The Great African Story: The Great African Story shines a spotlight on Stacey Fru, an extraordinary 18-year-old child rights activist, international award-winning author, philanthropist, and public speaker. The interview aims to explore Stacey’s inspiring journey as a young African change maker who began her remarkable career at the age of 7 and has continued to break barriers ever since.

The Great African Story: The Great African Story shines a spotlight on Stacey Fru, an&nbsp;extraordinary 18-year-old child rights activist, international award-winning author,&nbsp;philanthropist, and public speaker. The interview aims to explore Stacey&rsquo;s inspiring&nbsp;journey as a young African change maker who began her remarkable career at the&nbsp;age of 7 and has continued to break barriers ever since.

SMASH AFRICA WEEKENDS STACEY FRU

The Great African Story, we’re shining a spotlight on one of South Africa’s most fearless storytellers, Silindelo Masikane. She’s a multi-award-winning journalist and senior reporter known for covering some of the country’s biggest stories, from the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial to the Thabo Bester prison escape. With over 10 years in the field, Silindelo has built her career on truth, justice, and amplifying the voices that often go unheard. spotlight on one of South Africa’s most fearless storytellers, Silindelo Masikane. She’s a multi-award-winning journalist and senior reporter , known for covering some of the country’s biggest stories, from the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial to the Thabo Bester prison escape. With over 10 years in the field, Silindelo has built her career on truth, justice, and amplifying the voices that often go unheard.

The Great African Story, we&rsquo;re&nbsp;shining a spotlight on one of South Africa&rsquo;s most&nbsp;fearless storytellers, Silindelo Masikane. She&rsquo;s a&nbsp;multi-award-winning journalist and senior reporter&nbsp;known for covering some of the country&rsquo;s biggest&nbsp;stories, from the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial to the&nbsp;Thabo Bester prison escape. With over 10 years in&nbsp;the field, Silindelo has built her career on truth,&nbsp;justice, and amplifying the voices that often go&nbsp;unheard. spotlight on one of South Africa&rsquo;s most&nbsp;fearless storytellers, Silindelo Masikane. She&rsquo;s a&nbsp;multi-award-winning journalist and senior reporter , known for covering some of the country&rsquo;s&nbsp;biggest stories, from the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial&nbsp;to the Thabo Bester prison escape. With over 10&nbsp;years in the field, Silindelo has built her career on&nbsp;truth, justice, and amplifying the voices that often&nbsp;go unheard.

SMASH AFRIKA WEEKENDS SILINDILE MASIKANE

Smash Africa: Spotlight on Stars: we will be chatting to her about the journey as she embarks on the exhilarating journey of motherhood and reality show. The series navigates the delicate balance
between Zondo’s thriving career and the joys and challenges of being a new mom.Anele Zondo is rapper, TV host and actress, has recently bagged a reality show, called “Anele Zondo - The Glow Up, which will air on SABC1.

Smash Africa: Spotlight on Stars: we will be&nbsp;chatting to her about the journey as she embarks on the exhilarating journey of&nbsp;motherhood and reality show. The series navigates the delicate balance between Zondo&rsquo;s thriving career and the joys and challenges of being a new&nbsp;mom.Anele Zondo is rapper, TV host and actress, has&nbsp;recently bagged a reality show, called &ldquo;Anele Zondo&nbsp;- The Glow Up, which will air on SABC1.

SMASH AFRIKA WEEKENDS ANELE ZONDO

This week's Smash Africa: Spotlight on Stars! From waiting tables after graduating from the Durban
University of Technology, from landing his first role on Isithembiso, to becoming a household name on one of SA’s biggest shows, Linda opens up about: The sacrifices behind the dream, Navigating rejection and survival in Joburg and His journey from KwaMashu to the spotlight.

This week's Smash Africa: Spotlight on Stars! From waiting tables after graduating from the Durban University of Technology, from landing his first role on Isithembiso, to becoming a household name on one of SA&rsquo;s biggest shows, Linda opens up about: The&nbsp;sacrifices behind the dream, Navigating rejection&nbsp;and survival in Joburg and His journey from&nbsp;KwaMashu to the spotlight.

