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DJ Zinhle opens up on not having a car

DJ Zinhle opens up on not having a car

DJ Zinhle opens up on not having a car

DJ Zinhle got fans speechless after dropping a bomb on not owning a car.

The DJ had question and answer session with fans and she was quite honest with her answers.

It’s assumed that she has a car, so a fan asked what type she drives, as she doesn’t have the habit of flaunting cars.

To our surprise, Zinhle is yet to be a car owner.

However, she flaunted her bicycle.

“What kind of car do you drive?” fan asked.

In response, the DJ said, “Eish, I don’t have a car.”

DJ Zinhle opens up on not having a car

Well, we want to believe that lack of money isn’t DJ Zinhle’s reason for not owning a car yet, as she is among the top 10 rich musicians in South Africa.

Aside the money made in the music industry, she got other businesses that are active till date.

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Actress Mona Monyane accepts her ancestral calling

Actress Mona Monyane accepts her ancestral calling

Actress Mona Monyane accepts her ancestral calling

Actress Mona Monyane has been on a journey of personal healing while encouraging other women to focus on their wellness, and she’s revealed how ubungoma helped her in her journey.

Mona took to Instagram, speaking of how accepting her spiritual journey helped her heal spiritually and emotionally.

“My journey of healing started with me answering my ancestral calling. I’ve learnt so much about African spirituality and it has only drawn me closer to God,” she wrote.

Speaking to a local publication, Mona said that though she had accepted her ancestral calling and went to a shrine, she does not practise as a “sangoma”.

“I have a prophetic gifting … I realised that I’m not here to practise as a sangoma. I’m a public figure in the entertainment industry but I can’t be in this industry without being my true authentic self, and my true authentic self is a woman of God, it’s a woman who speaks the word of life,” she said.

Mona says she hopes the conversation of wellness sparks conversation about people’s spiritual health too.

“Even when you marry someone who is extremely traditional and you kind of lose yourself, and people are kind of anti any spiritual conversation,” she said.

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Watch Live: Shona Ferguson’s memorial service

Watch Live: Shona Ferguson’s memorial service

Watch Live: Shona Ferguson’s memorial service

During the week we reported that The Fergusons would later be communicating details regarding the memorial service of Shona Ferguson. Last night they issued an update on the proceedings.

According to a post sent out by his wife Connie Ferguson, the memorial service will be taking place this morning at 10 am and everyone will be able to stream it live on YouTube.

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Mohale is not a victim, he also beat me up – Somizi breaks his silence on abuse allegations

Mohale is not a victim, he also beat me up – Somizi breaks his silence on abuse allegations

Mohale is not a victim, he also beat me up – Somizi breaks his silence on abuse allegations

Media personality Somizi Mhlongo has broken his silence about his marriage woes and the abuse allegations levelled against him by his estranged husband Mohale Motaung.

In a statement issued on Instagram, Somizi has addressed the abuse allegations that popped up earlier this week when a local publication reported that Mohale allegedly made the claims in an interview with producers of the reality show Living the Dream with Somizi.

Somizi’s management told the publication it was aware of the allegations, while Mohale or his management are yet to respond to any enquiries made by the publication.

Somizi has “vehemently denied” ever physically or emotionally abusing Mohale.

“Our relationship has had its ups and downs but I have never been physically or knowingly emotionally abusive towards my estranged husband. I vehemently deny the allegations of criminal acts towards him and would like to clear my name of that defamation.

“What I am going to state, however, is that we had one altercation in which I had to defend myself and both of us were physically hurt by the other. I am at this stage not at liberty to dive deeper into the details but can state that he is not a victim in this situation,” read part of the statement.

The Idols SA judge moved on to address the claims that he has sabotaged Mohale’s efforts to be financially independent before he also address the claims about their s.e.x life.

“I have been accused of sabotaging his efforts to be financially independent and can confirm that I have never made a concerted effort to block his networks. In fact I have encouraged it, I have even through my own channels petitioned for opportunities for him to make money through my networks and I’ve amplified some of the work he’s done through his campaigns.”

Somizi then added, “There have been publications of stories related to our sex life and a lot of what has been said is absolutely untrue. These are very personal matters and I would like to keep it as such.”

Somizi admitted that the reputational damage was affecting his work and ability to make money. He confirmed that he and Mohale are filing for divorce and that he only wishes for the process to be “finalised fairly and reasonably”.

Read the full statement below:

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Jacob Zuma seeks to drag those who benefited from arms deal with him

Jacob Zuma seeks to drag those who benefited from arms deal with him

Jacob Zuma seeks to drag those who benefited from arms deal with him

Former president Jacob Zuma has seemingly threatened to drag other parties into his arms deal corruption trial.

On Thursday afternoon, the Jacob G Zuma Foundation revealed that the former president’s legal team had written to “prominent organizations and foundations” who allegedly benefited from the arms deal in an effort to detail their involvement in the matter.

“The legal team of [former] president Zuma has dispatched letters to prominent organizations and foundations who benefited from the arms deal to provide pertinent details of the relevant transactions. These details will be tabled in the trial in PMB [Pietermaritzburg], to set the record straight at the right time,” the foundation said on Twitter.

Zuma back in court
This comes as the Pietermaritzburg High Court is set to hear Zuma’s special plea arguments in his arms deal corruption trial next week.

The trial and special plea application will now be heard in an open court rather than a virtual platform after Zuma’s legal team – advocates Dali Mpofu and Thabani Masuku – previously objected to the matter being heard physically.

The case, which involves Zuma and French arms firm company, Thales, is set to resume next Tuesday on 10 August 2021.

Last month, Judge Piet Koen – who presided over the proceedings – postponed the trial for three weeks after an application was brought forward by Zuma’s legal team.

Koen had also requested a list of considerations and prejudices from all parties involved – including Zuma’s lawyers, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), and the department of correctional services – which they deem relevant to the judge’s decision to hold the Zuma’s special plea arguments on a virtual platform.

The high court on Tuesday is expected to hear Zuma’s special plea for the recusal of the NPA prosecutor, Billy Downer.

Recusal
During his last court appearance in May, Zuma pleaded not guilty and his legal team filed a special plea application to have Downer recused from prosecuting the case.

Zuma’s legal team said Downer had smeared their client’s name and leaked information related to the corruption case to the media.

The former president wants to be acquitted of all charges should his application for Downer to recuse himself succeed.

The NPA has since denied the allegations made against Downer.

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Update: Family speaks on actress Thembisa Mdoda’s health

Update: Family speaks on actress Thembisa Mdoda’s health

Update: Family speaks on actress Thembisa Mdoda’s health

The Mdoda family has thanked SA for the outpouring of love and support after Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo‘s announcement that she was ill in hospital.

In a statement sent, the Mdoda family confirmed Thembisa’s diagnosis, saying that she tested positive for Covid-19 and that her hospitalisation followed as a result of the actress having also had an allergic reaction.

“The Mdoda family would like to thank all of you for all the calls and messages concerning our beloved daughter Thembisa Nxumalo (Nee Mdoda) after a tweet regarding her health.”

Thembisa is at the Sandton Mediclinic.

“She is indeed hospitalised and receiving the best medical care at the Sandton Mediclinic. She was diagnosed with long Covid-19 which was further aggravated by an allergy. We are fortunate the doctors diagnosed her in time and are treating her with the utmost care.”

The family has assured the nation that Thembisa is in good spirits and well taken care of and believe she will be discharged in a couple of days.

“Thembisa is in good spirits and well taken care of and will be released in the next few days. The family is grateful for your love and support during this time, it truly doesn’t go unnoticed. You will be hearing from Thembisa very soon. Once again, thank you and may you extend this grace to all other families in need,” read the statement.

The statement follows after Thembisa’s fans were left panicked by her post on Instagram Stories saying she was fighting for her life in hospital.

