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The Citizen
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘It's a kiss; there was no nudity': L-Tido responds after YouTube restricts episode visibility
Anele Zondo, whose stage name is Ney The Bae, raised viewers' eyebrows on L-Tido's podcast when she kissed the host. Podcaster and rapper L-Tido says someone might have tried to report the latest episode of his podcast, where he kissed rapper Anele Zondo. 'I don't know why that happened, but people are assuming that other people tried to report it in hate, but things like that happen on YouTube where they try to limit the video,' L-Tido told The Citizen. Why @youtube doing this ??? for just a kiss smh 🤦🏽♂️ — 16V (@L_Tido) July 17, 2025 L-Tido unbothered Zondo, whose stage name is Ney The Bae, raised viewers' eyebrows on L-Tido's podcast by kissing the host. L-Tido went on X (formerly Twitter), tagging YouTube, after the video streaming platform required parental or guardian permission to watch the episode. YouTube marked it as potentially sensitive content. Despite posting on X about YouTube's decision, the rapper seemed unbothered. 'But it hasn't stopped anything 'cause the video keeps on growing, it's still getting the views. I don't know, maybe that negative situation – people are not taking it for what it is,' shared L-Tido . 'After all, it's a kiss, guys; there was no nudity, nothing crazy like that. It's just maybe an unusual thing happening.' ALSO READ: OnlyFans Unplugged: Rapper L-Tido launches raunchy podcast Going viral The episode, which aired on Wednesday, had Zondo opening up on a variety of things — from her upbringing to who the father of her child is, among the slew of topics they touched on. L-Tido, whose real name is Thato Lloyd Madonsela, said he had a feeling the episode would be a talking point, but didn't expect it to go as viral as it did. 'Obviously, I knew to a certain extent that it's gonna create a lot of talkability, but not to this extent.' NOW READ: Bushbuckridge Film Festival: Giving accessibility and community inclusion through film
The Citizen
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Bushbuckridge Film Festival: Giving accessibility and community inclusion through film
The inaugural Bushbuckridge Film Festival is one of the few festivals that encourage home-grown talent to nurture their gifts locally. Festivals, whether for music or other art disciplines, are often hosted in urban areas; hence, most creatives based in rural parts of the country are usually encouraged to leave and move to the big city to be recognised. Held in rural Mpumalanga, the inaugural Bushbuckridge Film Festival is one of the few festivals that encourage home-grown talent to nurture their gifts locally. The Bushbuckridge Film Festival is a flagship programme of the Bushbuckridge Arts Festival, established in 2023. The festival is steadfast in its mission: to champion authentic storytelling and nurture the next generation of filmmakers from Bushbuckridge and beyond. 'The festival is growing, and it's inspiring to see its trajectory reach new heights,' says festival coordinator Dipa Khoza. The festival is free to the public and has been ongoing from Wednesday until this Saturday. ALSO READ: 'Black Women and Sex': South African filmmaker wins at American Black Film Festival Bushbuckridge Film Festival's pillars The Bushbuckridge Film Festival is built on a trio of pillars: film screenings, hands-on workshops and industry talks. 'These components are designed to uplift and educate aspiring writers, filmmakers, actors, and producers, giving them meaningful opportunities to learn from and engage with some of South Africa's most respected voices in film and television,' Khoza said. Celebrated television legend Jerry Phele, whose breakout role was on Emzini Wezinsizwa as Mofokeng, will also be in attendance to share his insights. Former Rhythm City actor Elliot Sabelo Makhubo will also be present to share his industry insight. Born in Orinoco A, in Bushbuckridge, Skeem Saam actor Thabo Mkhabela will have somewhat of a homecoming at the festival. 'I'm honoured to be part of the Bushbuckridge Film Festival,' shared Mkhabela. 'It feels good to return home and contribute to a platform that empowers our local talent.' The festival is committed to accessibility and community inclusion. Screenings and festival events will take place across five key villages in Bushbuckridge — Manyeli Village, Utah Community Hall, Obrigado Hombesed Care in Zoeknog (Pharea Village), Hluvukani Hall, and Mabharule Village in Lillydale — bringing the big screen directly to the people. 'This grassroots approach sparks dialogue, fosters pride in local talent, and redefines what cultural access looks like in rural spaces,' said the festival coordinator, Khoza. NOW READ: It's World Emoji Day😊: From 😂 to why we can't stop using them
