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The Citizen
7 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
Embracing the humour in life's chaos
From exploding chip packets to traffic jams, life's small crises are made easier when we embrace humour in the chaos. Life is full of small battles that test our patience, dignity and, sometimes, even our will to live – like trying to open a packet of chips without it exploding all over your lap. Some people call these minor inconveniences, but let's be honest: they feel like full-blown crises in the moment. There's a universal rule in life: no matter how early you leave, traffic will still find you. It's like a jealous ex – you think you've escaped it, but suddenly it's right behind you, flashing its hazards and refusing to let go. You tell yourself to stay calm but five minutes into a standstill, you start over-analysing everything. Why is that taxi skipping the queue? ALSO READ: TV's 'The Four Seasons' makes you think Why is this bakkie in the fast lane? Meanwhile, the car next to you is pretending to be on a very important call, but you know they're just talking to themselves for entertainment. We've all been there – stuck in a painfully awkward conversation with someone you barely know, desperately searching for a way out. Person: 'So, how's work?' You: 'Oh, you know … busy.' Person: 'Yeah, same.' ALSO READ: 'Ma, are you crazy?': Helen Zille's sons react to Showmax Roast Awkward silence as you both suddenly find the ceiling very interesting. At this point, your only options are: make a weird joke that noone understands, or pretend your cellphone is ringing and make an emergency escape. There are few things in life as humbling as assembling furniture. 'You start with enthusiasm, armed with an Allen key and misplaced confidence, only to realise two hours later that you've somehow built a bookshelf that looks like abstract art. The instructions don't help either. 'Attach panel A to slot B.' Cool, except slot B does not exist and panel A is missing. By the time you're done, there are three extra screws lying around, staring at you judgmentally. ALSO READ: Rob van Vuuren brings 'Namaste Bae' to Laugh Africa Comedy Festival You pick the shortest queue at the store, feeling smug about your decision – until you realise the person ahead of you is paying with coins and has exactly one million items in the trolley. At this point, you consider abandoning your trolley and living off whatever is left in your fridge, but it is day three of surviving on mustard and half a tomato. At the end of the day, life is full of these small struggles that make us laugh, cry, and question everything. But if you can find humour in the madness, then maybe – just maybe – you're winning.
TimesLIVE
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Helen Zille says she wouldn't have done Showmax Roast if her mother was still alive
DA federal council chair Helen Zille has revealed she wouldn't have accepted the invitation to be guest of honour at the 2025 Showmax Roast if her mother was still alive. The Roast, part of the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, was held at the Sandton Convention Centre in May and will premiere on Showmax this Friday. Zille said her mother was sensitive to criticism, often taking personal offence when someone spoke negatively about her daughter. 'She suffered every time someone said something nasty about me,' Zille said. 'I'd say, 'Mom, this is politics,' but she'd take it so personally. She used to say I was too sensitive for politics, but the truth is she was too sensitive for me to be in politics. I'm actually relieved she never had to witness the social media era; I don't think she would've survived it. I'm glad she lived in a time when the worst things people said about me were only in newspapers.' Zille's mother died in 2015. Zille admitted she had no idea what the Roast entailed when she accepted the invitation, thinking it was an invitation to a Sunday lunch. 'I thought, 'That's like a Sunday lunch — sure!' It sounded like an invitation to a roast chicken. So, I said yes. Only later did I realise it was something else entirely.'
