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SABC and Ponds launch TV Presenter Search

5 Apr 2005 12:13124 commentsBizLike

For the first time in South Africa a popular television show will hold auditions for women across the country in search of a talented new TV personality to join the show.

The SABC's magazine programme Motswako, in conjunction with Ponds, are offering one talented woman the opportunity to appear on Motswako as its new presenter. The winner will also receive R50 000 and be registered with a leading casting agency.

The Ponds/SABC TV Presenter Search runs until September 2005 when the winner will be announced on Motswako.

Viewers will have the opportunity to voice their opinions about the new presenter by voting for their favourite finalist during the on-air auditions. Viewers also stand a chance of winning R10 000 in the viewers' competition.


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	Where are the auditions- Great... Now just tell us where the auditions are, so we can show that "fake american accented, oh I can´t speak Setswana properly" bimbette Carol a thing or two... Posted on 6 Apr 2005 18:30 Like Reply Report
	A chance finally- That's true Black sister for a change, we can have hard core, proudly South African accent on air....and you sister on top stop using American Accents on South African tv shows, wereas they don't use yours. Posted on 7 Apr 2005 08:49 Like Reply Report
Kgomotso	Wow.... Kindly supply me with more details- It is very wonderful that you are giving everyone a chance. Much appreciated. Posted on 7 Apr 2005 15:59 Like Reply Report
Portia	More details-the site- This an oppurtunity that I cannot miss please supply with more details especially the website where this can be accessed. Posted on 12 Apr 2005 13:29 Like Reply Report
Lulu	Annoying!!- What a great initiative - Perhaps we'll finally get a true South African girl without a fake irritating English accent. Kgomotso I'm talking to you, wake up girl, be proud of who you are and stop this annoying thing you're doing on national TV (South African National TV for heavens sake!!! Posted on 12 Apr 2005 13:28 Like Reply Report
Phemelo	I agree- I thought i was the only person who has a problem with Carol. I am a Tswana, and I know for a fact that she used to speak tswana properly coz she was an actress on a Tswana drama a couple of years back. So what happened between then and now, is beyond me. I speak my English with an accent, i admit, but I speak my Tswana like a Tswana. I can't even stand the show currently because i get embarrased on her behalf, and frankly she is irritating. This is a great opportunity to get someone who is proud of their culture, language and heritage to present ideas which are relevant to south african women. Posted on 27 Apr 2005 16:12 Like Reply Report
Zola and Debbie	Get an life (or maybe anaccent) !!!!!!!!- Hey wena sisi and all of you who have issues with Carol!!!!leave her alone... is it her fault that she speaks FABULOUS english? get over yourselves...i mean PAHLEEEEEEEEZE... really... so what if she has a good education? so are you gonna burn her for being so HOT? Come on on South Africa... wake up! get a life... who wants monotonous Zulu and Tswana accents on National TV? don't you think we have enuff of those? GET OVA YOSELVES!!! Carol...don't pay any attention to them! Rock on sista! Posted on 11 May 2005 14:25 Like Reply Report
shinjuku	...everyone's a critic...- stumbling across this feed reading comments till my eyes bleed, why the constant need for people to degrade the joy of others, i don't understand your pettiness, please... as real as this life gets, it gives you the choices, to dress how you want, to use your accents in many voices it's called having fun with living something people seem to be forgetting when the latest trend is shifting all this wasted energy is plain & simple, just resisting... i speak in tongues when people wanna listen impossible to ignore im like a cancer in your system 69, 5419, the shinjuku effect analysing mental planes between hemispheres right and left. I met the depth of Carol's character, seen her love through her eyes, so its kinda difficult for me to understand why so many people seem to despise... when the day is done and your life has passed over only a handful of people will be left with cold shoulder as i get older my words get bolder problem being that others try to censor my actions like a peace soldier... Carol keep on, keeping on...do what brings YOU joy and happiness in your life, everyone else can get bent... trying to imitate, trying to hate... wasting energy on childish tendencies, is this South Africa's ill-tempered fate? much love & respect. the shinjuku effect Posted on 25 Jun 2006 13:17 Like Reply Report
Bontle	very proud- I am very happy to be part of a country where women are given such opportunities to fullfil part of their drams. I would like to be part of this because i hav always anted to make a difference in women's lives.I believe that it is not easy to be a woman ths days, there is alot that comes with it. i want to make women believe in themselves, I believe this country, this world would be so beautiful if every womae, girl, girlfriend,motherwere happy and confident.women are the shining stars and warm harts of this world.please send me an application form. Posted on 22 Apr 2005 10:39 Like Reply Report
	CAROL'S ACCENT- Please leave Carol alone.If that is what she prefers why stand in her way. Only God is the judge. Posted on 7 Sep 2010 15:27 Like Reply Report
Mich	Good question.- Please tell us were to go for the audition, how do we go about entering? Thanks Posted on 7 Apr 2005 10:00 Like Reply Report
Bettie Davis	Bimbette!!!!!!!!- You are one nasty human that's why you are still a receptionist you'll never go anyway because of your negativity.....you should look forward to learning from the one's that knows and appreciate yourself, and your environment you are very toxic.....stay in your Botswana if you want, mind you tswana speakers are very bright...and not annoying like you. Posted on 11 Apr 2005 16:50 Like Reply Report
Lesang Komane	More details please- Please can you e-mail me more details on the search of a new presenter. I think this is a wonderful way of searching for a Presenter. It is also an opportunity for young South African women to showcast themselves!!!! Lesang Komane Posted on 22 Apr 2005 14:36 Like Reply Report
cherine Mc Donald	more information about where and when auditions are- Hi my name is cherine, im really interested in auditioning for this so id like to know more information if possible Posted on 30 Apr 2005 17:59 Like Reply Report
anisa	Auditions??- Please tell me where the auditions are going to take place Posted on 5 Aug 2005 15:03 Like Reply Report
	GIVE US A CHANCE- HI I WOULD LIKE TO BECOME A TV PRESENTER BECAUSE IT@S SIMPLY RUNS IN MY BLOOD BUT SADLY I LEAVE IN LONDON SO WHY CAN@T YOU CONSIDER TO MAKING AN INTERNATIONAL AUDITIONS LIKE POP IDOL AS THIS IDEA WOULD DEFINITLY ATTRACT MORE AUDIENCES MANY TALENTS LIVE AND DIE AND ARE NEVER HAERD ABOUT BECAUSE THEY DON@T GET THE CHANCE) SO WHY CAN'T YOU GIVE US THIS CHANCE AND FEEL THE JOY OF SEEING OTHERS REACH THERE DREAMS Posted on 13 Aug 2005 20:09 Like Reply Report
thanda	be proud of who you are- being successful does not mean lose your identity.To all Black women who have made it to the top we are proud of you and look up to you. But you disappoint us when you forget where you come from.Noleen and Noxolo we are very proud of you.you are true examples of Black African women.the world would have been a better place if we had more women like you. Posted on 3 Sep 2007 10:11 Like Reply Report
vicky	where do we audition - I am highly excited about this, i say it is long overdue. But my question really is that - where do we find detailed information on this? Who do we speak to and so forth? Posted on 7 Apr 2005 07:11 Like Reply Report
Zintle	Requirements for a new presenter- Exciting, exciting! But maybe more details should be made available e.g. between what ages are you looking at, required languages, venues & dates for auditions (are you going to all regions?) etc. Otherwise I am excited and looking forward to this. Posted on 7 Apr 2005 08:52 Like Reply Report
	Where are the Auditions?- Wow, I bet whatever channel's planning this one is in for one hell of a ratings sore!! I can only imagine the rigorous tests the applicants are gonna get comin to em. Which leads me to the obvious question, where and when are the auditions gonna be held? I mean is it strictly for the ludicrous, hilarious and down right wannabe Playa's and Playettes or can a half breed-PomBok like me apply too ; ) Ohh yea, I was kinda curious to know if this is gonna be an annual thing or whether it's more of a trial in terms of the second series. xXx See Yas Laters xXx Posted on 14 Apr 2005 02:26 Like Reply Report
tasj	details..plz- Hi there,plz can you send more details about the competition.It all sounds interesting and I would like to know how it will all take place.What to send to you guys and where to send it. Otherwise great idea.Carol...take all of these comments head-on girlfriend...remember "Only you know the real Carol and it doesnt really matter what they think of you, by the way...they are only going on about your accent...some of them can't even spell the word at all,it's not like they have a problem with the person that you are...because clearly....THEY DON'T KNOW YOU AT ALL" So babes...take it like a WOMAN...AN AFRICAN WOMAN. Posted on 26 May 2005 14:28 Like Reply Report
Mpho Matthews	BIMBETTE CAROL- Some people don't know when to talk and to keep quiet. If Carol is a bimbette, i think that it's her choice. I don't know why some people enjoy keeping others down instead of lifting them up by showing them their wrongs. Carol honey, if you feel good about what you are doing then go on. If being a bimbette makes you feel wonderful, carry on. To those who doesn't know what to say or who doesn't have anything to say, please shut up! Posted on 7 Apr 2005 09:51 Like Reply Report
