S3 Ep39 News, Views and Reviews

About this episode

The episode covers the latest news, including the loss of Chuck Norris and the closure of Showmax.

A quarter of the way through 2026 and it's another Monday morning and another episode of African Couch Potato. Welcome to the latest news, views and reviews. Sadly, we kick off with the loss of Chuck Norris. Probably most well-known for Walker, Texas Ranger, Chuck Norris is a legend in the world of martial arts and entertainment. He inspired countless memes, jokes, alongside much admiration for his achievements and personality. Also leaving us is Showmax. Africa’s biggest streamer will ...

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Host: Gino Shelile

Topics covered

• news
• reviews
• entertainment
• film
• television

Keywords

• Chuck Norris
• Showmax
• entertainment news
• film reviews
• television reviews

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Organizations: Showmax

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