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Eyewitness News
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Eyewitness News
Eight easily binge-worthy series and movies to watch this weekend
Where to watch: Showmax South African comedy royalty Tumi Morake and Trevor Gumbi take the reins as co-Roast Masters. Joining them on the panel are Zille's political rival Patricia de Lille, 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, musician Zwai Bala, and author, political commentator and lecturer Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. EB says, this one "shocked him."
The Herald
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Helen Zille says she wouldn't have done Showmax Roast if her mother was still alive
Zille faced a panel of comedians, musicians, and politicians, including Tumi Morake, Trevor Gumbi, Loyiso Gola and Patricia de Lille. 'I think they're all interesting,' Zille said. 'They've all made a mark in our society, they're good at what they do, and they're provocative. They can give a jab and take a jab, so they'll be good sparring partners.' She said she had no clue about The Real Housewives — Mel Viljoen and Londie London. 'I don't know if they're from Desperate Housewives or The Real Housewives. 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.' She explained that when she told her sons she was doing the Roast they were shocked. '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.' 'Then they sent me a few Roasts to watch, and honestly I couldn't even understand them. I didn't know what was funny about them! I thought, 'I can never be like this — I don't even get the jokes.' But eventually they said, 'Well, Ma, if you want to do mad things, go ahead.'' As a seasoned politician, Zille said she's no stranger to being roasted in her daily life and isn't fazed by it. 'So much has happened in my life. I've been battered from every angle, cancelled countless times. If you look at my social media timeline, people are constantly being rude and carrying on. It just doesn't bother me any more.' TimesLIVE
IOL News
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
'The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille': where politics meets comedy in style
Democratic Alliance's (DA) federal chairperson Helen Zille dazzled in a pink glittery gown at her roast which was held at the Sandton Convention Centre. Image: X It was a star-studded night at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday night as politics and comedy collided during the "The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille." The live event, which will be available for streaming from May 16 and is part of the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival, saw some of the nation's most prolific figures assemble to take a comedic jab at the Democratic Alliance's (DA) federal chairperson. They include roastmaster Trevor Gumbi who opted for a daring ensemble as he channeled Hannibal Lecter, wearing a white jumpsuit and face mask - a look that the fictional movie character has become renowned for. His co-roastmaster Tumi Morake dazzled on the black carpet in a sleeveless red gown. Meanwhile, the other panelists also came dressed to impress, including renowned journalist and broadcaster Bongani Bingwa who looked dapper in black formal pants and a navy blazer, while accessorising his look with a striking red tie and pocket square. Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille also took the formal route by rocking an all-black look while adding some spice to her outfit with a graphic red blazer. Former 'Real Housewives of Durban' star Londie London also stunned in a form-fitting blue dress while fellow reality television star Mel Viljoen dazzled in a sequined body suit. The rest of the panel includes Loyiso Gola, Rian van Heerden, Zwai Bala, JJ Tabane, Coconut Kelz, who appeared on the roast virtually, as well as Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. But Zille was the real star of the show as she arrived at her roast in a striking glittery pink gown. She completed her look with silver heels, a sleek blond bob, dainty earrings and a pink lip which matched her outfit. Prior to the event, the politician appeared upbeat and showed no signs of nerves as the panelists were about to humorously tear into her eventful life and prominent political career. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕
