OLD MEIKIE MAPUTLA RETURNS TO SKEEM SAAM TONIGHT
Harriet Manamela ( Meiki) is returning on Skeem Saam tonight at 19h30 after taking a leave.
Florence Masebe‘s time on Skeem Saam has officially ended. She joined the show at the beginning of the year to fill in for Harriet Manamela, who was on extended sick leave.
Now that Manamela has recovered and returned to work.
In a recent social media post, Masebe shared her feelings: Masebe expressed:
“It’s almost time to say goodbye to the Turfloop bunch. Thank you for the beautiful ride. See you on the next… Ndi a livhuwa. Aa”

 

 

 

Coming up this August 2024:

Monday 5 August 2024
Episode 1 (4634)

Season 26 premiere!

 
Nkele and Tshililo say a painful goodbye to Reneilwe at her cremation. Meanwhile, Dr Ximba (Leleti Khumalo) makes a commanding entrance at MMC, bumping into Imani. Ndiwavho is upset about moving to Venda and Teboho is forced to kill a prison gang leader.

Tuesday 6 August
Episode 2 (4635)

Teboho frames her cellmate in an attempt to save herself. Imani struggles with anxiety as she prepares to impress Dr Ximba. Bubbles brings the church women to offer condolences to Nkele, but the moment is interrupted by a bank letter of demand. Tshililo tries to warn his goon, KK’s goon is closing in on him.

Wednesday 7 August 2024
Episode 3 (4636)

Tshililo’s goon reveals he’s eliminated KK’s person. Ndemedzo (Wiseman Zitha) pretends to be a devoted fan of Dr Ximba’s work, hiding ulterior motives. Kgosi tells his family that Nkele has declared war. James is speechless when Teboho, who is supposed to be in prison, shows up on his doorstep.

Thursday 8 August 2024
Episode 4 (4637)

Nkele causes an uproar, accusing Tshililo of stealing the urn with Reneilwe’s ashes. Azwindini and Lindelani prepare for the re-launch of Hayani Holdings. At the event, Dr Ximba’s marital troubles with her husband Avhatakali Ramabulana (Lloyd Nedohe) are at odds with her public image.

Friday 9 August 2024
Episode 5 (4638)

Kgosi takes the urn to a private dinner, seeking solace. Teboho reveals herself to Mulalo, declaring war on the Vhakwevho. Nkele moves to a dingy room, choosing solitude. Dr Ximba is shaken by a menacing message about “The Mayor” as Hayani Holdings is unveiled.

Monday 12 August 2024
Episode 6 (4639)

Nkele struggles with her new surroundings. Azwindini and Avhatakali bond over golf, discussing their partnership and MMC’s future projects. Susan encounters a hostile Lebo at Waterside after a while of not seeing her, and then Dr Ximba offers R20k for Lebo’s phone.

Tuesday 13 August 2024
Episode 7 (4640)

Tension and intrigue unfold as Lebo finds herself bribed with R100k by Dr Ximba. She warns Shaz to report Dr Ximba to the police if anything happens to her. Nkele tells Tshililo that her fall from grace is a strategic move. Susan urgently calls Avhatakali to warn him that his wife knows about their affair.

Wednesday 14 August 2024
Episode 8 (4641)

Avhatakali tries to pacify his wife with a diamond necklace. Kgosi gives a heartfelt tribute at Reneilwe’s memorial. Nkele asks Tshililo to read her farewell message to Reneilwe. Later Teboho reveals to Nkele that she knows who was responsible for Reneilwe’s death – says she has evidence.

Thursday 15 August 2024
Episode 9 (4642)

Dr Ximba moves into Nkele’s house and catches up with her son Sakhile. Susan panics as Avhatakali avoids her calls. Bubbles checks on Kgosi and they kiss. Teboho offers Nkele a deal for evidence. Dr Ximba manipulates Avhatakali to stay in Joburg.

