Connie Ferguson Remembers Her Late Husband On Their 21st Wedding Anniversary. Actress Connie Ferguson’s year has been filled with many firsts without her husband. This year also marked the second wedding anniversary since Shona passed on. The day did not end without the actress sharing her heart with her fans on social media.

Taking to Instagram, Connie went down memory lane sharing a beautiful photo from her wedding 21 years ago. She shared about her and her husband’s everlasting love and friendship and how she finds comfort in knowing she was loved.

“This day 21 years ago. Tomorrow never came for my bestest friend, but I know how much he loved me. There’s a great comfort that comes with that, knowing just how happy you made someone in this lifetime, and how happy they made you. True love never dies, and I carry this love with me in my heart and soul for eternity. Thank you for the beautiful everlasting love and memories my ANGEL SHO. #21,” the actress shared.

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Zikhona Sodlaka Shares Parting Words To ‘The Wife’ And Mandisa. In episodes 10-12 of The Wife Season 3 we witness the tragic demise of Mandisa. Mandisa, played by Zikhona Sodlaka, was not only sharp-tongued, but she was also calculative and smart. And we can’t ignore the brilliant chemistry she and co-star Abdul Khoza displayed on screen. Every week in Season 1 and 2 viewers praised the duo’s performance and continue to do so, even though both characters have reached the end of their journey in the telenovela.

As Mandisa, Zikhona was nominated for Best Female Actor at the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards and Best Supporting Actor at the 2022 SAFTAs – awards shows that named Abdul Favourite Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively. As EWN’s Amo Ramela puts it, “It is tough to think of that union without smiling.

”With #thewifesouthafrica and Mandisa again trending on Twitter today, Zikhona shares a heartfelt goodbye to the record-breaking, multi-award-winning telenovela, its diehard 5am Club fans, and her iconic role.

Heartfelt thanks

“I’m not even sure where to begin, but perhaps, let me start from the beginning – from the very inception and creation of the books by Dudu-Busani Dube.

“The Wife was already set up to win because the books are incredible and everybody that fell in love with them from their creation, already knew that they were going to love the screen version.

“So meeting Mandisa on stage has been something of an unexpected life-changing experience for me.

“Mandisa was never supposed to be someone who lasted past the first season. I had taken the role knowing that this is the character that dies in the first season. This is something that we knew from the word go as she also kills herself, even in the book. But because viewers loved her so much we had to keep her and in deciding to keep her, the writers explored what we could do with her, and the results were just pure magic!

“Working alongside my cast, every single one of them, has been quite the journey. We laughed, cried, brainstormed, fought and were committed. So thank you. Thank you to the cast – Mbalenhle Mavimbela, Khanyi Mbau and the new additions to this season.”

“Thank you to all the men, the husbands, the brothers, especially Nqobizitha Zulu played by Abdul Khoza.

“To the supporters, you guys have always believed in South African stories. The supporters are very clear about what it is that they love and what is true to them. And in this case, The Wife has affirmed even more so to me that South African stories are indeed superior to South Africans.

“It’s been a privilege. It’s been fun. It’s been very, very sore.

“I’ve had to commit to telling the story the best way I knew how – challenging the directors sometimes, sleeping and thinking about the story/character and what I could do and where we could go with her. 

“I was just trying to make Mandisa’s voice heard and everybody that Mandisa represents. So I hope with watching The Wife, especially with Mandisa’s story, I hope she has definitely taught you to think twice before you make a decision about a person. 

“I hope you look at the fingers pointing back at you before looking at the finger that’s pointing at the next person. I hope that she’s definitely taught you to be brave and to live out loud, to wear your heart on your sleeve. To love, laugh, cry and to be there for the people that you love and to tell the people that you don’t trust – that you don’t.

“And lastly, thank you to everyone that helped me translate my scripts. Thank you. Enjoy the rest of Season 3.”

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With unemployment rates among the youth reaching a record high in 2021, Nedbank, as the biggest supporter of South African youth created YouthX; a movement designed to unlock youth potential by inspiring them and providing access to resources that can help them in their entrepreneurial or career journeys. For the 2022 campaign, the bank collaborated with sixteen changemakers who are shaping trends in various industries to empower and inspire the South African youth. One of them is Mmiso ‘Mixology’ Luphondo; a young entrepreneur whose talents lie in mixology and one of the changemakers driving the YouthX movement.

Luphondo joined a group of three changemakers in the Art and Culture category; Trevor Stuurman, Thatiso Dube and Tarryn Alberts. The changemakers were tasked to give guidance and share knowledge through a series of events around called YouthX Lives. These events took place around the country where young people had an opportunity to attend for free, learn about the changemakers and their journeys and get financial education from Nedbank through masterclasses.

Youth between the ages of 18 and 26 were also given an opportunity to enter their career or /business ideas for the YouthX Awards. The YouthX Awards are designed to find and reward South Africa’s brightest young minds and provide support to reach their dreams of making a difference in their lives and communities a reality. 

The winners walk away with R300 000 worth of prizes including R50 000 in cash, a Huawei technology bundle, as well as a mentorship, learning or networking opportunity, curtesy of Nedbank.

Luphondo shares his journey in mixology and some tips for those who would like to pursue a career in the same field.

How did you feel when Nedbank invited you to collaborate with them as a YouthX Changemaker?

I was very happy because this gave me the opportunity to really showcase what I do and inspire those that are interested in what I do on a bigger scale. But not only that, I’m sure it’s also given light to the industry for those who have never heard of what I do!

Tell us a bit about yourself and your journey

Mmiso ‘Mmisology’ Luphondo is a Joburg based mixologist. South African but my family is a mixture of Swati and Xhosa. Father is Swati and mother is Xhosa. Two places come to mind when it comes to my upbringing; Soweto and Sandton. On holidays I would go to Dobsonville where my mother’s family was from but during school term I would be with my father, in Sandton where I spent most of my time.

I went to Grayston Prep for primary school and St David’s Marist Inanda for my high school education. I was quite a sporty kid in primary school, but fell in love with the cultural offerings of high school. That’s when I started to explore my love for music through being a spirit leader.

What inspired you to pursue a career in mixology?

I have always loved food. And how good food comes together through different ingredients that work to make the perfect dish. Which isn’t too far from what mixology is. Getting creative with ingredients, putting them together to make the perfect cocktail. Also just connecting with people through drinks. That’s one of my driving forces.

What inspired you to create a brand that mixes music and mixology?

I love both and to be honest, I think what inspired me the most is how they work perfectly together. I love cooking and I think making drinks is much like cooking, you combine a few ingredients that work well together and boom you have a beautiful mix on your hands.

Overall what do you think makes you unique or stand out?

What makes me unique is that I don’t have one focus I’ve brought all these elements together and it honestly just works so well.

How does one become a successful mixologist?

To become a successful mixologist you need to put in the hours and really learn your industry. Get to know the people in the industry and network, find ways to incorporate it into things that you are interested in such as food, art or music.

How can one stand out in your field of work?

Be different, Be creative in the way you approach it. Don’t just mix cocktails behind a bar, show people the process. Like an art form, it’s an interpretation of how you see things. Bring out the best when interpreting your perspective through the drinks.

What are some of the challenges you have faced in building a career in mixology?

Not a lot of challengers to be honest. Just the long hours and making people believe they need mixology in their lives.

How does one continue to stay relevant in this field?

Constantly reinvent yourself. Or find creative ways to always engage with your audience. Don’t restrict it to just being behind the bar but also find ways to touch more people. Expanding one’s service offering, for instance, I started doing master classes.

Click here to watch Mmiso’s video and more from other YouthX changemakers. To keep up with the conversation online, visit unlocked.me or follow the below social-media pages to stay connected and get the latest updates. 

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In the three episodes of The Wife that dropped today, there were three deaths.

At the centre of all three was feisty fan favourite Mandisa (Zikhona Sodlaka), whose husband Nqoba Zulu (Abdul Khoza) was buried the week before. 

As Mandisa, Zikhona was nominated for Best Female Actor at the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards and Best Supporting Actor at the 2022 SAFTAs – awards shows that named Abdul Favourite Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively. As EWN’s Amo Ramela puts it, “It is tough to think of that union without smiling.”

With #thewifesouthafrica and Mandisa again trending on Twitter today, Zikhona’s co-stars on the record-breaking, multi-award-winning telenovela shared what they’ve loved about working with her: 

Abdul Khoza: “Mandisa will always be in our hearts”

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Zikhona Sodlaka, aka Mandisa a.k.a ‘uMaka Ndumiso’ on The Wife,” says Abdul. “I want to thank you for the amazing job you did on the show. As one of the most acclaimed actresses I know, you always give your best. Your work speaks for itself. It was an honour having worked so closely with you.”

“Thank you for the chemistry we built as a family. I was always looking forward to seeing where our story was going. I’m grateful to have seen you take this role and transform it into a role that is loved by viewers. I know a lot of people will be hurt by your exit, but I am also certain that where you’re going, you’ll continue to shine like you always do. 

“I will always cherish our working relationship for the rest of my life. I really appreciate your dedication to the craft and the way you treated me as a fellow cast member. I also appreciate how you managed to bring us together as the Zulu brothers on and off set. Thank you for also embodying the role of a mother (which we so greatly needed) in this rather unconventional family unit we’ve created as a cast. Mandisa will always be in our hearts. Thank you, Zikhona.”

Khanyi Mbau: “Every moment with her on set was crazy”

“Working with Zee was emotional,” says Khanyi Mbau, who plays Zandile. “She’s a bubbly, loving but very serious being who loves music and is a total contrast from what you see on screen. She’s a respectful being and very loyal to her craft.”

“Every moment with her on set was crazy; once she becomes Mandisa, she’s hilarious. My fondest memory must be how I hated scenes when Mandisa had to physically run. I hated them because chasing her was a mission. Zee is an athlete; she RAN! Now imagine Zandile in heels, a tired soul trying to chase Mandisa and trying to physically keep her down…”

Kwenzo Ngcobo: “I’ve learned so much from Zikhona”

“It’s been such a great honour to work with Zikhona and I’ve learnt so much from her,” says Kwenzo Ngcobo, who plays this season’s male lead, Qhawe Zulu. “Sadly, she’s leaving, but that’s something we can’t control because it’s part of the story. She has left a great mark and taught us so much.”

“I have so many memories of Zikhona, and every time she was on set was special. I hope to work with her again in the future. One of my favourite scenes of her is in the first episode of Season 1. It’s the scene where she walks into the Zulu mansion and asks Nqoba about going to watch soccer when he’s going to a braai. That was a fun scene to shoot and she did an amazing job in bringing the Mandisa character to life.”

Mondli Makhoba: “She’s one of the best female actors we have in Africa”

“I like Zikhona,” says Mondli Makhoba, who plays Nkosana Zulu. “I had a good time working with her, especially when it came to the conversations we would have on set. I like her mind. She’s a very smart person, which then makes her a brilliant actor. How she handles her characters, not only on The Wifebut also on other projects like Igazi and Generations, is so brilliant to see. She’s one of the best female actors we have in Africa.”

“Having a chance to work with her, and just to be in the same space with her, was magical. Whenever she was on set, it was always interesting. I always looked forward to seeing how she was gonna treat a certain scene. I like that she’s an actor that prepares but she didn’t restrict herself: she was always open to what comes to mind at that particular time and ran with it. She’s that type of an actor who gets one scene but has multiple ways to do it. She’s smart and works hard, on top of the natural gift she has. I think that’s why her work connects with people and the reason why she’s always working. ”

Sipho Ndlovu: “She made it easy for us to feel like we are kids from the same family”

“There’s so much I’m going to miss about Zikhona, but the one thing I’ll miss the most is her dedication,” says Sipho Ndlovu, who plays Sambulo Zulu. “I like the way she’s so dedicated to her work, and her respect for the craft. I will never forget the scene where Mandisa burnt R80 million. That scene was explosive! And the chemistry she had with Abdul Khoza was so beautiful.” 

“She’s one person who will bring out the best in you. She would come chill with us as the brothers in the greenroom and bring light amongst us. She created that environment for us because she knows that we are going to play and have fun with the work that we do. I believe that it’s difficult to play a character when you’re not in a free mode to do so. So Zikhona made us feel free around her. 