SMASH AFRIKA WEEKENDS  LINDA NXUMALO

In The Great African Story, we sit down with remarkable individuals who are not just chasing their dreams but reshaping what is possible across the continent and beyond. Today, our spotlight shines on a young man whose journey reads like a movie script, fitting because he’s now starring in some of the biggest productions on our screens. From football fields to movie sets, Thandolwethu Zondi or Olly, as many know him, has carved an extraordinary path.

In The Great African Story, we sit down with remarkable individuals who are not just chasing their dreams but reshaping what is possible across the continent and beyond. Today, our spotlight shines on a young man whose journey reads like a movie script, fitting because he&rsquo;s now starring in some of the biggest productions on our screens.&nbsp;From football fields to movie sets, Thandolwethu Zondi or Olly, as many know&nbsp;him, has carved an extraordinary path.

SMASH AFRIKA WEEKENDS THANDOLWETHU OLLY ZWANE

The Great African Story: Nicole Bessick is the first celebrity boxing champion in the African continent , spotlighting her multifaceted career and her leadership in the fight against GBV through. is an acclaimed actress, TV presenter, celebrity boxing champion and CEO of
The Fight for Good Foundation - South Africa 's first ever anti-GBV initiative that takes women from
victim to warrior in 12 weeks. Bessick first appeared on our screens in the locally produced and internationally acclaimed crime thriller, Cold Harbour, which also showcased at the Cannes, Berlin and Los Angeles film festivals in of2013. Since then, she's made an impressive impact and a name for herself among the country's most dynamic artists in Is Phindiselo (eTV), No
Hiding Here (Showmax), Lockdown Heights (Instanovela),Daryns Gym (eVOD), 12 Weeks to Find Mr Right (SABC 1) and the SAFTA-award winning soap operas Binnelanders and Broken
Vows. More recently, she appeared in Kings of Joburg (2024 – Netflix), Smoke &amp; Mirrors (2023 –
ETV) and Miseducation (2023 – Netflix)Her International credits include the Netflix hit Black Mirror and Investigation Discovery’s Killer Instinct.

The Great African Story: Nicole Bessick is the first celebrity boxing champion in the African continent , spotlighting her multifaceted career and her leadership in the fight against GBV through.&nbsp;is an acclaimed actress, TV&nbsp;presenter, celebrity boxing champion and CEO of The Fight for Good Foundation - South Africa 's first&nbsp;ever anti-GBV initiative that takes women from victim to warrior in 12 weeks. Bessick first appeared on our screens in the locally&nbsp;produced and internationally acclaimed crime&nbsp;thriller, Cold Harbour, which also showcased at the&nbsp;Cannes, Berlin and Los Angeles film festivals in&nbsp;of2013. Since then, she's made an impressive&nbsp;impact and a name for herself among the country's&nbsp;most dynamic artists in Is Phindiselo (eTV), No Hiding Here (Showmax), Lockdown Heights&nbsp;(Instanovela),Daryns Gym (eVOD), 12 Weeks to&nbsp;Find Mr Right (SABC 1) and the SAFTA-award&nbsp;winning soap operas Binnelanders and Broken Vows. More recently, she appeared in Kings of&nbsp;Joburg (2024 &ndash; Netflix), Smoke &amp;amp; Mirrors (2023 &ndash; ETV) and Miseducation (2023 &ndash; Netflix)Her&nbsp;International credits include the Netflix hit Black&nbsp;Mirror and Investigation Discovery&rsquo;s Killer Instinct.

SMASH AFRIKA WEEKENDS NICOLE BESSSICK

This week on the Great African Story, today is no different. We’ll be speaking to Obett Motaung, a multidisciplinary artist, scholar, and the director of the made-for-TV film Dear Future Wife. It’s a
heartwarming and unconventional story about a 55-year-old woman who enters a surfing competition to help fund her daughter’s dreams of culinary school. It’s bold, it’s heartfelt, and it’s distinctly
African. Obett has been recognised as one of the Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans and is a creative force making waves in both theatre and film.

