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Kelly Khumalo’s career takes a nosedive

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Kelly Khumalo’s career takes a nosedive

Kelly Khumalo has suffered all forms of loss since the death of her ex-lover, Senzo Meyiwa in 2014. According to sources, the singer has lost money after not securing bookings following some recent lurid revelations in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

A recent investigation involved her in the killing of her baby daddy. Despite her claim of innocence, shows have cancelled her off-lineup, hence she’s not being booked. A source whose identity isn’t disclosed said that Kelly’s career is taking a nosedive.

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“After the startling revelations were made, they shrunk. Promoters don’t want to touch her because obviously they know what’s going on with the court case. Some of her bookings have been cancelled, because of this drama,” the source revealed.

“I was booked at the same event with her, but I was shocked to find that she wouldn’t be performing anymore because she was canceled at the eleventh hour,” an artist revealed to the publication.

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“They don’t want to risk it by having her until she is proven innocent, keeping In mind that Senzo had a huge following, so they also don’t want to upset people.

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“She is obviously stressed, but doesn’t want to show it, because she knows people want to see her down, because they’ve been throwing accusations against her for many years,” another source says. She’s always painted herself as a victim in throughout this debacle, but things have changed.

Source: News365

Mihlali Ndamase shares good news with her Fans

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Mihlali Ndamase has been announced as the most influential in Africa and the Middle East. The Dubai Daily – UAE’s leading news website crowned the South African star the most influential and announced on their social media account, with the caption: “Read all about @mihlalii_n getting announced as the most influential in Africa and the Middle East.

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We are also delighted to share the news of the return of Mihlali’s renowned beauty masterclasses, ‘Beauty and the Beat’! ???? Read about it on Dubai Daily. The YouTuber jumped on the post with a heart of gratitude to the organisation. Thank you so much for the feature @dubai_daily_uae,” she wrote.

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In other news – Officially husband and husband’: Lasizwe gushes over his brother Lungile – Pictures

Popular South African content creator and media personality Lasizwe Dambuza gushes over his brother, Lungile ahead of Bridgerton season 3 premiere.

Lasizwe gushes over his brother Lungile

The YouTuber has prepared the minds of fans with promotional videos which he shared on his Instagram account. Read more

Pam Andrews on dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder

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Pam Andrews on dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder

She was introduced to the limelight when was part of the Coca-Cola Pop Stars group, 101, in 2002 and made her acting debut on the soapie, Backstage. Then she moved on to e-tv’s Rhythm City. Singer and actress Pam Andrews has since relocated to the UK where she lives with her son and has quit acting. She explained how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affected her life and made her struggle with going back to acting.

After being under the radar for years, Pam has shared her reasons for leaving the entertainment industry. “So, I started going to therapy recently because I am broken, I have some stuff going on with me, some trauma that happened,” she said. “It disrupts my life basically.

Pam Andrews

I have to figure out so many things because of it,” she said without going into detail about the traumatic experiences.” She said the hardest thing she’s had to do is give up acting. “Even though I’ve tried so many times to just get into that space again but as soon as I try to go back, I struggle with my hormones. My whole body,panics, depression and anxiety kick in,” she said.

Pam added that she is not alone and that being a mom is her first priority. “So, I’m going to therapy, good therapy. Apparently, I might have PTDS also, complex PTSD,” she added. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder experienced by some people who may have experienced a scary, shocking or dangerous event. They tend to experience vivid flashbacks, they can have intrusive thoughts, nightmares, intense distress or reminders of the trauma they experienced. “It is brought on by childhood traumas.

 

I have flashbacks of stuff that’s maybe happened and stuff I might have done to someone and just feeling guilty in that moment,” Pam said she is working on herself. “It’s just good to understand the way you are and why I struggle with certain things. So, I know when I’m feeling a certain way and know what to do to make myself feel better.” After years of dating, Paul Viv for years, the two separated. In 2008, she then married French pilot Cedric Thivlin and they divorced in 2012 and married businessman Voytek Pieron in 2014. In 2015, she left Rhythm City before relocating overseas to start a new life

Source: The southafrican

In other news – Shane Eagle announces partnership with Pepsi

Shane Eagle announces partnership with Pepsi. The South African rapper has been making some exciting moves and the latest is with the drink brand.

Shane Eagle

Taking to social media, he shared a video of himself talking about the brand and his partnership with them.  Read more

Shane Eagle bags Pepsi Brand Ambassador Deal

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Shane Eagle bags Pepsi Brand Ambassador Deal

Shane Eagle announces partnership with Pepsi. The South African rapper has been making some exciting moves and the latest is with the drink brand. Taking to social media, he shared a video of himself talking about the brand and his partnership with them.

