Mzansi Magic's track record of excellence.
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Khulekani wants to ascend the mountain - Umkhokha
Will he make it back and prove that he is the Forever Mkhululi?
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Sonwabile: A green or red flag? – Gqeberha: The Empire
Mzansi Weighs In!
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Caught in a vicious cycle – Sibongile & The Dlaminis
There is not a dry eye in sight.
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Lungelo Tyson Mathonsi joins the cast of Mzansi Wethu’s Sibongile & The Dlaminis
Lungelo Tyson Mathonsi joins Sibongile & The Dlaminis.
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The prodigal son returns – Umkhokha: The Curse
Khulekani embarks on a new path.
Baby Cele joins SATD
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Baby Cele joins season 2 of Sibongile & The Dlaminis
The actress is bringing her talent to Mzansi Wethu.
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Sibongile & The Dlaminis returns for season 2
We introduce Nsikelelo Mthiyane as the new Sibongile.
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The long journey to repentance – Umkhokha: The Curse
MaMzobe is given a life changing task before she can join the repentance class.
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How to steal a man – Gqeberha: The Empire
Lulama's masterclass on how to bag that man.
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WAG of the Month: March
Love on the side-lines?
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Why Hlumelo and Nozuko are goals – Gqeberha: The Empire
The new king and Queen of Gqeberha.

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Otla ItsholaRating: 16, Drama, 201900:00
ZolileRating: PG13, Drama, 201401:00
Lokshin Bioskop: Bad ThrowRating: PG13, Drama, 201302:45
Lokshin Bioskop: Please Say PleaseRating: PG13, Drama, 201304:29
Mzansi Magic Music SpecialsSeason 6, Episode 906:00
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UnfaithfulRating: 13, Drama, 202107:30
The RiverSeason 6, Episode 21108:30
InimbaSeason 1, Episode 6611:00
Izingane Zes'thembuSeason 3, Episode 813:30
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Shaka IlembeSeason 2, Episode 520:09
Joseph Dary: Exchanging PhonesSeason 1, Episode 1521:07
Sew The Winter To My SkinRating: 16, Action, 201822:03
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Gospel 10 At 10Season 3, Episode 3002:00
My Top 10: My Life In MusicSeason 1, Episode 1604:59
Tjiff Tjaff: SpeeltydSeason 1, Episode 1106:00
TrixiSeason 2, Episode 2606:15
Rat-Tat-TatSeason 1, Episode 3906:30
Tjiff En Tjaff: UitstappiesSeason 2, Episode 2906:45
Zim ZimSeason 1, Episode 2607:01
FroggiesSeason 1, Episode 1107:15
Dee Dee & SpikeSeason 1, Episode 1107:30
Rat-Tat-TatSeason 1, Episode 3907:44
Tjiff En Tjaff: UitstappiesSeason 1, Episode 1107:59
TrixiSeason 2, Episode 3108:18
LappiesSeason 1, Episode 2908:31
Dee Dee & SpikeSeason 1, Episode 808:47
My Brother's KeeperSeason 1, Episode 8109:01
Lokshin Bioskop: Love SpecialistRating: PG, Comedy, 201311:29
IngomaRating: PG13, Drama, 201413:00
The RiverSeason 5, Episode 1114:29
Sibongile & The DlaminisSeason 2, Episode 15116:59Last Chance LoveSeason 1, Episode 1318:30
News On WethuSeason 3, Episode 14219:00
Marry Me Now SASeason 2, Episode 519:31
Against The Wall Podcast With Skeem GPSeason 1, Episode 1520:29
Queen ModjadjiSeason 1, Episode 821:30
I'm With Your ExSeason 3, Episode 722:30
DiepCitySeason 2, Episode 4622:59
InkoloRating: 13, Drama, 202200:30
Emshadweni KuyabekezelwaRating: 13, Comedy, 201901:30
PrecessionRating: 13, Drama, 201902:30
Taxi QueensRating: 13, Drama, 201903:30
The Room DividerRating: PG13, Comedy, 201304:30
Shabangu PISeason 1, Episode 106:00
Fong Kong PastorRating: 13, Drama, 201511:00
I DoRating: 13, Drama, 201512:00
Sbwl-GramRating: 13, Drama, 202313:00
SomatekisiRating: 13, Drama, 202414:00
BotsheloRating: 13, Drama, 202415:00
Iphupho LikabongiRating: 13, Comedy, 202416:00
1st YearRating: 13, Drama, 202417:00
The BunkerSeason 1, Episode 118:00
LadumaRating: 16, Drama, 202120:01
Imizamo YethuRating: 13, Drama, 201721:38
Wena WedwaRating: 13, Drama, 201722:33
Soka LamiRating: PG13, Drama, 201723:30
House GroovesRating: 16, Music Mix, 202500:00
Afro Pop HitsRating: 16, Music Mix, 202201:00
Magic MusicRating: 16, Music Mix, 202502:00
House GroovesRating: 16, Music Mix, 202506:00
Afro Pop HitsRating: 16, Music Mix, 202207:00
Namba NambaRating: 16, Music Mix, 202208:00
House GroovesRating: 16, Music Mix, 202509:00
Mzansi House CountdownRating: 16, House, 202210:00
Magic MusicRating: 16, Music Mix, 202511:00
Daily 5: Tsa PitoriRating: 16, Music Mix, 202512:00
Daily 5: Aubrey QwanaRating: 16, Music, 202512:30
MMM Features: Mariah CareyRating: 16, Music, 202513:00
MMM Features: HBD Lady ZamarRating: 16, Music Mix, 202514:00
Head2head: AKA & YoungstaRating: 16, Music Mix, 202515:00
House GroovesRating: 16, Music Mix, 202516:00
Yash'ingomaRating: 16, Music, 202517:00
New SoundsRating: 16, Music Mix, 202218:00
Magic MusicRating: 16, Music Mix, 202519:00
Afro Pop HitsRating: 16, Music Mix, 202220:00
House GroovesRating: 16, Music Mix, 202521:00
MMM Features: Mi CasaRating: 16, Music Mix, 202522:00
Magic MusicRating: 16, Music Mix, 202523:00
House GroovesRating: 16, Music Mix, 202500:00

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