“Zikhona is an actress who has been on our screens for over a decade now. She’s an icon, but she never brought that energy on set. She made it easy for us to feel like we are kids from the same family. 

“I just want to say we will miss Zikhona. She’s special, she’s humble and she knows her work. She always brought a smile and was always willing to work. Zikhona, thanks for the role you played in uniting us. May you flourish wherever you go and continue sharing your magic with everyone you get to work with.”

Swelihle Luthuli: “We’ve all met a Mandisa in our lives”

“For me, working with Zikhona Sodlaka was like living out a dream come true,” says Swelihle Luthuli, who plays Ntsika Zulu. “I grew up watching her on television. Her craft was always an inspiration to me.” 

“While working with her on The Wife, we became very close; I think she was one person I was the closest to. Zikhona is really smart, and that’s what drew me to her the most. She gave me a lot of advice about the industry and life in general. I consider her a friend right now, and she’s always a call away. She was one of the people I would go to for advice, especially when it came to my performances, so her leaving the show has left a huge void.

“Her character, Mandisa, was so colourful. Everybody related to her. We’ve all met a Mandisa in our lives. We all loved this character and Zikhona portrayed it so beautifully and gave the character justice. Even in some of my performances, she was helpful. For instance, when Ntsika had to be emotional in a scene, I’ve had to watch some of Zikhona’s work and it helped me bring out the fragile side of Ntsika. She’s really amazing.”

Zikhona’s heartfelt goodbye

Read Zikhona’s heartfelt goodbye to the smash hit Showmax Original, it’s diehard 5am Club fans, and her iconic role: https://stories.showmax.com/zikhona-sodlakas-parting-words-to-the-wife-and-mandisa/

Re-watch Mandisa’s best moments: https://youtu.be/l5YtfEfPmFM

Binge the first 12 episodes of The Wife Season 3 now on Showmax, with new episodes landing every Thursday: https://www.showmax.com/eng/tvseries/illlj7pc-the-wife-showmax-original

Watch this week’s preview: https://youtu.be/KoPtlYVPQFo

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Seven years on from her TV debut on SABC 2’s “Keeping Score”, South African actress Gaosi Raditholo is now growing into a bonafide star. Her latest move is arguably the biggest of her career thus far. After landing a role on the globally syndicated HBO Max acquired martial arts crime drama “Warrior” in 2018, she has now secured a more prominent role on the series’ third season. 

“Warrior” is based on the writings of the iconic cultural figure, Bruce Lee, and is set during the Tong Wars which took place in the 1800’s in San Francisco. “Knowing that this show was inspired by the writings of the legendary Bruce Lee was very exciting. I grew up watching his films, so I am truly humbled to be part of such a great project with a compelling story. It’s also a bonus that it puts forward Asian American representation so beautifully.”

Gaosi recalls growing up on a lot of Chinese films. “Some would be dubbed and others wouldn’t but we’d get the essence of the story,” she says. “The visuals and the martial arts were all so intriguing to my siblings, cousins and I that we’d binge watch a lot of these films on tape over the weekends. We’d trade films and sometimes watch and rewatch the same movies over and over again. Chinese films and westerns were a favorite in our family during my childhood.”

In filming “Warrior”, Gaosi had the privilege of working with several talented people. Jonathan Tropper (show creator, showrunner and executive producer) and Shannon Lee (executive producer) were among the central figures who were tasked with bringing to life this concept. “Their attention to detail in storytelling and execution have left an impression on me. Most importantly, their dedication to ensuring that different creative elements came together so immaculately without losing the core message of the story is commendable. I also must add that the casting was great, and working with international and local actors who are so brilliant and disciplined in their craft truly stretched and inspired me in many positive ways as a performer.”

Having started her journey on “Warrior” with a small role, her involvement has since grown gradually. After her character was killed off as per the initial script, the show’s producers felt compelled to bring her back in season two to play a whole other character. “Playing both Nora and Abigail has been an exciting challenge. Nora, who’s Lee’s first love, is killed by his cousins who disapproved of their interracial relationship in the first season. In season two Lee meets Abigail, a bartender who initially swindles him for cash one night when he visits her bar. The two end up developing an attraction to each other despite their initial unpleasant encounter.”

Even though she can’t disclose much about the third season, she says she was super excited to learn that Abigail would return to the third season of the show. “All I can say is the story continues to be a very gripping, thought-provoking and extremely entertaining one. I cannot wait for the viewers to meet Abigail again in the third season.”

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E! VIP Returning To E! Africa With Special Tribute To Riky Rick. NBCUniversal International Networks &
Direct-To-Consumer today announced a second season of its original production, E! VIP, returning to E! Africa (DStv channel 124) later this year.

The 12-part series will open with a special episode dedicated to the late Riky Rick, premiering on 11 December 2022 at 20:00 CAT, ahead of the full series airing weekly from 8 January 2023 at 20:00 CAT. All episodes will be available on Universal+ immediately after airing on E! Africa.

E! VIP is back for a brand-new season to grant exclusive insight into the lives and careers of the most notable and high-profile celebrities from across Africa. Viewers can look forward to
uncovering the stories of stars from South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria, including Sarkodie, Jo-anne Reyneke, Daniel Churchill, Boity Thulo, Yvonne Nelson, Gert-Johan Coetzee, Nasty C, Kate Kamau, Yemi Alade, Mihlali and Fireboy.

A special tribute episode will follow the life and career of the late rapper Riky Rick, featuring
some of his closest collaborators and friends including Bash, Musa Keys, Mihlali, Tresor, Sjava,
Nasty C, Ms Cosmo, Mome, Tall Ass Mo, Boity, Costa Titch, Nadia Nakia, Stilo Magolide and TXC.
“We are pleased to bring African audiences more local and original content with a new season
of E! VIP, available exclusively on E! Africa and Universal+,” said Lee Raftery, Managing Director
Europe, Middle East & Africa, NBCUniversal International Networks & Direct-To-Consumer. “E!
VIP is the second original series to be produced for E! Africa this year, with the wildly popular
Celebrity Game Night Season 4 returning to screens in spring 2023.”

