Attention celebrities

Of late some of the ‘celebrities’ that people look up to in the local entertainment industry have been anything but perfect role models. From claiming to be rolling in the dosh to sleeping around, I can’t help but feel disappointed in their behaviour. Why would you want to tell the world how rich you are? Surely if you’re that rich you’re not actually so because you’re bragging and trying to prove a point. Also why with HIV/Aids stats the way they are in South Africa would you want to boast about sleeping around? Seriously you’re no hero by boning the world, you really aren’t. You’re irresponsible and setting a bad example. People look up to you, people respect your work… Don’t go and stuff it up by becoming too caught up in your lap of luxury!

Don’t get me wrong, I’m no prude. If you’re earning millions I’m glad for you. It makes me want to work hard too because I want that too, but be humble about it. Let your wealth roll out in other ways. As for sleeping around, do what you have to do. Do it safely, that’s fine, but don’t take to Twitter to make it known how many people you’re with on a regular basis!

And I will not mention names because I don’t feel like giving you yet another platform to boast and brag. I also don’t feel like it is necessary. The message is clear enough. Thanks, that’s all!

Survivor South Africa: Maldives. Meet the contestants

Survivor South Africa: Maldives kicks off on Thursday night on M-Net. It will once again be hosted by Nico Panagio, who I rate as a presenter. He’s strong, understands the game and executes the role of Survivor host brilliantly. Now I’ve seen the promos on some of the contestants and they look like an interesting bunch. Here’s a closer look at the Celebs and the Plebs. Check it out.

Name: Roxy Burger
Age: 24
Occupation: TV Presenter/ Business owner
Claim to fame: Roxy was one of the faces of KTV for many years.
Can she win? Don’t underestimate Roxy, thinking that she is still the pretty sweet girl from KTV. She has grown up to be an ambitious young lady, with defined goals – and one of these is to make it all the way to the top.

Name: Tshepo Maseko
Age: 36
Occupation: Actor
Claim to fame: Tshepo is best known for his role as Parsons in the multiple award-winning daily soap, Isidingo.
Can he win? This fun-loving, jovial man is easily underestimated. Behind the charm and big smile is a determined – and very competitive – personality.

Name: Vanessa Haywood
Age: 33
Occupation: Actress, TV Presenter, Businesswoman
Claim to fame: This former Miss South Africa finalist and international model played leading lady Tania in the Oscar nominated international hit District 9.
Can she win? Vanessa is a well-balanced, likeable, sporty, outdoors woman with an extremely competitive nature.

Name: Bonnie Henna
Age: 31
Occupation: Actress
Claim to fame: Bonnie played in international films such as Clint Eastwood Oscar-winning film Invictus, Drum and Catch a Fire. She also starred
on television in series like Hillside, Soul City and Home Affairs and was discovered by an agent at a bus stop at the age of 13.

Smiles for Madiba

Big up to my boy/colleague Moeketsie Moticoe for hooking this slideshow up! Check it out here

Madiba is the man. Both I and you know that… Wishing him a very happy 91st birthday. I hope he has a quiet celebration. He works too much now Happy birthday Nelson Mandela.