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News24
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Actress and singer Thembi Seete answers 20 quirky questions
We put Kings of Jo'Burg actress and legendary Boom Shaka singer Thembi Seete on the spot in our rapid-fire series. 1 What's the most delicious thing you've eaten? Japanese and Thai cuisine in Thailand – the flavours are out of this world. 2 If not your current career, what would your dream job be? I'd love to work in the fashion and beauty space, inspired by my mom, a fashion designer. 3 The song that always gets you dancing? It's About Time by Boom Shaka. It's a classic but the beat and lyrics never get old. I catch myself dancing along and kicking out my leg every time it comes on. Young or old, you won't be able to resist dancing to this song. 4 Which three people (dead or alive) would you invite to your fantasy dinner party? My parents and Lebo Mathosa [her Boom Shaka bandmate who died in 2006] – I miss them dearly. 5 Which fictional character would you love to play in a movie? I would say Spider-Man because my son is crazy about him but this time around I would be Spider-Woman. 6 If you could relive one day from your past, which would it be? Living in Hillbrow – those were the best times of my life and I discovered so much about myself. 7 What's the best piece of advice you've ever received? 'Love starts with you' – a valuable reminder. 8 What's your most-used emoji in your chats, and why? My L'Oreal Mojo – I created it and love it! 😊 9 What's the one app you can't live without? WhatsApp – so convenient! 10 If you could own a holiday home anywhere in the world, where would it be? Camps Bay, Cape Town – stunning spot! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thembi Seete 🇿🇦 (@thembiseete_) 11 What's your all-time favourite book? The 48 Laws of Power, it's a thought-provoking read. 12 Who's your biggest inspiration? God and prayer, my guiding light. 13 What smell instantly takes you back to childhood? Jungle Oats (not a fan of the smell, though!). 14 How would you spend R1 million in 24 hours? Half for worldwide flight tickets for me and the rest for loved ones. READ MORE | YOU rapid fire | 20 questions with actor and comedian Siv Ngesi 15 Sweet or salty snacks? Salty, spicy snacks like biltong or spicy almond nuts. Yum! 16 If you had to compete in a reality TV show, which one would it be? The Amazing Race. I love travelling! 17 Name a movie that always makes you cry, no matter how many times you watch it. Passion of the Christ, such a powerful film. 18 What's your most irrational fear? Oceans and game drives – no wild animal encounters for me! 19 If your life had a signature catchphrase, what would it be? 'Keep going, keep going'. It's motivating! 20 If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you want to have? Water, food and sunblock – practical choices!
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The Citizen
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Thembi Seete stuns in white bikini during luxurious Mauritius getaway [PICS]
Thembi recently jetted off to the tropical island of Mauritius for a well-deserved break. Thembi Seete is soaking up the sun in Mauritius. Pictures: Instagram/@thembiseete_ After a busy few weeks of media interviews ahead of the premiere of the new season of Kings of Joburg, actress and singer Thembi Seete has taken a well-deserved break. The star jetted off to the tropical island of Mauritius for a luxurious holiday. ALSO READ: Why a cruise might be an ideal holiday destination for your summer Inside Thembi Seete's Mauritius vacation Thembi shared a glimpse of her tropical retreat on Instagram, posting a series of sun-kissed snaps from her beachfront escape. Picture: Instagram/@thembiseete_ One of the snaps shows Seete in a sleek white bikini, basking by the ocean with a nice view behind her. Thembi Seete in Mauritius. Picture: Instagram/@thembiseete_ 'Chasing summer, sunsets, and soaking up the beauty of the Indian Ocean,' she captioned her snaps. Seete's island escape comes shortly after the launch of the third season of Kings of Joburg, which premiered on Friday, 13 June. She reprises her role as Keneilwe Masire in the hit Netflix series. Speaking to The Citizen ahead of the premiere, Seete said her character has evolved significantly since the first season. While Keneilwe had a fiery streak in earlier seasons, Seete said she now brings a calmer, more protective energy to the role. 'This season, you see her heart and her commitment to saving her family. She's a mother, a voice of reason — someone who'll do anything to protect her family.' READ MORE: 'Far superior to anything we've done before': Zolisa Xaluva, Sindi Mahlangu and Thembi Seete on 'Kings of Joburg' season 3
The Citizen
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Chat with 'Kings of Joburg' cast members about new season
