Reigning Miss South Africa Mia le Roux is the first ever deaf contestant to participate in Miss Universe and South African fans will be able to follow her journey and all the glitz, glamour and action with the finale being broadcast live on S3.

The Miss Universe finale takes place on Saturday, November 16, and will be broadcast live on S3 (DStv Channel 193) from 04h00 on Sunday, November 17, with a first repeat later the same day at 20h00.

Miss Universe 2024 will be the 73rd Miss Universe pageant and takes place in the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, where Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua will crown her successor at the end of the event.

Contestants from 127 countries are competing in the competition which will be hosted by

US TV personality Mario Lopez. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray will serve as one of the commentators along with Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza, Puerto Rican TV personality Carlos Adyan and Brazilian actress, model and former Miss Universe contestant Julia Gama.

For the first time, the Miss Universe Organisation has allowed all women over 18 years old to participate, no matter their age.

Le Roux is currently busy with rehearsals ahead of the pageant finale with the highly anticipated national costume reveal on November 16.

Speaking from Mexico, Le Roux says: “It has been a jam-packed schedule but I have enjoyed seeing some of Mexico and how beautiful it is, experiencing some of its culture and meeting contestants from around the world. I am working hard but also taking the time to savour every moment and memory. I want to thank South Africans for their messages of support – it has meant the world to me and I will be carrying all of you with me when I walk on the Miss Universe stage.”

Adds Miss South Africa Organisation CEO Stephanie Weil: “We are so proud of how well Mia is doing in Mexico. She has proudly taken her very special message of inclusivity to Miss Universe, one in which she has committed to represent every South African. She is an inspiration as she continues to represent every excluded individual with the goal to bring a future of hope and opportunity to them. We are rooting for her to take the crown.”

“We are proud to broadcast Miss Universe 2024 to South Africans again this year, but even more honoured to champion our current Miss South Africa, Mia whom 1,8 million South Africans tuned in to watch her crowning on S3 in August. I know she will be flying our flag high in Mexico and give her all on that stage. We have very high hopes that she will make us proud and make the world once again take note of South Africa.” – S3 Head of Channel, Sane Zondi.

South Africa is one of the top pageant countries in the world and has had an impressive track record at the Miss Universe pageant:

• 2017 – Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters (Tebow) crowned Miss Universe
• 2018 – Tamaryn Green (Green-Nxumalo), first runner-up
• 2019 – Zozibini Tunzi, crowned Miss Universe
• 2021 – Lalela Mswane, second runner-up

South Africans are encouraged to vote for Le Roux with online voting now open via the official Miss Universe app; the contestant earning the most votes gets an automatic placement in the semi-finals.

For TV guides

Miss Universe Pageant

S3, (DStv Channel 193) and SABC Plus

Sunday, November 17, from 04h00 (live)

Sunday, November 17, at 20h00 (first repeat)

Contestants from 127 countries – including South Africa’s Mia le Roux – will compete for the Miss Universe title at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, where Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua will crown her successor at the end of the event. US TV personality Mario Lopez will host the show while Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray will serve as one of the commentators along with Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza, Puerto Rican TV personality Carlos Adyan and Brazilian actress, model and former Miss Universe contestant Julia Gama.

South Africans are hoping that Le Roux will be the fourth person from this country to take the title.

• Visit the Choicely Website: https://missuniverse.choicely.com

Remember, your vote only counts if you actually vote, so do it now.

• Head over to the CI Talks website and cast your vote for @mialerouxx’s @missuniverse Voice for Change video, and help her amplify her voice even further.

https://citalks.com/contests/missuniverse2024-vfc/entry/introducing-the-mia-le-roux-movement

Miss South Africa is presented by Weil Entertainment in association with Sun International. S3 is the official broadcast partner.

Go to:

• https://www.misssa.co.za
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissSouthAfricaOfficial
• Twitter: @Official_MissSA
• Instagram: @official_misssa
• Tik-Tok: @official_misssa
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MissSouthAfricaOfficial

Get ready for the bradcast of the Miss Universe 2024 on S3 on Sunday the 17^th November 2024 at 04h00 (live), and at 20h00 (repeat).

SABC1, the broadcast partner of the South African Music Awards is excited to once again broadcast the prestigious live event on Saturday 2^nd of November 2024 at 8pm. The Main awards will be preceded by the red-carpet at 19:30.