The Citizen
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘Ma, are you crazy?': Helen Zille's sons react to Showmax Roast
Helen Zille admits she initially thought Showmax was inviting her to lunch when it approached her about the roast. The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille premiers this Friday on Showmax and Zille spoke to media about participating in the comedy show. Picture: Supplied DA leader Helen Zille admitted she had no idea what a comedy roast was when she was first approached about becoming the next celebrity to be roasted on Showmax. 'When I told my sons, they said, 'Ma, do you even know what a Roast is?' And I had to admit, 'No, I don't. What is it?' They were like, 'Ma, are you crazy? You're putting yourself out there for a toasting! You're going to be chewed up.' I said, 'That's fine. I get chewed up every day,' said Zille, narrating how her two sons took the news of her being roasted. The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille premieres this Friday on Showmax, and Zille spoke to the media about participating in the show, which is premised on a celebrity being made fun of by other celebrities. In 2024, media personality Minnie Dlamini was roasted. Zille's roast featured former Comics Choice Comic of the Year Loyiso Gola, media personalities Bongani Bingwa, JJ Tabane and Rian van Heerden, reality TV stars Londie London and Mel Viljoen. Zille admits that when Showmax approached her about the roast, she thought she was invited for lunch. 'They said, 'Do you want to do a Roast?' and I thought, 'That's like a Sunday lunch – sure!' ALSO READ: Royals in the crowd: Meghan and Harry enjoy Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert Zille not taking herself too seriously The controversial politician said she took part because she wanted to show her grandchildren that she could have fun and not take herself too seriously. 'I have this image of being such a fierce and terrible person — someone unable to take a joke – and of course, that's not true. I'd like them [grandkids] to know a bit more about the real me, all the different sides. Especially the fact that we need to be able to laugh at ourselves.' Speaking about some of the celebrities who participated in the roast, Zille said she found them interesting and that they are 'good at what they do.' However, she is honest about not knowing the reality TV personalities London and Viljoen. 'The only people I have no clue about are The Real Housewives – Mel Viljoen and Londie London. I don't know if they're from Desperate Housewives or The Real Housewives,' said Zille. 'I know nothing about that world, so that'll be new for me. But the rest I know, and I think they'll handle this kind of exchange well.' The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille was part of the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival at the Sandton Convention Centre in early May. NOW READ: Adam Howard: SA's adopted son who fell in love with the music and never looked back
The South African
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Worst dressed, again? Helen Zille shows off 'Roast' look
Former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Helen Zille has poked fun at her pattern of landing on the 'worst dressed' list when it comes to red carpet events. This comes after she made a glamorous appearance at her Showmax Roast on Friday, 2 May. The televised event took place at the Sandton Convention Centre during the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival. It will air on the streaming platform later this month. On her X account, Helen Zille revealed her look for the Showmax Roast. The former DA leader and now chair of the Federal Council wore a glittering pink gown, thanks to her wardrobe stylist, Janine Schouw. The dress was made in less than 24 hours. She posted on X: 'I don't often give much thought about what to wear, which is why I was once awarded the title of 'Worst Dressed Woman in SA' by the late, great Gwen Gill, who authored the society page in the Sunday Times… 'But when you are going to be the 'roastee' at a Roast, you have to rise to the challenge'. The cheeky politician bemoaned the fact that she had to wear the 'pointiest and shiniest shoes I have ever worn', or had to be 'sewn into' her gown to 'avoid a wardrobe malfunction'. Despite her past poor taste in fashion, Helen Zille was praised for her classy look. @ClaireHeckrath: 'Love the look. You carried it off.' @Mokotjo_Ben: 'You looked stunning, gogo of the nation.' @MakhaokaneVila1: 'You looked exquisite in the dress. It brought out the feminine side of you. And gave you a personality other than that of a politician.' Helen Zille's Showmax Roast will premiere on the streaming platform on Friday, 16 May. Joining the panellists who will roast her are high-profile individuals like broadcast journalist Bongani Bingwa, talk show host Rian van Heerden, TKZee muso Zwai Bala, political commentator JJ Tabane, Real Housewives star Mel Viljoen, satirist Lesego Tlhabi (also known as Coconut Kelz), author Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, and fellow sharp-tongued politician Patricia de Lille. 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.
The South African
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
'WTF?': Minnie Dlamini reacts to break-up statement
Minnie Dlamini has seemingly thrown shade at her ex, celebrity plastic surgeon Dr Brian Monaisa's statement on their break-up. The aesthetician confirmed that the couple had split after a short-lived romance. Minnie and Brian's romance is alleged to have begun while the latter was still linked to his baby mama, Neema Aloyce. In an Instagram post this weekend, Brian Monaisa confirmed his split from Minnie Dlamini. In it, he shut down rumours of infidelity on the latter's part. He posted: 'Mrs Dlamini and I had a beautiful relationship which sadly came to an end purely for personal reasons which had nothing to do with infidelity by either party. Whilst our romantic relationship has come to an end, there remains mutual respect between Ms Dlamini and I.' His post comes days after he reportedly threw shade at his celebrity ex. In an Instagram Story, the plastic surgeon posted a picture of two women holding a cardboard poster with a message that read, 'I'm sorry, Brian.I'll never cheat again.' Shortly after Brian Monaisa's posts, Minnie Dlamini shared a reaction video on TikTok to an opera song with the spoof lyrics: 'B*tch, what the f**k?' She captioned the clip: 'Respectfully…WTF?' It wouldn't be the first time she has publicly shaded an ex. In 2023, Minnie mocked ex-boyfriend Itumeleng Khune over his failing soccer career. Last year, the actress and media personality also took several jabs at her ex-husband, Quinton Jones. During her Showmax Roast, Minnie mocked stipulations requiring her to pay maintenance as part of their divorce settlement. 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.
