Two of Mzansi’s biggest gospel shows, Joyous Celebration’s annual concert and Benjamin Dube’s Spirit of Praise, join the long list of big events that have been postponed. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster in SA on Sunday amid coronavirus.

With the Easter weekend weeks away, religious leaders and gospel artists stand to lose out on the usual large group fellowship- and the commercial value attached to it.

MTN Joyous Celebration announced that its national tour, which was scheduled for Carnival City in Brakpan over the Easter weekend, had been cancelled until further notice.

“Whist it is disappointing for us to cancel the shows at such short notice, as responsible citizens who are committed to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our cast, crew, supporters and stakeholders, we know it is our responsibility and in our best interest to do so”, said co-founder Lindelani Mkhize.

They had not decided or finalised when the concert would take place, he said, urging fans to stay calm and take care of themselves.

“We urge our broader Joyous family, as we all soldier on, to take care of your personal hygiene and do your bit to contain the spread of the outbreak and limit exposure so that we can have this virus arrested sooner rather than later, with no or minimal fatalities.”

Another big religious celebration that South Africans are concerned about is the annual Zion Christian Church’s (ZCC) pilgrimage to Moria, near Polokwane.

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According to Jacaranda FM, the spokesperson for the office of Limpopo premier Kenni Mathiva said there would be two meetings in the next 24 hours to discuss the matter.

ZCC, one of the largest churches in the country and Africa, gathers all its members at church headquarters in Moria annually over the Easter weekend.

Meanwhile, Spirit of Praise said on social media that its event had been postponed until September.

Read the full statement below.

Many speculated that he cheated on the actress and she was tired of keeping quiet about what went down between them.

A seemingly innocent picture between Maps Maponyane and a fan has irked his ex-girlfriend Nomzamo Mbatha.

The drama started when Maps shared several pictures from a recent event he attended. One of the images showed him hugging a woman whose face could not be seen.

Some of Maps’ Instagram followers thought the woman looked like Nomzamo.

“Oh my God I was praying for you and Nomzamo to get back together. My prayer has been answered my favourite couple,” one fan commented.

But the Buns Out founder was quick to set the record straight. “Nah that’s just @leddi_g,” he replied.

The handle he provided was for an influencer named Naledi Radebe, who looks nothing like Nomzamo. She was also tagged in the picture.

With that settled, everyone moved on with their lives until Nomzamo spotted a story about the incident on her Twitter timeline. The post read: “Maps and Nomzamo not back together, confirmed after fan jumps the gun.”

The actress retweeted the post with a shocking warning aimed at Masego, aka Maps.

“Not now. Not ever. Masego, stop taking advantage of my silence and choice to be graceful through it all. Shake this can one more time and I’ll open it. @MapsMaponyane you made your bed. Lie in it,” she wrote.

Still trying to connect the dots?.. Maps fans were insinuating that this lady over here is Nomzamo… He never said it's her though?‍♀️ #nomzamo pic.twitter.com/4WFHup8F7J

— Katli Christian (@ChristianKatli) March 14, 2020

What happened Teme?I missed the story.

— Oumy Mahloko (@MahlokoOumy) March 13, 2020

I hope #nomzamo woke up this morning feeling embarrassed, because wow sis ? that was totally unnecessary, listen I feel embarrassed on her behalf pic.twitter.com/GUZz7yd8iP

— OrosMami (@Tee__tee3) March 14, 2020

Some Twitter users were more interested in what Nomzamo had on Maps. Many speculated that he cheated on the actress and she was tired of keeping quiet about what went down between them.

Nomzamo has since deleted the tweeted but her fans think she had every right to put Maps on blast.

Obviously there is a lot that has been going on behind the scenes,there is no way any1 would snap just because of that comment but twitter is full of know-it-alls who think they know the whole story from a single tweet.mxm #nomzamo

— linda matondo (@linda_ruvimbo) March 14, 2020

Will we ever know what really happened between Maps and Nomzamo? Twitter users are hoping he does something to annoy Nomzamo one more so she can open the can of worms!

-The Citizen
Nomzamo and Maps both started trending on Twitter with many tweeps weighing in on the drama.

Federation wants it tabled in parliament within 30 days, citing delay since 2018.

Cabinet’s approval of the Compensation of Injury on Duty Amendment Bill will benefit about 800 000 domestic workers in South Africa who will be able to claim for injuries sustained on duty.

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) and the South African Domestic Services and Allied Workers Union welcomed Cabinet’s approval of the Bill last Thursday and insisted it should be tabled in parliament within 30 days.

“There are about 800 000 domestic workers in South Africa. They are among the most exploited and abused workers. To date, they have not been allowed to claim for injuries on duty,” said Matthew Parks, Cosatu’s parliamentary coordinator.

He said the Bill was critical to ensure domestic workers were able to claim for injuries on duty from the Compensation Fund and that employers would be held liable for any negligence.

Parks said Cosatu condemned the slow pace at which the government and parliament had moved to approve the Bill, which had resulted in a number of domestic workers not being able to claim for injuries suffered while on duty.

“Nedlac [National Economic Development and Labour Council] processed the Bill in June 2018. Almost two years later, despite repeated commitments to do so, government has still not tabled it in parliament.

“This has resulted in thousands of injured domestic workers being left unprotected and uninsured,” he pointed out.

Parks said that matter was won at the Supreme Court last year and was now before the Constitutional Court. “Cosatu is confident the Constitutional Court will find in favour of domestic workers.”

According to the domestic services union Western Cape organiser Gloria Kente, the approval of the Bill was a major breakthrough for domestic workers, as they had been advocating for the passing of the Bill since 1993.

Kente, a former victim of abuse who was spat on and called the k-word by her former employer’s boyfriend, said many domestic workers had been abused by employers.

– The Citizen

A traffic officer has been shot and killed after he allegedly arrested a taxi driver in Kensington, Cape Town, on Tuesday morning.

According to statement by Western Cape police, the 49-year-old officer was killed in Acre Road in Kensington by a suspect who he had arrested for disobeying the rules of the road. The officer had been on his way to the Maitland police station with the suspect when he was allegedly attacked and shot dead with his service pistol in Acre Way.

The Western Cape police has launched a manhunt for the man who fled after allegedly killing the 49-year-old traffic officer. The cMayor Dan Plato has authorised a R50 000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer. The City of Cape Town said it is “shocked, saddened and angered by the senseless murder” of the traffic officer.

“On behalf of the City, I want to convey my deepest condolences to the family of the officer. We will assist them in any way possible through this very difficult time,” said mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith.

“Our officers are there to serve and protect, but there is a troubling attitude of carelessness and disrespect towards them, disparaging the vital work they do. They put their lives on the line daily and what should have been a routine stop has turned into a tragedy. I have asked the Safety and Security Investigations Unit to assist the South African Police Service where possible to ensure that we find the killer. In addition, all our enforcement agencies – Traffic Service, Law Enforcement, Metro Police and specialised units – are working on an operation to clamp down on taxis to ensure the perpetrator is brought to book. This will be rolled out city-wide.

“Taxi enforcement takes place around the clock and we will intensify these operations. Law enforcement on all levels is a tough and dangerous job, but we must do all we can to dissuade attacks. It can’t just be that our officers are murdered and it’s business as usual. We call on members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist in bringing the person responsible for this heinous act to book.

“The executive mayor has authorised a R50 000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer. In addition, R5 000 is offered by the Safety and Security Directorate for information that will lead to his arrest. There are men and women of character willing to serve selflessly so we can live and go about our daily business securely. We owe them the support and services they need to do their jobs safely.”

– Cape Times

ircumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated, Traut said.

When you finally hear someone confessing, it means something is really going down. This must be the true definition of love, we wonder what this lucky man is doing to our favourite Miss.

