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The Citizen
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Local star shines in new global Pepsi campaign
Despite a slowdown in local commissioning, Goldblum said the industry is still very much alive. He's not your stereotypical up and coming showbusiness star. Instead, Dean Goldblum is the kind of guy who has an insatiable curiosity about the world around him, and the people in it. The kind of person everyone wants at a dinner party, because he's just that chilled. In his instance, nice guys cross the finishing line first. And he's well on his way with several notable roles under his belt and now, a spot in a Pepsi Zero Sugar ad set for global release. The ad is a fast moving musical collage that focuses on expressions, consuming and interacting with the soft drink. And while nobody in the cast had a speaking part, just being in a major league soft drink add instantly conjures peers like Michael Jackson, Madonna and Britney Spears. It's a small part but a big deal. 'It was incredible,' Goldblum said. 'We shot the Pepsi ad for six days, and every moment was special.' Filmed in Cape Town with an international crew and managed by Ridley Scott's production house, the campaign is big-budget stuff. Goldblum described the shoot as a masterclass. 'Working with the director, the camera persons, and then the company handling local production, everyone was at the top of their game,' he said. 'You learn so much just by being around people like that.' All South African cast The entire Pepsi ad cast was South African, and most of the crew too. 'It's a big deal,' he said. 'A project like that showcases our talent on a global stage and brings huge investment into the country via the production. And millions of people are going to see it.' ALSO READ: Man of influence still a player? But starring in a Pepsi ad is not the beginning and end of his career, nor his first international pitstop. Goldblum has stacked up roles with credits in Darby and the Dead, The Kingdom, Tali's Joburg Diary, Die Onderonsie, and South Africa's first Amazon Prime Original, The Shakedown. Later this year, he stars in Pretty How Town, directed by Alan Shelley, and he's also been cast in Muzzle: City of Wolves opposite Aaron Eckhart. But the CV isn't what defines him. There's no pushiness. No hustle-for-the-sake-of-hustle vibe at all. Instead, Goldblum comes across as a gentle, kind human. This is also how he approaches his work. 'I started drama classes when I was about six,' he said. 'Helen Holden used to put me in shows. It was small stuff, but I loved it. Then music got me deeper into performance, and it all grew from there.' First, he was a 'Little Star' His first screen role came at 13, on SABC's Little Stars. By high school, he'd already appeared on South Africa's Got Talent. 'I was still figuring out if I wanted to study law or act,' he said. 'I was passionate about human rights. Still am.' The turning point came in a school production of Big Fish. 'That experience changed everything,' he said. 'I realised I could probably have more impact as a performer than I would as an attorney. That connection between people, that energy. It felt more immediate, more alive,' he said. Goldblum studied drama at UCT but worked professionally during his holidays, jumping between television soaps and student life. 'Generations, Rhythm City and the like. I'd come back to Joburg during the breaks and shoot, then return to class,' he said. 'It was just luck, really. Good timing.' He's been fortunate enough that his work has started finding him. 'A lot of international work is being shot here' Despite a slowdown in local commissioning, Goldblum said the industry is still very much alive. 'A lot of the international work is being shot here,' he said. 'The film and television world has become so globalised. I've done American work without ever leaving South Africa.' The challenge, he said, lies in local productions, funded at home. 'Funding is hard. The DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) rebates to producers and the way rules change makes things unpredictable. But people are still doing it, still finding a way to create.' Goldblum has found his way. His slate's busy, and the casting couch has never intimidated him. Instead, it's like a fresh start every time. 'I've always felt calm in castings,' he said. 'I try to approach them like I would a conversation. No performance, no pretence. Just connect.' And then, when he gets a role, he goes for it completely and throws everything he has at it. 'Every encounter is a chance to uplift someone, or to learn,' he said. 'Every second we've got here matters.' NOW READ: Meet the man who has performed at 3800 weddings
IOL News
a day ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Class is in session! TV man Dan Corder schooled 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' panel about SA's so-called '142 race laws'
South Africa's Dan Corder challenged the misinformation on race laws on Piers Morgan's TV show Image: Instagram/dancorderonair South African TV presenter Dan Corder, was a guest on 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' The TV and radio host was on a panel discussion with International Editor at SABC Sophie Mokoena, 'Kill The Boer' author Dr. Ernst Roets, and podcaster Gareth Cliff. The panel weighed on the controversial topic; Is a white genocide happening in South Africa? Corder known for his bold views did not hold back when sharing his view on the terrible things happening in South Africa'. The presenter addressed the misinformation about the 142 race laws against whites in the country and what they state. Corder explained that he took time to read the laws and broke down 25 of them on his show. 'Here's what actually the vast majority of the laws say. They say there needs to be meaningful representation in South Africa to reflect our country fairly on three things, not just one, race, gender, and disability, but these grifters will say that they're race laws.' Corder's bold views and strong presence have been commended by many South Africans even music producer Prince Kaybee commented on X that Corder cooked. 'Lol Ernst Roets must stop defending fake news, he couldn't defend the so called race based laws, @DanCorderOnAir cooked him on a two plate stove with ease, what a marvellous display of 'beating an entitled child' if I may🙂'
The South African
a day ago
- Politics
- The South African
Dan Corder drags Ernst Roets on 'race laws' on Piers Morgan show
Radio and TV personality Dan Corder has been praised for 'mopping the floor' with former AfriForum leader Ernst Roets on the Piers Morgan show this week. The outspoken duo were part of a panel of South Africans who debated topics like 'race laws', 'white genocide', and economic transformation in the country. Others included SABC reporter Sophie Mokoena and ex shock jock, Gareth Cliff. During the episode, Piers Morgan questioned the panel on their views of South Africa's race relations and controversial headlines in recent weeks. This comes after the countries' presidents, Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa, met for bilateral talks in the White House last week. While all the speakers agreed that there was no 'white genocide' in South Africa, Ernst Roets and Gareth Cliff claimed that there was legislation in place that discriminated against white South Africans. Sophie Mokoena – who called out President Trump for spreading misinformation – called for leaders to be held accountable for their words and actions. Dan Corder came out guns blazing against Roets's claims of '142 racist laws'. Calling out 'historical rigging' and 'privilege', he said: 'The vast majority of white South Africans have a better quality of life than the vast black South Africans could.' Corder also accused Roets of 'hilarious lying and grifting', 'He doesn't name you a single race law that genuinely has anything wrong with it…What they tried to do was deluge hundreds of laws and hope that nobody would read them. But I went through their list. 'The vast majority of the laws say there needs to be meaningful representation in South Africa to reflect our country fairly on three things: race, gender, and disability. These grifters will say that they are race laws…why aren't they calling them sexist laws…why aren't they saying that able-bodied people are completely disadvantaged?' Dan Corder went on to name one such law deemed 'racist' – the Public Services Act – which is to 'address imbalances of the past to achieve a public service that broadly represents the South African people, including representation according to race, gender and disability'. He added, 'We now have a black middle class in South Africa. Sure, it hasn't helped enough black people, and it has a long way to go. [But] the South African government has hired black people into public service and given them reliable, deserved jobs, which have lifted them out of poverty. That didnt exist [before]. There is active transformation happening with these polices'. Dan Corder also took on Ernst Roets' claims that farm murders were disproportionate to murders of other races. He said: 'Crime patterns are absolutely clear across the country, the richer and whiter you are, the less likely you are to suffer from crime. 'The poorer and blacker you are, the more likely you are 'There is no evidence of targeted race-based murders. The vast majority of murders affecting all kinds of people are particularly brutal, awful, and garish. It's not unique to farm murders. It happens all the time in all communities. He continued: 'White farmers suffer less crime than black farmers and farmers of colour because they are better protected by their wealth, which is often corollary with their race'. After the Piers Morgan Uncensored episode aired, Dan Corder soon became a trending topic on the X platform. Music producer Prince Kaybee posted: 'Lol Ernst Roets must stop defending fake news, he couldn't defend the so-called race-based laws. Dan cooked him on a two-plate stove with ease. What a marvellous display of 'beating an entitled child' if I may. DJ Mo Flava posted: 'Dan, you absolutely cooked here. Clear, concise, fact, direct'. Here's what others had to say: @XoliswaZondo: 'Well prepared. Argument brilliantly delivered. Articulation of facts backed up by statistics. Dan, you did not disappoint'. @TheRealConza: 'I am so proud of you. No emotions, no disrespect, no condescending tone, no sarcasm, just pure facts'. @Kgatishi_Lamola: 'I want to applaud you for being objective & speaking facts as they are. The truth is bigger than all of us.