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TimesLIVE
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
DJ Tira sets the tone for this year's Durban July with Mzansi's sought-after A-listers
The countdown to the Hollywoodbets Durban July has begun and DJ Tira's Afrotainment team is gearing up for another spectacular year at the Afrotainment Marquee. On July 5, the team will bring their unique blend of style and entertainment to the event, themed 'Marvels of Mzansi'. Recently, the Palesa hit maker and the Afrotainment crew gathered at Avianto Hotel in Muldersdrift for a stunning photo shoot to kick-start their journey to the much-anticipated opulent event. DJ Tira's wife Gugu Khathi, singers Zee Nxumalo, Mawhoo, DJ Maphorisa, Ashley Ogle and Sweet Guluva, donned bright-coloured garments, setting the tone for an unforgettable event. For Gugu, the Durban July has become a cherished tradition. 'It went from an idea. From the smallest photo shoot to what we do now. It's been years, and each year, this day is the most important,' she said, highlighting the significance of the event. This year marks 14 years of DJ Tira having his Afro marquee at the Durban July and he's built a reputation for doing it bigger and better. He says this year he is taking things up a notch. 'The love and passion for what I do [is what keeps me going]. I love entertainment, I love looking good. I love being a leader. I love showing the way. And now I am showing the way for Durban July, how to dress and how to look,' Tira said. 'We always work with who's hot. When it comes to the Afrotainment shoot, we always work with whose currently trending.' Mawhoo, who will be attending the event for the first time because she usually attends the after-parties, plans to dazzle with elegance. She advises first-time attendees to put their best foot forward too. 'Look good, look nice. It's not a competition, just wear something that's going to make you feel confident and that you'll be proud of.' Ashley Ogle, also a first-timer, is excited about her appearance. 'I think of it (the event) as glam and Zodwa Wabantu. Now it's going to be Ashley Wabantu. I'm looking forward to seeing all the looks.'
News24
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
‘If it doesn't feel authentic, I don't do it,' Lawrence Maleka on his career journey
We caught up with actor Lawrence Maleka. His role in The River won the hearts of many South Africans. He has since hosted shows like Big Brother and many high profile events. He is now set to host Friends of Amstel: The Challenge. ____________________________________________________ He captivated fans in The River, then light up Netflix in Lobola Man, a refreshing and humorous take that reimages the traditions of lobola in a modern world. Now, as Friends of Amstel returns for its highly anticipated second season, we catch up with Lawrence Maleka to dive into everything he's been up to since we last spoke, from career highlights to creative evolution. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lawrence Maleka (@sirlawrencemaleka) Stepping into the world of Friends of Amstel: The Challenge 'I think the biggest thing about is that it's more about community than anything else. Everything else is just an excuse for everyone to hang out with one another. Once you start watching the show and get engulfed in it, you're there for the personalities,' he shares excitedly. Lawrence returns to host the second season of Friends of Amstel: The Challenge, premiering 14 June 2025, on eTV. The show features prominent South African music stars like DJ Tira, Makhadzi and Nasty C, alongside DJs LKG and Lamiez Holworthy. This South African reality competition where musicians and fans battle with their friends in music and friendship challenges. It's an opportunity for viewers to get to see a different side of the celebrities they look up to. 'I think Friends of Amstel brings South Africans into a world where everybody is having fun and we're just competing against each other. This format of the show is definitely one that South Africans resonate with, seeing that it's back by popular demand.' Lawrence notes that it will be an energetic celebration of South African music culture, friendship bonds and entertainment with unpredictable twists and exciting personalities. Reflections on previous projects The actor is no stranger to delivering powerful performances, and his portrayal of Ace Ngubeni in Lobola Man stands out as one of the highlights of his career. 'As people, as Africans, as South Africans, we have a rich culture and history that sets us apart from the rest of the world. This is one of those customs and traditions that we engage in – the bringing of two families together, breaking bread, and celebration of ancestry,' he shares. When he was first called for the show, he thought he could do it and it was a no brainer for him. READ MORE | Colleagues bid Lawrence Maleka farewell as he closes his chapter on The River - 'Thank you for giving us Zolani' With the director Tamang Mulea and Kat Reti from Burnt Onion Productions, their reunion as people who worked together when they were much younger was something he enjoyed. The actor says he has been blessed to work with industry peers and people he considers friends. Even as he only agrees to scripts he feels a particular connection to, he's had moments where he was able to feed off other actors in the their acting spaces. A message he sends to the younger version of himself 'Well done. It's going to be a very rough road. It's going to be a very challenging road. You've done well in picking the individuals you want around you. You've done well in making the hard choices early. And everything you're going through right now is temporary.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lawrence Maleka (@sirlawrencemaleka)
TimesLIVE
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
DJ Tira to go wild for One Night Only
Afrotainment's DJ Tira is planning to go above and beyond for his fans at his One Night Only event. The event will take place next month at Wild Coast Sun, Port Edward. Marketed as an unforgettable night of music and entertainment, it is set to be filled with pulsating beats and infectious rhythms. The line-up includes DJ Tira and acts such as Dacoda, DJ Mayo, Jowee, Ntoksin and Sands. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Tira said it will be an amazing day, and that people should come and enjoy the Wild Coast Sun dancing to his latest songs. 'People should expect nothing but the best from me. There will be jet skis, there'll be a lot of exciting activities at the Wild Coast,' he said. 'This event will also be a build for me as I prepare for the season of the Durban July — you know how it goes during that time.' Two months ago the gqom pioneer released his latest project, Khuphuka. The album not only celebrates gqom's roots but also features a fusion of amapiano and gqom, and collaborations with DJ Maphorisa, Zeh, Xduppy, Campmasters, We Dem Boyz, Nkosazana Daughter, Danger, Tipcee, Captain, Bello and Mgilane. 'I'll be blazing songs from my album Khuphuka and happy with the reception this album has been receiving from the public. People should come with their family and take pictures with DJ Tira — it's going to be fun.'