Pearl	We will kick Carol's fake accent out of that show- At times Mpho, do not look at what negativity is behind whatever is being said try to analyse. When we talk Carol we talk about someone who is an example to the youth, a black woman representing black woman. Sad but true, South Africans are slowly moving away from their culture,black people are too westernised. I went to a Model C school, and unfortunately today I cannot properly read my mother tongue, and I am not proud of it. I am Xhosa by the way and to listen to Noxolo Grootboom reading news and at times getting confused and not understanding her does not make me feel good. And today at 27 I am taking Xhosa lessons, and I plan to write a book in Xhosa. I guess what the other lady was trying to say is that we need to relate to her. I am black and damn I can't relate to that woman and I am pretty sure no white person can relate to her either, because you just cannot understand whom she is trying to get through because it is just not black, white, indian nor coloured persons. Where does she belong with her unfound accent??. I guess we want to see more of Noleen Maholwana Sangqu, women who are not ashamed to say where they come from women who are still proud of who they are, we want to see more of Noxolo Grootboom, Felicia Mabuza Suttle,we need people to speak the English language and not decorate it in stupid, poor accents. You may marry interracially but do not lose your pride, roots, your self in the process. Damn the woman does not eat Mogodu, she claims she cannot stand up to the smell, how the hell did she grow up eating, I feel sorry for her parents if they heard she said she can't speak or understand Sesotho, I can imagine her saying that in that stupid accent. Another thing that marriage of hers will never last why?? that white man wanted a black woman someone to cook Mogodu for him, he was attracted to that, thing is our sisters become white instead of staying black as it attracted their man. If their man wanted a white woman they would have gone for them. Stay grounded at be proud of who you are. To me Carol Bouwer is a disgrace to South Africa, I can't imagine the shock Will Smith had when she spoke to him with that squeeky voice. To finish, she needs to get in touch with herself rather urgently, the woman is lost. Posted on 8 Apr 2005 11:38 Like Reply Report
Sands	I Wonder how would they go about this- I wish they(organisers)could listen to you Pearl. But the truth is they are looking for another "coconut". For the thing to be funded needs a black woman. "In the name of woman empowerment let there be coconuts". I wish they could go to Natal, E Cape, I bet they will find beautiful girls who had never felt "white" in their entire lives. Who just speak acceptable english for us to get the point. Pearl, I'm definately not gonna tie a knot with a black woman if this "you go girl thing" is a mission to create more "coconuts". I'm sure you will agree withme if I say a white woman is far better than Carol or let's say a fake white woman who in the name of black woman empowerment, shine(that's the reason they get these jobs, to represent black woman) I woul like to see a woman who look excacly like my mother. Naturally beautiful, proudly Zulu, and yet so intelligent to raise a man like me. I wonder what these "coconuts" will say to their kids. "Baby, we are 'white people', the thing is, God ran out of white paint that's why He painted us with a black paint". It is so sad, Pearl! Posted on 8 Apr 2005 17:01 Like Reply Report
vuyo	It's unbelievable - I am so embarrased- I have been reading these comments and I am disgusted. You know what negetivity will destroy you and it will take you anywhere. I can't believe that you could say things like that about Carol. You proudly South Africans have you really looked at yourselves. Who are you to judge her. I don't understand why women waste time bringing down other women. After years of apartheid we have freedom to express ourselves and fighting for our rights and now the enemy is among us. We are all unique in our own ways and if you think Carol is a coconut take out that wig you are wearing, lipsticks and don't relax your her and be the so called proudly South african. I feel so sorry for you guys because in these day we leave in it's really expensive to point fingers because when pointing all four fingers are pointing at you. I like the way she speaks and sometimes i try to giggle like her I think her accent is cute. I believe that when some people are feeling sad inside they tend to try and make others feel the same. It becomes a mission to them to belittle others i guess in a strange way it makes them happy. Women stop it it's embarrasing we have to stand together no wonder still women are not in senior positions as men cause they gossip. You proudly South Africans what happened to the saying " If you don't have anything nice to say about the person just shut up". You need help. We don't need people like you in this country i wish you could all be thrown in an island somewhere no wonder we are not going anywhere. I suggest you seek help professional help you are one of those rotten potatoes that spoils the whole bag. Who are you to know what attracted Carols husband from her maybe it was the same accent you are raving about now. Her marriage will last forever and ever and she is still gonna be in this industry for a long time her last day on earth will be her presenting. Presenters are not role models they are human they make the same mistakes you make. How about making your mother your role model. How can someone be a role models when you only see her for an hour once a week. You don't even know her! Damn! You must be one of those women who carry muti at work. Here is the Award for the Best Presenter of Our Time: Carol Mogale Posted on 3 May 2005 15:22 Like Reply Report
Rozita	Leave Carol alone.- There's nothing wrong with what Carol is doing, she doesn't need to please anybody but herself. So guys, get off her case. Posted on 11 Apr 2005 14:12 Like Reply Report
Bettie Davis	My point exactly Rozita- Just let her be Posted on 13 Apr 2005 09:16 Like Reply Report
Bettie Davis	Pearl.......or are coling yoself perl!- Just how are you planning to do that, replace it with your heavy accent which is going to scare everyone even the gost, you sound like such a jealous person, not only that you want people to live life according to your rules what your story if your accent is so perfect why aren't on TV and she is....doh!I don't think I want to hear you after this maybe you wish be a bouwer, darling I got news for you you are on the net search you'll find the man who's going to discover you and make you another bouwer, just relax and enjoy your job as a critic maybe one day you'll work on TV and bombard us with your earsore accent.....and you'll be out of a job for a long time, it's a fake because you failed to imitate it..... Posted on 12 Apr 2005 12:05 Like Reply Report
Pearl	We will kick Carol's fake accent out of that show- Well Betsy Davis, trust me I have been on television more than you would probably want to even listen to but again I won't bore you with that. Some of us have greater ambitions than really imitating Carol Bouwer, my dear, truth is I am not even near being jealous of her I guess I have achieved and still am achieving in and out of television and in fact if I have to be on television I would want to have an impact, like really focusing on service delivery, we are in a country where television should be playing a role in educating, awareness,etc. my so called touch accent, thank you for actually noticing it because in the industry I am in it is core. Critising Bouwer should only make her aware of any faults she might have and grow from there people do need to be critised to remove them from comfort zones and start thinking, and stop acting like bimbos, she needs to work hard on getting ratings for the show, and if she is not careful I have groomed girls that would kick her out of there, girls who are strategists, girls who think on their feet, ambitious, who would change the direction of the show altogether, before I confuse you Davis, you are probably a wanna be, life is not fair my dear at all, concentrate rather on yourself and what you are doing logging on to this site do you want to sit next to Bouwer or do you want to be a shield to everyone that is being positively critised or you have greater plans, well again that is your decision. Posted on 12 Apr 2005 12:33 Like Reply Report
Bettie Davis	Pearl....you sure are smoking now!- This explains why you are so bitter, I read your message I can't help noticing how furious you are, what happened did you get fired for bad accent, acatually I didn't notice it untill you made me aware that you had aksent, if you are good why are you not there and she is still firing with her fake accent, wait the husband created an opportunity for her..Doh!!!!! with her fake accent....who are you to judge and correct people is this what you do during your spare time since you don't have a job any more be carefull I could be your boss and you are using my time and money to loggin in the net remember we pay the service provide incase Mss perfect you are not aware, because you are just so busy checking people mouths as to how they say things....I wonder? you sound like a very unhappy human being, and who are these people you want to create awareness to, to join you in critising those who do better them, I'm so glad that I don't know, and I'm sure that your producers are very happy and stressless since you left. Get alive and leave Carol Mogale Bouwer alone, keep on selling those fish and chips I'll come by one day and be one of your customers.incidetally I like my new name betsy....I'm lovin' It, eat your heart out. Posted on 12 Apr 2005 15:05 Like Reply Report
Pearl	REPLY COMMENT- you sound angry and you are being to scare me, I have achieved,deal with that, the position for sitting next to Carol is a junior entry level, let me tell you more about the position just to show that I am in the industry, they are looking for someone to air with her just for 4 months till the end of December 2005, it is not a permanent position,and that definately is not in my league, I am destined for better things my dear, what if I told you that I could assist you in getting that position seeing that you would fight tooth and nail for nonsense, you are such a loyal fan for nothing, listen this is my company, hell no would I have female genes as my boss, mind you I do not undermine woman, your problem Betsy is you jump too much into to conclusions, what I won't do is stooping too low like you and admit that things are right when they are not, mind you if you are non black you won't understand so leave this to black woman/man rather, bottom line is I won't argue with you no more I attend not to argue with fools, I made my point, No one is against no one, Carol is my black sister and what she has achieved is good, I admire her for her courage of squiking over national TV, what I am opposing to is the accent it needs to go even these Model C kids speak better than her, do you watch CRAZE those young presenters there those kids speak better than her and that is a fact, we need black woman representatives not what these white producers are making us to be, so stop fuming cold fire here and start making sense of what is being put across, Psst, there is a program coming on mid August MNET if you want to have a peep on me, catch me there. Did you enter for the Apprentice show with Tokyo Sexwale, I would rather be arguing about that, damn junior get a grip. Posted on 13 Apr 2005 08:41 Like Reply Report