We caught up with Kings of Joburg cast members Thembi Seete, Zolisa Xaluva, and Sindi Mahlangu to hear what excites them most about the new season. The stakes are higher, and family bonds are tested like never before in the explosive third season of Kings of Joburg, which premiered on Friday, 13 June. The new season sees the Masire family maintain their grip on Johannesburg's criminal underworld, but a deadly curse and rising betrayals threaten their empire. With new characters, expanded settings, and elevated stakes, the cast says audiences are in for the most thrilling ride yet. We caught up with cast members Thembi Seete (Keneilwe Masire), Zolisa Xaluva (Mo Masire), and Sindi Mahlangu (Phumzi) to hear what excites them most about the new season – and how their characters have evolved. 'I'm really excited to see both worlds come together — Joburg and Cape Town — as well as the collaboration of incredible actors from different parts of the world. 'When I first read the script, I thought, 'Oh, we have a good story,' and with the other characters' worlds and how the story played out, I was really excited for them,' Seete told The Citizen. Season three takes viewers deeper into the supernatural and criminal elements that define the Masire family saga, with new characters and expanded locations bringing fresh energy to the storyline. For Xaluva, who plays family patriarch Mo Masire, the thrill lies in the complexity and visual scale of this season. 'It's a strong, clear story — dynamic, constantly evolving. From a visual point of view, we would say it's a heightened, cinematic offering — far superior to anything we have done so far. We had two directors of photography, one shooting in Joburg and the other in Cape Town. It's an exhibition of South African technical brilliance.' Mahlangu, who returns as Pumzi, said she was excited to see talent from different parts of the world come together and create magic. 'We've got a lot of actors coming together from different countries to tell one story, and that's also very exciting. We don't get a lot of those here, so I feel like for me, it was good to see everyone unite to tell this beautiful story.' ALSO READ: 'My intimate scenes have never been this intimate' – Thembi Seete on her 'Adulting' role Character development in the 'Kings of Joburg' new season Season three also highlights deeper character growth. Seete said her character, once known for her fiery temper, now serves as the family's voice of reason. 'This season, you see her heart and her commitment to saving her family. She's a mother, a voice of reason — someone who'll do anything to protect her family. In the first and second seasons, it was more about fighting, but now we see her saying, 'Please, let's not do this. Let's solve this. Let's rather go about it this way.'' Xaluva said Mo's character remains consistent in his moral compass, but the challenges he faces become far more intense this season. 'Mo has always been an open book. What you see is what you get. But this time, he just goes through a more intensified journey. He's in prison, breaks out to save his family, and travels from Johannesburg to Cape Town by car to hide out and try to eliminate this big enemy from Cape Town.' Meanwhile, Mahlangu's Phumzi undergoes a transformation of her own, shaped by motherhood. 'Phumzi this season is a mother. And once you become a mother, there's a lot that shifts. Your child's well-being becomes the centre of it all. So she's changed — she's basically trying to figure out a life that best suits her child and is doing everything she can to make sure that her child is protected.' NOW READ: 'A new chapter': Siphokazi celebrates independence after 16 years with former label
News24
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Black and white boss moves from Thembi Seete and more
The shades black and white have been ever present in fashion. British Vogue sees the essence of black as a favourite, describing it as 'serious black, gothic black, seductive black, restrained black, sculptural black,' a shade loved for its depth and consistently paired with simplicity. We spotlight some black and white celeb outfits we've loved from this week: Thembi Seete's classroom meets catwalk The actress rocked a playful, chic combo of a white blouse layered under a black waistcoat. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thembi Seete 🇿🇦 (@thembiseete_) Her boardroom glam: a pinstripe corset jumpsuit gives power-suit energy with a glamourous twist. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thembi Seete 🇿🇦 (@thembiseete_) Phindile Gwala-Ngandu's sporty glam courtside outfit Phindile achieves this sporty yet stylish look with her high-waisted pants and fitted white top under a leather jacket. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phindile Gwala-Ngandu (@phindilegwala_official) Khanya Mkangisa's chic in winter dress She wears an off-shoulder white fuzzy mini dress with strappy heels and a bag. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Khanya Mkangisa (@ilovekhanya) Sithelo Shozi's staircase slay in style The black blazer and suiting shorts paired with heels elevates the look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sithelo Shozi (@_sithelo) Zola Nombona's zebra print She rocks this zebra-print oversized coat over an all-black outfit for a fierce arena look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zola (@znombona) More monochrome looks Hope Mbhele View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hope Mbhele (@hope_mbhele) The Lazy Makoti and Zanele van Zyl View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Lazy Makoti (@thelazymakoti) Boity View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boity Thulo (@boity) Larona Moagi View this post on Instagram A post shared by Larona Moagi (@larona_moagi_) Amanda du-Pont View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda du-Pont (@amandadupont)
News24
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Kings of Joburg season 3 drops — Connie Ferguson and Malik Yoba bring the fire
Kings of Joburg, which premiered in December 2020, is now set to release its third season. The series features Connie Ferguson, who is also the executive producer, Zolisa Xaluva and Thembi Seete, among others. Ferguson says they invested in the show because they believed it was not a one-hit wonder. Season 3 of one of SA's most loved series, the star-studded Kings of Joburg, hits Netflix screens in just a few hours. Executive producer, Connie Ferguson, led a tight ship and kept this going even after her husband Shona's passing in 2021. The iconic actress, who plays Veronica Masire in the series, said that, although viewers thought they knew what to look forward to, based on the first two seasons, they were in for a surprise. Supplied Season 3 will see the Masire family facing new challenges and an enemy who wants to take down their empire. When asked whether they had expected Kings of Joburg to gain momentum the way it had, the former Generations and Generations: The Legacy actress laughed and said: 'Definitely!' She said they believed in the show and were willing to invest in it and the partnerships went a long way. We hoped for it. We had high expectations, but you never know how the public will receive it. It was a risk, what we did with Kings of Joburg [season] 1, but how it was received was such a pleasant surprise because it said to us, we were on the right track. Connie Ferguson She added that, when they developed the first season, they had other seasons in the pipeline. She said season 1 had been a test and they had passed it with flying colours. Ferguson, who recently celebrated her 55th birthday, shared that Netflix was a supportive partner and her US co-executive producer, Samad Davis, brought knowledge about the international film and television space. 'Our approach of bridging the gap between SA, the rest of Africa and America paid off. We didn't know how that would be received, but it was received very well. As much as Kings of Joburg is a South African show, we believe it is a world show.' Ferguson said season 3 would showcase how her character had developed and would do anything to protect her family. Supplied Part of Veronica's development includes revealing her sensitive and loving side. This will introduce US actor Malik Yoba, who plays Isador, Veronica's love interest. Yoba, who was in SA for the season 3 press junket, the launch and Ferguson's birthday party, said he was honoured to be part of the show. He said filming on the continent as an African American was also an honour. 'I don't think I have done this before in a character, where a woman holds the power and the man is in support of that power, which is a nice dynamic.' The actor said his first visit to Johannesburg had been in 1996, adding that this was his sixth. Supplied Veteran actor Abdul Khoza shocked many in May when he announced that he had quit acting after 14 years of bringing different characters to life. At the time, he also shared his last self-tape audition, saying it was for aspiring actors to see what it took to get a role. Talking about his character Lester in Kings of Joburg, Khoza said he experienced physical strain and endurance. In this season, Lester had had to run and fight a lot, but he did his best. 'It was exciting to play Lester. I enjoyed that there was a story for me to finally play as Lester and discover more of Lester myself. With the first season, I only had a glimpse of what my character was really about, the story I had,' he said. Thembi Seete, Busisiwe 'Cici' Thwala, Clint Brink, Enyinna Nwigwe, Maurice Paige and Zolisa Xaluva round up the cast. Season 3 was launched in Sandton last week, with Ferguson assuring viewers that this would be the most thrilling and amazing project. The new series starts streaming on Netflix on Friday.
