Surrogacy, while a remarkable medical advancement that enables individuals and couples to fulfill their dreams of parenthood, can also be fraught with profound emotional complexities. In the case of Moshe Ndiki, a prominent South African reality TV star, his surrogate’s struggle to come to terms with the reality of her role has come to the forefront of public discourse.

Reportedly, Moshe’s surrogate, whose identity remains undisclosed, has found herself grappling with conflicting emotions following the birth of Moshe’s twin boys. As the biological mother who carried the children for nine months, she has understandably formed a deep bond with them. However, the reality of the situation is that the twins belong to Moshe, and the surrogate is not their legal or biological parent.

Siphokazi Shandu, a longtime friend of Moshe’s, is said to be the surrogate in question. According to reports, Siphokazi has openly expressed her difficulty in accepting that the babies are not hers, even after carrying them for the duration of the pregnancy. This emotional turmoil has led to speculation that she may be attempting to “back-paddle” on her surrogacy agreement, potentially seeking additional compensation or even attempting to reclaim the children.While the details of the surrogacy arrangement and Siphokazi’s specific feelings remain private, the situation highlights the complex interplay of biological, legal, and emotional factors that can arise in the context of surrogacy. The surrogate, who played a pivotal role in bringing Moshe’s dream of parenthood to fruition, finds herself grappling with the reality that the children she carried for nine months are not her own.

This scenario underscores the importance of comprehensive counseling and support for all parties involved in surrogacy arrangements, ensuring that the emotional and psychological well-being of all individuals is given due consideration. As the public discourse continues, it will be crucial to maintain a compassionate and understanding approach, recognizing the profound emotional impacts that surrogacy can have on those involved.

Recently, Moshe Ndiki has shared his personal insights on the profound experience of parenthood. In his candid remarks, Ndiki acknowledged the challenges and joys that come with raising children. He emphasized that parenthood has taught him the virtue of patience, which he had not fully realized until he became a parent.

Ndiki’s experiences reflect the emotional rollercoaster that many parents endure, as they navigate the delicate balance between overwhelming love and the anxiety that can arise when faced with the wellbeing of their children. His openness about the demanding nature of parenthood serves as a relatable and authentic portrayal of the complex realities that come with this life-changing journey.

In recent years talented actors who are related have ruled the entertainment industry. Good examples in South Africa are the Fergusons, the Kgoroges, Ranakas and many others. Blood and Water actress Cindy Mahlangu is a talented young actress making big moves in the industry, and so is Sandile Mahlangu. The two landed roles together in Scandal last year and called themselves cousins. Mzansi could not help but wonder if the two talented actors are related in real life.

In Scandal, Cindy played the role of Violetta, a slaying queen with Mamba wrapped around her finger. She then introduces Simo (Sandile Mahlangu) to Mamba as her cousin and gets him to give Simo a job. However, it turned out that Simo and Violetta were sneaking and dating behind Mamba’s back. When he found them out, Mamba got Simo to kill Violetta.

Cindy Mahlangu
In 2018, the actress shot to prominence after landing the role of Dumazile in The Herd. Ferguson Films has since cast her in The Queen and Kings of Joburg. The actress is well-known for murdering any part she is cast in. She is at the top of her game, having played a high school kid in Blood and Water and a married woman in Scandal.
Sandile Mahlangu
The actor is most known for his roles in Isithembiso and Single guys, among many others. He has been active in the acting industry since 2016 as a model, musician and actor. His role in the How to ruin Christmas franchise as Sbu Twala has made him known in the international entertainment market. He is also famous for his short comedy skits on Instagram and Tik Tok.

Besides his acting career, he also tries his hand at music as a rapper. Many fashion houses also hire him for his good looks and physique to model for their clothes and even runways.

Are Cindy and Sandile Mahlangu related in real life?
So far, the two have been in two casts together: Isithembiso and Scandal. They also share the same skin tone and beautiful appearance, making them appear to be siblings. However, the two might be related; they share a surname. There is no information yet to confirm if the two are of the same blood

‘I knew the red flags before I even got married to him’: ‘Skeem Saam’ star Pebetsi Matlaila speaks candidly about her failed marriage.

Pebetsi Matlaila, better known as Mokgadi on the SABC 1 educational show Skeem Saam, has spoken out about being in an abusive marriage.During a recent interview on the Gamechangers podcast, the actress and radio host opened up about her near-death experience and thoughts of

Matlaila revealed that she and her former husband were married for less than a year and before tying the knot she had already seen some red flags.

“We were married officially for nine months, but my relationship with him as boyfriend and girlfriend was about three months.

“Unfortunately for me, I knew the red flags before I even got married to him. He had an addiction problem.

