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The Citizen
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Mzansi celebs enjoy a French countryside getaway [PICS]
The stars gave fans a glimpse into their luxurious countryside getaway. Mzansi stars, rapper Nadia Nakai, media personality Relebogile Mabotja, designer Gert-Johan Coetzee, and musicians Este and Lourens Raaf have been soaking up the sun and serenity in France. The group visited Château de Montflour, a restored 15th-century castle in France's Creuse region, proudly owned by South African entrepreneurs Christo and Elbé Lindeque. ALSO READ: A slice of bush heaven that delivers more than just wildlife Inside Mzansi's French countryside getaway Taking to their social media platforms, the stars gave fans a glimpse into their luxurious countryside getaway. 'From quaint cobblestone streets to majestic châteaux,' wrote Nadia, posting pictures from the trip. Mabotja also shared her experience, saying the long travel was worth it. 'Over four hours outside of Paris, worth the flight, trains, and car rides to it. Stunning art and tapestries, solid restorations, and my favourite part—they have chickens…' she posted. Located in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Château de Montflour is the vision of South African couple Christo and Elbé Lindeque, who purchased the historic property in 2021. They've since transformed it into a boutique guesthouse and event space that marries French heritage with South African warmth. Musicians Este and Lourens Raaf shared peaceful moments in the hills and al fresco dinners on the estate, while fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee offered glimpses of the stylish suites and nearby towns. 'It was a place that made me breathe differently. Slower. Deeper. A place that unlocked quiet thoughts and stirred something creative in me,' Coetzee wrote. 'This wasn't just a beautiful setting—it was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. This wasn't just a trip. It was a story I got to live,' Coetzee wrote. NOW READ: And the nominations for the 2025 kykNET Silwerskerm Awards for Film and TV are…
The Citizen
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
And the nominations for the 2025 kykNET Silwerskerm Awards for Film and TV are…
Lights, camera, action! kykNET has announced the TV nominations for the 2025 edition of the prestigious Silwerskerm Awards. The kykNET Silwerskerm Awards for Film and TV continue to go from strength to strength. This year's television nominees for the prestigious awards, spanning a wide range of genres and formats, once again reflect the exceptional talent and creativity that is thriving in the Afrikaans entertainment landscape. The awards ceremony, which honours the best feature films and performances from the festival alongside outstanding television achievements, will take place on Saturday, 23 August, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). kykNET Silwerskermfees: Focus on local interest and talent Since its launch in 2010, the Silwerskermfees has grown into one of our country's most respected film festivals with a unique focus on local interest and talent. The first festival, hosted in the Karoo town of Prince Albert, featured only one film with the apt title, 'n Saak van geloof [A Question of Faith]. 2025 Silwerskerm Awards: The blue carpet awaits… At this year's glitzy edition of the Silwerskerm awards ceremony, the iconic blue carpet will be rolled out for the country's biggest stars, with top musicians providing entertainment. The event will be hosted by Armand Aucamp and Rozanne McKenzie, with performances by Early B, Janie Bay and Elandré. The awards ceremony will be broadcast on Sunday, 24 August, at 7pm on kykNET (DStv channel 144). 'Blood, sweat and tears' 'While South Africa's finest actors could excel on any global stage, international actors would not be able to achieve what South African talent delivers on a daily basis,' said Waldimar Pelser, director of M-Net's Premium Channels. Waldimar Pelser. Picture: Supplied Our people have a remarkable ability to capture on screen what it means to live here and now. 'It's incredible how dynamic this small industry is, and it's a real pleasure to see this year's nominees in the spotlight before they return to the hard work of making film and television,' he continues. 