Bettie Davis	Pearl I'm not sure if you take time to read what you're sayin!- I'm not the one who waging war gainst Carol you are, and I don't think I'd like to see you, you'll probably be shouting and screaming as you do right now! you declared war against this poor women, and now you say I'm the one who's at war, Oh! man get yourself together, and I feel sorry for Mnet's viewers, mostly for the network it's self it's going to be dragged in so many law suites, caused by your ritiousness, mind you I have my own Company let along working for an International networl....oh! darn! why I'm telling you this, you are such a show off just leave Carol alone and declare your war on someone else change someone else accent...maybe yours find a new client leave me and carol alone....incase you wondering I'm black maybe even blacker then you are so get alive and enjoy your new adventure, stop campaigning for viewership on this forum....ms super star ms fix it.and I have worked with her too fade out stop trying to justify your jealousy...and admiration for her....tatatata Posted on 13 Apr 2005 08:59 Like Reply Report
PEARL	BETSY EASY WITH THE ANGER- you sound angry and you are being to scare me, I have achieved,deal with that, the position for sitting next to Carol is a junior entry level, let me tell you more about the position just to show that I am in the industry, they are looking for someone to air with her just for 4 months till the end of December 2005, it is not a permanent position,and that definately is not in my league, I am destined for better things my dear, what if I told you that I could assist you in getting that position seeing that you would fight tooth and nail for nonsense, you are such a loyal fan for nothing, listen this is my company, hell no would I have female genes as my boss, mind you I do not undermine woman, your problem Betsy is you jump too much into to conclusions, what I won't do is stooping too low like you and admit that things are right when they are not, mind you if you are non black you won't understand so leave this to black woman/man rather, bottom line is I won't argue with you no more I attend not to argue with fools, I made my point, No one is against no one, Carol is my black sister and what she has achieved is good, I admire her for her courage of squiking over national TV, what I am opposing to is the accent it needs to go even these Model C kids speak better than her, do you watch CRAZE those young presenters there those kids speak better than her and that is a fact, we need black woman representatives not what these white producers are making us to be, so stop fuming cold fire here and start making sense of what is being put across, Psst, there is a program coming on mid August MNET if you want to have a peep on me, catch me there. Did you enter for the Apprentice show with Tokyo Sexwale, I would rather be arguing about that, damn junior get a grip Posted on 13 Apr 2005 08:56 Like Reply Report
Bettie Davis	Pearl! I'm not sure if you understand / anger to a point! (from dear betsy)- Check your wording, from the beginning of your comment from the time you post this, and incidentally I would never enter in any copy prgramme maybe you should so that you can kick the fake accent out of all those who'll be auditioning, I wonder didn't carol fire you? Give It A Rest Talk About How You Are Going To Change Everyone's Life Be Like You.....Doh!!!!? Posted on 13 Apr 2005 09:10 Like Reply Report
Pearl	ABOUT THE COMPETITION- For the Rest of you beautiful people, I think you need to get the latest editions of these mags, Real;True Love;etc, I am sure you will find the entry forms there. Good Luck to all of yo'll. I hope this info helps that's all the info I could gather about the comp. Auditions will only be limited to those that would have made it two the final four chosen from the entry forms by the judges. GOOD LUCK ONCE AGAIN. Posted on 14 Apr 2005 08:20 Like Reply Report
SUMATRA	DAMN PEARL- Damn girl! Why are you so bitter? What exactly did this woman do to you? Because I could swear she did something to you,the way you're fuming! What makes you think that Carol is doing the show specially for you? Just because you don't like her or her accent for that matter it doesn't mean that the whole world doesn't like or it must stop liking her.I don't see it anywhere in the constitution that it says South Aricans must speak in a certain way to show that they are South Africans.I know though that the constitution allows us a freedom of choice,freedom of speech(without deforming anybody's character) and so forth and so forth.So what is this pettyness about? I know for a fact that there are people who do not like 1or2 things about you but as a lady and an educated one for that matter you should'nt be throwing barberic acts/remarks wheneva it suits you. You need to calm down,compose yourself & behave like a lady... Posted on 8 Sep 2010 05:06 Like Reply Report
LINEO	WHOS IS BETTIE DAVIS?- I would like to know who Bettie Davis is? Posted on 26 Apr 2005 11:02 Like Reply Report
RHOLIHLAHLA	TELLING IT LIKE IT IS- PEARL, I COULD NEVER HAVE SAID IT BETTER, BLACK WOMAN WHERE IS OUR PRIDE, WHY ARE WE MOVING AWAY FROM OUR BEAUTIFUL CULTURE, WHY IS THERE NO SHOW THAT CATERS FOR US BEAUTIFUL AFRICANS, MY SISTERS LET US REALISE THAT IF WE DO NOT DO ANYTHING TODAY IT MIGHT BE TOO LATE, YES WE ALL LOVE OPRAH BUT WE WILL NEVER BE AFRICAN AMERICANS, WHY ARE WE ASHAMED OF WHO WE REALLY ARE, I AM AFRAID BECAUSE THE SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNITY BECAME SO CONFUSED IN KNOWING AND ACCEPTING THEMSELVES, COLOURED PEOPLE CLASSIFIED THEMSELVES WHITE IN THE WHITE GOVERNMENT AND AGAIN NOW IN THIS GOVERNMENT THEY CLAIM TO BE BLACK, AND COMING YEARS BLACK PEOPLE WOULD BE FACED WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, LET US BE PROUD OF OURSELVES GUYS, YES WE WANT TO BE FAMOUS BUT THAT SHOULD NOT CONFUSE WHO WE REALLY ARE, Posted on 12 Apr 2005 13:05 Like Reply Report
Bettie Davis	Rholihlahla I'm not sure why you are using caps it come across as if you fighting!- While I agree with you don't categories people, you have a good Idea why don't venture into it, or are you waiting for someone to come up with the Idea, why don't approach Carol that's if you know her, and bring this Idea to her attention, she does have the resources, and infrastructure at her disposal, failing talk to someone else, there's no need for anyone to be criticising if you are not going to do anything about it, prove it to those you believe have been in toxicated by lord knows what, but do a good job, for you to judge any one it only shows your in ability to take initiative.....and dear write with small letter it comes across more friendlier....the caps than' is like you are ready to chock someone.... Posted on 14 Apr 2005 09:05 Like Reply Report
Portia	Criticism- People who likes to criticise probably has low selfesteem and PHD(pull-her-down) syndrome.You need to get a life and have a better vision.You probably have a negative attitude to this-remember your attitude determine your attitude obviously you won't grab that opportunity. Live your life. Posted on 12 Apr 2005 13:49 Like Reply Report
Bettie Davis	Portia you took the words out of my mouth! Pearl I'm sure you are not a bad person!- I hope that Pearl will read this, it's fine to have your say but becarefull how you say it, what you say about someone might just be your own reflection, more so you cannot claim to be any one's child's role model when you say negative things about other people, remember someone once said "you got to be kind to the growing mind our little Brother and Sister are watching and listening to us", I dont expect anyone who is going to say nasty things about anyone to claim to be teaching my child, or any child for that matter, there's only one thing you ae doing that is spreading hatred let us use this media to change people's perceptions...and generate a positive energy to prevent the sort of desersters we are faced with today, let 's keep our feet firm on the ground as Black women and move forward holding hands.....saying nasty things only demostrates our lack of self esteem Posted on 14 Apr 2005 09:26 Like Reply Report
Bettie Davis	You are such an expect Pearl! from Bettie Ooops Betsy- You are such an expect you seem to have a whole of time in your hand, and stop yuppying! about how you are going to be on tv what are you going to present tv ongomqibelo?....smile! or change all those Afrikaan speaking producer's accent to stop speaking english with afrikaans accent,you sure have the guts! just find a job stop telling us about your achievement like you the only one who has something to show I might more then you, you know you believe that all these people who are making comment are nothing only you matter they didn't attend model c's just lahleka and don't come back from whatever amaplaasine you come from I dont want to know, that explains why you are so upset, you were privieledge to attend the so called model c and now you think you the only one, we are not from your home town therefore you cannot even begin to say we must sound like you...we are happy the way we are I love carol I've known her since she was only 14 when she started her acting career you probably just met her that's if you know her, and if you declare yourself a friend I got to tell you this you are some friend, I know her so well, and she has never sounded direffent to me..so from autie betsy get alive go back to whereever. Posted on 13 Apr 2005 09:47 Like Reply Report
MaZwane	A difference between jealousy and criticism- While everyone is entitled to their opinion, people must be careful not to be obviously jealous of Carol.Her accent may leave much to be desired for some,but it's how she chooses to express herself.Criticising and suggesting a rational alternative is better than comparing her to other celebrities who have their own flaws or even worse, making insultive remarks.In Zulu we say "Alikho isoka elingenasici"...loosely translated this means no one is perfect. Talking fake, how many of us wear fake hair,nails,lashes and go around with eyebrows drawn way towards the ears? Clean your house first before looking at the next person. As for the competition, we are looking forward to it and will certainly give it a go! Posted on 10 May 2005 10:57 Like Reply Report
