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In a remarkable achievement, Sbahle Mzizi, the 7-year-old daughter of renowned South African media personality Duma Ntando, has become the youngest CEO by opening her own salon. Sbahle, already making waves as a brand influencer, is breaking barriers and capturing hearts with her entrepreneurial spirit at such a tender age.

Sbahle Mzizi, the first daughter of Duma Ntando, entered the spotlight early on as one of the youngest brand influencers. Her charming presence and captivating personality quickly gained attention on social media, making her a rising star in the world of young influencers. Now, at the age of 7, Sbahle has achieved a milestone that many would consider unimaginable for someone her age. The young entrepreneur has taken a bold step by opening her very own salon. This move not only showcases her early knack for business but also emphasizes the support and encouragement

 

 

 

 

she receives from her family.

Sbahle’s journey to becoming the CEO of her own salon challenges traditional norms surrounding age and entrepreneurship. The young prodigy is breaking barriers and proving that passion and determination know no age limits. Her story inspires many to pursue their dreams fearlessly, regardless of societal expectations. With Duma Ntando as her mother, Sbahle is undoubtedly inheriting the entrepreneurial spirit that runs in her family. Duma Ntando, a prominent figure in the South African media landscape, has been a source of inspiration for many. Now, her daughter is carving her own path and contributing to the family’s legacy of entrepreneurship.Sbahle Mzizi’s journey has been well-documented on social media platforms, where she continues to be a source of joy and positivity for her growing audience. Her entrepreneurial venture adds a new chapter to her story, showing that age is not a barrier to making a meaningful impact. As news of Sbahle’s salon venture spread, congratulatory messages and expressions of support flooded social media. Many celebrate her achievement, acknowledging the significance of nurturing young talents and fostering a spirit of entrepreneurship from an early age.

Sbahle Mzizi’s story serves as an inspiration, not only to her peers but to parents, educators, and mentors. It highlights the importance of recognizing and nurturing the unique talents and interests of young individuals, fostering an environment where they can explore their potential fearlessly. Sbahle’s success is a testament to what can be achieved with passion, determination, and unwavering support from family and community.

Bishop Makamu’s Scandal Still Lingers: Wife Hloniphile Heartbroken Two Years After Cheating Revelations

Two years have passed, but the fallout from Bishop Israel Makamu’s infidelity continues to cast a shadow over his marriage.In the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, the church leader faced public scrutiny after a voice recording surfaced, revealing his inappropriate request for a sexual favor from a young girl. Subsequent reports suggested attempts to hush up the scandal with alleged financial offers and, more recently, a church service centered on forgiveness and healing.The controversy dates back to 2018 when a 17-year-old girl shared the disturbing details of the incident involving the leader of Endless Hope Bible Church and his wife, Hloniphile. The revelation included allegations that Bishop Makamu and his wife attempted to bribe the victim when she reported the matter to her parents, a claim she openly discussed on the YouTube Channel, Solomon’s Temple.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Despite the passage of time, Bishop Makamu’s recent public apology during a church service aimed at forgiveness did little to sway public opinion. Airing on his online channel, MakamuTV, the bishop embraced his wife as they prayed over the lingering issue, but not all South Africans were impressed with the public display.

The charismatic leader, who has been suspended from his role on Moja Love’s Rea Tsotella, delivered a sermon on forgiveness, sin, facing criticism for mistakes, battling the devil, and relying on God to defend the weak.

During the service, the first lady, Hloniphile, stood up, visibly moved, cheering her husband on as he preached. However, the wounds of the past seemed far from healed, as the bishop acknowledged his wrongdoing and pleaded for forgiveness.

“With all humility, I am repeating what I said three years ago, I have done you wrong, find it in your heart to forgive me,” he said, prompting his wife to join him on stage, shedding tears as they embraced.

Despite the public display of unity, the incident from two years ago continues to haunt the couple, leaving Hloniphile visibly heartbroken. As the scandal lingers, the church leader faces ongoing challenges in rebuilding trust and restoring his public image.

Dominating headlines with questions about the nationalities of her mother and father and her run in Miss SA, Chidimma Adetshina had the last laugh against her detractors when she took the Miss Universe Nigeria crown.

Adopting her minimal style and love for looks that accentuate her frame and legs, we look at the fabrics, accessories and dresses that led her to win the title.
To let the world know she would accept the invitation to vie for the Miss Universe Nigeria crown, Adetshina wore a sweetheart burgundy dress. We see her love for skin-bearing ensembles with the off-the-shoulder sleeves while the rouched details give it an eye-catching modern detail.
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Having gone through pageant boot camp on Crown Chasers, if there was anyone prepared for a green screen recording it would be Adetshina. For her video announcing her voting number for the pageant, she keeps it simple in black. Knowing there is bright lighting and a green screen, she avoided highly saturated colours that would clash with the set-up, or pale tones that would wash her out. Instead, the all black ensemble complements her skin tone, topped with a thick matching headband that creates a visual effect that does not bounce back any light or equipment.