E! VIP is produced by Brainstorm Media Entertainment in Johannesburg for NBCUniversal
International Networks & Direct-To-Consumer. A special E! VIP Riky Rick tribute episode will air on 11 December 2022 at 20:00 CAT on E! Africa (DStv channel 124).

The new season of E! VIP will air weekly from 8 January 2022 at 20:00 CAT on E! Africa (DStv
channel 124). It will be available to watch on Universal+ immediately after airing on E! Africa,
exclusively via DStv.

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It’s been a massive year for Zakes Bantwini. The superstar was responsible for the smash hit ‘Osama’, which has been one of the biggest South African tracks of the past 12 months, and his fresh approach to African music has cemented his status as a dance music juggernaut.

2022 has certainly been a momentous year in Zakes’ career. He walked away with his first South African Music Award earlier this year for the first time in his illustrious career. ‘Osama’, featuring Kasango, took home the Samro Highest Radio Airplay Composers award as well as Best Collaboration at this year’s ceremony.

Additionally, Zakes Bantwini is still on a high after scoring his first-ever Grammy nomination. The star is nominated alongside Wouter Kellerman and Nomcebo Zikode for their collaboration ‘Bayethe’ in the Best Global Music Performance category.

To celebrate this iconic period in his career, which includes a performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Zakes is planning an exciting homecoming show in Ballito on 1 January 2023 as part of the Ballito BIG Week music festival. The performance will showcase his full on stage experience supported by his band, alongside his industry peers and friends like Sun-El Musician, Tresor, Musa Keys, Msaki and Shekhinah.

As he reflects on the past year and a half, Zakes opens up about his illustrious career, the impact the past few months have had on him, his exciting homecoming performance, what 2023 has in store for him and so much more.

Congratulations on your Grammy nomination! What does a moment like this mean for your career?

Thank you so much! For almost every musician across the globe, this type of recognition is everything! It has always been a dream to see myself nominated for a Grammy and it’s an amazing feeling. I feel deeply honoured. 

How does it make you feel seeing proudly African music being so accepted and welcomed by the world stage?

Naturally, it’s a good feeling. I love it! We, as South Africans, make incredible music which deserves a global audience and I am thrilled to see the impact African music has had around the globe.

Why do you think Afrobeats has become such a massive genre right now? 

Afrobeats is undeniable! You can barely help but to dance – it’s so good! I do think that social media platforms have also played a massive role in carrying this genre across the globe, helping it reach spaces it ordinarily wouldn’t have before. It’s certainly an exciting moment for African music.

Your live performances are amazing. What elements of a live show is important for you when you perform?

I love to connect with my audience every chance I get. Whether it be through teaching them a new dance on stage or helping them learn the lyrics to my songs. It just adds a personal touch. I love bringing that into my live performance and that connection really creates a magical moment on stage.

The festive season is full of live shows. Which show are you really excited to play?

Almost every single show I wholeheartedly look forward to. For me, it’s an opportunity to introduce myself and my sound to possibly someone who has never heard of me or my music before. However, I am especially looking forward to playing in Qatar at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and at the upcoming Ballito BIG Week festival as this will be my homecoming show. I love playing on home ground the most as this is where it all began for me.

What does 2023 have in store for you?

2023 is filled with more opportunity for me to share new music with the world, release my new album, step onto more world stages and create fruitful partnerships with world-class brands. Stay tuned!

For fans wanting to celebrate Zakes Bantwini’s homecoming performance at Ballito BIG Week with support acts Sun-El Musician, Tresor, Musa Keys, Msaki and Shekhinah, tickets are available at https://bbw.howler.co.za/bbw01janzakeshomecoming from just R200.

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As the biggest supporter of the South African youth, Nedbank created YouthX; a movement designed to unlock youth potential by inspiring them and providing access to resources that can help them in their entrepreneurial or career journeys. For the 2022 campaign, the bank collaborated with sixteen changemakers who are shaping trends in various industries to empower and inspire the South African youth. Thatiso Dube, the name behind streetwear fashion brand; GALXBOY is one of the changemakers driving the YouthX movement.

Dube joined a group of three changemakers in the Arts and Culture category; Trevor Stuurman, Mmiso Luphondo and Tarryn Alberts. The changemakers were tasked to give guidance and share knowledge through a series of events around called YouthX Lives. These events took place around the country where young people had an opportunity to attend for free, learn about the changemakers and their journeys and get financial education from Nedbank through masterclasses.

Youth between the ages of 18 and 26 were also given an opportunity to enter their career or /business ideas for the YouthX Awards. The YouthX Awards are designed to find and reward South Africa’s brightest young minds and provide support to reach their dreams of making a difference in their lives and communities a reality. 

The winners walk away with R300 000 worth of prizes including R50 000 in cash, a Huawei technology bundle, as well as a mentorship, learning or networking opportunity, curtesy of Nedbank.

Dube shares tips on his 10 year journey in the fashion industry for those who aspire to start a career or business venture in the world of fashion design.

How did you feel when Nedbank invited you to collaborate with them as a YouthX Changemaker and what do you hope to achieve through this programme?

I felt very honoured, I never really  do any campaigns that involve me personally but I couldn’t say no to this one because it felt like it was my duty to share my story and to help those with similar stories or backgrounds, because we need more brands like GALXBOY, there’s not enough of us in this space.

Tell us a bit about yourself; where did you grow up, what was your childhood like, career etc.

I grew up in Mamelodi, a township in the east of Pretoria. My childhood was pretty simple, I didn’t have access to information so what I saw is what I knew. I actually used to be a DJ growing up and wanted to study sound engineering after high school, but my parents refused and I ended up doing internal audit at TUKS. Later I changed my course to retail management which was something very close to fashion. Then in 2012 I decided to drop out and asked my parents to give me one year to focus on my brand, but if it didn’t pick up. I then went back to school, finished my degree, and fortunately everything worked out. 

When was GALXBOY established and what inspired you to start the business?

