South Africa, April 7 -- Family, funerals and a formidable Gogo

That's why I was pleasantly surprised - and entertained - by the latest campaign for Metropolitan, which comes straight out of the soap opera playbook, perhaps something along the lines of the "Real Families of Joburg".

This family is headed by the formidable matriarch, Gogo Vivian, who has clearly been giving the orders for years and is used to being obeyed by her long-suffering - and eyebrow-raising - family.

She summons them all for a family conference - everyone, including the "dof" uncle, who seems to be more interested in getting some nyama on the braai than anything else.

Vivian assembles the Fam to make sure they're absolutely clear about her last wishes and funer...