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Durban Gen
''Durban Gen'' is a South African medical drama telenovela. It is an e.tv original production produced by Stained Glass TV Production, commissioned and distributed by e.tv. The medical drama is based in Durban and reflects on the struggles of the doctors and nurses in their daily lives at Durban General Hospital. As of 5 August 2021 the show moved to eVOD with repeats being broadcast on the channel. Notable Cast Former Cast Production On 21 August 2020, e.tv announced that the new local drama series would premiere on 5 October. According to e.tv head of local productions Helga Palmar, the series comes at a time where there is heightened attention on frontline workers. Plot The series centers around a newly qualified doctor, Mbalenhle 'Mbali' Mthethwa ( Nelisiwe Sibiya), who moves to the big city to complete her final year of community service at Durban General Hospital. She is torn between her fiancé, Sibusiso Dlamini (Ntando Mncube) and her superior Dr. Lindel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EVOD
e.tv (commonly referred to on-air as e) is the first and only privately owned free-to-air television station in South Africa. It is the fifth terrestrial television channel in the country, following three channels that are operated by the state-owned South African Broadcasting Corporation (that is SABC 1, SABC 2 and SABC 3) and the privately owned subscription-funded M-Net. In 1997, the e.tv channel bought the broadcasting rights to broadcast English Premier League (EPL) matches and, later on, they also bought the rights to broadcast UEFA Champions League matches. Besides SABC, it is the second-most watched network in the country, according to DStv-sourced data. History Midi TV was the consortium that won the broadcasting licence in 1998 to operate the channel. It is majority-owned by black empowerment group Hosken Consolidated Investments (via its subsidiary eMedia Holdings), with Remgro having a minority-stake. Hosken Consolidated Investments' major shareholder is the S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duma Ndlovu
Duma Ndlovu (born 12 October 1954) is a South African poet, filmmaker, producer, journalist and playwright. He is well known in the South African television industry, having created award-winning shows such as '' Muvhango'', '' Imbewu: The Seed'' and ''Uzalo''. Between 1996 and 2004 he was the chairman of the South African Music Awards. Early life Duma Ndlovu is of Zulu ancestry, and he was born in Soweto, Gauteng; his ancestral home, however, is in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal. He went to Sekano Ntoane High School in Senaoane. After finishing high school he started writing for ''The World'' newspaper. He then founded the Medupe Writers Association, a group that encouraged young black people to take interest in being writers. He served as the organization's president until 1977 when the apartheid government banned the group due to its participation in black consciousness and anti-apartheid movements. After Ndlovu and many members of the Medupe Writers Association were banned by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bheki Sibiya
Bheki Sibiya (born 1973), is a South African actor, producer, director, and cinematographer. He is best known for the roles in the television serials such as ''Muvhango'', ''eHostela'' and ''Durban Gen''. Personal life Bheki Sibiya was born in 1973 in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. In 1997, he completed a diploma in Speech and Drama from Durban University of Technology. Then he completed a film course at AFDA, The School for the Creative Economy (AFDA). Career He started career as a production assistant on several television dramas. In the meantime, he co-directed theater productions as well as produced and directed the documentaries. In 1999, he appeared in the SABC2 soap opera ''Muvhango'' with the role "Bheki Sotobe". In 2005, he made a guest appearance in the television sitcom ''Sorted''. Then in 2006, he joined with the police procedural drama series ''Zero Tolerance'' and played the role "Fayo". In 2009, he directed the short film ''Father Christmas Doesn’t Come Here''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zulu Boy
Zulu may refer to: Zulu people * Zulu Kingdom or Zulu Empire, a former monarchy in what is now South Africa * Zulu language, a Bantu language spoken in southern Africa * Zulu people, an ethnic group of southern Africa Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Zulu'' (1964 film), a war film starring Stanley Baker and Michael Caine * ''Zulu'' (2013 film), a French crime film starring Forest Whitaker and Orlando Bloom Music * "Zulu" (song), a 1981 dance single by British funk duo The Quick * "Zulu", a song by Blink-182 from the 1996 EP ''They Came to Conquer... Uranus'' * Zulu Records, a record store in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Other uses in arts, entertainment, and media * Zulu (Pillow Pal), a Pillow Pal zebra made by Ty, Inc. * TV 2 Zulu, a Danish television station * Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, a Carnival krewe in New Orleans People * Zulu (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) * Gilbert Lani Kauhi (1937–2004), stage name Zulu, wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duduzile Ngcobo
Duduzile Ngcobo (born 1967), is a South African actress. Personal life Ngcobo was born in 1967 in Lamontville, Durban Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. She studied at Sacred Heart Secondary of Oakford for her secondary education from 1982 to 1986. She is a mother of three. Career She started professional acting career when she was 49 years of age with Mzansi Magic serial ''Quantum of Terror''. Before that, she mad minor roles in the television. Her first lead role in television came through the soapie ''Isithembiso''. Then she made supportive roles in the serials; ''Ikhaya Season 2'', ''Greed and Desire''. In 1995, she acted in the direct-to-video Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, TV series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than an initial theatrical release or television premiere. This distribution strategy wa ... film ''A Mothers gift'' directed by Jerry London. She also joined with soapie ''Muvh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zimiphi Biyela
Zimiphi Happiness Biyela (born 24 February 1983), popularly known as Zim Dollar, is a South African actress, television presenter, singer, MC, radio DJ and motivational speaker. She is best known for the roles in the television serials such as; ''Uzalo'' ,Durban ''Gen and'' e''Hostela'' Personal life Biyela was born on 24 February 1983 in eNdabazensangu under King Cetshwayo District, Obuka, South Africa as one of the twin and third child in a family with six siblings. She completed primary education from St Paul‟s Primary School in Nkwenkwe. Then she attended to Sitheku High School for secondary education and matriculated in 2001. She then enrolled with a bachelor's degree in education from the University of South Africa (Unisa). She studied two years in the university, but did not complete the degree. She is a mother of a son born in 16 April 2007 Career She started career as a dancer at Mbongeni Ngema Committed Artists. At that time, she also worked as the lead vocalist an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Ndlangamandla
Mike Ndlangamandla (born 8 July 1990), is a South African actor and model who was in the television series ''Muvhango'' and ''Durban Gen''. Personal life Ndlangamandla was born 8 July 1990 in Piet Retief, Mpumalanga province, South Africa. Career Before entering drama, he joined a casting agency. In the meantime, he studied drama at the DNA academy at Johannesburg Theatre. In 2018, he played the supportive role of "Pastor Max" on SABC 2 Venda drama serial ''Muvhango''. Then in 2019, he appeared in the etv sci-fi telenovela ''Isipho'' and played the role "Teboho". In 2020, he joined with the regular cast of the e.tv. medical telenovela ''Durban Gen ''Durban Gen'' is a South African medical drama telenovela. It is an e.tv original production produced by Stained Glass TV Production, commissioned and distributed by e.tv. The medical drama is based in Durban and reflects on the struggles of ...''. In the series, he played the lead role of "Dr. Lindelani Zulu" until October 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
