Fanie Fourie’s Lobola Review. Watch it TODAY!!

From the first look at the movie poster, I knew I wanted to watch Fanie Fourie’s Lobola.  Fanie Fourie is one of the main characters played Eduan van Jaarsveldt. Lobola is a set amount paid by a prospective husband to the bride’s family among certain peoples in southern Africa.

Fanie Fourie’s Lobola is a love story from South Africa, about two people with VERY different backgrounds! Cultures that couldn’t possibly be further apart! But, ya know what they say, love will find a way!

First, the music is awesome!! I’m going to need this sound track. This movie has subtitles, I was so engrossed in the movie that I truly forgot I was reading! From the second that Dinky, played by Zethu Dlomo comes on the screen, I’m in love. Dinky is stunning in this film.  Fanie played by Eduan van Jaarsveldt is funny, warm and little bit nerd and a whole lot of loveable.  These two really are perfect for each other! Quirks and all!! 

Watching Dinky and Fanie together made me smile! From the Lion Horn to the remote. What started as a way to annoy their parents ends with the two falling in love. I LOVE a good love story!!  Of course, drama has to interfere, not only cultural differences and family politics, but add in Dinky’s cranky, jealous ex-boyfriend, Fanie meddeling brother and things start breaking down. Funny, sad and thought provoking.  The ending brought me to tears! 

Fanie Fourie’s Lobola won the Film Festival Audience Award at this year’s Jozi Film Festival as well as the Audience Award at the 2013 Sedona International Film Festival.

Fanie Fourie’s Lobola was inspired by the book of the same name, written by Nape à Motana.

Fanie Fourie’s Lobola will be released today April 22, 2014 on iTunes and VOD

An absolute must see movie!!  Two thumbs way WAY UP for Fanie Fourie’s Lobola!!

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Refreshing My Old Blog Posts: The Good, The Bad, and The 404s

Updating an old blog post is a lot like an archaeological dig. You head in expecting a quick “dusting” of the archives and end up unearthing a series of questionable life choices from 2014. From over-filtered photos to advice that didn’t age quite as well as a fine cheddar, the past can be… loud.

I recently opened a “quick update” on an old favorite, only to find a digital wasteland:

• Missing Images: Key tutorial steps that now require “extreme imagination” because the hosting site vanished.
• The Dead Link Graveyard: Half my former brand partners have apparently rebranded as “AI Crypto Collectives” or simply ceased to exist.
• Antique Fonts: We’re talking styles that haven’t been cool since the dial-up era and look like they belong on a Geocities fan page.

Why I’m Optimizing This Blog

It’s not just about vanity; it’s about SEO survival. While I might be cringing at my old writing style, fixing broken links and updating keywords is like whispering “Pick me!” directly into Google’s ear.

When I refresh this content, the site runs faster, the “404 Not Found” errors disappear, and the search engine gods are finally appeased. I’m not spiraling into a mid-blog crisis; I’m just clearing out the blog ghosts to make room for new traffic.

How I Am Giving My Content a Facelift

I’m sitting on a mountain of old posts, here is the “Peanut Butter and Whine” guide to a quick refresh:

1. Killing the 404s: I’m using a plugin to find dead links and point them somewhere useful.
2. Update the “Now”: If I mentioned a product from five years ago, I’m trying to swap it for the 2026 version.
3. Spruce up the Metadata: Making sure my Focus Keyword (like “blog”) is in the headers and the first paragraph.

While You’re Here…

Don’t let your visit be a “one and done!” Since I’m already tidying up the place, why not stay a while?

• Win Big: Check out the sidebar for my current giveaway—I promise this one is actually alive and kicking!
• Earn Cash: Some things never go out of style. Rakuten still pays you to shop, and in this economy, why wouldn’t you take the free money?