Social media is in a frenzy after Mawelele made a shocking revelation on her Instagram story—her main girlfriend is expecting a child. The news has left her other partner, Naledi Aphiwe, devastated, leading to an emotional outpouring online.

Unexpected Announcement Shocks Fans
Mawelele took to Instagram to share a picture of the pregnant woman, captioning it, “We are expecting.” This seemingly joyful announcement turned into a heartbreaking moment for Naledi Aphiwe, who reportedly broke down in tears after seeing the post. Many followers were left stunned, as it appears Naledi had no idea about Mawelele’s other relationship.

 

Social Media Reacts
The revelation has sparked widespread reactions on social media. Many users sympathize with Naledi, while others question how she was unaware of Mawelele’s situation. Some believe she was deceived, while others argue she might have ignored the signs. The situation has ignited debates about honesty, love triangles, and emotional betrayal in modern relationships.

Debate on Relationship Transparency
As discussions continue to dominate online spaces, many are weighing in on the importance of transparency in relationships. Some argue that Mawelele should have been upfront with both partners, while others believe Naledi should have been more cautious before fully investing in the relationship.

What’s Next for Naledi?
As the drama unfolds, many are eager to see how Naledi will respond. Will she confront Mawelele publicly, or will she choose to move on quietly? Meanwhile, Mawelele has yet to address the situation further, leaving many wondering if she will provide an explanation or continue as if nothing happened.

Introduction

The announcement of Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s divorce has sent shockwaves through South African rugby and beyond. As the captain of the Springboks, Siya Kolisi is no stranger to public attention, but the end of his marriage has sparked widespread speculation. Amid this, his grandmother, Nolulamile Kolisi, has become a voice of hope, calling for reconciliation between the couple.

 

 

 

### A Celebrated Love Story
Siya and Rachel Kolisi have long been regarded as one of South Africa’s most inspiring couples. Married in 2016, their relationship was often celebrated as a testament to love, resilience, and mutual support. Together, they built a family with two children, while also navigating Siya’s rise to international rugby stardom. Their journey, frequently shared on social media, made them relatable and admired by fans worldwide.

### The Shocking Announcement
The news of their divorce surprised many, given the couple’s public portrayal of a strong and united front. Their family moments, shared candidly online, painted a picture of a supportive partnership. However, the pressures of public life and the intense scrutiny that comes with fame may have played a role in their decision to part ways.

### Nolulamile Kolisi’s Plea for Unity
Amid the swirling rumors, Siya’s grandmother, Nolulamile Kolisi, has spoken out, denying the divorce claims and expressing her hopes for reconciliation. Her heartfelt appeal emphasized the value of family and the importance of fighting for love during challenging times. Nolulamile’s stance has resonated with fans, shedding light on the role of family support in navigating personal and public struggles.

### The Role of Family Dynamics
Family dynamics can be a cornerstone of support for couples navigating the pressures of public life. For Siya and Rachel, family ties may serve as a guiding force during this turbulent time. Nolulamile’s appeal for unity highlights the importance of a strong foundation rooted in shared values and mutual understanding.

### Living Under Public Scrutiny
As a high-profile figure, Siya Kolisi’s personal life has always been under the microscope. Being the Springboks captain means constant media attention and fan scrutiny, which can strain even the strongest relationships. Balancing fame and personal commitments often proves challenging, as the Kolisis’ story demonstrates.

### Fans React to the News
The divorce announcement and Nolulamile’s comments have sparked mixed reactions. Many fans have expressed their hopes for the couple to reconcile, highlighting the deep emotional connection they feel to Siya and Rachel. Social media has become a space for supporters to rally behind the couple, emphasizing the impact they’ve had as role models in love and family.

### What Lies Ahead for Siya and Rachel
While Nolulamile’s optimism offers a glimmer of hope, the path forward for Siya and Rachel Kolisi remains uncertain. Both individuals must navigate their challenges independently while considering their family’s well-being. With time, resilience, and the support of loved ones, there may be room for growth and healing.

