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Miss South Africa Mia Le Roux addresses Chidinma Asetshina’s experience.

 

Mia and Chidinma joined other models in contesting for the crown, but Chidinma withdrew after being bullied and with the revelation of the Home Affairs department about her mother’s fraud case.

Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Mia Le Roux said Chidinma Adetshina deserved to be part of the pageant.

“It was extremely hard for us because each one of us personally knows and loves Chichi. We truly believe that she did not deserve it, as we know she’s phenomenal, powerful, and beautiful in her own right. She deserved her spot on Miss South Africa,” Mia said.

The Miss SA further preached unity, as her goal as the reigning queen is to foster inclusivity.

“I stand for unity. I do not stand for people being divided. So, I do think we can do better in that aspect to support and include one another. Because she was excluded, and that is not okay.”

Fashion designer Enhle Mbali dons in dress designed for late Connie Chiumeby Limpho Nonkonyane
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Fashion designer and actress Enhle Mbali-Mlotshwa wears the dress she designed for the late veteran actress Connie Chiume at the Basadi Music Awards.

South African entertainment industry mourns the death of the veteran actress who recently lost her life after suffering from a short illness, at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg. Enhle Mbali wore the dress she designed for the actress in March.

 

 

 
Taking to Instagram, the Essie Apparel designer shared that she made the dress for Connie but after learning of her recent passing decided to wear the dress in honour of her.

She says, “This dress like many of my others has a story, gonna keep it short though. It was completed by the @essie_apparel team for Mama @conniechiume in March. We ended up going for something more simple to save this particular dress for a lifetime achievement award. Then I was to use it for something else as I was in love with this baby. After finding out about mama resting I decided to wear it to the @basadiinmusicawards_sa this past weekend as a reminder to myself of how fab mama was. And oh boy did I look fab. mama’s #EmpressEnhle I will miss her stories, but oksalayo we looked cute.”

Since debuting her fashion label, Essie Apparel at South Africa Fashion Week in 2020. Enhle has won her first international award for Best Designer Collection at the Fashion Community Week, in America.

Moms are truly a blessing. They deserve to be appreciated and showered with lots of love, gifts and birthday parties because we are where we are thanks to them. Dr Musa Mthombeni definitely agrees with this sentiment as he threw his mom a beautiful surprise 60th birthday party.

Taking to his Instagram with a not-surprising-at-all iconic caption (as he’s known for):

 

 

 

 

“It’s officially my mommy’s birthday after pulling off a spectacular surprise birthday party on Saturday! The birthday girl had no clue what was going on and thought that we were going to a Women’s Day event. We secretly invited her friends and family (People from the Eastern Cape who can’t keep secrets) who had to keep lying to her even on the day of the event. My mummy is officially 60 years old. It’s time to retire on a farm with thousands and thousands of chickens and two donkeys.”

“It’s the dancing for me,” Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni shared her highlight in the comments. In the post below, we see mom Mthombeni getting down, showing off her moves and the family having a blast. It was indeed a spectacular surprise birthday party.Instagram users took to the comment section commenting:

“Musa you are love personified. The way you love, we can see that it comes from the sources, mom and dad, one user applauded him.

“May the god lord continue to bless and protect your family. What I see here is love and peace, kindness and mercy. So beautiful and a well-deserved birthday to your mom,” another user said

Another user agreed and shared: “So much love in this family, you can tell. You did well Musa.”

While another said: “The fact that mommy can go low and dance and I would trip and fall. She is beautiful!”

South African music producer Chymamusique recently shared a funny moment online after trying to understand a message from fellow musician King Monada.

Chymamusique shared a screenshot of the conversation, highlighting a message from King Monada that left him scratching his head. King Monada wrote, “Yes it true warra…if they someone bad about talk then about bad you talk around when are you very painful.”

 

 
King Monada’s comments quickly became a hit, receiving 137 laughing reactions from fans on Chymamusique’s Facebook post.

Which Chymamusique jokingly admitted he struggled to make sense of. Accompanying the screenshot, Chymamusique captioned the post with a now-deleted comment, “This day can and coz wow. I even have a headache from trying to understand.”

Despite the confusion, it’s clear that the two musicians share a strong relationship, Chymamusique recently posted on Instagram that he and King Monada are in the studio together, working on a new beat.Fans quickly joined in on the fun, sharing their thoughts on King Monada’s unique way of expressing himself.

One user said, “Tell him to sing it, maybe you’ll understand.”

Another user said, “He nailed the intro and the conclusion- the rest ke(it’s) unspoken language that only those with spiritual connections will understand!”

Another added,” I tried to use my filter to get around it. Go padile(it failed) mara(but) I know one thing he was trying to articulate is the word badmouth.”

Another one added, “Literally very painful to read that text.”

As the Chiume family prepare to lay the veteran actress Connie Chiume to rest, her industry friends and family remember her as a humble person.

