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Movie Review: Hits and Misses of Thabang Moleya’s Happiness is a Four Letter Word

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http://ift.tt/2rj71xo By Isabella Akinseye H appiness is a Four Letter Word, is a South African romantic comedy which follows the lives of three best friends: Nandi (Mmabatho Montsho), Zaza (Khanyi Mbau) and Princess (Renate Stuurman) who are in search of their own meanings of happiness. Directed by Thabang Moleya, the movie is based on the eponymous award-winning novel by Cynthia Jele.  It has been nominated for ‘Best First Feature Film by a Director’ at the upcoming 2017 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Hits Cinematography. Lance Gewer gives viewers a tantalising experience of what modern day Johannesburg looks like. From the suburbs to the inner city, we are taken on a visual journey with beautiful shots of the City of Gold. The interior scenes are also well captured, cementing Happiness is a Four Letter Word ’s place in chic flick land. Little surprise that Lance Gewer took home the award for Best Cinematographer at this year’s Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards....

Eagles declare war on South Africa

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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nigeria hosting South Africa in Group E is the stand-out fixture as 47 countries begin the group stage of qualifying for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Another big clash this weekend is the north African clash between Tunisia and Egypt in Group J. The 12 group winners will qualify along with the best three runners-up will join hosts Cameroon in the finals. South Africa  are looking for a first win ever win in a competitive match over  Nigeria,  there have been six wins for the Super Eagles and three draws since 1992. The Super Eagles are aiming to qualify for the Nations Cup finals for the first time since winning the title in 2013. “We do not want to forget that South Africa partly contributed to us not going to the 2015 Cup of Nations,” said Nigeria’s stand-in captain Ogenyi Onazi. “This time, we must restore our pride and make sure we get the three points off them on Saturday. “Nigerians do not forgive losers easily and it is ...