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“Excited to be partnering with iconic brand @pepsisouthafrica,” he captioned post. In another news, Shane bagged himself the biggest deal which is fatherhood.

In March, the rapper announced he’s expecting a child with his lover; he shared photos of his pregnant lover on Instagram.Can’t wait to teach our baby about our childhood hero,” he captioned post.

In the caption to his post, he pointed out that he has switched his drink and now consumes Pepsi. The post has been liked over 8k times, with fans congratulating him on the win.

Some wanted to know where they could acquire the Pepsi shirt he wore in one of the slides.

In other news – Justin Bieber moves out of house as Hailey Bieber asks for space amid marital issues

Justin Bieber has reportedly got another house in Beverly Hills as singer spends time away from his beloved wife Hailey Bieber amid marital troubles. The makeup mogul asked the Peaches singer for some space so she can “clear her mind” amid rumours the couple has hit a rough patch.

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Sharing details of their intimate lives, a source told In Touch Weekly that Justin “got another place in Beverly Hills so he could give Hailey the space she wanted. He’s only there a couple of nights a week, if that, but it’s still really tough on him!” they said of the singer, who wants to save his five-year marriage. Read more

Zakes Bantwini honoured to win Best Dance category

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Zakes Bantwini expresses gratitude as he wins the Best Dance category at the Metro FM Music Award 2024. The producer’s single, Mama Thula featuring Skye, Thukzin, and Suffocate SA won the award over the weekend. Zakes penned a note of gratitude to everyone who contributed to his success.

He also said he is deeply honored and humbled to have received BEST DANCE at the Metro Awards. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and support of so many people who have been by my side throughout my journey,” he wrote.

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“To My Collaborators: To my talented and tireless team, @skyewandaful thank you for your unwavering commitment, your brilliant ideas, and your passion for what we do. @thakzin01 @official_suffocatesa @drega_dr @realjosephdube this award is a reflection of your incredible contributions, and I am grateful to have you all in my corner.”

“To My Loyal Supporters: To my family, friends, and all those who have supported me along the way, your encouragement, belief, and enthusiasm have been invaluable. Your presence and kind words mean more to me than you can ever know. This award is as much yours as it is mine.”

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“Appreciation: I am truly grateful for this incredible honor, and I will continue to strive for excellence, driven by the trust and support of all those who believe in me. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being a part of this journey. Together, we can achieve great things. honored to win the category.”

Zakes Bantwini concluded his note with words of appreciation to people nominated with him in the same category – DJ Kent, Dlala Thukzin and Heavy K.

In other news – Photos: Are Nomcebo Zikode and Masechaba Ndlovu sisters?

Popular South African singer and Grammy award-winning star Nomcebo Zikode and media personality Masechaba Ndlovu made headlines after their photos went viral.

Are Nomcebo Zikode and Masechaba Ndlovu sisters

The photos of the two celebrated stars have gained thousands of comments and reactions since they dropped on the internet, with many trying to connect the dots if they are related. Read more

Nonhle Thema making a comeback

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Nonhle Thema’s comeback has been talked about over the past two years as she’s been securing some gigs. The media personality was the host and MC of Dark & Lovely brand on Saturday night. This move shows progress in her comeback as she was a former ambassador for the brand, but she was dropped and also lost endorsements due to her rants 10 years ago.

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Speaking to Zimoja about her comeback Nonhle said, “Your latter days will be far greater than the beginning,” she said. “I’m in my grown-up years. I’m doing things God’s way. I’m being directed by Him, so what He wants me to do, I do.”

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“When I was in my younger years, I was doing things my way. The change in me is now fully immersed in God, in Jesus Christ. I’m following what my purpose is and what I’m here for, and not what I want. It’s about what I was born for. I’m reserved and very calm. I’m very different from the beginning

In other news – You are still the one’: Actor Sello Maake kaNcube gushes over his wife, Pearl

Instead, the veteran actor, who has six children with six baby mamas, has heaped praise on his spouse in several social media posts.

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Earlier this month, Sello made headlines after he was awarded an honorary PhD degree from a bogus college, Trinity International Bible University. Read more

Blue Ivy Carter joins mum Beyoncé in Lion King prequel

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Blue Ivy Carter joins mum Beyoncé in Lion King prequel

Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter has joined the voice cast of The Lion King prequel Mufasa: The Lion King. Blue Ivy, 12, voices Kiara, daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala, played by her mother. Beyoncé is reprising the role from Jon Favreau’s 2019 photorealistic remake of the animated 1994 original.