Several sources have since confirmed news of his death. Confirmed reports have it that he has been battling with some health complications after a botched operation in 2022. However, reports have it that he had his last breath after losing his long battle with stomach cancer. The celebrated Kwaito star General GTZ was diagnosed with stomach cancer during an operation.
In one of his interviews, the late Kwaito star said that he learnt that the doctors had allegedly cut the wrong tubes in his gut area during an operation.

 

 

 

 

However, this is when his health complications started. his situation worsened because he was struggling to settle his medical bills.

Siphiwe Against the trends, his family has since confirmed the news.

“The family of Siphiwe “General GTZ” Sibisi announces with deep sadness our great loss suffered through the passing of our dear one, after hospitalisation where he underwent major surgery,” the family said in a statement.

Despite showing signs of recovery a few days ago, the Kwaito legend died earlier today, according to his family. The family also thanked those who helped and supported him all his years.We wish to thank all those who loved and supported him during all his years as a prominent and pioneering music entertainer of our beloved South African people.

The other part of the statement read, “May his beautiful, kind spirit live on through the legacy of his Kwaito.”

However, his death is barely a few weeks after Kwaito legend Mapaputi’s passing.

Johannesburg, South Africa – After a remarkable 20-year career, renowned South African Kwaito artist Mzambiya (Nkosinathi Zwane) has announced his permanent exit from the music industry.

 

 

 

In a statement released today, Mzambiya expressed his gratitude to fans and industry peers, citing a desire to pursue new opportunities and nurture emerging talent through his record label, Earth Nurture Records.

“After much consideration, I have decided to take a different direction in my career,” said Mzambiya. “My time as a recording artist has come to an end, but my passion for the industry remains strong.”

Mzambiya will shift focus to his work behind the scenes, continuing to present TV shows and pursue acting projects. Earth Nurture Records will continue to discover and promote new artists, ensuring Mzambiya’s legacy endures.

“I’m truly grateful for all the love since my debut in 2000,” Mzambiya added. “Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my journey.”

Mzambiya’s illustrious career, which began at just 12 years old, includes hits like “Ziyalala.” His contributions to South African music and culture will be deeply missed, but his continued involvement in the industry promises a bright future for emerging artists.

Isitha: The Enemy is a South African television drama series created by Mandla N and Mpumelelo Nhlapo. It is an e.tv original series produced by BlackBrain Pictures.

The series is a spinoff from the adult-themed drama series The Black Door, and stars Dawn Thandeka King, alongside Thobani Nzuza, Senzo Radebe, Sibulele Nthlebi,Sibonginkosi Tenza, Kwanda Manyathi, Nonkululeko Mbatha, Laki Khoza, Bheki Sibiya and Linda Sebezo reprising their roles.

It was reported initially in August 2022 that the adult-themed telenovela The Black Door had been cancelled and would not be renewed for a second season. Both Mandla N and e.tv refuted those claims, with Mandla N labelling it as fake news.

 

 
Happy birthday to Nka from Isitha Celebrates his Birthday today
He said that the series was here to stay, and e.tv said that all was well with The Black Door, and they were unaware of any speculation that the show had been cancelled.

However, it was announced that the series would be replaced by its spinoff. The Black Door, which was originally commissioned for 260 episodes, received a 15-episode extension.

In a press release by BlackBrain Pictures, co-creator Mpumelelo Nhlapo mentioned that it was strategically intended for The Black Door to run for one year.
The “goal was to break new ground and to push the boundaries of South African television. The greater vision has always been to tell the story of the Sokhulu family as a multi-chapter series that allows us to explore different themes in dynamic and interesting ways.”

In May 2023, BlackBrain Pictures hosted an exclusive private screening event at Constitution Hill Women’s Prison, in Braamfontein.

Happy birthday to Nka from Isitha The Enemy.

Natasha Thahane is a South African actress and

television personality who has held many spellbound with her acting gift and her beauty regimen.

Her interest in the world of film made her enrol at the New York Film Academy (NYFA).While the actress is famous for her film roles, she’s also renowned for her Instagram content. She’s got over 4 million followers on the platform, where she treats the world to the sounds and sights of her life and career.

 

 

 

 

 
Age

The South African actress was born on the 25th of September 1995. As from August 2023, Natasha Thanane is 27 years old, however, she will be turning 28 next month.

Career

Thahane first appeared on screen in a 2013 Edgars commercial. The following year, she made her television series debut in an installment of the e.

tv anthology eKasi: Our Stories titled “Drama King”.

She returned the following year for another installment, “uManqoba”. She made a guest appearance as Fundiswa in season 1 of Saints and Sinners and reprised the role as a recurring character in season 2.

From 2015 to 2016, Thahane gained prominence through her role as Enhle Tango in the SABC1 soap opera Skeem Saam.

She left to join the cast of the Mzansi Magic televnovela The Queen as Amogelang Maake. She was series regular for the first two seasons and then a recurring for the next two.