Friday 16 August 2024
Episode 10(4643)

Teboho shocks everyone by walking into a Hayani Holdings meeting as Nkele’s proxy. Tshililo and Imani’s intimate dinner is interrupted by the police. A worried Susan decides to cut ties with Avhatakali but ends up getting intimate with him at Dr Ximba’s house. Then… she gets shot by a concealed woman.

Monday 19 August 2024
Episode 11 (4644)

Susan is rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Avhatakali receives a frantic call from the hospital asking for Dr Ximba. Meanwhile, Nkele is kidnapped by two assailants. The hospital head pleads with Dr Ximba to perform a life-saving procedure on Susan. Will she step in to save her husband’s mistress?

Tuesday 20 August 2024
Episode 12 (4645)

Dr Ximba leads her team in a delicate surgery. A devastated Avhatakali drowns in his misery. Mulalo accuses Teboho of being involved in Nkele’s disappearance, but she denies it. James surprises Teboho with an emotional reunion with her first-born son, Morena, after many years apart.

Wednesday 21 August 2024
Episode 13 (4646)

Dr Ximba finishes the first operation on Susan. Vhutshilo receives an explicit video of his mother and Avhatakali from an anonymous number, leaving him gutted. He takes the video to the police and is stopped by a shady cop. Heartbroken, Dr Ximba makes the decision to end her marriage.

Thursday 22 August 2024
Episode 14 (4647)

Avhatakali vehemently refuses to accept Dr Ximba’s divorce papers. An emotional Vhutshilo reveals the sex tape of his mother to his father. Teboho and Ndemedzo’s plans seem to be progressing well.
Azwindini and Avhatakali have a heated argument.

Friday 23 August 2024
Episode 15 (4648)

Teboho gives James the cold shoulder, strategically friend-zoning him. Imani gives Ndemedzo compliments on his appearance. Avhatakali informs his wife that the police have found new evidence in Susan’s shooting. Dr Ximba is taken in for questioning by the police.

Monday 26 August 2024
Episode 16 (4649)

Dr Ximba is questioned by the police about her knowledge of her husband’s affair. Avhatakali admits to the affair but denies shooting Susan. Although Avhatakali and Dr Ximba are released, Neshehe suspects something is off. Imani appoints Ndemedzo as her personal trainer.

Tuesday 27 August 2024
Episode 17 (4650)

Dr Ximba and Avhatakali return home to a turbulent environment, with their son, Sakhile, expressing deep hatred for his father. Ndiwavho tries to calm Vhutshilo. Ndemedzo fears Teboho might be developing genuine feelings for James.

Wednesday 28 August 2024

Episode 18 (4651)

James decides to move Teboho’s belongings into his bedroom. Lebo is interrogated by the police and accuses Dr Ximba of shooting Susan. Meanwhile, the bullet that was used to shoot Susan goes missing. Neshehe receives CCTV footage showing a car in close proximity to the shooting.

Thursday 29 August 2024
Episode 19 (4652)

Ndemedzo tries to learn more about Imani. Ndiwavho catches Muvhango in fraudulent academic activities. James is shocked when Teboho introduces Ndemedzo and reveals their plan to neutralise the Vhakwevhos. Imani is flattered to learn that Ndemedzo has asked about her.

Friday 30 August 2024
Episode 20 (4653)

Imani arrives with a new hairstyle to catch Ndemedzo’s eye and invites him to Sakhile’s graduation party. Mulalo expresses concern that Teboho might be manipulating James. Sakhile is thrilled to walk into his party but then it takes a turn when police arrest someone for Susan’s shooting

Celebrated South African rapper Da L.E.S, ‘The North God’, is currently recovering at a private hospital in Johannesburg after suffering a stroke on Friday evening.

 

 
According to a statement, Da L.E.S suffered a stroke at his Bryanston mansion on his 39th birthday.

THE NORTH GOD HOSPITALISED AFTER SUFFERING STROKE
However, as fans processed the unexpected news of his stroke, online publication ZiMoja claimed that friends of Da L.E.S and his family were appealing to the public for donations for his medical bills.

ZiMoja has it that Da L.E.S.’ friends sent a note to close friends and associates stating that his mother, Priscilla Mampe, would appreciate assistance and acts of kindness in raising funds for his medical bills.

