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EFF’s Floyd Shivambu out to get whoever fired Robert Marawa

EFF’s Floyd Shivambu out to get whoever fired Robert Marawa

EFF’s Floyd Shivambu out to get whoever fired Robert Marawa

Floyd Shivambu, who is a leader for the EFF says that he wants to know who’s responsible for the sacking of Robert Marawa at the SABC. After the ending of his show MSW (Marawa Sport Worldwide), which he presented on Metro FM and Radio 2000 on Fridays, the broadcaster parted ties with the sports presenter. “Who is this cabal in SABC Sport Live and the SABC which continuously mutilates the broadcaster’s capacity to attract and keep as many listeners and viewers as possible?” said Shivambu on social media.

Marawa posted a WhatsApp text message where he interacted with SABC acting station manager Kina Nhlengethwa in which he was told not to come back to work for his final programme with them. While many followers were shocked by the announcement, Shivambu pushed Marawa to name the cabal. “You, Robert Marawa, understand the space and broadcasting craft and many people appreciate it. Name the cabal, we’ll act,” said the EFF deputy president. The public broadcaster has sacked Marawa for the second time after the two parted ways in 2017. Nhlengethwa advised Marawa not to report for duty and that his last show had been cancelled in a text message, which he shared on Twitter.

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Shona Ferguson Biography: Ferguson Films, Age, Family, Marriage, Career, Controversy, Cars, House

Shona Ferguson Biography: Ferguson Films, Age, Family, Marriage, Career, Controversy, Cars, House

Shona Ferguson Biography: Ferguson Films, Age, Family, Marriage, Career, Controversy, Cars, House

Shona Ferguson whose real name is Aaron Ferguson is popularly known for his role on the South African Soapie, Muvhango. Shona made debut on Muchango in 2006, but in 2007 he resigned. Over the course of his life he’s been a DJ, Actor, Director, Producer and CEO and alongside Connie, Shona is churned out thoroughly entertaining content at a dazzling rate.

Shona Ferguson Biography: Ferguson Films, Age, Family, Marriage, Career, Controversy, Cars, House

Besides being a trailblazer on TV, Shona is a man that loved to spend quality time with his family.
Here’s a look at how Shona Ferguson was once a DJ, but with hard work and determinationbecame a business mogul that everyone looked up to.

Shona Ferguson Passes Away

On the 30th of July, Shona Ferguson succumbed to Covid 19 related complications and died at the Milpark private hospital in Johannesburg. Just a few days prior it had been reported that Shona was in the ICU following a heart operation.

Shona Ferguson Biography: Ferguson Films, Age, Family, Marriage, Career, Controversy, Cars, House

Shona Ferguson – Ferguson Films

TV producers Shona and Connie Ferguson seem to get on the people’s bad side more often than not. This time around one of their actors Mlamli Mangcala, who portrays the character of Captain Sthembiso Radebe on The Queen, has accused them of ill-treatment and deceiving him.

He’s not the only one as more actors are coming out to share their ordeals of working with the Fergusons.

The Fergusons were once exposed as exploiters who do not know how to treat their employees well. They were exposed by Vatiswa Ndara, who wrote a 6-page open letter to the Minister of Sports, Arts & Culture.

Shona Ferguson Biography: Ferguson Films, Age, Family, Marriage, Career, Controversy, Cars, House

It seems that did not leave the Fergusons as they were exposed again for firing an employee who had simply asked for some time off to work on another project. In a report by Sunday World, the Fergusons are said to have given one of their actresses the boot, Dineo Langa, because she wanted to shoot a movie.
Shona Ferguson Age

The exact year when he was born is not known, but Shona’s birth date is the 30th of April. He was born in Gaborone, Botswana whereby his family and in-laws still reside. Shona usually gets time to visit his family in Botswana.
Not much is known about Shona’s parents, but his father was a pastor; Pastor Peter Harry Ferguson. Sadly he passed away and Shona was able to pay tribute to him in a very touching message. His mother was Boitshwarelo Mercy Ferguson.
Shona Ferguson Marriage

Shona is married to Connie Ferguson who hails from the small town of Lobatse. Shona relating his story of how he met Connie Ferguson is the sweetest thing ever written. He says it was love at first sight.