This year marks 30 years since the awards that recognises excellence and honour artists in the music industry were founded, and SABC1 is proud to be part of this historical milestone.

Media personality Minnie Dlamini is announced as the host of the of the awards titled SAMA30, Metro FM’s LootLove will host the pre-party. The red-carpet will be hosted by Siphesihle Vazi and Kuhle Adams.

With live performances from Skwatta Kamp, Busi Radebe, KB, Thebe, Matthew Mole, Mthandeni SK, and Zee Nxumalo viewers will be glued to their seats enjoying every minute of the show

Some of the categories viewers can look forward to are as follows:

• Best Adult Contemporary Album
• Best African Adult Contemporary Album
• Best Afro Pop Album
• Best Alternative Album
• Best Amapiano Album
• Best Classical/Instrumental Album
• Best Collaboration
• Best Dance Album
• Best Engineered Album
• Best Gqom Album
• Best Hip Hop Album
• Best Jazz Album
• Best Kwaito Album
• Best Maskandi Album
• Best Pop Album
• Best Produced Album
• Best Produced Music Video
• Best R&B/Soul Album
• Best Reggae Album
• Best Rock Album
• Best Traditional Faith Music Album
• Best Traditional Music Album
• Beste Kontemporêre Musiek Album
• Beste Pop Album
• Remix of the Year
• Rest of Africa
• Best African Indigenous Faith Music Album
• Best Contemporary Faith
• Male Artist of the Year
• Female Artist of the year
• Duo/Group of the Year
• Newcomer of the Year
• Album of the Year

For more information and interview opportunities please contact the SABC1 PR office.

‘Angeke Baskone’ with The South African Music Awards on Saturday 2^nd November 2024, only on SABC1 Mzansi FoSho!

SABC Video Entertainment celebrates the achievement of the division at the 2024 South African Film and Television Awards, bagging 15 wins. The Awards were broadcast live last night on SABC2 at 20:00. SABC Video Entertainment is proud to have supported and honoured the outstanding talent that has entertained and inspired audiences locally and globally.

The charismatic duo Lerato “LKG” Kganyago-Ndlala and Skhumba Hlophe hosted the Main Awards show, preceded by the Red-Carpet show hosted by Nomalanga Shozi and Kat Sinivasan.

Guests and viewers were treated to exceptional live performances, starting with an energetic opening act by Zola. Performances by Holly Rey, Brenda Mtambo and Pabi Cooper also added to the Main Awards night entertainment. Acts featured during the Craft Awards show were familiar favourites Keabetswe Motsilanyane (KB), Clint Brink, Danny K, Karlien van Jaarsveld, and content creator and Amapiano artist Khanyisa.

Skeem Saam won four awards out of the seven nominations, taking home the awards in the categories of Best Actress in a TV Soap, where actress Elizabeth Serunye won for her role as Principal Thobakgale, Best Achievement in Scriptwriting in a TV Soap, Best Directing in a TV Soap, and an overall win of Best TV Soap.

SABC1‘s Reno Race won the Best Structured Or Docu-Reality Show, Music Is My Life – Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo won the award for Best Achievement in Directing – Documentary, MTV Shuga Down South won the award for Best Youth Programme, whilst the SABC1 signature sport show Sport@10 won the Best Variety Show.

Pale Ya Kosa, broadcast on SABC2, won the Best Made For TV Documentary or Documentary Series, and The Khoekhoe Saga walked away with the Award for Best Educational Programme.

The award for Best Supporting Actor went to the late talented actor Mpho Sebeng for his role as Skhumbuzo on The Estate, which broadcast on S3. Baking With The Reys won the Best Children’s Programme and the Masked Singer Best International Format.

The SAFTA 2024 committee also honoured Generations – The Legacy creator and Executive Producer Mfundi Vundla and industry veteran Arthur Molepo with the Lifetime Achiever Award. Arthur Molepo is known as Captain Malebana on Skeem Saam.

Tebatso Mashishi, who plays Kgosi Mulaudzi on Muvhango, was awarded the Outstanding Person with Disability Contributor Award.

The Craft Awards took place on Friday, 25th of October 2024, and will broadcast on S3 on Saturday, 3rd of November 2024, at 19:30, where Kuhle Adams and Christopher Jaftha hosted the Craft Awards ceremony.

Congratulations to all the winners!

SABC Video Entertainment announces that the 2024 South African Film and Television Awards will be broadcast live on SABC2 on Saturday the 26^th of October 2024 at 20:00.

Lerato Kganyago and Skhumba are confirmed as the hosts of the 18^th edition of the SAFTAS. Nomalanga Shozi and Katleho Sinivasan will be the hosts of the red-carpet bringing the glitz and glamour to the viewers from 19:30 – 20:00.

The Craft awards, which will be recorded on Friday the 25^th of October 2024 will be broadcast on S3 on the 3^rd of November 2024 at 19:30. The hosts for the Craft Awards are Kuhle Adams and Christopher Jafta.

SABC has scored a total of 39 nominations in the 18^th edition of the South African Film and Television Awards, with SABC1 leading the pack with 16 nominations, followed by SABC2 with 12 nominations and S3 with 11 nominations.

SABC Video Entertainment SAFTA 2024 nominees list

Congratulations to all the nominees.

“It’s absolutely beautiful. I actually feel like I’m in Limpopo. Being a city boy that grew up in Tshwane, the set of Skeem Saam makes me feel like I’m back with my people”, says Warren.

Set to play the character of ‘Gopane’, we welcome Warren Masemola to the family. Gopane, a Turfloop native, who moved to Johannesburg to work as a taxi driver makes a sudden appearance a few months after his son Smaki, had mysteriously gone missing. Turfloop families are under scrutiny as he vows to uncover the mysterious secret of what really happened to his son

Warren makes his first appearance on the 4^th of November 2024.

Meanwhile, it seems all is well in Mr Kgomo and Melita’s world, until a blast from the past suddenly comes knocking at their door, threatening to blow their house down. Played by Lesley Musina, ‘Fefo’ on the surface might seem like an ordinary charming, confident and good-looking man but we soon discover a darker side to him. One that is full of menace and violence.

“Shooting Skeem Saam is a dream come true. What an amazing production. Everyone is so welcoming here and I immediately felt at home when cast, crew and production welcomed me with open arms. It feels like I’ve been here forever,” says Lesley.

Lookout for Lesley on your screens from the 20^th  of November 2024

For more information and interview opportunities contact SABC1 Publicity.

Angeke Bas’khone with Skeem Saam weekdays at 19:30, only on SABC1 Mzansi FoSho!

Dr Malinga and DJ Cleo are playing for worthy causes in back-to-back episodes.

Due to last week’s live sport on SABC1, the scheduled Deal or No Deal Celebrity episode did not make the airwaves. However, there is some fantastic news for the popular game show’s millions of fans. Two big-name mover-and-shaker musicians, Dr Malinga and DJ Cleo, will battle the banker in a back-to-back double bill on Saturday, 12 October. Rumour also has it that one of these household names will boost the bank balance of a charity organisation with a six-figure stash of cash.

Dr Malinga will bring his trademark high energy and over-the-top moves to Deal or No Deal Celebrity at 18:00, while DJ Cleo will be in the house at 19:00.

The charity chosen by Dr Malinga is Tshwaraganang Community Development, an NGO in Marikana that cares for orphans and neglected children.

The music icon, blessed with his sixth kid – a baby girl called Talent –  a few weeks before the episode was recorded, has a soft spot for children without caring parents. That’s why the super busy Dr Malinga, a massive fan of Deal or No Deal Celebrity, juggled his diary to shine the spotlight on this NGO and raise as much money as possible to ease their plight.

“I love Deal or No Deal because it is the people’s programme, showing love for the children and people in need. I also grew up in a poor community and know how dire some circumstances are,” Dr Malinga explained.

DJ Cleo will be playing for Father a Nation (FAN). This non-profit company addresses gender-based violence, crime and fatherlessness by running programmes at schools and colleges in different communities countrywide. Their mission is to inspire and equip the next generation of men to be nation-builders, caring fathers, role models, and activists against any form of abuse.

DJ Cleo, a dad himself, will also share his insights about responsible fatherhood.

Is it true that either Dr Malinga or DJ Cleo walked off with a considerable amount for their charity by playing a perfect game? If yes, who will it be?

All will be revealed on SABC 1 on Saturday night (12 October) between 18:00 and 20:00. The Sunday rebroadcast of the double-bill on S3 will start at 11:00.

Deal or NO Deal Celebrity is proudly sponsored by LottoStar and produced by Homebrew Films for Primedia Studios.