Love is in the air for TV star Thando Thabethe. The starlet recently melted tweeps hearts, in a tweet that has been since deleted, where she was gushing over her man. Many tweeps were left wondering who the man is, who stole the starlet’s heart, but it is clear that sis is head over heels in love with him.

Thando and TV presenter, Lunga Shabalala, have had many on the guessing game with their relationship status. The pair fuelled some dating rumours last year, after Thando posted a snap of them, at the prestigious Vodacom Durban July. Fast forward to Somhale’s weddings, they were spotted together and we wonder if they just meet at events or, there is more than meets the eye.

Yesterday, Thando penned a sweet tweet about how lucky she is, to get a good man in her life. She further wished that all women around the world can get a good man like her’s.

Tweeps reacted to the post, many were pointing at a Zulu man and that is Lunga Shabalala.

When a woman says this and doesn’t really say what this so called good man has done, there’s more chances it is just trash! Wishing women to get a good man is good though. Not so many good men today.

When a woman says this and doesn't really say what this so called good man has done, there's more chances it is just trash! Wishing women to get a good man is good though. Not so many good men today.

— sipho michael (@Sipholoveguru) March 16, 2020

Thando recently said, she can’t wait to be a mom, clearly now she can because there is someone who has the key to her heart.

Sbwl that guy also, because clearly he is doing the most kwa love.

Zulu man with some power !

— Zamooooooo!! (@YendeNomzamo) March 16, 2020

Maybe you're a good woman too.. coz ain't no sane man that will treat a good woman less than what she deserves. So wish upon us Men good women too.

— athi ayabulela (@athipkm) March 16, 2020

Idris Elba has just tested positive for Covid-19

ACTOR: Idris Elba. Picture: AP
“I just got my test results and I tested positive for Corona virus,” Elba said.

He said he had no symptoms of the virus but decided to text this past Friday, after he found out that someone he was in contact with had the virus.

“I am doing well and will keep you updated on how I feel. This is the time for us to exercise solidarity and take care of ourselves he said.”

In the video Elba was seated next to his wife Sabrina who he explained hadn’t done the test yet.

“There are people who may have the virus and may not have symptoms,” he added.

See his full statement below;

This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing ???? No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ

— Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020

TV personality and businesswoman, Minnie Dlamini set the 2020 DStvMVCA’s stage on fire with her stunning looks.

The awards held at the TicketPro Dome in Northgate, Johannesburg on Saturday night, 14th of March with Minnie as the host.

Mrs Jones scooped 8 stunning host looks on social media.

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I opened the show in @orapelengmodutle I felt amazing and confident in this look thank you ?? (I was sooooo nervous but the audience had the best energy) Thank you everyone that supported me last night I felt the love ❤ #DStvMVCA #Host ??

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Backstage woosah before my link ? @orapelengmodutle DETAIL ? #DStvMVCA #HostDuties ?

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Getting to honor my brother this way was magical. By far my toughest link ? This performance was incredible ??@asandamadyibi This dress was perfect ❤ #Sibalukhulu #DStvMVCA #Host ?

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My full circle moment ❤ Growing up my Dad told me this was my song and it has been ever since. Thank you Ma @yvonne_chakachaka for making a dream of mine come true and letting me share the stage with you during "Umnqombothi" My traditional attire was given to me by HRH Princess Nombuso from the Zulu Royal Family. Her mother is the King's first wife and also happens to be uMaDlamini ?? #DStvMVCA #Host ?

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The stage is my happy place, thank you for the privilege and honour to entertain ?? The memo was legs ??@gertjohancoetzee #DStvMVCA #Host

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Lady in red ?? @asandamadyibi #DStvMVCA #Host ?

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Here's to guaranteeing I lit up the stage? in @gertjohancoetzee and to the ladies that light up my life ❤ #DStvMVCA #Host Last night was LIT ? (ok that's the last one ?)

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I think he's into me ? #TheJoneses #DStvMVCA

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