### Conclusion
The story of Siya and Rachel Kolisi underscores the complexities of balancing love, family, and life in the public eye. Nolulamile Kolisi’s plea for reconciliation serves as a poignant reminder of the power of family support and hope in overcoming adversity. As fans watch the couple’s journey unfold, they remain a symbol of resilience and the enduring possibility of love.

South African actress Manaka Ranaka and her family are grieving the heartbreaking loss of her eldest daughter, Katlego Ranaka, who passed away on January 23, 2025. As the family continues to mourn, a final photo of Katlego in the hospital has surfaced on social media, sparking an outpouring of condolences and sympathy from fans.

Katlego Ranaka’s Final Hospital Photo Shared
The Ranaka family is still reeling from Katlego’s untimely passing. A picture of the 24-year-old mother of one was shared on her Instagram page by her family. The emotional image showed Katlego in the hospital, attached to a ventilator, as she battled her final moments. This post touched many of her followers, who remembered her as a vibrant and lively individual.

 

 

 
Katlego’s Cause of Death Revealed
Many South Africans were left shocked by Katlego’s sudden passing, as she had been full of life and energy. Her death raised many questions, prompting her aunt, Nompumelelo Ranaka, to clarify the cause. In a recent interview, Nompumelelo revealed that Katlego died of natural causes. The revelation stunned fans, who found it difficult to believe that someone so young and full of promise could be gone so soon.

An Emotional Farewell
On February 1, 2025, the Ranaka family gathered for an emotional funeral service to bid their final goodbyes to Katlego. Among those who paid tribute were Manaka Ranaka, Dineo Ranaka, Thandokuhle Ranaka, and Katlego’s father, Sipho Lebaka. Each family member shared heartfelt messages, remembering Katlego’s kindness, love, and impact on their lives.

One of the most moving moments of the funeral was when Dineo Ranaka struggled to hold back tears while delivering her speech. In a touching show of sisterly support, Manaka stepped onto the stage to comfort her. The emotional scene resonated with many South Africans, who praised Manaka for her strength and resilience in such a devastating time.

Manaka Ranaka Expresses Her Grief
Despite her strength during the funeral, Manaka later took to Instagram to share her heartbreak. A week after Katlego’s burial, she posted a picture of her daughter with the caption:

“I miss you so much, Katlego Ranaka.”

Fans flooded the comments with messages of support, offering love, prayers, and condolences to the grieving mother. Many acknowledged the deep pain of losing a child and encouraged Manaka to stay strong during this difficult time.

A Mother’s Love Never Dies
The pain of losing a loved one is unimaginable, and Manaka’s grief echoes the sorrow felt by many parents who have experienced such loss. Much like Lynn Forbes, the mother of the late rapper AKA, who has continuously honored her son’s legacy, Manaka is expected to keep her daughter’s memory alive in her own way.

As the Ranaka family navigates this tragedy, they have been met with overwhelming support from friends, fans, and the South African entertainment industry. The loss of Katlego Ranaka is a painful reminder of how fragile life can be, leaving a void that can never truly be filled.

Our deepest condolences go out to Manaka Ranaka and her family during this heartbreaking time.

South African couple Galaletsang Koffman and Tsitsi Chiumya recently announced the birth of their baby.

Koffman and Chiumya have since shared heartwarming snaps of their little one.

The actress captioned two images of their baby, writing, “I am truly fascinated by the art of imperfection. The raw, gritty, honest, and real moments in between… These are my pockets of happiness.”

In the first frame, Koffman revealed that their baby was just 10 minutes old.

The second image, which she described as her favourite, captures her son’s adorable expression. She captioned it, “Unimpressed with everything and everyone. This facial expression—he probably got it from me. 😏 His dad is the smiler of the family.”