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Inaugural Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival celebrates traditional music, culture and fashion
The SABC and Sun City are excited about the inaugural Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival, an eclectic celebration of traditional music, culture and fashion. The groundbreaking collaboration sees Sun City partner with the SABC's nine African language stations. 'Ziyakhala' is a slang term that roughly translates to 'it's happening', or 'the party's on'. The festival is taking place on June 28, featuring traditional maskandi music artists Mthandeni Sk, Sjava, Qadasi and Maqhinga. The event promotes authentic local music from artists Ringo Madlingozi, King Monada, Cassper Nyovest, Dr Nothembi Mkhwebane, Makhadzi, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Ntate Stunna, Gen Muzka and five-time Grammy award-winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The selection of artists will allow South Africans from all cultures to experience the nation's diverse musical offerings. Nombuso Buthelezi, Sun City's head of events, said: 'We are excited that this truly unique partnership will allow us to touch all corners of the country and reach lovers of traditional SA music who will experience a one-of-a-kind cultural celebration at Sun City Resort'. Thinasiphelele Sixaso, SABC general manager for public service radio, said: 'The partnership will allow a seamless and authentic amalgamation of leading voices in the entertainment space to speak directly to their audience and share their love for South African music and culture with them. 'The SABC is the custodian of the country's cultural expressions and music heritage, therefore our role is to tell the creative industry stories through our African language stations, which are the perfect platforms to enrich the cultural heritage of SA. We are excited that our stations play a critical role in supporting traditional artistic expression through partnerships such as this.'
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival pulls musical heavyweights for first showcase
The event will take place next month. Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival is a celebration of traditional music, culture, and fashion. Picture: Instagram/Screenshot The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), in partnership with Sun City Resort, is gearing up to launch the inaugural Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival—a celebration of traditional music, culture, and fashion. The event will take place next month, on Saturday 28 June, at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West. The festival is a collaboration between Sun City and all nine of the SABC's African Language radio stations. The SABC's General Manager for Public Service Radio, Thinasiphelele Sixaso, said this partnership reflects their ongoing commitment to celebrating tradition through music and media. 'The SABC is the custodian of the South Africa's cultural expressions and music heritage, therefore our role is to tell the creative industry story through our African Language stations, which are the perfect platforms to enrich the cultural heritage of South Africa,' Sixaso added. ALSO READ: R&B is alive and well: Sasha Keable and GoldLink join festival line-up in South Africa Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival: A weekend of heritage, sound and style The festival has pulled Mzansi's musical heavyweights for the line-up. From maskandi to Afro-soul and hip hop, the line-up includes some of the biggest names in local music: Mthandeni SK, Sjava, Qadasi & Maqhinga, Ringo Madlingozi, King Monada, Cassper Nyovest, Dr Nothembi Mkhwebane, Makhadzi, Lwah Ndlunkulu, Ntate Stunna, General Muzka, and the internationally acclaimed Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Beyond music, the event also promises a weekend of cultural and fashion celebration. Nombuso Buthelezi, Head of Events at Sun City, said this is not just a festival, but a curated cultural experience. 'This truly unique partnership will allow us to touch all corners of the country and reach lovers of traditional South African music who will experience this one-of-a-kind cultural celebration at Sun City Resort.' NOW READ: 'A faithful God': Oscar Mbo and partner welcome their first baby
