Cynthia Erivo has been cast as Miriam Makeba in the upcoming drama The Road Home. This is an international production that looks at the political resistance during apartheid.

Directed by Bill Condon, the film uses true events from the lives of Makeba and Hugh Masekela during their years in exile.

“This is a powerful story about art intersecting with activism, a friction that’s only become more complex with time,” Condon said. “I’m honored to be a part of this extraordinary team.”.

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Erivo’s role as Makeba is expected to bring more attention to the film. Known as “Mama Africa,” Makeba used her music to campaign against apartheid.

Thabo Rametsi plays Hugh Masekela, who struggles with life during exile. His journey shows the dilemma faced by many South African artists during the period. Guy Pearce is Trevor Huddleston, an Anglican cleric who supported the cultural boycott.

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The screenplay is written by Michael Bronner, with contributions from Zakes Mda. Production is done by Studiocanal with support from the Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation.

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With around R300 million budgeted for this film, The Road Home is a huge investment in African movie production. Filming will take place in South Africa, with locations showing Makeba’s early life. The soundtrack is expected to have versions of songs by  Makeba, Masekela, and the Graceland era.

The Road Home is a historical drama that explores music as a tool of resistance. By looking at the lives of Makeba and Masekela, the film explores how South African artists cope during apartheid. With Cynthia Erivo taking a lead role, movie enthusiasts are looking forward to a great time.

Shamiso Mosaka confirmed she is in a relationship with South African DJ and radio host DJ Speedsta, ending months of speculation.

The confirmation came during an episode of the podcast Read The Room, which Mosaka co-hosts alongside Londie London and Phil Mphela. When asked by the host, she addressed the rumours directly. She stated that she is “very much in a relationship. ” Mosaka further said she spends most of her time with Speedsta and that they are living together. She described herself as “taken” and “unavailable,”

“I’m very much dating, very much in a relationship, very much basically living together. I’m with him every day,” she said. “I’m in a relationship. My status is ‘taken’, ‘unavailable’,” she added

Before this confirmation, the pair had been the subject of persistent rumours. Neither had denied the ongoing speculation, they also avoided directly addressing the subject.

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The relationship has drawn public attention, largely linked to DJ Speedsta’s previous relationship with influencer Lungile Thabethe, with whom he shares a child.

As rumours linking Mosaka and Speedsta emerged, some social media users accused Mosaka of being involved with the DJ before his previous relationship ended. She has consistently rejected those claims in an interview with News24.

“I’ve never stolen anyone’s man in my entire life. If I’m ever with someone, best believe I found them single,” she said.

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With the confirmation of the romance, fans will shift attention from guessing about their relationship status to their public presence.

Charlize Theron spoke about an experience from her childhood, and how it affected her. In a recent interview, the actress recalled the night her mother acted in self-defence against her father at age 15.

Growing up in South Africa, Theron described their home as unstable due to her father’s  alcohol addiction. She explained that his behaviour created a fearful home.

According to Theron, her father returned home intoxicated. Fearing for their safety, she and her mother pressed themselves against the door to stop him from forcing his way inside.

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“He shot through the steel doors to get in, making it very clear that he was going to kill us,” Charlize recalled. “His brother was with him as well. We knew it was serious, and so by the time he broke into the first gate, my mom ran to the safe to get her gun. She came into my bedroom. The two of us were holding the door with our bodies because there wasn’t a lock on it.”

The confrontation ended when her mother intervened to stop him, an act later ruled by authorities as self-defence. Theron said her mother’s actions saved her life that day.

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For many years, Theron found it difficult to talk publicly about what happened. She initially told people her father had died in an accident, but chose to speak up after later,  recognising the importance of breaking that silence.

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Despite these traumatic experiences, Theron built a successful career in the film industry. She acted in movies such as The Italian Job, Hancock and Prometheus. She has also spoken about seeking therapy to help her overcome the emotional impact of her upbringing. She was listed among TIME 100 Most People (2016).

Theron’s account provides an example of how individuals respond to trauma. It highlights the challenges involved in dealing with past events and the effort required to continue with one’s life.Theron’s account adds context to how she has spoken about her upbringing in interviews over the years. It shows the lasting impact of that experience and her decision to address it publicly as an adult.