The new film, directed by Moonlight filmmaker Barry Jenkins, will explore Mufasa’s origin story and his childhood with brother Scar.Like the 2019 movie, it will also combine live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery.

Jenkins told US breakfast show Good Morning America that Blue Ivy was “professional”, while Beyoncé was a “mum first” on set.

“They just approached it that they both wanted to perform and do the best they could. And yet, they didn’t have to pretend very much because they really are mother and daughter.” The first teaser trailer for the film also aired on the programme.

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A voiceover says Mufasa was born “without a drop of nobility in his blood” but “would change our lives forever”. Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr will voice the younger versions of Mufasa and Scar, respectively in the new movie.

The 2019 Lion King film, featured the voices of Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé as Nala and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar.

Glover will reprise his role in Jenkins’s prequel. The cast also includes Mads Mikkelsen and Thandiwe Newton, with Seth Rogan and Billy Eichner also returning.

The movie will feature original songs by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, who has also penned songs for films including Mary Poppins Returns and Encanto. While this is Blue Ivy’s debut film role, she has performed previously as a dancer on her mum’s live tour.

Blue Ivy is the eldest daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. The couple also share twins Rumi and Sir, six. Her casting will no doubt relight the debate about so-called nepo babies.

The term refers to suggestions of nepotism when a young person follows in their famous parents’ footsteps. Mufasa: The Lion King is due to be released in the UK in December this year.

Source: People

In other news – Zola 7 to make return on TV

He was once a reality show host who many wrote to, asking for help to rebuild schools, build libraries and help in projects that benefit and improve communities.

Zola 7

A few years ago, he lost everything, his show, a contract with a cellphone giant, and some of his belongings, such as his cars and fell ill. Bonginkosi ‘Zola 7’ is said to be making a larger than life comeback. Read more

Full list: Winners of the Metro FM Music Awards 2024

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Full list: Winners of the Metro FM Music Awards 2024

The Metro FM Music Awards which held in Mbombela, Mpumalanga over the past weekend was a success. The stars of the night were Kabza De Small and Mthunzi as they won the most awards with four wins in the Best Amapiano, Song of the Year, Best Produced Album and Best Collaboration categories.The dynamic pair’s creative partnership on the nine-track Isimo album yielded impressive results, securing them the prestigious Best Produced Album Award at this year’s ceremony. Moreover, their smash hit single ‘Imithandazo’ off the same album dominated the remaining three categories, sweeping the top honours.

Aymos followed with two wins, taking home the Best Male and Best Music Video awards for the hit single ‘Izenzo’, which he shared with Bassie from their album of the same name. Meanwhile, Tyla who led the nomination list with 6 nod won nothing, bit was honoured with the Global Icon Award.

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See the full list below:

Best Gospel Album

Ntokozo Mbambo – Lavish Worship
Jumbo – Siyabonga
Hle – Take Heart
Best Jazz Album

Amandla Freedom Ensemble – Oratorio of a Forgotten Youth
Sibusiso ‘Mash’ Mashiloane – Izibongo
Mbuso Khoza – Ifa Lomkhono
Bokani Dyer – Radio Sechaba
Vusi Mahlasela – Umoya: Embracing The Human Spirit
Best Produced Album

Isimo – Kabza De Small & Mthunzi
Sgudi Snyc – De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef
Permanent Music 3 – Dlala Thukzin
Ukhamba – Inkabi Zezwe
Kurhula – Kelvin Momo
Best Collaboration

Kabza De Small & Mthunzi – ‘Imithandazo’ ft. DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna, Sizwe Alakine and Umthakathi Kush
DJ KENT – ‘Horns in the Sun (Thakzin remix)’ ft. Thakzin, Brenden Praise, Mo T and Morda
Inkabi Zezwe – ‘Umbayimbayi’
Tyler ICU – ‘Mnike’ ft. Tumelo ZA, DJ Maphorisa: Nandipha808, CeekaRSA and Tyrondee
Mellow & Sleazy – ‘Imnandi Lento’ ft. Tman Xpress, SjavasDaDeejay and TitoM
Song of the Year