 
Koffman first shared the news of her pregnancy in November 2024. In her announcement, she expressed gratitude, writing:

“Grateful to my tribe for being able to protect my energy during the solar return of this precious entity. Most importantly, I am grateful for the vessel which has carried me through this experience and was furthermore ordained to transport them here, now, at this time; on to this earth… in between all these dimensions. Selemo sarona se fihlile (Our year has arrived).”

Botswana-born South African actress and producer Connie Ferguson has expressed her excitement at becoming a grandmother for the second time.

She shared her joy during the baby shower of her eldest daughter, Lesedi Matsunyane Ferguson. In her speech, the former Generations star said, “To say I am excited to be a grandmother again is the understatement of the year.”

Connie admitted to being one of those parents who gently nudges their children about life milestones.

 

 

 

 

 

 
“When I see the years going by, I ask Lesedi, ‘What’s happening?’ And you know what she says to me? ‘You also waited 10 years.’”

Connie’s grandson, King Ro, will celebrate his 10th birthday this year, and her daughters, Lesedi and Ali, are roughly a decade apart in age.

Connie also took to Instagram to share her excitement about her growing family.

“And baby makes 5! 🥰 What a blessing! 🙏🏾❤️ Thank you to our little village for coming out to celebrate with us! 😊 Love and appreciate you STACKS!”

She also expressed gratitude to everyone who attended the baby shower to support Lesedi.

“Thank you for being here. Thank you for loving my daughter and for supporting her.”

Overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, Lesedi shared her appreciation, saying, “This one is for the homies… the chosen aunts and uncles. My babies are lucky to have you all, and so am I. I love you guys.”

World Cup-winning Springbok Handré Pollard recently took to social media to celebrate his wife, Marise Pollard, on her birthday.

“Happy Birthday, my love,” Pollard wrote, expressing that no words could fully capture how much she means to him and their son, Hunter.

 

 

 

 

 

 
He added, “You are the most beautiful person, inside and out. Your kind heart and selflessness towards others and your family inspire me every day. I love doing life with you.”In February of this year, the Pollards enjoyed their first getaway as a family of three. The couple, who welcomed their first child, Hunter André Pollard, in April 2024, spent time on the beautiful island of Mauritius.

In September 2024, the Pollards celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. The 30-year-old rugby star shared a heartfelt tribute to Marise on social media, reflecting on their journey together.

“It has been the most amazing seven years and counting,” he wrote. “Over the last 12 months, the strength, courage, and love in your heart have been the foundation of our little family.

“I love you more than you will ever know. And as always, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us. Love you, baba.”

EFF leader Julius Malema recently celebrated his 44th birthday with an intimate dinner surrounded by close friends and family.

A clip shared on social media captured moments from the celebration, where Malema and his loved ones enjoyed a heartfelt prayer before the evening’s festivities. Guests were also treated to a special DJ set by Malema and his son, Ratang.

Expressing his gratitude for the outpouring of birthday messages, Malema took to social media to thank his supporters.

 

 

 

 
“Thank you to the ground forces and Commissars of our glorious movement, @EFFSouthAfrica. To the people of South Africa, Africa, and the diaspora—I received your beautiful birthday messages, and I want to thank you for your kindness,” he wrote, also sharing that his family “means the world” to him.Earlier this week, Malema celebrated his birthday with party members by giving back to the community at Tembisa Child Welfare, where they donated R200,000.

During his address, Malema expressed his hope for the organisation’s growth, emphasising the importance of supporting vulnerable children.

Mzansi Magic has confirmed that Izingane zeS’thembu, the spin-off of the popular show Uthando Nes’thembu, is returning for a third season packed with even more drama.

The Mseleku siblings are locked in a fierce battle for love, respect, and independence. But with secrets spilling and hearts breaking, will they ever find the peace they all crave?

 
According to a statement from the channel, the siblings are building stronger connections but facing even tougher challenges along the way.

Mpumelelo, following in his father’s footsteps, is fully committed to isithembu (polygamy). However, his journey is far from smooth as he finds himself torn between Tirelo, his girlfriend and baby mama, and a new love interest eager to join the Mseleku family.

