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In a significant shift within the beloved South African television show House of Zwide, Londeka Mchunu, who has brought the character Zanele to life, is bidding farewell to her on-screen role. However, fans of the talented actress need not worry, as she will continue to contribute to the show from behind the scenes as a scriptwriter.

Londeka Mchunu’s portrayal of Zanele has been a standout on House of Zwide, captivating audiences with her nuanced performances and dynamic presence. Her departure from the role marks the end of an era for the character but also heralds a new beginning for Londeka in a different creative capacity.

 

 

 

 

 

Transitioning from acting to scriptwriting, Londeka is set to bring her unique insights and deep understanding of the characters and storylines to the writers’ room. Her experience as an actress will undoubtedly enrich the scripts, offering a fresh and authentic perspective that only someone with her background can provide.

Fans of House of Zwide have expressed mixed emotions about the change. While they will miss seeing Londeka on screen as Zanele, there is a palpable excitement about the new dimensions she will bring to the show through her writing.Londeka’s move to scriptwriting is a testament to her versatility and passion for storytelling. It also reflects a broader trend in the entertainment industry, where actors often explore other facets of production to expand their creative horizons.

As Londeka Mchunu steps into her new role behind the scenes, House of Zwide viewers can look forward to the continued evolution of the show, now infused with her creative vision and storytelling prowess. Her transition is a promising development that highlights her multifaceted talent and dedication to the craft.

Coming up this August 2024:

Monday 5 August 2024
Episode 1 (4634)

Season 26 premiere!

 
Nkele and Tshililo say a painful goodbye to Reneilwe at her cremation. Meanwhile, Dr Ximba (Leleti Khumalo) makes a commanding entrance at MMC, bumping into Imani. Ndiwavho is upset about moving to Venda and Teboho is forced to kill a prison gang leader.

Tuesday 6 August
Episode 2 (4635)

Teboho frames her cellmate in an attempt to save herself. Imani struggles with anxiety as she prepares to impress Dr Ximba. Bubbles brings the church women to offer condolences to Nkele, but the moment is interrupted by a bank letter of demand. Tshililo tries to warn his goon, KK’s goon is closing in on him.

Wednesday 7 August 2024
Episode 3 (4636)

Tshililo’s goon reveals he’s eliminated KK’s person. Ndemedzo (Wiseman Zitha) pretends to be a devoted fan of Dr Ximba’s work, hiding ulterior motives. Kgosi tells his family that Nkele has declared war. James is speechless when Teboho, who is supposed to be in prison, shows up on his doorstep.

Thursday 8 August 2024
Episode 4 (4637)

Nkele causes an uproar, accusing Tshililo of stealing the urn with Reneilwe’s ashes. Azwindini and Lindelani prepare for the re-launch of Hayani Holdings. At the event, Dr Ximba’s marital troubles with her husband Avhatakali Ramabulana (Lloyd Nedohe) are at odds with her public image.

Friday 9 August 2024
Episode 5 (4638)

Kgosi takes the urn to a private dinner, seeking solace. Teboho reveals herself to Mulalo, declaring war on the Vhakwevho. Nkele moves to a dingy room, choosing solitude. Dr Ximba is shaken by a menacing message about “The Mayor” as Hayani Holdings is unveiled.

Monday 12 August 2024
Episode 6 (4639)

Nkele struggles with her new surroundings. Azwindini and Avhatakali bond over golf, discussing their partnership and MMC’s future projects. Susan encounters a hostile Lebo at Waterside after a while of not seeing her, and then Dr Ximba offers R20k for Lebo’s phone.

Tuesday 13 August 2024
Episode 7 (4640)

Tension and intrigue unfold as Lebo finds herself bribed with R100k by Dr Ximba. She warns Shaz to report Dr Ximba to the police if anything happens to her. Nkele tells Tshililo that her fall from grace is a strategic move. Susan urgently calls Avhatakali to warn him that his wife knows about their affair.

Wednesday 14 August 2024
Episode 8 (4641)

Avhatakali tries to pacify his wife with a diamond necklace. Kgosi gives a heartfelt tribute at Reneilwe’s memorial. Nkele asks Tshililo to read her farewell message to Reneilwe. Later Teboho reveals to Nkele that she knows who was responsible for Reneilwe’s death – says she has evidence.

Thursday 15 August 2024
Episode 9 (4642)

Dr Ximba moves into Nkele’s house and catches up with her son Sakhile. Susan panics as Avhatakali avoids her calls. Bubbles checks on Kgosi and they kiss. Teboho offers Nkele a deal for evidence. Dr Ximba manipulates Avhatakali to stay in Joburg.

Friday 16 August 2024
Episode 10(4643)

Tatjana Smith has proudly revealed that winning a gold medal at the Olympics has no comparison to her strong faith in God. The Christian swimmer recently won first and second place in the 100m and 200 breaststroke, respectively.

The 27-year-old has now retired and is planning to pursue the next chapter of her life.

TATJANA TREASURES HER FAITH MORE THAN HER MEDALS
On her Instagram Stories, Tatjana Smith shared a quote she had said after winning gold and silver in the Olympics.

She said, “No medal will ever compare to the feeling you have when you 100% trust in God for the outcome, win or lose. This time, I am humbled to have won.”

The post shared on the Instagram account @_christhlete, was liked by Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, whose wife Rachel is the sister of Tatjana’s husband, Joel Smith.

 

 

 

Siya commented: “Amen and amen.”Last week, the 27-year-old wore a T-shirt with the names of all those who had helped her succeed in her swimming career. At the top of the list was “God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit”.

Tatjana also revealed that she favoured wearing her cross earrings while competing in races.

She said: “It just represents something about me and why I do it. It’s to glorify God and doesn’t necessarily mean winning gold medals.”

Olympic swimmer Tatjana Smith has paid tribute to those who inspired her swimming career. Image via Instagram: @tatjanaschoen
WAYDE VAN NIEKERK’S DEDICATION TO GOD
Like Tatjana Smith, Olympic sprinter Wayde van Niekerk has also spoken fervently about his faith.

At the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Wayde said of his record-breaking gold win in the 400m: “Jesus did it”.

A picture of the star’s running shoes with the handwritten words: “Jesus, I’m all yours. Use me” went viral around the world.

Speaking to the media after his victory, the emotional athlete said: “Everything that comes my way, I thank the Lord. I leave every race and every step I take in his hands. I trust him in every movement I do.”

Earlier this year, the celebrity sangoma Gogo Maweni confirmed that her husband had paid lobola for her. The bubbly sangoma has undoubtedly managed to keep her private life under wraps, leaving many to guess.

INSIDE GOGO MAWENI’S BRIDAL SHOWER
The two became legally married to Sabelo Mgube in February. However, they jetted off to the Midlevels to celebrate their union. Of interest, Sabelo paid off a whooping R150 000 for lobola, and Gogo Maweni confirmed the news.

The sangoma said, “It was R150k, but there are still cows remaining, which will be paid out before the wedding.” Confirmed reports have it that a wedding is also on the cards and is set for this year.

With the bubbly sangoma yet to confirm the dates and news, Gogo Maweni is making headlines after she shared photos and videos of her surprise bridal shower, which was planned by family and friends.

The photos have undoubtedly gained thousands of comments and reactions since they dropped on Instagram.

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A post shared by Gogo Maweni – Mrs Mgube (@dr_maweni)

Gogo Maweni captioned, “I finished work at 10:30 p.m. last night, back-to-back, face-to-face consultations, and got home to this amazing special surprise. I love y’all…, and I am grateful. LOL, last slide…I’m getting ready; I’m going to KZN!”

Against the post, fans and fellow celebrities were quick to flood her comments section with congratulatory messages. Gogo Maweni’s bridal shower comes barely a few weeks after she tied the knot. Last month, the sangoma took to Instagram to share photos of her traditional wedding.

Before the wedding, Gogo Maweni said the first leg of the wedding at her parents’ house in Ormonde would be small and intimate, adding that her mother would not be one of the guests on the day.