“Not only that, when he was under the influence of alcohol, he got really abusive. People think my marriage was a fairytale that turned dark, it’s been dark from day one,” she said.

When she left her husband, the Skeem Saam actress announced that she was still pregnant with her lastborn child.At the time, the mother-of-two said she was depressed because she was financially strained due to her inability to work. Despite her mother’s intervention and support, she was plagued by suicidal thoughts.

“My life was so much of a mess that I remember thinking If I can manage to kill these children painlessly and then kill myself, then they wouldn’t be dealing with this.

“I felt like I failed as a mom. I felt like I had messed up my life so badly that I had nothing else to live for, and I remember talking to my therapist and saying I was scared of myself and that I might hurt my kids because I had made such a mess of my life.”

Matlaila also remembers “dying” for three minutes during her lastborn daughter’s birth due to blood pressure issues.

Siphiwe Mtshali was formerly regarded as one of the entertainment industry’s bad boys.
On the e-tv show Rhythm City, he portrayed a rebellious kasi tsotsi Bash who was constantly up to no good. Even in real life, people thought he was a nasty boy.

Prior to then, he was best known for hosting the dance show Jam Alley, playing Zamani Khoza on Generations, and working as a DJ on the SABC 1 drama Tsha Tsha.Former child star and YO-tv Presenter Siphiwe Mtshali, on the other hand, claims he was never a bad guy in the first place and has never done half of the things Bash can.

“The industry always perceived me as a bad boy because of the characters I played. They were always rebellious, bad boys, and when I did anything wrong or made a mistake in the outside world, I was seen as playing my character in real life. But that’s far from who I am.”

Siphiwe says he has always been a responsible husband and family guy who puts family first. He and his wife, Charmaine Mtshali, celebrate 16 years of marriage with their five children.

“Yes I have made a few mistakes, but I am human, it has not been anything outside of the ordinary. For me, my family always comes first and that’s all that matters,” he says.

“My oldest is 17, my youngest is 12 years old. They are demanding. They don’t want to be known as Bash’s kids, they want you to be removed on social media and just live their own lives.”

“Being a dad is also a full-time job, and being at home has helped me spend more time with my kids. But I am looking into my next project,” he says.

Siphiwe is working towards building a legacy for his family and children through his own production company.

“I have been hustling since. I know how to take care of my family even when I’m not appearing on TV. I have to hustle.”

Siphiwe says he can’t only rely on being cast for roles to make a living.

“I am tired of looking for jobs. I want to create jobs for myself and others. I don’t want to rely on auditions all my life. I don’t have a six-pack. I don’t have Instagram and Twitter followers and that is what is needed these days,” he says.

Zekhethelo Zondi is one of the country’s youngest on-screen actors, and her future seems promising. A handful of South African television producers have proven their potential to do so by engaging the talents of young actor Zekhethelo Zondi.

Zekhethelo has appeared in a few productions, including Isifiso, Collision, and Shadow. She now plays Nqobile on e. TV’s long-running in series opera Scandal!

“She is very sweet and innocent until you speak ill of her brother or sister,” the actress adds of her character Nqobile. “All hell breaks loose,” explains Zekhethelo.

“It is a blessing, many actors wish to be part of such a popular and successful show, however the Almighty gave me an opportunity and privilege to work with a great and talented team,” the 13-year-old actor says.

Zekhethelo states that she has always had a passion for acting, even when she was younger.
Her mother enrolled Zekhethelo in the Mehlareng Professional Actors and Performers Agency when she was six years old, and she has been with the agency for seven years.

“I have always been an actress from a young age, judging from the videos my mom has of me singing and impersonating characters that I saw on TV. My mom natured my talent by taking us to theater to watch live shows and sometimes took me and my brother to set with her as she is also a freelance actress.“

Her favourite character on Scandal! is Jojo Kubheka, as portrayed by veteran actor Melusi Mbele. He is kind and courteous to everyone at work, and I love doing scenes with him since he is really amusing and young at heart.”

Zendaya, Nomzamo Mbatha, Ntando Ncube, and Thuso Mbedu are among the many powerful women that the youngster idolises.

Her career is still in its early stages, but she already has a role that she considers to be a highlight, or at the very least one that she loved performing the most.

“My favorite character that I portrayed is definitely Nozi Gambu on Isifiso season one and two.”

“I’m hoping to perfect my craft and be able to perform on big Hollywood stages, with God’s help I can be the next Nomzamo Mbatha. But I also want to achieve and be successful academically. For me acting is about telling stories and I love and enjoy doing it. When I’m preparing for a role, I firstly analyze the script then I will identify the character’s personality, habits, behaviour and how she thinks then I will tap into my own creativity to bring the character to life.”