The announcement shocked many internet users when the Chiume family released a statement saying that Connie had passed away at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg, after being hospitalised due to suffering a short illness.

Taking to Instagram, the family announced that dates for her memorial service and funeral are set to take place this week.As per reports by entertainment publication, ZiMoja, industry legends and her colleagues came together to honour her great work, where they shared moments of various encounters with her.

 

 

 

Speaking to the above-mentioned source, close friend, Rose Nozipho Mankazane said, “Sis Connie was humble, down to earth, loving warm and very caring,” adding that, “She treated all her neighbours the same way and was never classist or undermining. She never lived a complicated life. She never spoke about her acting career when we were together. She loved life and to celebrate life.”

Renowned thespian, Dr. John Kani who also featured in Marvel’s Black Panther alongside Connie said, “If this was Aretha Franklin’s funeral everyone would be here, BBC would be here, but it’s just Connie.”

While tributes continue to pour in on social media, South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie described the veteran actress as a beacon of strength, resilience and grace in a recently released statement.

So lehasa is going to always remind Pretty how he save her yet she was with another man? 😔 #SkeemSaam
Mrs Kgomo breaks down when she realizes it might truly be over. Level Café is on its last legs without Francois. Letetswe is pleasantly surprised by Charles’ changed attitude towards his invention.
Thursday 8 August 2024
Episode 29
A simple dare takes a dangerous turn when a teenage boy steps onto a raft. Under pressure from her captain, Melita agrees to something she doesn’t want to do. Francois finally makes his long-awaited return to Level Café.
Friday 9 August 2024
Episode 30

 

 

 

 

 

Two boys’ lives hang in the balance as intense drama unfolds in treacherous waters. Babeile jumps to dangerous conclusions and threatens deadly consequences.
Monday 12 August 2024
Episode 31
Incriminating evidence is found at the Maputla construction site. Melita fears things won’t work out after Mr Kgomo meets her kids. Lehasa and Moss gear up for the upcoming trial.
Tuesday 13 August 2024
Episode 32
A parent works hard to defend and cover up their son’s tracks. Petersen has a new trick up his sleeve to take Lehasa down. Melita and Mr Kgomo’s relationship takes a serious turn.
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Episode 33
The mystery of a teenage boy’s disappearance weighs heavily on his friends. Pretty does the unthinkable that threatens her career. Melita is stunned by a life-changing proposal from Mr Kgomo.
Thursday 15 August 2024
Episode 34
The police visit Turf High regarding a missing teenager. Lehasa’s past comes back to haunt him, while Kwaito’s future plans unsettle Lizzy.
Friday 16 August 2024
Episode 35
Two parents finally meet to address their shared secret. Lehasa fears betrayal from another acquaintance. Babeile is pressured to solve s case before a family member takes matters into their own hands.
Monday 19 August 2024
Episode 36
The chickens come home to roost when a cop shows up at Charles Kunutu’s door. Melita’s happy ending hits a big hurdle that requires double the effort. Lehasa and Phomolo contemplate taking care of Ntshaba.
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Episode 37
Tbose discovers a crucial clue that may lead to finding a missing boy. Lehasa’s first day in court proves more challenging than anticipated. Charles is shaken when he hears someone on radio appealing to the public to help her find her nephew.
Wednesday 21 August 2024
Episode 38
Tbose and Kwaito clash over whether or not to turn the evidence that might help the missing boy’s case to the police. Nkosi and his guards lie under oath about Lehasa’s actions on the day he killed Pretty’s kidnappers.
Thursday 22 August 2024
Episode 39
Babeile’s worst fears are confirmed when he gets the DNA results back. Lehasa’s arch nemesis takes the stand and buries him.
Friday 23 August 2024
Episode 40
A diver finds something at the dam, sending the community into a panic. Pretty faces a relentless cross-examination. Mosebjadi and Nora receive some good news.
Monday 26 August 2024
Episode 41
Lehasa digs his own grave when he takes the stand. Clement chooses to work with the enemy. Letetswe pushes Charles’ buttons and gets a hot slap.
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Episode 42
Tbose’s greed may lead to unintended consequences, putting Kwaito in a risky situation. A Grade 10 learner gets rid of the evidence that places him at a crime scene. Nora is on top of the world.
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Episode 43
Kwaito fumbles a big presentation while a new addition shakes up the Maputla family. Phomolo reads Lehasa for filth.
Thursday 29 August 2024
Episode 44
Tbose finds a creative way to convince Bra Boikie to reinstate the tender. Babeile is set on twisting the Commander’s arm about his investigation. As the verdict day for Lehasa’s trial looms, tensions run high among people.
Friday 30 August 2024
Episode 45
The verdict delivers devastating news for Pretty and Lehasa. Toby’s risky actions could leave him and his mother homeless.

