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Bonang Matheba: I had plans for a new show now it’s on hold

Bonang Matheba: I had plans for a new show now it’s on hold

Overwhelming and unscripted TV drama star Bonang Matheba, left her fans in a youthful free for all yesterday when she graced their TV screens on, Afternoon Express. The show was commending its fifth birthday celebration, and it wouldn’t have been an extraordinary festival without Bonang, who was one of the principal moderators of the show.

Bonang Matheba: I had plans for a new show now it’s on hold

The TV star has enduringly held the light high up for the approaching bunch of moderators on the show and, she was hailed for making ready for some. Bonang energetically uncovered that she had another TV show which was intended to begin this month, yet because of the pandemic of Covid-19, it is waiting.

Bonang Matheba: I had plans for a new show now it’s on hold

Bonang who has been uniquely missing from our TV screens said she has gotten quite certain about meetings. She said she needs to do a meeting when she has new activities on the cards to uncover.

She went to uncover that she likewise had another Prestige Reserve brut from The House of BNG, which was intended to be propelled for the current month, however the pandemic has additionally upset the designs for it.

Bonang also spoke about a new project, they launched with her mom to provide essentials, for health workers who are working tirelessly hard to curb the pandemic of Covi-19

Thando Thabethe throws a social-distancing birthday for her Best Friend

Thando Thabethe throws a social-distancing birthday for her Best Friend

TV star Thando Thabethe, as of late tossed an unexpected social separating home conveyance party, for her closest companion Nomzamo Mantsoe-Pout. As we are banished from going out to praise our accomplishments and birthday events, Thando went all out to ensure that her bestie commends her birthday in style.

Thando Thabethe throws a social-distancing birthday for her Best Friend

The actress showered her friend with a birthday cake and a bouquet of flowers accompanied by gifts. She also wrote a message wishing her a happy birthday.
She wrote “My love for you goes deeper than the oceans. A friend, a sister. Thank you for being the incredible person that you are. I wish you, love, I wish you happiness, I wish you your wildest dreams. Happy birthday. What a beautiful celebration and we love friends like Thando, who always spread some positivity during tough times.

Nandi Madida is super proud of her handsome Son Shaka

Nandi Madida is super proud of her handsome Son Shaka

Once in for a little while Nandi Madida’s fans are treated with an inside gander at her children’s lives. This week her fans had the chance of seeing her cute 3-year-old child, Shaka, in a short video posted on her Instagram page. Shaka is continually doing fun things with his family and we love the delightful way fun and dynamic he is for such a little fellow.

Nandi Madida is super proud of her handsome Son Shaka

Shaka is holding a colander with a couple amadumbe saying: “This is from my homestead, better believe it that is my ranch” at that point Madida begins singing “Old Mac Shaka had a homestead” with Shaka finishing the expressions of the renowned nursery rhyme – “Ee I ee I o”.

In the inscription Madida expounded on how it has consistently been a fantasy of hers to give her kids their own homesteads and that she accepts that it lines up with all things ‘great and Godly’.

Nandi Madida is super proud of her handsome Son Shaka

“These are my son Shaka’s amadumbe from his farm in KZN. It has always been a dream of mine (and my ancestors) that one day when I have children, that they have their own farms and generational wealth that aligns with all things good and Godly that they can pass onto their children on so on and most importantly share with the village which my son does with the help of my incredible mother and the inspiring farm workers.️ #African #Organic #sonofthesoil #generationalwealth,” it read.

Madida got near 30 000 likes on the post with fans commending her on her child rearing abilities and Shaka’s adorableness.

@somethingin_sane stated: “Love this??? he is really honored to have guardians that are making riches for the quick as well as making sure about a strong future for him ???”.

@luyandasibeko_ stated: “You are absolutely mother objectives mummy, so uplifting ?❤️”.

@zikuwezibu stated: “Wow????welldone Nandi, Shaka n his sister are soo blessed!!!”.

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Isibaya actress Asavela Mngqithi reveals secret Pregnancy – Picture

Isibaya actress Asavela Mngqithi reveals secret Pregnancy – Picture

Might it be the consequences of the isolate which has seen individuals beginning to show manifestations of what they have been working on during their isolate at their homes? At any rate, we don’t need to accuse them since what else might they be able to have done than playing find the stowaway in their homes, since no different exercises were permitted, in any event, heading off to the nearby.

Isibaya actress Asavela Mngqithi reveals secret Pregnancy – Picture

In fact, in this case, someone should be blamed for hiding such a great secret from us, only to share later when she is already midway, if not almost the labour time. How dare you Asavela! Taking to Instagram, Isibaya actress Asavela Mngqithi revealed the secret pregnancy through a snap she shared while flaunting her baby bump.

Isibaya actress Asavela Mngqithi reveals secret Pregnancy – Picture

She wrote, ‘The best thing I’ve ever done , I can’t wait to meet you. Taking you to set was kinda scary but with all the risk assessments the team @bomb_productions put in place,I feel confident and happy to introduce you to the world. I’m going to call you umfihlo lol because of the level of secrecy that we share. Thank you @zwabheka for the continuous support you have given US?❤️ To all the mothers( new + pregnant) out there stay safe , healthy, and strong in these difficult times??❤️‘.