claude	Agree- I 100% agree with you sister,and i feel you daim! Posted on 10 May 2005 16:15 Like Reply Report
anonymous	_@yahoo.Ccom- hi everyone, i agree and share the feeling of the first lady who just commented here. I left my country to study to Europe 4 years ago. Coming back to my family I have decided to take Xhosa classes because all nthese 4 years i never be able to communicate with my people, and now my mother toungue is so hard to understand for me. however my point is that we should be careful of loosing our identity and fall on the hands of our enermies again to be "good slaves". peace and continue Posted on 17 Mar 2006 11:11 Like Reply Report
Nduduzo Jali	People have different upbringings.- It may be true that Carol is not as "black" as some people would expact her to be. She is however what she presents herself to be. People may mis interprete who and what she is. She has become a role model to many young women and girls the way she is. That she can not speak Sesotho does not mean that she is less "black" it does not begin to say she is lost. The roots of a person go deeper than the language that the people speaks. The language and culture are what make part of the roots of a person. Different people like to do different things for different reasons. That Carol does not eat Mogodu for whatever reason that is her option. That does not mean to say that she will have a bad marriage. Never have there been people that marry to share just one part of their lives especially food. What brought Carol and Mr Bouwer together will keep them together. When people are being critical of other people there should be fare arguments and substantiated comparison of people. People are born different, have different dreams and different values. It is thus not fare to expact people to act in a certain manner regarding the way other people live their lives. We should begin to celebrate what makes us different because that is what makes people unique. Different upbringing styles trigger different attitudes towards life. Nduduzo Andrew Jali Posted on 9 Jul 2006 21:44 Like Reply Report
Eugenia	Carol uncomfortable in her own skin- Hear hear Pearl...U have taken the words out of my mouth.What a fool she must look to white people,aspiring to be more like them and running away from what she is.I hate to think what her child is being taught.heck, there is nothing wrong with the smell of Mogodu.In fact it is a delicacy of note.She will yap about her sushi and how wonderful it is.What the hell was she surviving on before sushi became the buzzword!!!We need more Basetsanas in SA because they can speak English with a clean, undiluted accent and still get thei point accross.She makes a mockery of our parents who could only make do with Mogodu, Phuthu and Inkomazi and the likes.I grew up eating all that(add pork trotters,skopo and all to that list) and I am not ashamed to say it.I am a woman with a good head on her shoulders and that is all that should count at the end of it, not how many pairs of shoes I have in my closet.We are trying to mobalise south african women and are advocating that we be taken seriously by all.Now tell me if her behaviour does not take away from that exercise.You want to be taken seriously and then u go on and on about trivial stuff that really does not enrich the lives of women in any way.What will her telling me about her 600 pars of shoes do for me?She needs to look around her and appreciate that it is okay to be black. Posted on 4 Sep 2007 09:03 Like Reply Report
mokgadi	carol bouwer- something is terribly wrong with u Pearl. I know quite a few black people who cannot handle mogodu, malana and stufff like that, and that does not make them any less Black. my sister Carol has made an effort to be where she is, just live with it or get a life Posted on 27 Sep 2007 16:07 Like Reply Report
mountharris	stop judging carol, she's doing what she likes and she's happy with that- i think you are jelous of carol because she has succeded in life. yourself you can't speak your own language and taking lessons on you language is a disgrace, it means your parents wanted to be white and that is why you can't speak your language. what language did your parents use at home if you can't speak Xhosa. please stop judging other people and start judging your parents for not teacing you your language. Posted on 22 Nov 2007 12:04 Like Reply Report
pulane	call it fake if you like...she's cool- common now, being black is not defined by your accent...i believe it goes beyond that. Carol grew up in Soweto and she speaks very good Setswana le Sesotho. People don't marry so as to cook mogodu, she hates mogodu...big deal. ke motswana and i hate ting, i go through the stress of relaxing my hair and getting burnt, should i feel less black. HELL NO!!! we are quickly becoming like americans who diss brothers that marry white sisters. Posted on 19 Mar 2008 11:57 Like Reply Report
RATO	CAROL IS NOT SOTHO IS TSWANA- I HATE IT WHEN THESE ZULU PEOPLE CALL US SOTHO, THERE IS DIFFERNCE BTWM MOTSWANA AND MOSOTHO. CAROLIS TSWANA. Posted on 17 Apr 2008 10:36 Like Reply Report
Lali	It's a Race. Finish Well!- I for one dont think liking Mogodu means you are more or less African. its a like or dislike. I hate Vetkoek and my sister loves it. and i love bone soup, and my sister says she wont eat dog food. Judgments about what makes you black, African or Xhosa are really a waste of energy and time. Nelson Mandela. Would you say he is a real Xhosa man or African man or just that he is an exemplary leader, a global thinker, a man of great stature? Let Carol be - if she is comfortable being the way she is, great. I would say she is being who she is. Who am i? I am someone who is going to change the world. my relevance is not subject to where i was born, raised or what i eat - its what i have to offer. If a Xhosa book is what you have to offer, great - go for it. I say live out your destiny, no matter who its going to piss off or please. Carol - i believe, believes in what she is doing, and who she is, whether people approve or disaprove. Accents? Well maybe if i had a tv show you would have soemthing to say to me too. My accent changes when i am speaking to my English Director - and it becomes more learned and it changes when i am telling the taxi driver 'short left'! why? i dont know - but i cant help it! my brother said its Wisdom! Carol - i didnt hear the accent, nor did i hear the interview - but really, to get upset over that.....PETTY! focus on yourself sister, your growth and leave people be. write that book, change and build minds. impact society. all of this will fold one day and we hope that you have completed your assignment as given to you by God the Father when Jesus Christ returns. Be eternally minded and focus on your own race. and plan to finish well. This here is just a distraction. God bless you! Posted on 4 Jul 2008 11:45 Like Reply Report
Fedup	We will kick Carol's accent out of this show- Carol probably is nOt the probLem here. The problem lies with our own people (non whits), who does not seem to take pride in their very own existance, left alone treat the ladies and kids with respect. A lot of non white people lack self pride and self respect and hence that very problem they lack the ability of treating their very own, lovers, wives and families with the respect they deserve, and all of this boils down to the fact of not being proud of who they are, based on the various non loving and sick backgrounds errupted from. When was the last time you saw a non white man assisting a stuggling lady with parcels to her car without cashng in on this opportunity,grabbing her bag and run with it. When was the last time that a non white manager treated each and every non white staff member with the leveel of faked respect and dignity he would treat the white counterparts with. And all of this have nothing to do with poverty. I have a very poor background myself, and for this reason happen to be a working class citizen of this country, born and raised on this SA soil. Most noN whites are just sell-outs, they reach management level and then see it fit to treat their very own like dirt, thus advancing and treating their white counterparts with high levels of respect on the other hand abuse nad ill-treat their vry own if granted the opportunity to do so. All of this sickens me to the core of my stomach, but it is a reality that most of us still want to protect and not want to acknowledge, as it is a shame to expose your black brotheer or sisiter likee this. I have seen how most of whites have the ability to treat each other with the utmost level of respect regardless of the differences that there may be amongst them and yet our non whites cannot seem to do this to their own at all. For this very reason do we have the current gross human rights violations that currently exist in the rest of Africa, flourishing without any intervantions, as the motto is "how dare I challenge my brother of his wrong doings in public" What will my white counterparts think of me if I do this? By doiing this at the same time feeding the ugly moster to grow and be past on form generation to generation, as long as it dos not get exposed to the world and the white counterparts. Ever thought of what they think if you go about opressing your very own people? watching them starve to death without feeling any sense of guilt? And when the deed is done we turn to the onlookers for help, only to grab the loot and use it against our vey own black brothers to advance our ill begotten, selfish, gready hidden agendas at the cost of the very poor. Then we have the odasitty to cal Carol wrotten, whilst the majority of us buy into gross human violations without butting an eye lid? Shame on you!!! put a lid on it if you have nothing good to say about Carol. Leave Carol alone, maybe she is just trying to camouflage the shame she have been exposed to for so many years. It takes a lot to have someone take pride in the gross human violations that they are acustomed to from a very young age. It all starts with loving your very own people first and treating them with a very high level of respect and dignity and see where this will take you. Non white people need to change their ways in how they treat each other in every way, even in times when they have differences amongst each other. EVER HEARD OF THE SAYING "WHERE THERE IS UNITY THERE IS POWER? START PRACTISING IT AND WATCH THE SPACE. Posted on 18 Jan 2009 00:28 Like Reply Report