This past weekend, South Africa welcomed a new queen to take over the reins from Natasha Joubert. Mia Le Roux was recently crowned as the new Miss SA 2024, with her victory being one of the most impactful ones as she was diagnosed with profound hearing loss and was fitted with a cochlear implant to assist with her hearing at the age of one.

 

 

 

 

Although Mia’s victory was a tale of the underdog, the young model has proven that she is more than capable of occupying her new throne successfully, with inclusion being at the top of her priority list.

As she will be on our screens and in our lives more, here are some interesting facts about South Africa’s newest ambassador that you might have not known:

Sign Language is her first language

As someone hard of hearing, learning sign language was imperative for Mia as it is an effective way to communicate. Although it is more common for people’s first language to be their mother tongue, however, this is not unusual for those with hearing challenges.

Born in Free State, raised in Western Cape

Mia was born in a city in the Free State called SasolBurg, which is situated approximately an hour from Johanessburg. She then later moved to Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape where she was raised.

Passion for pageants

Although this was her first time entering Miss SA, our new queen is no stranger to the bright lights, glitz and glamour as she has a few titles to her name. She began all the way in high school when she bagged the ‘Miss Struisie’ title as well as ‘Miss Garden Route’. She also entered Miss Deaf SA where she made it to the top five.

Marketing

Before entering the Miss SA competition, the 28-year-old worked as a Marketing Manager, while also studying towards obtaining a BCom Marketing qualification at the University of South Africa (UNISA), She also worked part-time as a model, signed with Ice Models in Cape Town.

Love life

Although it is uncertain the duration of the relationship, Mia is in a relationship with fellow model Luke Tenoever, and the two share their love for each other frequently on Instagram.

As pictures of Mihali Ndamase’s Mercedes-AMG circulate online internet users speculate that she might have sold her new whip.

Earlier this year, the social media influencer and beauty hub, Malakyt founder posted pictures of her new R3,5 million Mercedes-AMG, which according to the website, this luxury car comes with an AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine in the 612 hp design delivering up to 27 hp which is more than the AMG GT 63, adding that, the highest torque has been expanded by 50 Nm to 850 Nm for even more effective acceleration.
 

 

Taking to Instagram, she captioned, “Mama and her cub.”An X (formerly known as Twitter) user posted videos of what seems to be the car brought by the influencer in March, adding that, a car dealership was selling the car, causing online users to allude that the ‘sponsor’ took back his car given claims suggesting that she could not afford it.

South African sangoma, traditional healer Gogo Maweni recently dazzled her followers on Instagram with a video showcasing new JAC trucks. The couple visited a dealership, and the video highlights their latest happiness, underscoring their continued success and commitment to growth.

Gogo Maweni captioned the post “Growth” and the video captioned “I love how focused we are this year,” reflecting on their achievements and progress.

 

This year has been particularly eventful for Gogo Maweni as she and her husband recently tied the knot in a traditional wedding ceremony. Taking to social media, Googo Maweni shared photos from the traditional wedding, which have since gotten thousands of comments and reactions online. The images offer a glimpse into the couple’s intimate celebration.

In addition to these personal events, Gogo Maweni announced a temporary break to prepare for another important occasion – an upcoming wedding in KZN.

According to The South African, earlier this year, Gogo Maweni made headlines when her husband, Sabelo Mgube paid R150 000 for her lobola, with some cows still pending before their wedding.

However, the mentioned publication states that the couple is rumoured to own multiple properties across South Africa. Additionally, they’ve ventured into cattle ranching, announcing their purchase of a herd of cattle on social media. Besides real estate and agriculture, Gogo Maweni earns from ambassadorial roles, her sangoma practice, reality TV appearances, and hosting gigs.

Gospel singer Hlengiwe Mhlaba admits she’s baffled by her own voice. The KZN musician believes her singing style is incomparable.

“My voice is unique. I myself, I don’t understand it,” she said.Hlengiwe, known for her hit Dwala lami, never mimicked others in her singing journey.

“My voice is my gift from God and calling,” she stated.Hlengiwe is committed to her singing career for life, preferring to die a singer than anything else. Despite not envisioning a future in gospel music initially, she now sees her singing as a ministry that touches lives.

 

 
Her musical journey began in her youth at the Apostolic Faith Mission in KZN.

“People who grew up with me were shocked when they saw me singing,” she recalled.

Apart from singing, Hlengiwe enjoys reading, laughing, and joking. She’s passionate about helping others achieve their goals.

Her advice for aspiring musicians is to seek divine strength and maintain humility.

“Music industry is not easy. It has its own challenges. But they must remain humble and be able to celebrate other people,” she advised.Hlengiwe also emphasized the importance of love and support in the music community. She expressed concern over the gospel industry’s struggle to secure gigs as frequently as other genres.

“I’m appealing to Christians to support gospel music emotionally and spiritually,” she urged.

The decline in CD sales has significantly impacted gospel artists, according to Hlengiwe.