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As one of the newest investigative journalists on award-winning television news show Carte Blanche, Eastern Cape-born Govan Whittles is keen to expose the shortfalls of his home province.

SPONSORED | Johannesburg Film Festival event serves as a rallying cry for women in the local film and TV industry to advocate for themselves and others

It is said to have started out by selling decoders from a caravan more than three decades ago, but this week broadcasting behemoth MultiChoice opted for a giant dome mounted on a patch of green not far from its humble beginnings to stake out a claim for Africa’s streaming service crown.

When veteran actor Euodia Samson took a young actor from a small town under her wing years ago, little did she know she would be sharing the screen with her in a major television drama series.

A compelling fusion of relatable family drama and topical conservation issues is the potent mix producers are aiming for in the new 52-part South African drama series, Summertide, which starts on M-Net tomorrow. The series, which features former East Londoner Frank Rautenbach in the lead, as well as a star-studded cast including Terry Norton, Andre Jacobs, Tyrone Keogh and Monique Rockman, has been shooting in Simon’s Town, Kommetjie and Kalk Bay since 2023.

From an electrifying moonwalk to a soulful serenade, the social highlights this week were a song and dance musical tribute to the King of Pop and a concert by a five times Grammy winner.

Here are the top stories in entertainment this week.

'Our love was real and special and will always remain so. We have chosen to share this love with each other as friends.'

The Eastern Cape’s hit telenovela, Gqeberha: The Empire, is back for its second season with a whole new set of twists and turns. This season promises to be full of suspense and drama, as new cast members join the show and bring their unique personalities and storylines to the mix.

"Don't miss the heartfelt moments, laughter and tears on my reality series 'Life with Moshe'," Moshe said.