'These nominees know better than anyone how much blood, sweat and tears the craft demands. We honour them, because they enrich the lives of viewers in countless ways.' 2025 kykNET Silwerskerm Awards: TV nominations Picture: Supplied Without much further ado, here are the 2025 Silwerskermfees TV nominations: 1. Best lead performer in a comedy Jai'prakash Sewram – Banana Air (S1) Emile Smit – Mince jou hare (S1) Bianca Flanders – Mince jou hare (S1) Pietie Beyers – Pronk Primêr (S1) 2. Best supporting performer in a comedy Gershwin Mias – Mince jou hare (S1) Lee-Ann van Rooi – Mince jou hare (S1) Laura-Lee Mostert – Pronk Primêr (S1) Tobie Cronjé – Pronk Primêr (S1) 3. Best actor in a drama Frank Opperman – Nêrens, Noord-Kaap (S2) Waldemar Schultz – Die Byl (S6) Jacques Bessenger – Een keer om die son (S1) Charlton George – Juffrou X (S1) 4. Best actress in a drama Milan Murray – Die Byl (S6) Jana Kruger – Een keer om die son (S1) Donnalee Roberts – Een keer om die son (S1) Trix Vivier – Juffrou X (S1) Ilse Klink – Nêrens, Noord-Kaap (S2) 5. Best supporting actor in a drama Albert Pretorius – Nêrens, Noord-Kaap (S2) Geon Nel – Nêrens, Noord-Kaap (S2) Liam Bosman – Een keer om die son (S1) Gershwin Mias – Juffrou X (S1) De Klerk Oelofse – Nêrens, Noord-Kaap (S2) 6. Best supporting actress in a drama Melissa Willering – Die Byl (S6) Alma van Heerden – Een keer om die son (S1) Anja Taljaard – Juffrou X (S1) Daneel van der Walt – Nêrens, Noord-Kaap (S2) Marion Holm – Nêrens, Noord-Kaap (S2) 7. Best actor in a telenovela or soap Germandt Geldenhuys – Binnelanders (S14) Hykie Berg – Binnelanders (S14) Justin Strydom – Diepe waters (S3) Gershwin Mias – Skemergrond (S1) Dann-Jaques Mouton – Skemergrond (S1) Irvine van der Merwe – Suidooster (S10) 8. Best actress in a telenovela or soap Mienke Ehlers – Wyfie (S2) Jill Levenberg – Suidooster (S10) Marlee van der Merwe – Binnelanders (S14) Nadia Valvekens – Diepe waters (S3) Sandi Schultz – Diepe waters (S3) Minke Marais – Reënboogrant (S1) 9. Best supporting performer in a telenovela or soap Lorraine Burger – Binnelanders (S14) Shimmy Isaacs – Skemergrond (S1) Gretchen Ramsden – Skemergrond (S1) Dirk Stoltz – Skemergrond (S1) Char Carrie – Suidooster (S10) Therese Bam – Wyfie (S2) ALSO READ: Mr Hallelujah: Denver Vraagom on his 'funky dominee' role, going sober… and Cheslin Kolbe 10. Best newcomer in a telenovela or soap Zandélle Meyer – Binnelanders (S14) Julian Robinson – Binnelanders (S14) Caleb Swanepoel – Diepe waters (S3) Mila de Villiers – Reënboogrant (S1) Hunter Plaatjies – Skemergrond (S1) 11. Best host of an entertainment programme Emo Adams – Oppie noot Rian van Heerden – Wie word 'n miljoenêr? De Klerk Oelofse – Kyk wie praat Aiden Thomas – Sê jou sê Elwira Standili – Koortjies met Elwira Standili 12. Best host of a lifestyle programme (including talk and magazine shows) Erns Grundling – Elders (S7: Ligtoringroete) Lundi Khoisan – Fiësta Anzél Rabie – Anzél in die Boland Leah – Lottoland help 'n dorp Hannon Bothma – Glam guru Neil Sandilands – Die groot niks Minki van der Westhuizen – Lamb champs Ewan Strydom – Bravo! ALSO READ: Neil Sandilands on 2nd dose of 'Die Groot Niks' award nomination, and 'Planet of the Apes' 13. Best host of a current affairs or talk show Lee-Ann van Rooi – Waar daar 'n wil is Hannes van Wyk – Kwêla Bonné de Bod – Bewonder en bewaar met Bonné de Bod Lourensa Eckard – In gesprek (S9) Rian van Heerden – Laataand by Rian 14. Best host of a reality programme Ewan Strydom – Plaasjapie Marciel Hopkins – Boer soek 'n vrou Robbie Kruse – Klein paradys Bertus Basson & Kobus Botha – Kokkedoor: Vuur & vlam 15. Best ensemble presenter team Breyton Paulse, Hamilton Wessels, Rika Nieuwoudt, Rikus de Beer, Janina Oberholzer, Jean de Villiers, Jonathan Mokuena, Jannie du Plessis, Tommy Dickson (Chef Vaatjie) – Toks & Tjops Dawie Roodt, Charlene Lackay, Leon Gropp, Corli Prinsloo, Anneke de Beer – Ontbytsake Pierre Breytenbach, Jennifer Myburgh, Su-an Müller-Marais – Die Groot Ontbyt Lifetime achievement awards Legends for lifetime achievement awards in television will be announced on 6 August. Winners in the remaining kykNET Silwerskermfees categories will also be revealed on Saturday, 23 August, during a morning awards event at The Bay Hotel. Tickets are now on sale for the Silwerskermfees, taking place from 20 to 23 August.
