by CSA The Wire | Oct 30, 2018 | Interviews, Talent, The Wire
Stylish, driven and working towards a better future. Meet Thato Mmereki, a man of substance and our next CSA Interview star. Words: Tshiamo Seape Hi Thato, how did you find yourself in a career as a social entrepreneur and media influencer? Growing up in...
by CSA The Wire | Oct 8, 2018 | Interviews, Music, The Wire
Making it through a live gqom set is an act of endurance. Having personally spent many nights captivated and moved to near exhaustion by South Africa’s latest musical obsession, I can testify to the visceral full body reaction that comes standard when listening...
by CSA The Wire | Sep 20, 2018 | Interviews, The Wire
From his gentle yet moving voice to his masterful songwriting, the master of contemporary South African folk music is Bongeziwe Mabandla. It’s not uncommon for today’s audiences to bemoan the flashy and superficial sounds that dominate radio airplay...
by CSA The Wire | Sep 17, 2018 | Interviews, Music, The Wire
Darkie Fiction has an unmistakable gravitational pull that sucks you into their warm, nostalgiac and optimistic embrace. My first encounter with Yoza Mnyanda and Kuthulakwe Nkosi ‘Katt Daddy’ Siboto – who comprise the group – was their celebratory...
by CSA The Wire | Sep 3, 2018 | Interviews, Talent, The Wire
Vatiswa Ndara has made a career out of embodying iconic roles. From Generations to Home Affairs and Igazi, the gravitas her name carries has made her one of the most respected and in-demand screen talents the country has produced. Reaching such heights is a...
by CSA The Wire | Aug 31, 2018 | Interviews, Talent, The Wire, U.S. Talent
Stephan James is a name not immediately familiar to the broader movie-going, Netflix binging public – but that’s on us. If potential and sheer talent were the sole factor in determining an actors ubiquity, Stephan’s name would no doubt be on...