 

The celebrity sangoma announced that she would marry the Shembe way (a religion combining Zulu culture and Christianity), ending with a white wedding. However, confirmed reports have it that a big wedding is on the cards for the two, who are set to have their second-leg wedding.

MAKING HEADLINES
However, in 2023, the rumour mill announced that the two were heading for a splitville. Against the rumours, Gogo Maweni once rubbished the news with a saucy clapback.

On their anniversary, Gogo Maweni said, “Everybody said it would end in tears … The tears have been there, but the end is never coming. I don’t care what social media says.”

Over the years, the two have wowed Mzansi with their love story. Gogo Maweni often takes it to social media to gush over her husband, who has managed to keep his private life under wraps since his thrust into the limelight.

However, in 2023, Sabelo Mgube set the record straight about her relationship with the celebrity sangoma. He made it known that he was not in the relationship for fame or money, as alleged by the media.

Mosebjadi Oratile Basetsana Thlologelo is one amongst many media personalities to emerge from South Africa. She is a South African born and based actress who is popularly known for her on screen character on the most watched soapie, Skeem Saam, as Eunice. Born on the 1st of March in 1999, the 24-year-old hails from Polokwane in the Limpopo province in a township called Seshego, Zone 1.

Beautiful pictures of Eunice from Skeem Saam in real life

 

 

 

 

 

On screen, she is known as a girl in her early twenties who has just completed her medical studies and played with the opportunity she had of working at the Turfloop Hospital. After applying for a job and passing an interview at the Turfloop Hospital, Mr Kgomu who is the superintendent of the hospital hired her.

As soon as Eunice received 2 million rands through Forex trading, she started going out for partying with her friends and buying expensive alcohol for them. She did not go to work most of the time or she would go drunk. She then lost the job and ultimately lost all the money she had and was left poor with nothing to do for a living. Eunice has now learnt her lesson and is now teaching others the importance of using money wisely. As pretty as she is on screen, this talented actress is also pretty in real life and she has a very nice firm and fit body which not shown at most of the time on screen. Oratile Thlologelo seems to be one of those women who are best friends with the gym. She believes so much in taking care of your physique and encourages people to eat healthy and visit the gym. Below are some of her pretty pictures with her nice body.

Moja Love defends the show Isencane Lengane, saying it relates to everyday challenges.

The show, which follows the journey of Siyacela Dlamuka and his wife Thando Dlamuka from Nkandla in northern KZN, has faced criticism for its content and language, which many consider vulgar.

The couple entered into marriage as teenagers. Siyacela was 16 years old, and Thando was 15 years old when they tied the knot.In June 2024, Sandile Mdluli, a concerned viewer who is also the national ambassador for Brothers For Life and the international ambassador for Humanitarian Institute Africa, wrote to the Broadcasting Complaint Council of South Africa (BCCSA).

 

 

 

He urged that the show’s content be restricted, arguing it lacks educational value. In the email to the BCCSA, Mdluli stated that the insults, particularly from Siyacela and some of his in-laws, are harmful to children.

“The continued vulgarity and insults in the show, especially from Siyacela Dlamuka and some of his in-laws, are detrimental to our kids and young people who might think it is okay to speak disrespectfully to adults. We cannot ignore the fact that our societal bad norms, TV plays a pivotal role in either promoting or perpetuating immoral behaviours. For now, I appeal to you that the show be restricted in its content and ease up on disrespect and vulgar language,” wrote Mdluli.He warned that if unaddressed, it would necessitate the next step to mobilize a petition to stop the show.

The BCCSA acknowledged the receipt of the email.

Moja Love spokeswoman Monzwakazi Cekete stated that the channel was not aware of the complaint.

She defended the show, saying it highlights social ills in society.

“It may well be provocative; however, it’s important for such a show to be aired as it showcases the everyday realities of GBV, cultural intolerance, and provides an opportunity for debate,” said Monzwakazi.“While the channel respects viewers on social media and the criticism in line with the right to freedom of expression as enshrined in the constitution, the channel believes the show contributes to the discourse relating to everyday challenges not only facing Thando but women who do not have a voice nor their struggles shown on television.”