A great deal of her supporters didn’t appear to be shocked by any stretch of the imagination, rather, they gave her salutary messages, wishing her a protected and helpful birth. Among her devotees, there is this different amusing one who remarked, ‘I realized you wouldn’t last, you were too ? for the screen and the last two pics … he needed your child’.

Interesting things to know about Isibaya actress Mampho Brescia aka Iris Zungu

Interesting things to know about Isibaya actress Mampho Brescia aka Iris Zungu

Mampho Brescia is an entertainer, TV moderator, brand envoy, and voice craftsman from South Africa. She is broadly known for her job in the M-Net dramatization Jacob’s Cross where she filled the role of Zanele. The entertainer is additionally famous for her job as one of the Isibaya on-screen characters where she expertly played Iris Zungu.

Mampho Brescia

Mampho Brescia has been in the business since 1998. Since her introduction, the belle of the ball has showed up in various TV jobs that have formed her into the dazzling skilled entertainer the entire of Mzansi knows and worships. Iris Isibaya is known for her behind-the-TV jobs by some; be that as it may, there is something else entirely to her than what meets the eye. What is Iris from Isibaya genuine name? How old is Mampho Brescia?

Interesting things to know about Isibaya actress Mampho Brescia aka Iris Zungu

Name: Mampho Palesa Molete Date of birth: 8th December 1977 Place of birth: Johannesburg, South Africa Mampho Brescia age: Will turn 43 years old at the end of 2020 Mampho Brescia Twitter: @MamphoBrescia Mampho Brescia Instagram: @mamphob Mampho Brescia Facebook: @mampho.brescia Nationality: South African Relationship status: Married Occupation: Actor, TV presenter, brand ambassador, and voice artist Famous for Iris from Isibaya and Jacob’s Cross’ Zanele roles.

Interesting things to know about Isibaya actress Mampho Brescia aka Iris Zungu

Who is Mampho Brescia, in actuality? An investigate Mampho Brescia family uncovers that in spite of being conceived in Johannesburg, Palesa Molete really experienced childhood in Soweto together with her folks and kin. Mampho Brescia school The on-screen character went to class in Johannesburg. After her essential and auxiliary instruction, she joined Wits University and obtained a degree in International Relations. She likewise had a two-year spell in Japan that began when she was 23 years of age in 2000 as a piece of a trade program that handled her in Soka University.

Interesting things to know about Isibaya actress Mampho Brescia aka Iris Zungu

Who is Mampho Brescia spouse? The hubby’s name is Nicola Brescia, and the two have been hitched since 2005. They received their first kid (a young lady), Rain, in 2016. Palesa said the choice to receive was not driven by the gossipy tidbits that she can’t consider. Rather, she said that she generally wanted to receive since she was youthful. Her meetings propose that she is having a great time with the Mampho Brescia girl.

Interesting things to know about Isibaya actress Mampho Brescia aka Iris Zungu

She has also done some guest appearances on shows like Isidingo in 2006, and then she started working on Jacob’s Cross. Her biggest and most prominent role as brand ambassador came in 2018 when she was named Brand Japan Ambassador. She made history for being the first-ever Brand Ambassador Japan for Mzansi. In case that makes no sense to you, it means her job is now to make sure that there is a good relationship between Japan and SA.

High court dismisses challenge to June 1 school reopening

High court dismisses challenge to June 1 school reopening

The essential instruction division has invited a Limpopo high court request excusing a test to the arranged opening of schools on June 1. The Tebeila Institute of Leadership, Governance and Training tested pastor Angie Motshekga’s choice to revive schools one month from now.

Tebeila moved toward the court on an earnest premise, requesting that it put aside the clergyman’s choice and to prevent the office from executing the recuperation plan for schools in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown.

“Judge Gerrit Muller excused the case this evening [Tuesday], saying that Limpopo high court had no locale over the issue,” said the division in an announcement.

“Judge Muller concurred with the office that the able court would have been the Gauteng division of the court in Pretoria, since that is the place the workplaces of the priest and the office are found – not Polokwane, in Limpopo.

High court dismisses challenge to June 1 school reopening

The division said it had contended in court that the arranged reviving of schools had been grown together with areas, other government offices, partners and common society through a consultative procedure over various weeks.

The declaration proposed speculative dates just, the office stated, and that a last date for schools to revive would be educated by the preparation of schools.

“In the noting sworn statement, the executive general Mathanzima Mweli said that serve Angie Motshekga didn’t concoct the draft recuperation plan for the time being, however it was being created with normal, considered and mindful contribution from partners, just as intrigued and influenced parties,” said the division.

“Besides, a choice to revive school might be at last decided after the national coronavirus war room has affirmed the school recuperation designs and is happy with the hazard appraisal finished.” The office included that the wellbeing service would likewise need to favor the reviving of schools.

SK Khoza confirms his return to ‘The Queen’

SK Khoza confirms his return to 'The Queen'

In an Instagram Live video recently posted by the actor, SK and Shona Ferguson can be seen having a conversation about the television industry as well as SK’s role, which he played for four years before his departure.

Towards the end of their discussion, Shona reveals he’ll be seeing SK on set soon. “We’ve been talking, we’ll be talking again, and I’ll see you on set very soon,” he says.

“Very, very soon,” SK replies.

In a comments section, Connie Ferguson – who co-produces the show – revealed she can’t wait to start shooting with SK again.

“Areshuteng! #cumonwitit Like we need to be balanced real quick!?????? See you soon nana [sic],” she wrote.

In a separate post, SK’s brother Abdul Khoza also shared that Shaka would be returning to the show.

“Well the CAT is out the bag NOW…So I can finally share that my Big Bro. @skcoza is coming back on #thequeen. I cant wait for your debut son and the entire family is beyond excited. We may be in the worst times right now but this is certainly worth celebrating. I wish you nothing but the best and with you I know there’s a whole lot of that coming. #HIS-ALIVE!! #SHAKA-Khoza #comebackseason?? #historywillbe?? The BALANCE ME dance . . . [sic],” he captioned a video of SK dancing.

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And although the Fergusons have reportedly confirmed that Dineo Langa won’t be part of season 5 of the show, they’ve revealed that former Isibaya duo Jessica Nkosi and Menzi Ngubane will join the hit series.

Connie and Shona Ferguson on why they have fired actors from The Queen: ‘It’s for the story’

Connie and Shona Ferguson on why they have fired actors from The Queen: ‘It’s for the story’

Ferguson Films has been on the receiving end of social-media hate after they fired multiple actors from their Mzansi Magic telenovela, The Queen.

Each time they made headlines, power pair Connie and Shona Ferguson have made it a point to ignore every accusation thrown at them. This leavese many fans questioning why so many actors have left their favourite show under such “shady” circumstances.

Late last year, veteran actress Vatiswa Ndara wrote an open letter to minister of sport, arts and culture Nathi Mthethwa. The star accused Ferguson Films of exploiting actors while they bagged millions. And since her revelation, public opinion of the couple has changed.

Following the latest departure of Dineo Moeketsi from The Queen, questions about the couple and how they treat their staff have made headlines.

And now the couple has finally responded to questions of why “they keep firing people”.

During a live Instagram chat with Themba Ndaba, who plays Brutus in The Queen, one of the fans who was watching the live stream asked, “Why do you keep firing people?”

Shona repleid: “Who is fired?” and then later says to his wife, “Answer, you want to answer.”

Connie then says, “Guys, this is a soap, it’s a telenovela, okay? Characters come and go. That’s how soaps operate.

“It’s for the story. Sometimes . . . to introduce another story but characters come and go. This is not something that is exclusive to The Queen or exclusive to Rockville or exclusive to Isibaya. It happens everywhere all the time,” she added before Shona says, “It is what it is. I hope you’re answered.”

“I think that’s what people don’t know. The reality of what we do is ‘you are going to see new people in and out’. It’s the nature of storytelling.”

Shona then said that people get bored at seeing old faces and they hire new talent which will lead to a character being written out.

Somizi’s Madam Gigi Costs More Than A Whole Mihlali Ndamase

Somizi’s Madam Gigi Costs More Than A Whole Mihlali Ndamase

Beloved media personality, Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung commented on a post on Mihlali Ndamase’s trending RuPaul Drag make-up tutorial video. The Idols South Africa judge was tagged in a post dragging Mihlali over her drag queen transformation in promotion of the latest season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK edition on DSTV. A social media user asked if they had decided on the beauty influencer after Somizi refused to revive his drag queen persona, Madame Gigi.

While Somizi would not be dragged in a social media feud with Mihlali by sharing his feelings about Mihlali’s attempt at drag, he did share that BBC Brit TV did reach out to him. His tweet suggested that his asking price to bring Madame Gigi back to life was more than the television broadcaster was willing to break away with.

Social media users that reacted to the tweet all were assumed by how candid Somizi’s response was. One social media user went as far as saying they appreciated his response while adding a string of laughing-out-loud emojis.

While Somizi might have not reprised his famous drag persona since he hosted the Feather Awards in 2011. He does post videos on his social media that remind fans that the persona is not too far away. The latest was his Tik Tok post boasting about still having alcohol during the lockdown.

Wow! Gospel star Dumi Mkokstad’s Wife sings for him

Wow! Gospel star Dumi Mkokstad’s Wife sings for him

From a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate her singing? Mr. Mkokstad couldn’t hide the joy he felt while his love sang for him, and it’s so sweet! Gospel singer Dumi Mkokstad is showing off his wife’s, Ziphozenkosi‘s singing skills. He took to his social media platforms to show a video of Ziphozenkosi singing and him playing the piano.

Wow! Gospel star Dumi Mkokstad’s Wife sings for him

Ziphozenkosi was singing a gospel song, Sengiyamethemba. Though there were a lot of mixed reactions towards the video, Dumi still gushed over the angelic voice her wife has.

Wow! Gospel star Dumi Mkokstad’s Wife sings for him

Some people thought she had a beautiful voice and enjoyed the video, while some said she was lip-syncing and it wasn’t her singing.