‘Imithandazo’ – Kabza De Small & Mthunzi ft. DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna, Sizwe Alkaline and Umthakathi Kush
‘Yes God’ – Oscar Mbo & KG Smallz ft. Dearson, Morda, Mhaw Keys (Mhaw Keys remix)
‘Horns in the Sun’ – DJ Kent ft. MoT, Brenden Praise, Morda, Thakzin (Thakzin remix)
‘Dalie’ – Kamo Mphela ft. Baby S.O.N, Tyler ICU & Khalil Harrison
‘Water’ – Tyla
‘iPlan’ – Dlala Thukzin ft. Zaba & Sykes
‘Mnike’ – Tyler ICU ft. DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, CeekaRSA and Tyrondee
‘Izenzo’ – Bassie & Aymos ft. T-Man SA
‘Sgudi Snyc’ – De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef ft. Eemoh & Sipho Magudulela
‘Masithokoze’ – DJ Stokie ft. Eemoh
Artist of the Year

Lwah Ndlunkulu
Tyla
Oscar Mbo
Tyler ICU
Morda
Best Viral Challenge

TitoM & Yuppe – ‘Tshwala’ Bam ft. S.N.E & EeQue
Tyler ICU – ‘Mnike’ ft. Tumelo ZA, DJ Maphorisa: Nandipha808; CeekaRSA; Tyrondee
Tyla – ‘Water’
Kamo Mphela – ‘Dalie’ ft. Baby S.O.N, Tyler ICU & Khalil Harrison
Tebza De DJ – ‘Ka Valungu’ ft. DJ Nomza The King
Best New Artist

Nontokozo Mkhize
Harry Cane
Sykes
Robin Fassie
Shakes & Les
Best Duo/Group

Thee Legacy
De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef
Inkabi Zezwe
Mellow & Sleazy
Tito M & Yuppe
Best Dance

Zakes Bantwini – ‘Mama Thula’ ft. Skye Wanda, Thakzin & Suffocate SA
DJ KENT – ‘Horns in the Sun’ ft. MoT; Brenden Praise; Morda; Thakzin (Thakzin remix)
Dlala Thukzin – ‘iPlan’ ft. Zaba & Sykes
Heavy-K – ‘Ulele’ ft. Samthing Soweto, Thakzin & Professor
MORDA – ‘Burning’ Bush ft. Thakzin & Ihhashi Elimhlophe
Best Kwaito/Gqom

‘Hello’ – DJ Kotin ft. Big Nuz, Mshayi & Mr Thela
‘Hade Boss’ – DJ Lag & Mr Nation Thingz ft. K.C Driller
‘Sisestyleni Babies’ – SYKES ft. Skillz & RudeBoyz
Best Hip Hop

‘Ving Rhames’ – A-REECE
‘018’ – Cassper Nyovest ft. Maglera Doe Boy
‘Prosper In Peace’ – Nasty C ft. Benny The Butcher
‘Khuliyano’ – Khuli Chana
‘Solo’ – DA LES ft. Manu World Star, Gemini Major, & NAVIO
Best African Pop

Bongeziwe Mabandla – ‘Amaxesha’
Inkabi Zezwe – ‘Ukhamba’
Lwa Ndlunkulu – ‘Imizwa’
Nomfundo Moh – ‘Ugcobo’
Zonke – ‘Embo’
Best Amapiano

‘Imithandazo’ – Kabza De Small & Mthunzi ft. DJ Maphorisa, Young Stunna, Sizwe Alakine and Umthakathi Kush
‘Sgudi Snyc’ – De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef ft. Eemoh & Sipho Magudulela
‘Imnandi Lento’ – Mellow & Sleazy ft. Tman Xpress; SjavasDaDeejay; TitoM
‘Mnike’ – Tyler ICU ft. Tumelo ZA, DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, CeekaRSA and Tyrondee
‘Awukhuzeki’ – DJ Stokie ft. Omit ST, Sobzeen and Zee_nhle
Best Music Video

‘Izenzo’ – Bassie & Aymos ft. T-Man SA
Sgudi Snyc’ – De Mthuda & Da Muziqal Chef ft. Eemoh & Sipho Magudulela
Tyla – ‘Water’
‘Dalie’ – Kamo Mphela ft. Baby S.O.N, Tyler ICU & Khalil Harrison
‘IN 2 U’ – Mthandazo Gatya
Best Male

Aymos
De Mthuda
Kelvin Momo
Morda
Kabza De Small
Best Female

Makhadzi
Kamo Mphela
Ntokozo Mbambo
Tyla
Lwah Ndlunkulu
Best Styled

Oscar Mbo
Zakes Bantwini
Morda
Dbn Gogo
Musa Keys
Best R&B

Mthandazo Gatya – ‘N 2 U’
Filah Lah Lah – ‘Call Me’
Nanette & Blxckie ft. BGRZ – ‘Talk 2 Me’
Tyla – ‘Water’
Nontokozo Mkhize ft. Nomfundo Moh – ‘Lu Strong’
Global Icon Award

Tyla
Lifetime Achievement Award

DJ Oskido
Boom Shaka

Source: News365

Dineo Ranaka on how radio makes her sick

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Media personality Dineo Ranaka has opened up about her bad experiences with radio. During her interview on BET Africa’s Behind The Story with Nomalanga, Shozi, the former Kaya FM presenter said the main reason for her mental illness was radio. Radio makes me physically sick,” Ranaka said. 5FM I fell sick, YFM I fell sick, Metro FM I went to initiation school, Kaya FM I got depression. Radio makes me sick.”