This week on the Great African Story, today is no&nbsp;different. We&rsquo;ll be speaking to Obett Motaung, a&nbsp;multidisciplinary artist, scholar, and the director of&nbsp;the made-for-TV film Dear Future Wife. It&rsquo;s a heartwarming and unconventional story about a 55-year-old woman who enters a surfing competition to&nbsp;help fund her daughter&rsquo;s dreams of culinary school.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s bold, it&rsquo;s heartfelt, and it&rsquo;s distinctly African. Obett has been recognised as one of the Mail &amp; Guardian&rsquo;s Top 200 Young South Africans&nbsp;and is a creative force making waves in both&nbsp;theatre and film.

SMASH AFRIKA WEEKENDS OBETT MOTAUNG

On this week’s Smash Africa: Spotlight on Stars, we sit down with the most dynamic names in the
entertainment industry to go beyond the credits and shine a spotlight on the real journey. This week, we feature Philani Brown, a visionary behind the lens, crafting visual storytelling across film and television.

On this week&rsquo;s Smash Africa: Spotlight on Stars, we&nbsp;sit down with the most dynamic names in the entertainment industry to go beyond the credits and&nbsp;shine a spotlight on the real journey. This week, we&nbsp;feature Philani Brown, a visionary behind the lens,&nbsp;crafting visual storytelling across film and television.

SMASH AFRIKA WEEKENDS PHILANI BROWN

Nozipho Mclean is a South African American actress who is gracing American television screens. 



She rose to fame for her work on Swipe Night (2021), Divorce (2019), The Other Two (2019), Madam Secretary (2017), Bull (2017) and is currently starring in Westworld (2022).



In this interview, she chats to Kea B about her journey in acting, the experiences she draws from to embody the character of Uwade Nichols and what her ultimate career milestone would be.

Nozipho Mclean is a South African American actress who is gracing American television screens. 
 
She rose to fame for her work on Swipe Night (2021), Divorce (2019), The Other Two (2019), Madam Secretary (2017), Bull (2017) and is currently starring in Westworld (2022).
 
In this interview, she chats to Kea B about her journey in acting, the experiences she draws from to embody the character of Uwade Nichols and what her ultimate career milestone would be.

South African American actress, Nozipho McLean stars in HBO series WestWorld

Kea is a multifaceted radio personality who describes herself as a voice that speaks to and represents young women. Smart, witty and creative she can engage you on self-development, entertainment, trendy and everyday relatable topics, giving the listener a well-rounded listening experience. In 2016 she joined campus radio where she paid her dues on an early morning slot before moving to daytime. She hosted a drive time show which was awarded the best drive time show in the campus category for the SA Radio Awards in 2019.

Kea is a multifaceted radio personality who describes herself as a voice that speaks to and represents young women.

5 Weekend Afternoons

Smash Afrika Weekends is your ultimate afternoon escape – fast-paced, bold, cheeky, and unapologetically fun. Airing weekends from 14:00 to 17:00, it’s the perfect mix of funky beats, and non-stop interaction to keep your afternoons moving.
The show dives into everything from the latest news and trends to real issues affecting young South Africans. Whether it’s mental health, unemployment, the ups and downs of social media, or navigating the modern fast-paced lifestyle.

Smash Afrika Weekends is your ultimate afternoon escape &ndash; fast-paced, bold, cheeky, and unapologetically fun. Airing weekends from 14:00 to 17:00, it&rsquo;s the perfect mix of funky beats, and non-stop interaction to keep your afternoons moving. The show dives into everything from the latest news and trends to real issues affecting young South Africans. Whether it&rsquo;s mental health, unemployment, the ups and downs of social media, or navigating the modern fast-paced lifestyle.

Smash Afrika Weekends

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