Popular radio personality, Lerato Kganyago has deactivated her X account after being cyberbullied for supporting Miss South Africa finalist Chidinma Adetshina.

In a video that surfaced on social media, Lerato read out the mean comments and mentioned women who bullied her.The video garnered lots of views and comments; while some expressed their disappointment in people who bullied the radio presenter, others poked fun at her.“This was really heartbreaking to watch, we should do better as women, saying such things to other women is absolutely uncalled for. It’s okay to have different views/opinions, it’s just not okay to be mean,” a tweep wrote.“This is so sad to watch. Fertility issues are a sensitive topic and I can’t believe women can say such hurtful things to each other over an argument that is completely unrelated,” another wrote.
 

 

Well-known South African songstress, Kelly Khumalo’s legal case against her ex-boyfriend, Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye, was dismissed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) due to insufficient evidence.

Khumalo accused Maarohanye of rape and attempted murder, but failed to provide medical records or police’s J88 form to support her claims.Maarohanye’s lawyer, Ntsako Baloyi, argued that Khumalo’s allegations were a vindictive ploy, triggered by a podcast interview in which Maarohanye made controversial statements about her.

Baloyi claimed that the charges were an afterthought and lacked corroboration from medical reports or other evidence. The NPA ultimately decided to drop the charges, citing no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution.

Disturbing pictures of popular South African content creator, and media personality, Mihlali Ndamase have flooded social media causing a lot of talk among users.

Today, Sunday, Mihlali took to her Instagram stories and shared photos of herself injured, tagging her current boyfriend, Leeroy. ‘She wrote ‘Thank you my angel Leeroy‘. However, she quickly deleted the post.Social media users immediately started speculating that the boyfriend physically assualted her, expressing mixed reactions.

 

 

The two just recently got back together after going their separate ways some months ago. The clear reason behind their break up, and later on getting back together, is not known. Leeroy is reportedly a married man and we have no idea where things stand between him and his wife.

Reacting to Mihlali’s pictures, here is what others had to say:

The singer Doja Cat recently opened up about her father, Sarafina actor Dumisani Dlamini and whether she plans to visit South Africa in the future.US singer and rapper Doja Cat, real name Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini discusses her non-existent relationship with her father, South African actor Dumisani Dlamini

The singer revealed in a recent interview with US broadcaster Ebro Darden on his Apple Music 1 show that she’s never met him.

When asked if she plans to visit her father’s country, the singer replied: “I still haven’t [been]. I rely on my career to just throw me out to places. I don’t find pockets of time in my life. I can fly but I don’t like flying, especially long flights like that.”

She also celebrated her dad’s talent in the interview and said he’s a good dancer: “My dad is so good at dancing; he’s a goated (Greatest Of All Time) dancer. It’s unbelievable, there’s this one video that my mom showed me.”

The Citizen reports that her father revealed in a 2020 interview with Metro FM that he’s been looking for his daughter for years and is blocked from seeing her.

“I have tried to search for my baby and the company that runs her entertainment has been blocking me. They know that if I could get hold of her, maybe she will disappear from the picture … I know my daughter, wherever she is, is looking for me,” said Dlamini.where he portrayed the character of Crocodile in the 1992 film.

Sunday World reported in September that the producer-actor Dumisani Dlamini tied the knot, and his famous daughter wasn’t present at his wedding.

“Both Dumisani and Ophelia were in cloud nine and they couldn’t get their hands off each other,” said a close friend.

The 59-year-actor confirmed that his family visited the bride’s family for the welcoming of the groom. He added that it wasn’t a wedding but Umembeso, where the bride’s family received gifts from the groom’s family as a sign of respect and welcoming umkhwenyana [the groom].

“Another ceremony will take place in Durban at my homestead, where we will continue to celebrate this union. My wife’s family and other guests who were there were very welcoming and that really made me feel great.”