Category Archives: Relationships & Love

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette on Disney+

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In 1999, I was a young producer working at a production company in Cape Town, producing international commercials and dreaming big TV dreams. News travelled differently back then, whispered across edit suites, announced on radio bulletins, repeated in hushed conversations between takes.

That’s when I heard about the tragic plane crash that claimed the lives of John F. Kennedy Junior, his wife Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and her sister Lauren Bessette.
And I remember something very clearly.
The world mourned “American royalty.” The headlines focused on JFK Jr. The glamour. The dynasty. The legacy.
But quietly, heartbreakingly, the Bessette family lost two daughters that day.
That stayed with me.

So when I saw that Disney+ had debuted the official trailer for FX’s limited series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, it instantly took me back to that moment in 1999, to the shock, the disbelief. All 3 who passed were only in their thirties.

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Love Expo 2025: Ultimate Adult Lifestyle Event in Pretoria

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Love Expo returns to SunBet Arena at Time Square, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria on 28 to 30 November 2025, transforming the arena into South Africa’s ultimate celebration of confidence, connection, and pure entertainment.

This year’s event promises three unforgettable days filled with live shows, shopping, workshops, art, and experiences that bring together the best of adult lifestyle and entertainment. It’s bold, stylish, and totally unfiltered.

Every element of the Love Expo has been refreshed and reimagined, from six themed lounges and curated art displays to stage performances, workshops, and immersive digital and live experiences. Whether you’re returning for your favourite attractions or discovering it for the first time, expect an event that feels familiar yet entirely new. 

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Dating #NoFilter South Africa Season 2 on Bravo Africa

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Bravo Africa has unveiled the full cast of the highly anticipated second season of the comedy dating show Dating #NoFilter South Africa, set to premiere exclusively on Bravo Africa (DStv 124) on Saturday, 11 October at 18:00.

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Top 3 South African Rom-Coms to Stream on Showmax This February

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Being the month of love, Showmax has ticked all the boxes for rom-coms this February. Here are 3 South African movies to watch on Showmax this month.

Not My Type | Stream from Friday, 14 February

Church baddie Letsatsi has spent years designing wedding dresses while waiting for the perfect man God has in store for her. When her younger sister receives a marriage proposal, she becomes desperate. Her meticulously planned life, which should have included a husband by now, is not unfolding as she expected.

Lorraine Moropa (Guilt, Hope, Ikani) stars as Letsatsi, with Lulama Nyembezi (The Queen, House of Zwide) as Thimothi, a former believer who turned bad boy after experiencing church hurt. Moagi Kai is Mhlonishwa, a fellow Christian who Letsatsi believes is her answered prayer.

Produced by Thape Media Production (Gospel Unplugged, Widowed, Fix My Love, Fooled By Love), Not My Type is directed by SAFTA winner Siyabonga Mkhize (Umkhokha, 7de Laan, eHostela, Champions).

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Shahan Ramkissoon Hosts The Mommy Club Reunion

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Renowned journalist and talk show host Shahan Ramkissoon is set to host the highly anticipated reunion special of The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, premiering on Showmax on 31 October 2024.

Produced by POP24, The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice is the exciting second instalment of the beloved franchise that began with The Mommy Club featuring dynamic “it” moms from Johannesburg.

The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice offers an exclusive glimpse into the lives of glamorous mothers from Durban’s Indian community, showcasing their seemingly perfect lives. The show explores the vibrant dynamics among these mothers and their colourful extended families, revealing how they balance managing their personal empires while nurturing the next generation.

The cast includes Abigail Nepaul (41), Asharia Parsad (27), Christina Devraj (26), Devina Kowlas (43), Kim Jones (33), Lenore Goss-Matjie (45), Neetasha Singh Bugwandin (36), and twins Losh and Resh Naidoo (45). 

This groundbreaking reality show is a first-of-its-kind reality series that highlights the Indian community in South Africa, and Shahan is prepared to tackle the pressing themes and challenging conversations that arise. “I am known for being real, and this time will be no different. I aim to ask the questions that viewers have on their minds. It’s going to be unfiltered, no sugarcoating,” he says.

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