TOP BILLING SHOW

Each and every week the team at Top Billing brings to you what is probably the longest running lifestyle television program in South Africa. Top Billing has been renowned for its balance of content and international news from Celebrities and world class chefs to our own local success stories to wedding vow competitions , bride of the year and more.

Top Billing has been bringing to South African viewers for 15 years , the top celebrities , beautiful locations,homes and good food throughout South Africa, and promises to bring more of the same for some time to come. A unique offering that has interviewed the likes of Nelson Mandela , Celine Deon ,John Travolta and local talent such as the Parlotones, Freshly Ground more.

This week TopBilling talks to Twenty-two-year-old model and well-known surfer Roxy Louw who receives top honours this year as FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the World, after more than two million record-breaking votes were received. We find out more about Roxy Louw, as we go behind the scenes of her FHM Magazine shoot (exclusive to Top Billing), and see her at her current workplace â€" the movie set of ‘Blue Crush II’.

With the brief of â€Å"I love, love Mauritius”, this week’s location exudes the island-style, tropical feel, as if you’re in a holiday resort. Giving off a calming effect, ideal for relaxation â€" with a sense of glamour â€" the home retains the unassuming sophistication of city living. It’s a slice of paradise.

Jeannie finds out whether you can eat your beer by visiting a brewery in one of the most ‘quintessentially English’ and unspoiled regions â€" the Cotswold, sometimes called the Heart of England. After gaining some knowledge about the process of brewing, she visits screenwriter, standup comedian and food fanatic Jim Jam Davies who shows her the secret of making the perfect beer risotto.

Janez and Gugu Zuma, Isidingo actress and daughter of the President Jacob Zuma, leaves politics behind. This week, they spend their day seeking expert advice on collecting antiques and enjoying scrumptious afternoon decadents.

Janez explores his Spanish travelogue with the best that Gran Canaria has to offer. He learns about the history and cuisine of this beautiful Canary Island, travels through the unique sand dunes of Maspalomas on the back of a camel, and joins in the festivities of the Fiesta de San Juan.

Internationally acclaimed South African swimwear designer Dax Martin showcases his signature monokinis at Gran Canaria Moda Cálida show in Las Palmas. Having shown the world his striking pieces during the Miss World 2009 and 2010 pageants, his designs on the ramp is all about shiny, sexy, and seductive.

Blue-eyed darling of South African rugby and Cosmo’s Sexiest Man of the year Wynand Olivier, shows us his sensitive streak. Lorna meets with Wynand off the rugby field and in the nature, at the Elephant Sanctuary and Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary. We also discover his sense of décor at his home in Pretoria.

A forefather and innovator of pop rap-turned-preacher, Stanley Kirk Burrell, a.k.a. MC Hammer flaunts his flamboyant dance moves and trademark baggy pants at an advert campaign which has previously featured Vanilla Ice.

Heinz Winckler, the first ever South African Idol is a new dad to baby boy Lian Theo Winckler. As a multi-talented singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and family-man, he has recently released his new album into an Afrikaans market, titled - Ek Kan Weer In Liefde Glo â€" with tracks that he has co-written with his wife for the first time.

Rugby player Regardt Van Eyk weds his sweetheart Jana Rademeyer who he has known since their childhood days in the farm. His proposal comes as no surprise then, that he went down on his knees while both of them were in their farming gear, at the very piece of farm land on which they then began construction for a chapel to get married in.

Topbilling on SABC3 every Thursday at 7.30pm