June is Youth Month in South Africa and 21-year-old Josh Thirion, who plays the role of Luke on Summertide, is one of South Africa’s up-and-coming stars. So, here’s five things to know about him.

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT JOSH THIRION
HE IS A PUBLISHED COOKBOOK AUTHOR
Josh Thirion is a multi-talented 21-year-old actor and published author from Cape Town, South Africa. Despite his young age, Josh is so accomplished. He demonstrated a passion for cooking and writing and went on to publish two children’s cookbooks, titled Cook with Josh and Bake with Josh.

 

JOSH STUDIED PERFORMING ARTS
As he grew older, Josh’s interests shifted from cooking to acting, and he pursued his newfound passion by studying performing arts for three years. Josh joined the entertainment industry in 2023 and has since been part of a few productions, including M-Net’s Summertide.

HE PLAYS THE ROLE OF LUKE ON ‘SUMMERTIDE’
Josh expressed that he felt grateful to be apart of the Summertide cast. He went on to say that he enjoyed the chance to feel like a teenager again on the show.

“Playing Luke was a chance to feel like a teenager again and being able to connect with the other guys, and create moments of youthfulness through the surfing scenes, the typical teenage banter and the rebellious antics that Luke and the rest of the surf gang get up to, which made the experience of the Luke character a memorable one at that,” he said exclusively to The South African.

JOSH WAS HOME SCHOOLED
The actor attended Bellville Noord Primary School until Grade four. Josh was then home schooled for the rest of his schooling career. He explained that this was a big step for him, but he adapted easily.

“Going over to Homeschooling was a big step in a new direction and quite different in the beginning, but luckily I adapted pretty easily, made new friends, joined in on Homeschool activities and experienced a different way of learning things that were more unique and creative, and that was absolutely great for a kid like me that wasn’t school’s number one fan,” he said exclusively to The South African.

KK MULAUDZI RETURNS?
Entertainment commentator Mlu reports that fan-favourite actor Mcdonald Ndou, who played KK Mulaudzi has returned to the soapie.
Since he picked up the role of Khakhathi “KK” Mulaudzi on the popular television drama series, Muvhango, he has remained in the spotlight. The actor confirmed that he is already back on set.
Return date and details revealed; welcome back, champ.
“Mcdonald Ndou is set to make a return to his role as KK Mulaudzi on #Muvhango. The star is busy shooting with Word-of-Mouth pictures at SABC studios.”

 

 

 

 

 

 
The colourful villain Khakhathi “KK” Mulaudzi hasn’t appeared on the SABC2 soapie since January 2022.

On the show, KK’s son Kgosi (Tebatso Mashishi) is getting married traditionally. He’s asked his uncle Azwindini (Gabriel Temudzani) to represent him at the lobola negotiations.

CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT 🎥

McDonald Ndou is set to make a return to his role as KK Malaudzi on #Muvhango.
The star is busy shooting with Word of mouth pictures at SABC studios.Muvhango actors Buhle Samuels and Sydney Ramakuwela, who played Matshidiso and Mulalo also returned to the soapie in January.

Entertainment commentator Jabu Macdonald reports that Muvhango has been renewed for season 25.

TVSA reported in October and November that the show is the most-watched TV show on the channel with over 1 million viewers.

The Broadcasting Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) May figures reveal that the show is still the most-watched show on SABC2.

Zimoja reported in November 2023 that actors and crew from the soapie were left frustrated as they have reportedly not been paid since September before production break.

A source from production told the publication that actors and crew are about to lose their homes and cars due to non-payments.“We have been on a production break since September and have still not been paid our salaries from before we went on a break. We are not getting any answers, which shows that we work like slaves at the hands of someone respected in the showbiz industry.”

Muvhango spokesperson Ndumi Mdletshe refused to comment on the matter when she was contacted by the publication.

South African media personality and businesswoman Bonang Matheba is known for her luxurious lifestyle and impeccable taste, and she recently took to social media to show off her latest acquisition—a stunning Ferrari.

 

 

 

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Monday 24 June 2024
Episode 51

 

 

 

Phakathi unveils Mthetho’s to the public and renews Jaxon’s worries when he declares that he will now turn his energies to unravelling, the Sindi murder mystery.
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Episode 52
When Petunia asks about his hotel bills, Jerry announces he is producing a movie and will shoot it in Emnyameni. He invites her to be a part of it and once again dodges her requests for payment.
Wednesday 26 June 2024
Episode 53
Jaxon pitches the idea of framing Mthetho as a serial to Caesar. Caesar blasts him for wanting to destroy Mthetho’s legacy.
Thursday 27 June 2024
Episode 54
Mamiki does a terrible audition, but Jerry is impressed by her beauty. Petunia worries that he still has not paid his bill.
Friday 28 June 2024
Episode 55
Phakathi is tired of being blocked at every turn in the investigation into Sindi’s murder. He learns that Martha knows where Sindi is buried and convinces her to get him the burial location.

Well-known South African actor Rapulana Seiphemo will return to SABC1 soapie’s Generations: The Legacy. The talented actor returns to Generations: The Legacy to portray the role of Tau Mogale.

The TVSA July teasers indicate that Tau may rekindle his romance with his baby mama, Ayanda (Samela Tyelbooi)

 

 

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