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President Ramaphosa to address the nation tonight

President Ramaphosa to address the nation tonight

President Ramaphosa to address the nation tonight

President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce changes to the national executive at 20h30 tonight, Thursday, 5 August 2021.

Calls have been mounting for the president to fire some ministers and fill vacant positions.

Ramaphosa had also publicly said he was considering a reshuffle.

The President’s address will be broadcast and streamed on a range of platforms that are accessible to South Africans and international audiences.

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Connie Ferguson’s touching appreciation message to South Africans

Connie Ferguson’s touching appreciation message to South Africans

Connie Ferguson’s touching appreciation message to South Africans

Connie Ferguson pens down a gratitude note to her family, South Africans and the world at large for the love and comfort expressed to her during this trying time. In the note, the actress appreciated the brand that handled decoration also and everyone who contributed to the success of the funeral service.

Connie Ferguson’s touching appreciation message to South Africans

I really have no words but to say THANK YOU. Thank you South Africa, the continent and the world at large for the outpouring of love, words of comfort and prayers. My family and I appreciate you. God bless you all. @broodiefuneral and @nono_events , thank you for giving my husband a send off worthy of a KING! There’s never been anything ordinary about this man of God, and to the last moment, he had to put on a SHO!” she said.

“To my friends and colleagues, your support has been immeasurable! THANK YOU and God bless and multiply you,” she added.

Speaking to her children, Connie said:

“My daughters @sediimatsunyane & @ali.ferguson_ , my sister @astoshiah and my grandson Ro, we have held each other’s hands so tight during this trying time. Dad lives on in our hearts and the many great memories we’ve shared over the past 20 years. He’ll always be with us. God will give us the strength to soldier on and heal our broken hearts. To my brothers and sisters on both sides, God is still God. He will see us through.”

Speaking to her late husband, she said: “To my ANGEL SHO, thank you for the best 20 years of my life! I love you and know that you are with us in spirit. One day we’ll be reunited, and all the angels in heaven will rejoice.”

It was also announced that memorial service will be held for the late actor and producer on Friday.

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Brenda Ngxoli thanks Shona Ferguson for making her one of the highest paid actresses in Mzansi

Brenda Ngxoli thanks Shona Ferguson for making her one of the highest paid actresses in Mzansi

Brenda Ngxoli thanks Shona Ferguson for making her one of the highest paid actresses in Mzansi

Actress Brenda Ngxoli is one of the well-paid actresses in Mzansi.

She recently took to her Instagram page to reveal the news.

On Tuesday, Brenda thanked late actor Shona Ferguson and his wife, actress Connie Ferguson, for treating and paying her well.

“Thank you Mr S (@ferguson_films) and sis Conza (@connie_ferguson) for saying yes when many were saying no! Thank you Mr S for showing us that black exists. Thank you for treating and paying me well.

Abantu abafana nani banqabile. Sis Conza, uyathandwa nkosazana,” she wrote.

Her message attracted positive responses from her colleagues and fans.

Instagram user Rams Syd said: “Thank you Brenda. It is called appreciation. Thanks; many blessings are on your way. You just called for more blessings to your self darling. The universe responds well to this.”

Thuli Masumpa commented: “They are not scarce; they are not there. We thank them for giving you the opportunity. Rest in power, uncle Sho.”

Then Beeblebeep added: “I remember your post when you noted that they gave you your first ‘own everything’ on set.”

Brenda is among the few artists who still have well-paying jobs during Covid-19 pandemic when others lost theirs.

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Video: Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy dancing to Amapiano Ekasi?

Video: Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy dancing to Amapiano Ekasi?

Video: Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy dancing to Amapiano Ekasi?

Beyonce’s daughter, Blue Ivy is believed to be in South Africa serving stunning dance moves to amapiano songs.

Video of a young girl dancing to amapiano songs has gone viral on social media, rather than applaud the talented girl and move on, some persons assume the girl is the American star’s daughter, Blue.

The video has caused debate on social media, as some persons are positive it’s the young star, while others claim it’s a South African girl.

Check out reactions and video below: