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The Close Up

Genres: Documentary Series
Broadcast on: e.tv, eNCA

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Episodes

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Episode 1: Kelly Khumalo
19 November 2015

Kelly Khumalo opens up about her troubled friendships to her controversial relationships and what it's like to be cast as the villain.

Episode 2: DJ Sbu
26 November 2015

Self-made entertainer and entrepreneur Dj Sbu embodies the phrase "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."

Episode 3: Katlego Maboe
3 December 2015

SAFTA-winning television presenter Katlego Maboe opens about his future plans and proves that there is more to this former Afrikaans singer.

Episode 4: Lalla Hirayama
10 December 2015

Japanese-born, South African-bred television presenter Lalla Hirayama has been a regular on local small screens for more than a decade. She reveals some uncomfortable truths about her childhood, her stint as a professional dancer and what it's really like to live in the glare of the media spotlight.

Episode 5: Kabelo Mabalane
17 December 2015

Kwaito star Kabelo Mabalane opens up the highs and lows of his career in entertainment. From his battles with drug addiction to the birth of his first child – Kabelo's story reveals the softer side of the man known to his fans as "Bouga Luv".

Episode 6: Ifani
24 December 2015

Multi-award-winning musician iFani shares his journey-so-far from childhood poverty to his adult battles with depression. He finally reveals the real story behind his music and his unusual alter ego.

Episode 7: Nonhle Thema
31 December 2015

Controversial television personality Nonhle Thema shares her early years as a teenage beauty queen to her infamous twitter meltdown – her story is a cautionary tale for anyone who's harboured a desire for fame.

Episode 8: Jimmy Nevis
7 January 2016

Award winning singer-songwriter Matthew le Roux – better known to his fans as Jimmy Nevis - reveals how he has become one of the biggest pop stars in the country.

Episode 9: Zakes Bantwini
14 January 2016

Musician and social entrepreneur Zakes Bantwini opens up about his difficult past. The story tracks his life as a professional dancer on the stages of Europe up to his current role as a Music Executive and demonstrates why he has become one of the most influential men in South African entertainment.

Episode 10: Sade Giliberti
21 January 2016

Former child star and television personality Sade Gilliberti has been on local small screen for more than two thirds of her life. she discusses her sexuality, her battles with depression and her complicated relationship with her absent mother.

Episode 11: Mo Flava
28 January 2016

As the grandson of a prominent Soweto businessman, and nephew of a former Robben Island inmate, Mo Flava has a unique perspective on growing up in South Africa.

Episode 12: Maps Maponyane
4 February 2016

In a relatively short space of time model and fashionista Maps Maponyane has become one of the most influential men in South African fashion and entertainment. He discusses his biggest life challenges so including his struggle to overcome a severe speech impediment.

Episode 13: Siv Ngesi
11 February 2016

Born in the townships and raised in the suburbs of Cape Town - actor, comedian and motivational speaker Sivuyile Ngesi has made a career out of his unique perspective on race relations in South Africa. In the season finale we discover how he became the confident performer he is today and he reveals how a teenage acne condition changed the course of his career.


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