Renowned actress Connie Ferguson has launched a new collection, marking an exciting addition to her already impressive career in the entertainment and business industries. The collection showcases her unique style and dedication to excellence, reflecting her personal taste and commitment to quality.
Former 1802 actor Vuyo Ngcukana has joined Mzansi Magic’s My Brother’s Keeper as Menzi.
VUYO NGCUKANA: LATEST ROLE
Entertainment commentator Jabu Mcdonald reports that Vuyo Ngcukana will play Fakazile’s (Zola Nombona) lawyer in My Brother’s Keeper.
According to TVSA, Ngcukana’s character, Menzi is a newly widowed attorney who meets her [Fakazile] when she hires him as her attorney.
His character, Menzi is reportedly a bulldog in court but a loveable teddy in his personal life.
The actor is the latest star to join the show after Generations: The Legacy star Muzi Mthabela.
Ngcukana is famously known for portraying the role of Schumacher on the Mzansi Magic’s canned telenovela The Queen.
He also previously starred in 1Magic’s 1802 as Dr Zuko and acted in Entangled as Sizwe Bam alongside Phuti Khomo.
‘MY BROTHER’S KEEPER’ SEASON TWO
The Rhythm World Production’s telenovela My Brother’s Keeper which stars Zola Nombona and Wiseman Mncube has been renewed for a second season.
The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRCSA) May figures reveal that the telenovela received over 560 000 viewers.
Actors Sdumo Mtshali plays Donga Shabalala while Lindani Nkosi plays the patriarch of the Shabalala family, Mshengu.
The Rhythm World produced show tells the tale of a family drawn into a deadly succession battle of its own making.
It focusses on the traditional custom of Ukungena (a widow who cohabitates with the brother or any male relative). It also centres round Nqubeko Shabalala (played by Wiseman Mncube) who isn’t in love with his situation.
South African stars won big at the BET Awards 2024, held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Afrobeats pop star Tyla and Limpopo-born singer Makhadzi were some of the night’s winners.
Barely a few hours after teasing her new house, Gogo Maweni has made it known that she is renting out one of her properties. The celebrity sangoma shared the news on Instagram on 24 June.
‘R70 000’: GOGO MAWENI’S OAKDENE TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT
On Instagram, Gogo Maweni shared photos of her neat townhouse in Oakdene, Johannesburg South. The bubbly sangoma said she was renting the townhouse for R7 000 monthly.
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The post has since gained thousands of comments and reactions since it dropped. However, one of her fans jokingly said that Gogo Maweni would deal with a problematic tenant accordingly.
However, the post came barely a day after she revealed that she was renovating their new house. She shared a short clip of her new house getting a makeover on Instagram.
Gogo Maweni’s house has some good amenities for a townhouse. The one-bedroom townhouse boasts modern architectural designs. It has an open-plan kitchen with fitted cardboard and big glass window doors for more natural light. The house also has a fine dining room. There is a balcony that offers the best scenery views.
However, against the post, fans were quick to implicate some of her properties in the mix. She reportedly has over five properties around South Africa. Despite keeping her private life under wraps, she has shared some of her big wins on social media, especially her property portfolio.
TV presenter and reality TV star Bonang Matheba will broadcast her reality show B’Dazzled on SABC3.
BONANG MATHEBA: ‘B’DAZZLED‘
OK Mzansi reports that the award-winning media personality Bonang Matheba has signed a deal with SABC 3 to broadcast her reality show B’Dazzled.
Her reality TV show, which is originally a YouTube series will soon broadcast on the channel.
The show offers an exclusive look into Bonang’s business ventures, luxurious vacations, and glamorous lifestyle. It has now been licensed for television, much to the delight of her fans.
Entertainment commentator, Mlugisi Mbokazi shared the news on his X account and wrote:
“Iconic TV presenter @Bonang has signed the deal with @SABC3. The tv mogul has licensed her reality show #Bdazzled to be broadcast on the channel.”
HER 20 YEAR CAREER
The media personality Bonang Matheba, who previously debuted at Paris Fashion Week’s catwalk spills the deets to Sowetan about one of her biggest moments of her career.
Matheba strutted on the runway for the latest “Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris” showcase, alongside Hollywood A-listers such as Viola Davis, Kendall Jenner and Helen Mirren.
Speaking to the publication, Matheba reveals that she was still pinching herself and she’s proud of herself as this is one of the biggest moments of her career.
“I have been in this career for 20 years, and 20 years into my career to have one of the biggest moments happen for me signifies longevity, hard work, perseverance and just being present and consistent”.
“It also means allowing yourself to experience, grow and challenge yourself. When I was approached by L’Oréal it was a no brainer to be at Paris Fashion Week and sharing the runway with the biggest names in entertainment.
She also revealed that this is confirmation that hard work, staying and running the race comes with benefits.