Shona Ferguson Biography: Ferguson Films, Age, Family, Marriage, Career, Controversy, Cars, House

Sometimes in life we don’t start exactly where we want to be, but with hard work and perseverance things start to fall in place. In 1992, Shona started working as a DJ at The Palace Hotel Night Club in Lesotho. Soon he found himself pursuing an interest in acting and he seemed to love it.

He made his first debut on Generations as Ace, but he felt the character was not bringing out enough of his passion for acting. So he left Generations and went ot audition for the soapie, Muvhango in 2006. His creative acting skills landed him the role of Dr. Lebua that he executed with passion. It was at this point that Shona began to make waves in the entertainment industry.

Fast forward to 2011, Shona bagged a role on TV show The Wild. On this show, he was depicted as a powerful and charming community leader that would do anything to protect people from all social ills.

His other television roles include Tyson in Season 1 of Isidingo, J.B. Bogatsu in Rockville, Alex in Scandal and Jerry Maake in The Queen.

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COVID: KZN Health Dept concerned about steady rise in new cases in province

COVID: KZN Health Dept concerned about steady rise in new cases in province

COVID: KZN Health Dept concerned about steady rise in new cases in province

The KwaZulu-Natal Health Department said that it would closely monitor COVID-19 infections this week, saying that it was very concerned about the steady increase in the number of new infections in the past few days.

On Saturday, the province recorded 2,289 new cases.

The number of daily infections in KwaZulu-Natal has started increasing following the two weeks of unrest in that province.

The latest figures show that the number of cases recorded in the past seven days stands at an average of 1,648 cases per day.

The seven-day moving average has increased since the 20th of last month.

KwaZulu-Natal also continues to battle with COVID-related deaths nationally, ranking as the fourth highest.

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Zahara responds to pregnancy reports

Zahara responds to pregnancy reports

Zahara responds to pregnancy reports

Singer Zahara has dismissed pregnancy reports that emerged at the weekend claiming that the Loliwe hitmaker is expecting a baby and is newly engaged.

Speaking to a local publication on Sunday, the singer denied the claims, saying that if she was pregnant then people would know.

“Who went to the public and said I’m pregnant? Guys if I’m pregnant then you will see me. I’m defending myself, I’m not pregnant now, but even if I was pregnant you would see because the stomach was going to grow,” she said.

The songstress said she did not know what sparked the rumours and wanted to rather focus her energy on her album which she’ll be releasing on August 13.

However, she did not specifically address the talk about her having a new man or engagement speculation in her comments.

Ahead of her album launch, Zahara released a new single called Nqaba Yam last Friday.

“I was supposed to have released my album on July 9, but when I release an album I must be able to go out there. I want to market my album, I need to see my people,” she said.

“I don’t do singles I just release an album, but just because of this Covid-19 thing. I always feel like if you want to hear my story, I should just drop an album. So Nyamezela is out and the views are already looking good she added.

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Connie Ferguson’s first-born daughter, Lesedi who is step-daughter to Shona not happy – Here’s why

Connie Ferguson’s first-born daughter, Lesedi who is step-daughter to Shona not happy – Here’s why

Connie Ferguson’s first-born daughter, Lesedi who is step-daughter to Shona not happy – Here’s why

Actor and businessman Shona Ferguson’s daughters have broken their silence since news of their father’s passing became public on Friday afternoon.

Prior to the news being confirmed by a reliable source, fans took to social media to decry the fact that the announcement was made by someone other than the Ferguson family.

Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson (the eldest of Connie and Shona Ferguson’s daughters) shared the sentiment and tweeted:

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5 shocking accusations made by Mohale against Somizi

5 shocking accusations made by Mohale against Somizi

5 shocking accusations made by Mohale against Somizi

Mohale and Somizi are the talk of the town for days after Mohale came out to lay some allegations against the media personality.

The two were once couple for quite some time but things got really complicated and they went seperate ways.