The idea came about in 2008, I was in matric and used to make t-shirts with the name ‘Cheeseboy’, for my group of friends. They became popular at school so we started selling them, even made a ‘Cheesegal’ version as well. We wanted to make it one name so we merged the names and called it ‘Cheesegalxboy’ but the name was too long so we chopped it to ‘GALXBOY’ and 2012 was the year I technically started the brand. I was inspired by a brand called AMAKIPKIP, they made me realise that even I can make it in the fashion industry. At that time, I had no idea that black people could own clothing brands until I discovered AMAKIPKIP.

Have you always wanted to be in this business, or did you start off pursuing a different career?

Initially I wanted to be a DJ or music producer, then when that didn’t work out I discovered fashion, I did my research and ended up developing a passion for it. 

What inspired you to focus on a brand/business that is for the youth?

Like I said, AMAKIPKIP is the reason why I’m here, and the fact that I started my brand at a  young age meant that there was no one else to do it for but my peers who represent the youth. And this was easy because I understood what they liked and wanted.

What tips or advise do you have for someone who wants to make it in the fashion industry or start their own clothing line/brand/business?

Start small, start now, always do your research, you have absolutely nothing to lose but a lot of knowledge to gain when you start something at a young age with no responsibilities. Start while you still have the energy to record 10 000 songs before getting that number 1 hit, you have nothing to lose, the world is ready for us and there’s space for all of us to participate.

What is the greatest lesson you have learned as a business owner/entrepreneur?

The greatest lesson would be TIME, there’s no shortcuts in business even if you have funding, there’s always something you have to give in order to get what you want and that’s time, everything takes time. I have been working really hard for 10 years and I’m only seeing the fruits of my labour now in 2022, and this is the reason why I say start when you’re young, it’s the best time to go for it.

What is your favourite quote or words that keep you inspired?

“If Not Us Then Who? If Not Now Then When?” – John Lewis

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Uthando Nes’thembu’s MaKhumalo And MaCele Causes Social Media Frenzy Over Matching Outfits. The sixth season of Uthando Nes’thembu is currently airing and the wives’ behavior towards one another and their husband Musa Mselekhu is always a topic of interest for fans of the show.

The new season has seen a divide between the wives as the “number 5” wife storyline continues to unfold. First wife MaCele and MaKhumalo seem to be more open and accepting of the idea, which has seem to have tightened their bond whilst MaYeni and MaNgwabe are not as open the idea of another wife joining their family.

MaKhumalo’s recent social lemdia update caused a frenzy in the comments section after posting hot photos and videos of herself with her sister-wife MaCele. The first photos were of the two hanging out together. She then posted photos and a video of them together again this time in matching dresses and jackets. The wives who seemed to be in jovial mood were all smiles as they joked about how their husband got the outfits as a ‘buy one get one free’ special.

Check out the adorable moments between MaCele and MaKhumalo below.

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MTV Base’s Hottest MC’s is returning for another hip and happening special. Each year, MTV Base rates the hottest hitmakers in the rap game from number 10 to number 1. The host serves as a mediator for the panel of six hip-hop industry judges whose criteria for the Hottest MCs list includes the MC’s impact, bars and lyrics, sales, buzz, and x-factor. The Hottest MC’s is a must-watch for South African hip-hop heads. This is Africa’s time! Our artists are making waves and African hip-hop talent is being recognized and celebrated globally. Make sure to tune into the 2-part special exclusively on MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) on the 01 and 02December at 17:30 CAT.

Tshego Koke, a member of the Paramount Culture Squad, will host the Hottest MC’s for the second year in a row. He is not a novice to the hip-hop community; over the years, his involvement in music and fashion has had a huge impact on the South African hip-hop scene. In order to find the Hottest MC for 2022, Tshego will be joined by other hip-hop heads with extensive knowledge and experience in the field.

MTV Base has invited some incredible hip-hop and street culture enthusiasts to be a part of the panel and battle it out on who to crown this year’s Hottest MC. Tshego will be joined by some well-known SA hip-hop personalities to reveal the top 10 hottest MCs such as the multifaceted entertainer Kyeezi, French Fry, Uncle Partytime, Hip-hop and street culture enthusiast, and Misa Narrates, a talented artist with a background in the performing arts, Marz Ambrosio and well-known DJ Fif Laaa will also form part of the panel.

Over the years, the list has garnered recognition and has sparked passionate discussion among fans of hip-hop about who should hold the coveted top slot. MTV Base promises that this year’s countdown will be just as exciting as last year’s. Be prepared to bop your head and pick yourself up off the floor because this list not only features the best established artists in the hip-hop industry, but also recognizes those who made the prestigious list. 

“Hip-hop embraces authenticity and is a way of life for many people. The impact of hip-hop culture can be seen in so many facets of modern life, from fashion and dance to language and politics. MTV Base continues to be at the forefront of youth culture and celebrates South African hip-hop. Our local artists have made the country and indeed the continent proud and they have upheld the significance of preserving the South African sound. Hip-hop today sounds more like home than ever before,” says Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Paramount Africa.

Mzansi hip-hop artists have contributed to changing the global music landscape, and MTV Base is happy to be the platform that consistently recognizes and features the hottest MC’s and introduces cutting-edge new musical styles to local hip hop fans. For a countdown to the nation’s hottest MC, be sure to watch MTV Base’s Hottest MC on 01 and 02 December at 17:30 CAT.

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Showmax Launches New Afrikaans-English-Venda Crime Drama Series. Donkerbos, an Afrikaans-English-Venda murder mystery set in Limpopo, is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Tuesday until 17 January 2023. 

When the bodies of six children are found in the backwater forests of Donkerbos, an ostracised detective must wrestle with her dark past, her family and a distrustful community to catch the killer before another child is taken.

Written and directed by Nico Scheepers (Nêrens, Noord-Kaap), the 18LSVN series is produced by Nagvlug Films (2022 SAFTA winner Nêrens, Noord-Kaap, 2022 SAFTA nominee Skemerdans, and 2022 Oscar entry Barakat). 

Multi-award winner Erica Wessels (Dwaalster and i am ALL GIRLS) stars as detective Stephanie ‘Fanie’ van Wyk. “We had six incredible options but everyone else approached the character with anger,” says Nico. “Erica brings empathy. She elevated the character so much; I couldn’t fathom the depth she brought.”

Fleur du Cap winner Sanda Shandu (Skemerdans, The Kissing Booth) plays detective Tsedza Tshivenga, her new partner, who is brought in from Johannesburg to assist on the headline-grabbing case by Captain Didie Baleka (SAFTA Lifetime Achievement Award winner Thoko Ntshinga from Egoli: Place of Gold). “He’s perfect for making Fanie walk on eggshells,” says Nico. “His eyes are magnets but you never know what he’s thinking.” 

Early reviews for the eight-part series are glowing. Sarie’s Marteli Brewis says, “Donkerbos is gripping and will haunt you long after the credits have started rolling. It weaves a beautifully dark, horrific tale of a serial killer who preys on innocent children; the detective tasked with solving the case while facing her own demons; and all those affected by the murders. South African viewers will identify with this all-too-close-to-home masterpiece.”

Elri Boucher from TVPlus similarly calls Donkerbos a “cinematic masterpiece.” She adds, “It will keep viewers on the edge of their seat and shock them with twists, turns and red herrings. It’s a dark story with real truths that is sometimes hard to digest, but it’s one of the best Afrikaans series we have ever come across.”

And in Rapport, Leon van Nierop calls Donkerbos “innovative and dazzling.”

Scheepers’ breakthrough series, Nêrens, Noord-Kaap, won Best Editing at the 2022 SAFTAs and earned five star reviews, with News24 calling it “a triumphant showcase of the best that local TV has to offer.” 

For his eagerly anticipated follow-up, Scheepers wanted to bring the crime and mystery genre closer to home. “I’m a huge fan,” he says, citing everything from Mare of Easttown and Broadchurch to Nordic noir and Asian thrillers as influences. He believes the genre makes us face “the harshest of truths – that we are all going to die one day” but also gives us hope that there are “still brave people standing between us and the darkness.” 

In South Africa, the genre cuts uncomfortably close to the bone. “The statistics in South Africa are worse than anything I could write,” says Nico. Perhaps this is partly why South African crime series are increasingly generating international buzz, with Reyka nominated for an International Emmy earlier this year after selling to 147 territories, including BritBox North America, CANAL+, Channel4 in the UK, HBO LatAm, and Sky Italia. 

Nico comes from a farm in Limpopo and wanted to see – and hear – the place he grew up in on screen. “Limpopo is under-represented on TV in South Africa,” he says. “I was tired of coastal and Karoo stories in Afrikaans series, and I was tired of only hearing Zulu and Xhosa in everything else.”

Enter the fictional Limpopo small town of Donkerbos, with its dense forests and multilingual locals, who switch between Afrikaans, English and Venda as needed. 

Donkerbos is both a whodunnit and a whydunnit. “I kept asking myself: could a person do horrible things and still deserve your empathy?”

To help create that empathy, he’s brought together a star-studded cast that includes Silwerskermfees winners Jacques Bessenger (Fynskrif, Warrior), Stian Bam (The Story of Racheltjie de Beer), Aphiwe Sithole (Poppie Nongena), Carel Nel (Gaia) and Rolanda Marais (Trackers), multi-award winners Wilhelm van der Walt (Fynskrif) and Leandie Du Randt (Meisies Wat Fluit), Fleur du Cap winner Nicole Holm (Fynskrif), SAFTA nominee Nicola Hanekom (Faan se Trein) and 2022 Young Artist Academy Award winner Caleb Payne (Good Life), as well as Silwerskermfees Best Actor nominee Edwin van der Walt (Wonderlus) and newcomers Steph van der Merwe and Marko Vorster. 

This is a cast you’re going to care deeply about, right up until and maybe even after you discover one of them is a murderer. “I started writing extra scenes for people after seeing their auditions,” says Nico. “These actors just make you sit up and pay attention.” 

Nico describes Donkerbos as “a story about how almost everyone fails the most vulnerable members of society – children – but there is hope in the men and women who keep fighting, despite the odds.” 

Erica says Donkerbos is both “the best thing I’ve ever read in Afrikaans” and “the darkest thing I’ve ever done.” 

Sanda had to rely on Google translate for much of the screenplay but is similarly excited. “This one just hits different,” he says. “My word, this story will pull you left, right, centre, up, down, to all the corners! You won’t know what’s coming. You just haven’t seen anything like this.” 

Jenni Baxter, co-founder and editor at SAPeople, agrees, calling the series “dark, mysterious and marvellous.” As she says, “If you liked Mare of Easttown, you’ll love Donkerbos. An absolute world class production from South Africa, packed with murder and intrigue, laden with emotion and delivered by a stellar cast who switch seamlessly – in a bonus for viewers – between Afrikaans, English and Venda. I never expected to LOVE this so much! It’s gripping. A must must-watch!”

Watch the trailer:

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Nickelodeon Africa announces the launch of SpongBob SquarePants: isiZulu on 5 December at 15:00 CAT on NickToons, DStv channel 308. As one of the most popular programmes on Nickelodeon, with a cumulative audience of 10 million viewers, the channel hopes to move the needle on promoting and preserving local language through pop-culture. Subtitled in English, SpongeBob SquarePants: isiZulu offers a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to learn and be entertained in isiZulu.  

SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most loved, most watched and most recognisable animation characters of all time, on TV and online. Loved by children and adults alike globally, he is the most watched show on YouTube, and Facebook in South Africa with more than 1.5 billion views for the year so far. Nickelodeon tested interest in an isiZulu-dubbed version SpongeBob SquarePants on the animated character’s birthday in July this year and the resonance was clear. Furthermore, this initiative is inline with Paramount Africa’s mission to strive for creative excellence and cultural impact across the programming of all its channels. 

“Paramount Africa and Nickelodeon are committed to playing a pivotal role in promoting diversity, creativity and edutainment for African youth. Through Nickelodeon Africa’s dubbing of SpongeBob SquarePants into isiZulu we are unleashing the power of content; unleashing the value, impact and emotion of an already iconic piece of content. In so doing, we allow our children to see and hear themselves in the characters they have grown to love,” explains Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Paramount Africa and Peer Lead, BET International. 

“We couldn’t just choose any show to achieve our mission of cultural impact and better representation on our channel; we had to choose the best. SpongeBob SquarePants has earned his stripes and this isiZulu series aims to preserve local language base and reach for new audiences, ” continues Twala. 

While it is widely recognised that pop-culture contributes to the promotion of African language and culture, Nickelodeon’s  ability to bring South African’s together, through the under-the-sea-world of SpongeBob SquarePants: isiZulu, is a celebration of Ubuntu. Nickelodeon invites South African families to join the celebration and share in this cultural milestone, every Monday at 07:30 and 15:00 on NickToons, starting 5 December 2022.   

For the best kids’ entertainment and more on SpongeBob SquarePants: isiZulu stay tuned to NickToons, DStv Channel 308.   

 You can also catch the full episode on Nickelodeon Africa Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/NickelodeonAfrica.   

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Unathi Seemingly Reacts To Sizwe Dhlomo’s Drama With Mpho Maboi At Kaya 959. It looks like media personality and current Kaya 959 Afternoon Drive host Sizwe Dhlomo is gaining a reputation after the station manager reportedly got fired because of a situation that happened between Dhlomo Mpho Maboi.

Mpho Maboi joined Kya FM and Sizwe’s show is the Sports presenter a couple of months ago, replacing Sandie Van Heerden. According to Sizwe’s statement on Twitter, the problem began when Mpho allegedly started missing team pre-show meetings which starts at 13:00 when their show airs from 15:00. Mpho’s alleged stance seemingly rubbed Sizwe the wrong way as he felt it jeopardized the quality of the show.

When the fired station manager, Sibongile Mtyali reportedly tried to intervene, she was allegedly told to back off by one of the presenters who said they would not take orders from her but from the board. This resulted in her her reportedly getting fired because she refused to fire Mho Maboi.

The matter was reportedly taken up to HR who launched an investigation and told Sizwe to accommodate Mpho and also not be involved in the music department.

On his future at Kaya 959,, Sizwe made it clear he’s there to stay.

Following Sizwe’s detailed side of the story on Twitter, Mpho Maboi has remained mum on the issue choosing to focus on the ongoing Football World Cup. Meanwhile, Sizwe’s former colleague, Unathi Nkayi, who reportedly lost her job at Kaya after a controversy with Sizwe, seemingly reacted to the drama.

Unathi posted a viral photo of herself and Melanie Bala, which has since become a meme. In the photo, the two are uncontrollably laughing. Do you think Unathi was throwing shade or just an innocent throwback moment with bad or perfect timing?

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Did A MajorLeague DJ Throw Shade At Mihlali? It’s one thing when Celevs get trolled by social media trolls, it’s another when Celebs roast each other. It seemed as if thing were good between influencer Mihlali Ndamase and the MajorLeague DJs after saying one of them but their latest tweet has us questioning if they are still on good terms.

Whilst we’re not sure which twin tweeted and who the tweet was referring to, it definitely raised not only our eyebrows but tweeps too who also thought it might have been shade towards Mihlali. “After dating married men do y’all still pray for a faithful husband or should we mind our business,” the tweet read.

The tweet comes in the same week Mihlali got a matching tattoo with Leeroy and showed it off on Instagram. It was also in the same week Sunday World did a story about Leeroy’s estranged wife Mary Jane allegedly said Mihlali meddled in her marriage. Mihlali seemed unfazed by the front page story as she posted it to her stories with the caption, “front page my angels, go get yourself a copy.”

Coincidence or shade?

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Florence Masebe Addresses People Commenting On Her Weight. Celebs always find themselves under public scrutiny for the same things everyone else deals with on a daily basis. They get criticized for their work, relationships and appearances among other things.

Some celebs choose to ignore social media critics and trolls, some clap back and others try share their experiences on how hurtful some of the comments are. Actress Florence Masebe recently shared how random people from different places she recently visited made unsolicited comments about her weight. Florence took to Twitter addressing those remarks and how they made her feel.

“Spent the last 2 days getting unsolicited remarks about my weight from people who have no business being overly familiar with me. Human beings are exhausting. Honestly, I’m just trying to stay alive and you are obsessed with me not being the size I was before a million storms,” the actress tweeted.

Asked if she clapped back or told them off, the actress revealed she was too defeated to retaliate. “I was too defeated. From a random teller at the petrol stop to the village fruit sellers. It seem to be fair game to strangers and relatives alike,” she said.

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Today, ‘SETE’ has broken the Radiomonitor record by being the first a song (local or international) occupying the number 1 spot for 12 consecutive weeks since the airplay monitoring company’s inception in 2015. The momentous success of ‘SETE’ saw the single dominate official charts, radio airwaves and playlists, gaining over 4000 plays on 88 radio stations across South Africa with more than 400 million impressions.

Milestones for ‘SETE’ thus far.

‘SETE’ Awarded 10 million streams plaque by official SA charts and Risa.

K.O is the first South African artist to reach 10 million streams with a single at a record breaking 2 months. Risa and the official SA Chart marked this huge millstone with a plaque.

Speaking about the event RISA spokesperson Lesley Mofokeng explained

“It is phenomenal achievement and for the industry as well. We are very proud of him as RISA and SA Charts. We are here to mark this moment and celebrate with him, we are delighted that he could join us and receive his flowers.”

K.O expressed his excitement by sharing;

“Yezuur, thank you so much to the Sony Team and of course my team. Thank you to Stunna, Blxckie and all the contributors, today is a monumental day, receiving a plaque for 10 million streams was something I didn’t forsee coming.

I also want to share a message an encouraging message to the upcoming artist out there , don’t ever give up on yourself, keep doing what you love and put God first. Bless!”

This week K.O retains the number 1 spot of  SA official streaming chart as number 1 on official South African official chart.

All time -Streams.

South African stream surpassed over 10 million and 14 Million worldwide streams.

The track has a daily average over 66000 streams.  

The music video has amassed over 15 million views in 2 months.

Watch HERE.

No.2 on Spotify South African top songs.

Listen Here

The album SR3 is the first SA Hip Hop Album to debut at number 1 on Spotify weekly top albums SA Chart. 