Meanwhile, Mpilo is done playing second fiddle. Tired of the drama surrounding her surname, she’s ready to take charge and resolve her personal dilemmas. But when her own secrets come to light, could it spell the end for her?

Lwandle, no longer content with a supporting role, is stepping into the spotlight to show the family who he truly is. Abongwe, overwhelmed by the tension, is determined to restore peace. She plans an intervention to end the fighting.

Tirelo, Mpumelelo’s girlfriend and mother of his child, has been holding things together, but the pressure is mounting. With Mpumelelo juggling two relationships, her patience is wearing thin.

Season 3 premieres in May 2025.

Prominent South African amapiano artist, Pabi Cooper is celebrating her 24th birthday.

Pabi Cooper, real name Paballo Basetsana Mothapo has quickly become well-known in the South African music industry for her skills as a dancer and hype lady, particularly during Major League DJz’s Amapiano Balcony Mix sessions, all which marked the beginning of her career in entertainment.

She made her breakthrough with the release of popular songs like “Sphithiphithi” and, most famously, “Banyana Ke Bafana.”

 

 

 

 
Pabi Cooper’s song “Banyana Ke Bafana,” also snagged her the 2022 Basadi in Music Award for Song of the Year and also picked up an Amapiano Award for Best Newcomer, cementing her rapid rise.She celebrated the moment by posting gorgeous pictures of herself with a bunch of red roses on Instagram where she treated herself to a birthday cake in addition to the flowers.

“Another year around the sun. This is 24,” wrote Pabi

South African actress Linda Mtoba was a vision in red at the 97th Academy Awards held in the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles on Sunday, 2 March 2025.

Mtoba attended the event in collaboration with wine/spirits giant Don Julio Africa.

She showcased her journey to Los Angeles on social media, including her transit at the airport, a snippet of her dress design sketch, and her glam up session.

 

 

 

 
“She’s at the airport again – with my plus 1 @donjuliosa,” Linda wrote on InstagramMtoba also posted a series of pics of herself on the Oscars red carpet where she wore a red couture dress by local designer Nolanga Made and said, “Had the pleasure of being at this years Oscar’s _ (a dream come true).”

It appears the former The River star rubbed shoulders with Hollywood A-listers Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez.

Broadcasting personality Anele Mdoda also attended the Oscars with some of the cast members of the South African short film The Last Ranger.

The multi-award winning film, which is directed by Cindy Lee and produced by Kindred Films, was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the Oscars.

The film explores the theme of rhino poaching and is supported by Rose and Oaks Media, a production company co-owned by Mdoda.

It sadly lost out to the dark comedy I’m Not a Robot.

See the full list of the 2025 Academy Award winners below:

Best Picture:

‘Anora’

Best Actress in a Leading Role:

Mikey Madison – ‘Anora’

Best Actor:

Adrien Brody – ‘The Brutalist’

Best Actress in a Supporting role:

Zoe Saldaña – ‘Emilia Pérez’

Best Actor in a Supporting Role:

Kieran Culkin – ‘A Real Pain’

Best Director:

Sean Baker – ‘Anora’

Best Original Screenplay:

‘Anora’

Best Adapted Screenplay:

‘Conclave’

Best Cinematography:

‘The Brutalist’

Best Original Score:

‘The Brutalist’

Best Original Song:

‘El Mal’ – ‘Emilia Pérez’

Best Film Editing:

‘Anora’

Best Production Design:

‘Wicked’

Best Costume Design:

‘Wicked’

Best Makeup and Hairstyling:

‘The Substance’

Best Sound:

‘Dune: Part Two’

Best Visual Effects:

‘Dune: Part Two’

Best International Feature Film:

‘I’m Still Here’ (Brazil)

Best Animated Feature:

‘Flow’

Best Animated Short:

‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’

Best Live-Action Short:

‘I’m Not a Robot’

Best Documentary Feature Film:

‘No Other Land’

Best Documentary Short:

‘The Only Girl in the Orchestra’

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