Few days back, Mohale laid some shocking allegation against his estranged husband.

Responding to these allegations, Somizi refereed the case to his legal team to handle.

According to Sunday World, Mohale who reportedly vacated marital home in Dainfern back in November 2020, revealed that there were problems in their relationships early on before they tied the knot in the televised series.

Let’s check out five of the allegations Mohale laid against Somizi during their marriage

  1. Mohale reportedly revealed that Somizi allegedly broke his ribs and almost knocked his two teeth during a violent dispute at their home back in 2020.

  2. Mohale accused Somizi of allegedly pulling a kitchen knife on him and threatened to kill both of them only three weeks into their relationship. “I took my keys and I walked out, he took a knife. I was about to exit, so he said to me, ‘if you exit I;m going to kill us both. So I took my keys and ran,” Mohale reportedly revealed.

  3. According to Sunday World, Mohale revealed that Somizi loves group sex and allegedly often asked if he could bring sex partners in their home for steamy sessions. Somizi had also allegedly asked for a threesome with a stranger whilst they were in Amsterdam.

  4. The couple got married in community of property but Mohale reportedly only wants his clothes and his Audi car that Somizi allegedly damaged when he hit him off the road with his G-Wagon after another fight at an Idols SA finale after party.

Mohale reportedly does not want anything else from Somizi unless he doesn’t comply then he’d fight for Somizis estate to be divided.

  1. Mohale reportedly said that by the time they got married, he was already scared of Somizi and added that although he loves Somizi, he was no longer in love with him and wanted a divorce.
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What Khuli Chana bought DJ Lamiez Holworthy on their first date

What Khuli Chana bought DJ Lamiez Holworthy on their first date

What Khuli Chana bought DJ Lamiez Holworthy on their first date

Mzansi’s DJ Lamiez Holworthy has opened up about when she first started dating now-husband Khuli Chana, and the TL is nostalgic for those first-date vibes!

Lamiez shared the scoop in response to a tweep who asked if people would go on a date with someone for a second time if they didn’t buy them a present for the first date.

The DJ said she didn’t know about these first date presents until she met Khulani all those years back.

She revealed that she received a bunch of yellow tulips, a Mickey Mouse teddy bear and a difficult-to-find book she had mentioned once in conversation.

“Honestly didn’t know that gifts on 1st dates were a thing til I met my guy. On our 1st, he got me a bunch of yellow tulips which are my faves and I had obviously mentioned in a random conversation before along with a Mickey Mouse teddy bear (obsessed) and a book I mentioned I couldn’t find,” said Lamiez.

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Health Minister Zweli Mkhize denies home maintenance claims

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize denies home maintenance claims

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize denies home maintenance claims

Under-fire Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has told the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) he never requested Digital Vibes to pay for maintenance to his private home.

And Ndabezinhle Sibiya, a former spokesperson for Mkhize, has denied having any links to a firm that allegedly scored millions in an irregular contract from the Department of Health.
Sibiya was named in court papers filed by the SIU at the Special Tribunal as having “potential” links to Sotobe Media, which received R9.78m from Digital Vibes. The SIU is seeking to recover the irregular R150 million the National Department of Health paid to Digital Vibes.

A newspaper reported that at least 20 companies and people, including Sotobe Media, received payments of R90m from Digital Vibes for having done no work. The SIU claimed this was a possible money laundering scheme.

Sibiya said in a statement on Sunday: “I know no company by the name of Sotobe Media or any of its directors. I have never met them. And I have never phoned any of the directors since I was born years ago.
Those who have dragged my name into the mud will face consequences. I will take them to the cleaners.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize denies home maintenance claims

“As a hard-working and dedicated public servant, I do not own Sotobe Media, nor (am I) involved in any private companies, directly and indirectly. My declaration of interests is public record.’’

Mkhize is seemingly trying to offer up his messenger – also with the surname Mkhize, who allegedly stole from him – as a sacrificial lamb, informing the SIU he never asked Digital Vibes to pay for maintenance to his private home. This is contained in court papers the SIU filed at the Special Tribunal.