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Pics! Laconco Flaunts New Body And Shares Her Weight Loss Journey. Whilst reality star turned TV host, Nonkanyiso Conco AKA Laconco is staying mum on the reasons she won’t be returning to the Real Housewives Of Durban season 3, she’s sharing updates about her personal health journey over the past three years.

Taking to social media, Laconco shared some hot snaps of herself looking snatched and gave an insight on how she has achieved to get closer to her weight loss goals which has taken her three years. From diet to gym, Lipo and supplements, here’s what the reality star had to say about what has helped her achieve her body goals.

“It’s been three years since I tried to lose weight and stay healthy. I have to say it is difficult and uncomfortable. I no longer eat for flavour, but I consume what my body needs. I’ve been on a nutrition guide, gym, skin care, colon hydrotherapy, vitamin supplements and Lipo. This post is to appreciate the great team that has brought me closer to the body of my dreams. The aim is not to be slim, but well shaped, beautiful skin and healthy. Ngiyabonga kakhulu ngane zakwethu. The favour of God has been upon me, to have the ability to invest in myself, by myself this is just a beginning of reaping wonderful fruits. These images is proof of how great things take time. #Grateful,” Laconco shared.

Check out the hot photos below.

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DJ Zinhle Speaks On Being Vilified On Social Media. DJ and entrepreneur Zinhle Jiyane is often a hot topic on social media. From Her love life to fallen friendships, her parenting skills to her businesses, there is always something critics will say about Zinhle.

In a recent interview with Dineo Ranaka and Sol Phenduka on Kaya 959, Zinhle was asked how she deals with all the public scrutiny that happens quite often on social media. The question was specifically asked about her friendship with Pearl Thusi allegedly not being great, her HairMajesty business not meeting expectations and the assumptions that she’s behind Black Motion breaking up after marrying Bongani.

In response, Zinhle said that she’s learnt over the years to remove herself from things do not need her. “I understand that that level of influence comes with these things but also there’s a level of not allowing yourself to be a victim. Sometimes victimizing yourself comes from….. It’s attention seeking and I don’t like that attention seeking thing. Some people want to be victimized cause they want the attention. I just had to separate that and also understand with my influence, my voice has an influence on the youth, on the people that are watching whether subconsciously or consciously,” Zinhle said.

“Now I have the responsibility to respond or to handle things in the right way. With being Vilified, it got to a point where I had to start praying about it because I’m doing a lot of things that are bigger than myself, that are bigger than DJ Zinhle. With HairMajesty, with ERA By DJ Zinhle, with DJ Zinhle itself as a brand, I’m responsible to families, there’s jobs on the line. The way I respond nolonger just affects me. It affects everyone that works within these brands,” she added

“On a personal level, I’m human. I have a family that I’m responsible for. That’s the tough part for me, to sensatise my family to it so that it doesn’t hurt them cause I know how to maneuver it,” Zinhle said.

Zinhle concluded saying that the reason the doesn’t like victimizing herself or having people feel pity for her is because she understands that her life experiences are not unique to her and that it happens on a daily basis to a lot of people. The only difference is that she’s a public figure.

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New Year Gospel Festival: Solly Moholo Set To Return To The Stage. Gospel enthusiasts will gather in Pretoria for the New Year Gospel Festival.

The king of Mkhukhu gospel will perform at the second annual New Year Gospel Festival alongside gospel superstars Takie Ndou, Sbu Noah, Puleng March, Putuma Tiso, Bucy Radebe, Omega Khunou, and Sipho Ngwenya at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens next year on the 7th of January. The confirmed lineup includes Nhlanhla Sibisi, Tshidi Chauke, Caleb Melo, Pinkie Petja, Minah Rams, Paul K, Keboletše Molokwane, Psalmist Sefako, and many more.

Organizer, gospel artist – also set to perform, Mosa Cofindence Maake’s vision with New Year Gospel Festival is beyond just music. 

For me, first, as an artist, the vision is to create opportunities for me and others. Secondly, as an organizer, it is to create a space where artists worship with and entertain their fans while promoting their music – Mosa Cofindence Maake. 

Themed All White, the New Year Gospel Festival is a vibrant gospel music festival organized by gospel enthusiasts who founded the festival after seeing the need to start the year on a high note. Tickets are available through TicketPro and at Spar supermarkets nationwide. 

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Sonia Mbele Reacts To Her Son’s Girlfriend Accusing Him Of Abuse. Actress and producer Sonia Mbele has taken to social media to address abuse accusations against her son Donell from his girlfriend. This comes after the girlfriend took to the platform sharing disturbing photos of herself from what she says was physical abuse from Donell on four different accounts.

The girlfriend detailed how she had confronted the actor’s son for cheating on her and he physically abused her for it. “This man abused me on 4 different occasions each time worse than the last. And on the most recent time I wanted to pay charges but was conflicted by so many things… Firstly my love for him I put him before myself and all I thought about was his future and how selfish I’d be to ruin it, secondly his mom is a public figure so I didn’t want to drag her name into it,” Reokeditswe wrote.

She then accused Donell of getting into her Instagram account and deleting posts which exposed him.

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In her statement, Sonia mentioned being a victim of abuse herself from her son’s father and is now having to relive what she thought was behind her. The actress went on to add that because of her own experiences, she does not support nor condone her son’s behavior. She also shared her relationship with Reokeditswe, her son’s girlfriend and how she had been supporting her entertainment career.

“I not only welcomed Reokeditswe Makete into my home but I treated her as a daughter and worked with her in support of her career in the entertainment industry, and right now I would like to reassure her that she still has my love and full support. As a mother I wish she had come to me to inform me on what was going on because finding out on social media broke my heart. I’ve always been there, I’ve always been supportive. I now realise I should have taken preventative measures much earlier such as counselling and/or child therapy, but sometimes the mistake we tend to make as African single mothers is to assume and hope that things will work out for the best meanwhile certain past behaviours can affect generations to come,” Sonia wrote.

She then addressed her son saying he will take accountability and will let the law take its course. “With that said Donell will face his demons and take accountability for his actions and let the law take its course. I refuse to raise a man like his father. Rehab, therapy and internal healing will prevail,” she added.

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