The mother-of-three also revealed that radio is not her first love, as television production is what she loves more. Radio is not even in the list of my top 10 things to do. [I do it] because I’m good at it and it pays my bills. Ranaka said the people, politics and construct of radio is what makes her physically sick. She explained that while she can handle turbulence, there is a certain type of abuse that her body cannot handle.

“It’s a very abusive industry on the back end,” said Ranaka.  In July last year, Kaya FM fired Ranaka. This came after she took time off work as she was struggling with her mental health and battling suicide thoughts.

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According to Sunday World at the time, an internal memo sent to its employees communicated that the Gauteng-based commercial radio station had tried everything they could to accommodate the reality TV star. This included facilitating her admission to a mental institution where she reportedly discharged herself a few days later.

Kaya FM also revealed that the DJ did not communicate her medical issues with them, instead she reportedly went AWOL (absent without leave) and her employers found out about her challenges on social media.

According to the acting managing director, Collen Louw, they tried to communicate with Ranaka to find out how she was doing, but their attempts failed. He added that they wish to help Ranaka and work with her again.

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“Kaya 959 is prepared to continue supporting Ranaka’s mental wellness journey and we hope that she will be open to discussing possible mutually beneficial opportunities in future,” he said.After she and the station parted ways, Ranaka revealed that she has been living with temporal lobe epilepsy since her mid-twenties. She also disclosed that she was diagnosed with severe chronic depression this year.

Dineo Ranaka

As per Health Line, Temporal Lobe Epilepsy is one of 20 different kinds of epilepsy and is the most common. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes changes in brain cell activity that result in seizures, periods of unusual behavior or feelings, and in some cases a loss of consciousness.

Dineo Ranaka

People with this condition experience feelings of déjà-vu (familiarity) or some stomach upset – The Epilepsy Foundation said. These may be coupled with feelings of fear, panic, anxiety, a rising sensation coming from the stomach to the chest or throat, or butterflies with nausea are other common auras. Some people may sense an unusual smell.

Source: News365

Zola 7 gets a second chance

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He was once a reality show host who many wrote to, asking for help to rebuild schools, build libraries and help in projects that benefit and improve communities. A few years ago, he lost everything, his show, a contract with a cellphone giant, and some of his belongings, such as his cars and fell ill. Bonginkosi ‘Zola 7’ is said to be making a larger than life come back.

The Mdlwembe singer is currently working on a talk show, which he already started shooting. “He has done really riveting interviews with big stars already,” a source told ZiMoja, adding that, “I cannot reveal the details as he still needs to go and pitch to channels and clients.

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Zola feels he got a second chance at life after falling ill and was hospitalised for five weeks. “He has learned from past mistakes and this time; he wants to do things right. Everyone deserves a second chance. People loved what he did for communities. He did what government failed to do and he became the messiah and the voice of the people.”

Zola 7

Zola told ZiMoja in an interview last year that when he fell ill, he was taking 200mg of pills twice a day. “I had epilepsy for a long time and I did not know about it until I was hospitalised.” The singer said he was lucky to be alive and believed this is his chance to make a comeback. Many people who visited him during his time of need donated money and wished him good health. He has also been working on new music.

I have never stopped making music, it’s my passion and it motivated me,” he said. He can’t reveal much on the coming show but said he has been working hard behind the scenes. “I’ve been working on big projects, making moves and when the time is right, all will be revealed. I don’t want you rush anything and mess it up. I’ve learned to be patient and trust God to handle the process.

Source: The southafrican

In other news – Skeem Saam sets the record straight on reports Samukele Mkhize (Khwezi Maphosa) is leaving the show

Well-known South African actress, a former Isibaya star Samukele Mkhize is not leaving Skeem Saam as Khwezi.

Samukele Mkhize

The SABC1 soapie, Skeem Saam revealed to the publication on Monday, 29 April that Samukele Mkhize is still with the show. Read more

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