She starred as Leshae K the SABC3 series It’s OK We’re Family. In 2019, she played the role Katlego Jali in seasons 4 and 5 Lockdown.

In 2020, she began playing Wendy Dlamini in the Netflix teen crime drama Blood & Water. That same year, she appeared in the BET Africa series Isono and was appointed as the brand ambassador of “Garnier Even & Matte”. Meanwhile, she also appeared in the reality show Top Billing.

Boyfriend

Natasha Thahane has been linked with several men, including Bohlale Makgolane (Bo Maq). After they split, she had reportedly hooked up with The Boy Doing Things, A-Reece.

However, Natasha never confirmed the relationship with A-Reece. Natasha had denounced as lies claims she was dating A-Reece and married to him.At the moment, the actress is not married, but she has a child. Many think the child is a product of her relationship with Thembinkosi Lorch. Many of her fans have been looking forward to her having a baby.

Parents

Natasha Thahane’s parents are Trevor Thamsanqa Tutu (father) and Nomaswazi Mamakoko (mother). Her father is the son of Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu, which makes Natash the granddaughter of the celebrated cleric and former anti-apartheid activist.

Net Worth

Natasha Thahane has a Net Worth which is estimated to be around R10 Million. This comes after she appeared in the screen plenty of times in South Africa and also abroad.

Siphiwe Tshabalala

Siphiwe Tshabalala and his son in matching outfits😍
“Twinning with Oyza,” says the South African football player.
They are family goals!

 

 

 

 

 
Lawrence Siphiwe Dambuza Tshabalala (; born 25 September 1984) is a South African professional football player who most recently played as a midfielder for AmaZulu. He is considered to be one of the most well-known and decorated South African soccer players of his generation. He was the first player to make his international debut while still playing in the National First Division. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Siphiwe Tshabalala has received more than 1,022,466 page views. His biography is available in 38 different languages on Wikipedia. Siphiwe Tshabalala is the 6,344th most popular soccer player (down from 5,231st in 2019), the 218th most popular biography from South Africa (down from 188th in 2019) and the 8th most popular South African Soccer Player.

Happy Birthday to Londeka Sishi♥️
New bombshell on the block Londeka Sishi is one to look out for on our TV screens.

The 26-year-old actress from Port Shepstone, KZN, scored her big break in the television industry earlier this year when she landed the role of Nkanyezi on Showmax’s Adulting.

 

 

 

While she’s fairly new to the entertainment industry, Sishi – who has no relation with former SMag cover star Ntobeko Sishi – is slowly carving a name for herself and is grateful to be pursuing her true calling which is acting.

“I come from a strict family where a career in acting didn’t seem like a viable option. After a while of wanting to get into this space and getting rejected at auditions, I kind of gave up on it and focused on my corporate career,” Sishi shares.

“One day, a colleague and I saw an open call posted on Instagram by Tshedza Pictures for a new show. My colleague asked me to try my luck and because I’ve always had a passion and love for acting, I knew I had to go for it.

“I recorded a self-tape and submitted it, I got a call back shortly after that. There was a bit of back and forth after driving up to Joburg, I got the role.”

With the acting door she had been waiting for finally opened, Sishi had to relocate to Johannesburg to be in close proximity to the set. She described the past year as “an instant overwhelming change” that seemed surreal.

“After the first episode aired, my social media following increased drastically. I started being recognised by the people on the streets who wanted to take pictures with me… so many people started showing me some love which was overwhelming but incredibly beautiful to experience,” she said.

“I had to go for counselling because of how drastic things changed for me. It was like a shock to the system how my life dynamic has changed because I am now on TV. So far, I haven’t had any bad encounters with fame and I hope it stays that way.

Gumede was born in the province of Natal. Her father was Simon Hulumeni Gumede and her mother was Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi. She studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.
Get to know who the young woman truly is by understanding her acting career. The character she plays is the total opposite of who she truly is. She may have some similarities with the character in the sense that she loves God too in real life and may sometimes get loud in circles and environments she is comfortable in, but that is far as the similarities go.

 

 

 

Gugu Gumede may be well-known because of her mother, a freedom fighter and prominent politician in South Africa, but there is more to the beautiful young lady. She is passionate about acting and her love for God, family and the church, something that many people may not be aware of.
Gugu’s family As earlier mentioned, Gugu was born to prominent parents. She was, however, raised in a single parent home, with her mother, but her parents had a respectable relationship with each other. Gugu Gumede father passed on in 2017 in a car accident. At the time of his life, he served as a member of the KZN legislature and was a member of IFP. Gugu acknowledges that she is her mother’s daughter. She can be very stubborn and could not take nonsense from anyone, just like her mother. Her family, she says is an overly loving one but also extremely sensitive
Gugu started by studying acting and drama in American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, where she had planned to live all her life. Upon coming back to South Africa in 2013, she landed a role in Generations where she starred as Mandisa. However, she is best known for her role in the popular show Uzalo, which is the most watched telenovela in South Africa currently.