Fedup	We will kick Carol's accent out of this show- Carol probably is not the problem here. The problem lies with our own people (non whites), who does not seem to take pride in their very own existance, left alone treat the ladies and kids with respect. A lot of non white people lack self pride and self respect and hence that very problem they lack the ability of treating their very own, lovers, wives and families with the respect they deserve. All of this boils down to the fact of not being proud of who they are, and where they come from. Dignity, self respect and respect for your very own, has nothing to do with how wealthy you are, instead it has a lot to do with "Ubuntu" what we are so good at pointing out in others. When was the last time you saw a non white man assisting a stuggling lady with parcels to her car without cashing in on the opportunity, of grabbing her bag and run with it, or even se fiit to rape her and her kids. Not even animals resort to the iills some of us do so casually on a regular basis. When was the last time that a non white manager in corporate company treated each and every non white staff member with the level of faked respect and dignity he would treat the white counterparts with? All of this have nothing to do with poverty. I have a very poor background myself, and for this reason happen to be a working class citizen of this country, born and raised on this SA soil, but with lots of pride and self rspect and dignity. Most non whites are just sell-outs, they reach management level and then see it fit to treat their very own like dirt, thus advancing and treating their white counterparts with high levels of faked respect on the other hand abuse and ill-treat their very own if granted the opportunity to do so. All of this sickens me to the core of my stomach, but it is a reality that most of us still want to protect and not want to acknowledge, as it is a shame to expose your black brother or sisiter like this. I would rather cover up the ill and sick deeds and allow it to florish and grow to such proportions beyond controlable measures. I have seen how most of whites have the ability to treat each other with the utmost level of respect regardless of the differences that there may be amongst them, and yet our non whites cannot seem to do this to their own people at all. For this very reason do we have the current gross human rights violations that currently exist in the rest of Africa, flourishing without any intervantions, as the motto is "how dare I challenge my brother of his wrong doings in public" What will my white counterparts think of me if I do this? By doing this at the same time feeding the ugly moster to grow and be past on from generation to generation, as long as it does not get exposed to the world and the white counterparts. Ever thought of what they think of you if you go about opressing your very own people? watching them starve to death without feeling any sense of guilt? And when the deed is done we turn to the onlookers (whites) for help, only to grab the loot and use it against our vey own black brothers to advance our ill begotten, selfish, gready hidden agendas, and at the cost of the very poor. Then we have the odassity to call Carol wrotten, whilst the majority of us buy into gross human violations without butting an eye lid? Shame on you!!! put a lid on it if you have nothing good to say about Carol, keep quiet. Leave Carol alone, maybe she is just trying to camouflage the shame she has been exposed to for so many years. It takes a lot to have someone take pride in the gross human violations that they have been acustomed to from a very young age. It all starts with loving your very own people first and treating them with a very high level of respect and dignity and see where this will take you. Non white people need to change their ways in how they treat each other in every way, even in times when they have differences amongst each other. EVER HEARD OF THE SAYING "WHERE THERE IS UNITY THERE IS POWER? START PRACTISING IT AND WATCH THE SPACE. I am a non whiite myself, but highly detest the gross human riights violations most of us are accumstomed to. I am also not a rasist in any form. I have friends across the colour bar and love each of them to bits, but hates injustices with a passion. More love less hatered, and this worls wiill be great. REGARDLESS OF SKIN TONE, RELIGION, CREED OR DOCTRINE, EVERYBODY HAS A RIGHT TO A BIT OF RAIN AND SUNSHINE. IS IT NOT? Posted on 18 Jan 2009 00:40 Like Reply Report
kutlwano	carol bower,silly snob wannabe- i think carol is just a silly little girl who thinks she's almighty. Incase she forgot,she grew up a poor girl so what;'s wrong with that? you can't change the past but the future and by that i don't mean become a 'white chick' wannabe. And this Mugodu issue,now that really ticks me off. I'll definately take it as an offence for us Mugodu lovers. be yourself,take it easy, life is too short to be someone else. just go find yourself a quiet place and hang yourself with your accent. Posted on 6 May 2009 16:45 Like Reply Report
Cathy	Carol an inspiration to black women- Oh please, whoever you are commenting about Carol's fake accent, I think you are just saying this out of jelousy. If you can't say something good about her better say nothing. Love u lots Carol!!! Posted on 18 Jun 2009 14:16 Like Reply Report
	eish you are sooo judgemental on others!- I think you are very judgemental Pearl! i guess im saying this because we are all just people in this world. i understand what you mean about the whole being proud thing..but whatever made you think that these women were not proud of who and what they are? ...have you ever heard them being negative about being black? im sick of people who sit back and judge others..it hurts peoples feelings when people do this. i know because all throughout school i got teased and ridiculed because of my accent..thing is i wasnt even aware of it! and it hurts! its only when we know people personally were discover thier true nature...and i dont think you know these women persaonally. if you want to change the world then change yourself and stop looking at others. Posted on 18 Jun 2009 23:25 Like Reply Report
	Carol- I have nothing against Carol, but really her accent annoys me. YhU; Posted on 6 Sep 2009 13:33 Like Reply Report
Busi, Cape Town	Black, white does it really matter!- Rather focus on you and who you are, Im glad you like mogudo and proud of who and where you came from. Carol is being Carol dont make her want to be someone she's not, as long as you're comfortable the way you are be happy. Another thing her husband married Carol not because of the colour of her skin, he married Carol for the hard working (to some inspiring) woman that she is. She contributes in making a differnce in our country and that to me is a beautiful thing, gosh when will people stop discriminating against others???!!! I say if the accent doesnt kill anyone, why not Posted on 22 Sep 2009 11:45 Like Reply Report
nomasonto	LETS BE HONEST WITH OURSELVES!- Let me start by saying that all black people have a self hatred issue eg. XENOPHOBIA ( well some more than others, or to some extent ). I am even disgusted that its even given a name making it an excuse of some sort, it makes me ashamed of being South African ! On the Carol Bouwer part I would say that for us even debating this clearly means that there is a problem with her , let us not run away from that part !Carol once said that she used to be critisized in school for always speaking english. My sister went to the same high school she went to which was then, the prestigious Inanda Seminary. she responded by saying thats a lie! and that all students were forced to speak in english- she was't special in any way. Carol does have an issue, let us not judge , let us not be hard on her. And remember we are carrying our own issues as well ! Posted on 23 Jul 2010 10:39 Like Reply Report
Mogotsi	Hypocrites- All you people have double standards. I am sure that most of the women who bash Carol have hair extensions or used relaxer to straighten their hair. I am sure they are wearing Eurocentric clothes and jewellery. Carol is an innovator. This is the same when people bashed Felicia Mabuza in her heydays for being too white. Posted on 28 Oct 2010 10:14 Like Reply Report
Bettie Davis	100% with you- I like her and I know her I have worked with her on a project and my dear she does know her thing or should I say "than'" Posted on 11 Apr 2005 16:44 Like Reply Report
Eddie	Criticism - i've been following your arguement with Pearl and i've just noted that, since you have worked with Carol you probably think highly of her and as for Pearl working in the industry she probably has her own values of how she'll like to see things and make things. i'm not Motswako viewer and I haven't seen her for quite some time, so my point is, most of our brothers and sisters are falling into a trap of speaking English with an accent in order to fit in whether it be with your white colleques, white mates, corporate world, etc. so i say big up to Pearl for standing her ground she's a very strong sister and as for you Bettie i'm sure you'll lash at anyone who will criticize you, i believe in criticism a lot cause (if you dont know) it actually makes you a better person hence they say "today's criticisms are tomorrow's compliment" that is why in parliament we have the opposition if you know what i mean you actually want to sound intelligent but to my disappointment you sounding foolish(no pun intended) finally, we all know that English is a universal language and we find ourselves (esp in SA) in a situation were we have to communicate in english, but ask yourself why the French people speak it with a french accent, Italians With italian accent, Irish people with an irish accent and the Americans, see how easy it is to identify the above mentioned, so what about us, who are we actually trying to be? the Americans, the English, the Irish. if someone is from Italy we can learn from their accent that he might be Italian and if someone like Carol goes to France and she speaks with that accent they(French) will ask themselves "where is she from" Peace Posted on 12 May 2005 10:05 Like Reply Report
Li	Details- It's a fab opportunity. Please advise where to get more information. Posted on 7 Apr 2005 11:06 Like Reply Report