Mkhize claimed the messenger had stolen the money for maintenance services provided by his housekeeper and had subsequently approached a Digital Vibes executive to pay for them.

Mkhize said the messenger approached Naadhira Mitha, a close associate of his, to pay the money for the services, which she then did. Evidence, however, showed Digital Vibes paid the money. The Health minister has been placed on special leave.

Last week, the SIU referred evidence relating to Mkhize and his son’s involvement in the tender to the National Prosecuting Authority.

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DJ Tira in hot soup

DJ Tira in hot soup

DJ Tira in hot soup

DJ Tira clearly forgot that Uncle Cyril said no grooving. DJ Tira has found himself in some hot coronavirus-infected water after posting a thank-you post that showed him hosting a lit groove.

After posting a thank-you post to his fellow groovers, Tira quickly realised that it might not have been the smartest move and deleted it.

Unluckily for Tira, the people of Mzansi were one step ahead and screenshots of his post are now everywhere. Seeing the number of people wearing no masks in such a confined space gave social media users anxiety. The general consensus is that its because of carelessness like this that people are dying, losing their jobs and why we are still in lockdown.

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Toyota SA Executive Chair Dr Johan van Zyl’s death a great loss for KZN

Toyota SA Executive Chair Dr Johan van Zyl’s death a great loss for KZN

Toyota SA Executive Chair Dr Johan van Zyl’s death a great loss for KZN

Tributes continue to pour in for Toyota SA’s executive chairperson, Dr Johan van Zyl, who has been hailed as one of the “most formidable business minds” in the country.

The 63-year-old Van Zyl died on Friday, July 30, of Covid-19-related complications at a hospital in Pretoria. His death has been described as a great loss to KwaZulu-Natal.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala described Van Zyl as “one of the most formidable business minds that the country has ever produced”.

Zikalala said Van Zyl was an accomplished business leader who held various leadership roles at Toyota and also served as a board member of Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN).

He said Van Zyl’s death was a huge blow to the people of KZN, as he had contributed immensely to the economic development of the province.

“Dr Van Zyl worked tirelessly to support the efforts of the country to market the automotive sector in KZN and South Africa globally. A giant of the business world has fallen. Dr Van Zyl supported government programmes for the transformation of our economy and the building of a prosperous South Africa. KZN benefited immensely from his wisdom and servant leadership which built Toyota South Africa into a global player with firm roots in KZN,” said Zikalala.

Van Zyl served two stints as a non-executive director on the board of TIKZN from 2006 to 2009, while the second was from June 2012 to November 2017. During his time on the TIKZN board, he helped to shape the province’s investment strategy, focusing on the manufacturing sector, specifically on localization.

Zikalala said Van Zyl’s “wisdom and inspiration” would be missed as the country tries to rebuild the economy following Covid-19 and the civil unrest.

Van Zyl was elected president of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) for two terms from 2005 to 2008 and again in 2013 for a two-year term.

“Dr Van Zyl was an influential leader, not only in the automotive industry, but also in the country when he and a few other business leaders established the PPGI [Public Private Growth Initiative], which brought together social partners to work much closer in resolving some of the country’s biggest socio-economic challenges,” said Naamsa chief executive Mikel Mabasa.

Economist Professor Bonke Dumisa said Van Zyl’s business acumen and positive role in positioning South Africa as an African economic powerhouse must be acknowledged and applauded.

Dumisa recalled a working lunch with Van Zyl in Prospecton in Durban.

“That one-day working lunch with Dr Johan Van Zyl long ago will always remain in my mind. It demonstrated to us that there are many South Africans of all races who are committed to building a successful South African economy. May the soul of this true South African patriot rest in peace,” he said.

Mzwanele Manyi posted on Twitter that Van Zyl was a very good man.

“I worked with him at Toyota SA for many years, and we maintained the relationship even whilst I was in government and thereafter. A solid individual who enabled my career in Toyota. Strength to his family,” said Manyi.

Khandani Msibi also posted on Twitter: “Johan was an incredible leader, witty and a great sense of humour …”