Sphiwe	Great!- This might me the opportunity I have been waiting for. I just love Motswako and have wished to join the team since it was aired. To Carol, we love you gal & never mind those jealous ladies who want to bring you down. Im sure you know the worst thing than being talked about is NOT being talked about. Details please Posted on 7 Apr 2005 12:17 Like Reply Report
Ayanda	Extra Great- I totally aggree, people come on, S.A is moving into a new direction and places and we need to change our way of thinking & to Carol keep it real and tight girlfriend and ignore the jealos types. Althoug a little detailed info. bout this could really help. Ayanda - Big Fan. Posted on 7 Apr 2005 14:03 Like Reply Report
SIBAHLE	What age are you looking at?- What age are you looking at? How do i also entre the competetion? Posted on 7 Apr 2005 14:48 Like Reply Report
	I will believe it when i see it - sabc always has these ideas to start something new and they never deliver. they proberly have someone in mind already or they will go to casting agents to look for people and then say they wanted someone raw with the bit of experience . Posted on 8 Apr 2005 14:57 Like Reply Report
khanju	Waiting patiently- How soon are we getting the rest of the info? It's not nice keeping us in suspence like this. I'm sure almost every South African woman is excited about this as i am. Oh, and Pearl, the only one that has lost their roots here is you. You still have a lot of digging sista girl, so get to work. I'm sure that when Carol has finished with her accent she'll hand it over to you. It's painfully clear you admire her to bits, but till then, try to play nice, your'e supposed to be a grown woman and yet your way of thinking shocks me. Tell you what, i'll help you pray, i have a feeling that i have a lot of kneeling to do. Too chicken to include your email add. i see. Posted on 8 Apr 2005 13:09 Like Reply Report
Bhavna	Yeah right!- I've been to castings at the SABC before. They already know who they want to fill the spot and hold public auditions so that some casting director in a bad mood will have fresh faces to be rude to. I too will believe it when I see it. These public displays of "yes we are doing it the right way" are false... they are doing it their way! Posted on 12 Apr 2005 11:15 Like Reply Report
Nolubabalo	TV Presenter for Motswako- Hey" are we not up for something really good? Posted on 12 Apr 2005 12:29 Like Reply Report
Nolubabalo	Things are really happening,aren't they?- Keep it up SABC,set that good example Posted on 12 Apr 2005 12:36 Like Reply Report
Puleng	Filling POND'S-Motswako Competition Form- the space they have given for the key question on the application is so small...can we maybe add some stuff we want to say on a separate peper and attche it to the application form? Posted on 25 Apr 2005 11:00 Like Reply Report
masikhuthu	no need- i see no need for the new presenters of mostwako, those ladies were fantastic Posted on 6 May 2005 15:59 Like Reply Report
faith modise	proudly south african- i think this is a good idea. 2 u carol and masechaba u r doing a gr8 job. im proud 2 b a woman born in south africa with lots of opportunities around.depending on how u grab it. thank you. Faith Modise in Bloemfontein. Posted on 25 Apr 2005 19:21 Like Reply Report
Thembi	apologies- What I said about Carol's accent wrong and I apologise for that, as woman who doesnt want to judged and critised i feel bad for Carol we are all lashing out at her maybe its not her fault with regard to her accent.What i ma trying to say is lets stop lashing out at her, she is also human and she cant please everybody,believe me when i tell you that there are people out there who like her accent.This website is about the launch of a new face of Motswako not about Carol, you know its like some of us have waiting for a chance to tell whrere to get off ladies we dont know seem to portray our womanhood and intelligence in a good manner.I am not tring to offend anyone. Mrs Bouwer you really rock and keep climbing the success ladder and as you do dont forget to take your sisters along in terms of opening doors for them. Posted on 26 Aug 2005 11:08 Like Reply Report
palesa	Carol Rocks- I think many of us especially black women and men still are intimidated by the transition of the modern day black woman. Alot about us has changed, and evolving is a natural process, people need to understand that wisdom is defined by the measures of change and adaptation and thriving within that change, I say Carol should continue to embrace her divinty. Her talents are God given, and it's by his grace that he has shaped her into this being. He could've directed her in any other position, but he chose to place her here, and she is living a blessed life. I say more power to her. She deserves all the support she can get, for defying all the rules and making her own decisions, and sticking to them regardless of the circumstance or what people say, i admire her. To all the envious sistas out there, GET A LIFE!!!! Posted on 14 Mar 2006 10:17 Like Reply Report
Andy	Auditions- Where and when do we audition? Any special requirements at all? Posted on 12 Apr 2005 18:55 Like Reply Report
Tracey	Info on Auditions?- The advertisement very interesting and obviously you have accomplished getting everyone's attention... Especially with the lack of information you have delivered.Please fill in the blanks .........? Thanks T Posted on 20 Apr 2005 09:00 Like Reply Report
paula	An opportunity to be grabbed- This is great news,i just hope the person elected will be best suitable for the position and the auditions will be fair enough.Good luck to all taking part. GRAB THE OPPORTUNITY WHY NOT! Posted on 18 Apr 2005 15:01 Like Reply Report
Obakeng	A brilliant move for Motswako- I am so pleased about this Tv Presenter search. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity for many SA women; I just wish that girls who've been in this industry would give those who haven't done this before a chance to prove themselves. A re tshegetsaneng and be proud of who we are - strong South African women. Posted on 19 Apr 2005 15:25 Like Reply Report
Staxx	Be who you want to be. - Guys, just leave Carol Lindiwe Mogale aka Bouwer alone ok. If she does not want to speak with her 'TAUNG' accent it's ok. I think we are allowed to choose who we want to be in life. Michael Jackson chose to be white so Carol's only challenge now is to 'JIK' her skin so it turns white. La hafffer lena. This is really not about her - its about the programme requiring a face lift i mean why dont you attack Gloria Moshoeshoe for her unforgivable sense of dressing! Posted on 20 Apr 2005 10:50 Like Reply Report
Jay	Where do I find application forms??- What a wonderful opportunity! Where do one apply?? Posted on 21 Apr 2005 12:26 Like Reply Report
Nomvuyo	Mix masala- What a great idea!!! Really interested. Where are the auditions? I stay in Cape Town pls supply dates, time and place, I will definately be there. Let's really mix it with a Xhosa girl. Vuyo Posted on 3 May 2005 14:04 Like Reply Report
Mphoki	can i join as well- hello carol, i am working for an audit firm but i want to auditin as well can i do that. Posted on 4 May 2005 16:27 Like Reply Report
childakapoet	U LOT ARE CRAZY- i thought it was only the hiphop forums but not u 2 that show is too feminine so if any of u girlz are not like them girlz hostin it plz go plus the extra 50 grand couldnt hurt. hehehehe Posted on 5 May 2005 12:02 Like Reply Report
Nokwazi	where do i get the application forms- This is a great idea, this will give everybody a fair chance...as opposed to seeing the same faces all the time on talk shows. Please supply me with application forms and tell me the dates of the auditions especially in Durban. Thank you, Nokwazi Posted on 9 May 2005 08:56 Like Reply Report
Ncedo	Mo' info pliz- Hi there, Please let me know where and when the auditions will be taking place. I'd also like to know if you have a specific category of person that you're looking for, or if it is a free for all type of thing. Many thanks Ncedo Posted on 11 May 2005 11:03 Like Reply Report
Nozuko Jonas	can i down load the application forms from your website or or can you send me one ?- first of all i just want to say you go girl Carol you rock and don't take note of the bad comments you get keep up the good work you're doing and let them talk because p eople talk even if you're doing the right thing so be encouraged to be strong in your work and God is going to bless you moer and more just one thing how do i go about applying for the ponds competition thank you,i love you and lots of blessings while you read this. Nozuko Posted on 11 May 2005 14:55 Like Reply Report
Yvonne	Proof of purchase- Hi Carol I've already sent my application but last night I heard you talking about proof of purchase. I even looked for my pictures then I figured that maybe it's because I didn't send my proof of purchase. How do I go about this? Should I send you my prof of purchase? Posted on 17 May 2005 14:54 Like Reply Report
Nomfanelo	How do i enter- How do i enter the competition, i do not wanna miss this chance. I think it is the great opportunity for us young black South african ladies. Posted on 17 May 2005 15:39 Like Reply Report
Sesi	How do i enter- You just buy one of the magazines (true love). And u'll find it inside the pack. U send ur two pic.One head and shoulders and Full. And....And.............Just buy the damn magazine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted on 17 May 2005 15:57 Like Reply Report
GUGU ZWANE	WHERE CAN I GET INFORMATION AS FAR AS ENTRANCE IS CONCERNED?- I believe I've got what it takes, Can I please get more details as to how to enter? Posted on 8 Jun 2005 08:28 Like Reply Report
SAMANTHA	how- im very interested in entering the competition but im quite short in height and i don't usually use ponds products.Am i supposed to be a regular user of the ponds products. Posted on 10 Jun 2005 10:45 Like Reply Report
boikhutso	In the US!- What about those people far away from home? How can one gain access to this kind of opportunity? Would really wanna try my luck on this one. I think I posess the necessary qualities!! Pls, provide me with relevant information on how to go about. Posted on 10 Jun 2005 21:54 Like Reply Report
Kaishia	Please e-mail an application.- I would love to audition. Please may I request an application form. Regards, Kaishia Posted on 18 Jun 2005 06:06 Like Reply Report
max	motswako presenter- can i enter on line?? Posted on 20 Jun 2005 17:26 Like Reply Report
Sarika	Enquiry- Hi I work for Unilever Foods SA, does this automatically disqualify me from entering this competition. I really would love to enter and if I can please forward me with an appplication form. Thanks and regards Sarika Posted on 21 Jul 2005 02:04 Like Reply Report
thembi	Stop the cold war- Let us stop fighting with words regarding Carol's accent,Carol some of us love and appreciate what you are doing.Where are the auditions taking place please supply us with more infor. Posted on 26 Aug 2005 11:15 Like Reply Report
Tshilidzi	Application form- Good day Can you please email me an application form for the SABC and Ponds TV Presenter Search. You can send it via email. Regards, Posted on 22 Jun 2005 09:35 Like Reply Report
Zakithi	Where do I get a form?- This is a fantastic opportunity!!! Should I not have received a copy of the April issue of True Love, where could I get another form? Your assistance would be most APPRECIATED. Gqibelo Posted on 24 Jun 2005 13:28 Like Reply Report
Belinda	Entry Form Request- Hi there, Could you please email me an entry form for the SABC and Ponds launch TV Presenter Search competition. Kind Regards, Belinda, beejmorris@hotmail.com Posted on 29 Jun 2005 10:55 Like Reply Report
Naomi	Application form and more information- Hi, please let me have more information as well as an application for the SABC and Ponds presenter search competition. Thanks Posted on 19 Jul 2005 12:58 Like Reply Report
Portia	audition details- Hi there, i'd like to know are there any auditions that are being held at the present moment?. I'm from Cape Town and i just recently heard that you guys are looking for the New Motswako Presenter. Is there any way possible that an entry form could be e-mailed or faxed to me. Fax 021-5112882 or e-mail to the above mentioned address. And what are the qualities you are looking for and does she have to be Sotho Speaking? I beleive the closing date is 31 July 2005. Hoping to hear from you soon P.M Posted on 30 Jun 2005 08:48 Like Reply Report
Sandy	GREAT CHALLENGE- Kindly forward an application form. I would really love to be part of such a great team. Kind regards Posted on 5 Jul 2005 13:44 Like Reply Report
brown eyes	tongue tied- Hi there!!! I would like to know if you have to be able to speak another language other than English and Afrikaans. My problem is that I only speak English and Afrikaans fluently but only understand a bit of Zulu and Tswana (not even enough to catch a full conversation) but I cannot speak it. Please shed light on this matter as I am sure there are many women out there with a similar problem. Posted on 7 Jul 2005 22:19 Like Reply Report
chantelle	more info plz- can you please send me more info with regards to the competition.thank u, chantelle Posted on 15 Jul 2005 11:36 Like Reply Report
Grace	More info- Please send me more information as to when and where and what exactly you are looking for Posted on 21 Jul 2005 21:50 Like Reply Report
Miss H	More Info- Hi there, Have the finalists been chosen already? Also please advise where and when the auditions are taking place. Posted on 10 Aug 2005 10:12 Like Reply Report
bella	Info about auditions for SABC and Ponds launch TV Presenter Search- please forward the details to me Posted on 23 Aug 2005 22:11 Like Reply Report
kathleen leanne spencer	date,time,application forms,- hi there my name is kathleen,im very interested in the SABC & PONDS launch TV presenter search,ive just seen it on the net now. please would you kindly advise me on this search, i would like to know,when is his taking place,where,and i where would i review the application forms. thank you! i await your positive response have a nice day Posted on 29 Aug 2005 13:35 Like Reply Report
grudge	are you still with that tumbi guy.- so you want to be a presenter. you hAVE THE LOOKS, BUT NOT THE ELOQUENCE OR THE CLASS. try being an nun Posted on 23 Jun 2007 20:15 Like Reply Report
Savior Kakamaq	This is Outdated- i would like to point out that this piece of information is outdated and therefore does not need to be here distrecting one when he looks for up[ to date info. so would you please remove it and replace it with the latest news. Posted on 24 Apr 2006 19:10 Like Reply Report
Tsholofelo Moemi	Women- I was touched by the show presented by Nakedi Ribane and her co host. I feel that there must be a solution to save the high rate of HIV infections especially to married women. The biggest question is how can we protect ourselves as women form being infected by our partners. I think that a follow up show must be presented to give women solution to these situation. Many can argue why not use condoms. it is not easy to ask your husband to use condoms. It insuniates other things that i do not want to discuss but the fact that more and more female are infected in marriages scares me. If a cream can be manufacturerd to prevent pregnancy i believe with thourough research something can be created to address this painfull experience of woman like Connie Setjeo to reduce more infections. Posted on 23 May 2006 14:11 Like Reply Report
thapelo	Carol issue- This whole Carol issue reminds me of high school. Why do peepz have a problem with others manipulating their grasp of a certain language. By the way, whoever started calling Carol a Bimbette here is some info, A bimbette is a mentally vacuous woman. If you don't know what vacuous is, it means empty. Just cause Carol can manipulate language phonetics, implies she is smart as hell. So all you accent "mourning" idiots, go study linguistics then, you'll understand the problem you think exists is not a problem at all. Hey Carol, you are fab and I love you. If you need your own Website created, drop me a mail at this email address (thapelo.masemola@gmail.com) for free.@ Carol. Posted on 8 Aug 2007 14:39 Like Reply Report
Nomphelo	competion- i won a Voucher for spa i think it was for Virgin Spa,i never received it, i think its almost 2months now,so what to do about the situation? Posted on 31 Aug 2007 21:11 Like Reply Report
Kgomotso	Carol Bouwer . .What a Fake- My problem with her is that she is trying too hard to sound like a Model C or the like, whateva, and she's NOT I cringe everytime i hear her speak I wonder how much energy she puts into moulding that awful squeak of hers. She should learn from women of substance like Bassie Khumalo, Redi Direko I have so much respect for them They sound like themselves and not like some cooked up, wannabe white sounding spineless black people who name their children "Dante" EEEUW Posted on 26 Feb 2008 18:51 Like Reply Report
why	Why oh why- What a shame...does she envy the likes of Noleen and Khanyi who went to Model C Schools. She is embarrasing herself...shame on her Posted on 17 Mar 2008 19:05 Like Reply Report
Ivy Masondo	More information, date and venue, do you want Sotho speaking ladies only?- I am so dissapointed, reading comments from other SA ladies, why do we ALWAYS put other ladies down? and, yet we talk about supporting each other as women. We are not going anywhere ladies. If you did not use given opportunities like Carol, please leave her alone and concerntrate on how can you do better than Mrs Bouwer and, or I also believe that there is nothing wrong if one wishes to be like Carol. Please ladies! Posted on 15 Jul 2008 15:00 Like Reply Report
	BLACK ON BLACK- iv been reading all the messages that have been written about Carol, good and bad. i myself went through a phase where people called me a coconut because i spoke with a "white accent"- whatever that means? so then i became extreme about "black consciousness" to make everyone believe that i was "black enough". what does it mean to be proudly South African? how do u measure whether someone is black enough? whats the criteria? If being black means speaking an african language, then should we declare Johnny Clegg as black? if Carol spoke tswana 24/7, grew dreadlocks, wore long skirts and beads, and walked around bearfoot, would that make her more black? this is insane people.. Pearl my sister, the last thing i want is to get into a fight with u like Ms Davis BUT you say that your simply giving Carol some positive critisism, but you come across as cruel. at the end of the day, there is nothing anyone can do to make themselves less black or white or indian.. you are wat u are, regaurdless of the language u speak... if Carol speaks with an accent it doesnt decrease her "blackness" and increase her "whiteness" thats not the way it works. we should all try opening our minds to the diversities of each individual instead of trying to force people to look, speak and act the way we want them to act.. peace, love and RESPECT. Posted on 19 Aug 2008 11:26 Like Reply Report
lanalang	Woow!- ....i dont know what to say at all this comments...obviously it is very important seen as it started in 2005 and here i am today in 2009 and i feel compelled to say something. i was just watching Motswako when i decided to google it....and i must say, everytime i watch and Carol is on...i am amazed at the contents of what she has to say...she is really intelligent....i cant remember her or Basetasna's accents...(I THINK THATS VERY SUPERFICIAL)... All i know is that...they speak to me, i'd like to have a conversation to them both....and Redi Direko too among others....not so much Noeleen. My point is...its the contents of what they say that matters to me...not how they say it... That She doesnt eat Mogodu, she's got 600 paisr of shoes...those are things i hear and forget within a minute....what sticks in my heead is the staff with substance...or am i the only young person who is not affected by such things?.... To All the people who have a lot of complaints about her....i just want you to know you have shocked me. At 22, i look up to women like her for what they do......and for petty issues to be brought on like this is very puzzling to me... They call it critisism? at my age...i can tell the diffrence between positive critisizm and being nasty...and i thing Pearl and co. are just soo rude ist shocking. Ijo! Posted on 23 Feb 2009 23:29 Like Reply Report
chantel	where- okey , where it happening? Posted on 13 Apr 2010 16:13 Like Reply Report
hlengiwe makhoba	oh my god really- i always wanted to be a presenter but never had opportiunity now is the time.tell me everything about it. Posted on 11 Jul 2010 04:09 Like Reply Report
madzunya mbulaheni	what to do if i wanna be on the radio or tv- i am a passinate about madia is just that due to finacial problem i did not persue my dream of becoming one of the best radio or tv presenter so please i need your help to persue my dream. hope to hear from you Posted on 26 Oct 2010 10:04 Like Reply Report

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SABC and Ponds launch TV Presenter Search

Where are the auditions-

A chance finally-

Wow.... Kindly supply me with more details-

More details-the site-

Annoying!!-

I agree-

Get an life (or maybe anaccent) !!!!!!!!-

...everyone's a critic...-

very proud-

CAROL'S ACCENT-

Good question.-

Bimbette!!!!!!!!-

More details please-

more information about where and when auditions are-

Auditions??-

GIVE US A CHANCE-

be proud of who you are-

where do we audition -

Requirements for a new presenter-

Where are the Auditions?-

details..plz-

BIMBETTE CAROL-

We will kick Carol's fake accent out of that show-

I Wonder how would they go about this-

It's unbelievable - I am so embarrased-

Leave Carol alone.-

My point exactly Rozita-

Pearl.......or are coling yoself perl!-

We will kick Carol's fake accent out of that show-

Pearl....you sure are smoking now!-

REPLY COMMENT-

Pearl I'm not sure if you take time to read what you're sayin!-

BETSY EASY WITH THE ANGER-

Pearl! I'm not sure if you understand / anger to a point! (from dear betsy)-

ABOUT THE COMPETITION-

DAMN PEARL-

WHOS IS BETTIE DAVIS?-

TELLING IT LIKE IT IS-

Rholihlahla I'm not sure why you are using caps it come across as if you fighting!-

Criticism-

Portia you took the words out of my mouth! Pearl I'm sure you are not a bad person!-

You are such an expect Pearl! from Bettie Ooops Betsy-

A difference between jealousy and criticism-

Agree-

_@yahoo.Ccom-

People have different upbringings.-

Carol uncomfortable in her own skin-

carol bouwer-

stop judging carol, she's doing what she likes and she's happy with that-

call it fake if you like...she's cool-

CAROL IS NOT SOTHO IS TSWANA-

It's a Race. Finish Well!-

We will kick Carol's accent out of this show-

We will kick Carol's accent out of this show-

carol bower,silly snob wannabe-

Carol an inspiration to black women-

eish you are sooo judgemental on others!-

Carol-

Black, white does it really matter!-

LETS BE HONEST WITH OURSELVES!-

Hypocrites-

100% with you-

Criticism -

Details-

Great!-

Extra Great-

What age are you looking at?-

I will believe it when i see it -

Waiting patiently-

Yeah right!-

TV Presenter for Motswako-

Things are really happening,aren't they?-