“As support to Leslie’s family while Les is in the hospital, we are encouraging friends to assist in kind to Leslie’s mother’s account,” the note reads.

Social media was abuzz about the alleged note, with many flooding social media with their two cents. Some fans made it known that Da L.E.S. should be transferred to a public hospital if he cannot foot his medical bills.

Some were more than puzzled that he couldn’t foot his medical bills, given his life of glitz and glamour. Over the years, he has wowed many with his soft life, from designer clothes that cost a fortune to exclusive All White parties.

DA L.E.S FAMILY DENIES ASKING FOR DONATIONS FOR DONATIONS TO FOOT RAPPER’S MEDICAL BILLS
Against the trends, Da L.E.S’ family has finally responded to the backlash, claiming that the donation story was taken out of context. The Mampe has made it known that they never asked for assistance, as alleged.

Taking it to X, formerly Twitter, entertainment commentator Phil Mphela revealed that the We On Fire hitmaker’s friends and associates pledged to help his family with expenses.However, the message spread broader and was later distorted to suggest that it was the family’s request. Mphela shared a series of tweets shedding more light on the issue.

Phil Mphela posted, “Da Les’ family DID NOT ask for donations. Some clarity on the trending topic of the Mampe family asking for donations to cover the rapper’s medical bills has revealed that it was Da Les’ friends who started the call as a gesture of support.”

Another post reads, “Apparently, close friends and business associates of Da L.E.S. took it upon themselves to gather donations for the family and reached out to Da L.E.S’ mom for her bank details and informed her that they’d like to send the family money in support of Da L.E.S.”

His tweets have undoubtedly gained thousands of comments and reactions since they dropped online. Mzansi was quick to accuse the family of damage control after a social media backlash.

American rapper Belcalis Marlenis Cephus, popularly known as Cardi B, announced that she is expecting her third child via an Instagram post on Thursday 1 August, after filing for divorce from estranged husband, rapper Offset.

CARDI B FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM OFFSET
Rapper Cardi B has filed for divorce from estranged husband Offset and announced that she is expecting her third child. A rep for the Bodak Yellow hitmaker told People that the divorce has been a long time coming and not based on cheating rumours.

 
“It’s not based on cheating rumors, but rather has been a long time coming,” said the rep.

Cardi B and Offset have two children together – Wave Set (2) and Kulture Kiari (6). The Up hitmaker is reportedly seeking primary custody of both children.

Offset is also a father to Jordan (14), Kody (8), and daughter Kalea Marie (9), from previous relationships.

THE RAPPER ANNOUNCES THIRD PREGNANCY
Just after the news of Cardi B’s divorce, the rapper surprised her fans by announcing her pregnancy. In the caption of the post, she seemingly referenced the divorce and expressed her gratitude for the life growing inside of her.

“With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you have brought me more love, more life and most of all renewed my power! Reminded me that I can have it all! You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love, and my passion,” she wrote.

She went on to say that she loves her unborn child and the baby has made life easier already.

“I love you so much and can not wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do! It’s so much easier taking life’s twists, turns and test laying down, but you, your brother and your sister have shown me why it’s worth it to push through,” she continued.

The first official Miss South Africa pageant in 1956 was only open to white females and was organised in order to send a representative to London for the Miss World pageant.

That year, Norma Vorster was crowned Miss South Africa.

Two years later, an 18-year-old secretary from Durban, Penny Coelen, was crowned the winner and would go on to make history and win Miss World.

It was not until 1977 that all persons of all races were allowed to compete in the Miss SA competition.

 

THREE MISS SA WINNERS HAVE BEEN CROWNED MISS WORLD
Miss South Africa (or a runner-up in some instances) has always competed at Miss World, but the first Miss South Africa to compete at Miss Universe was Kerishnie Naicker in 1998.

Prior to 1998, South Africa’s representatives at Miss Universe qualified via other national pageants.

Three Miss South Africans, namely Rolene Strauss, Anneline Kriel and Penelope Coelen, won Miss World titles in 2014, 1974 and 1958, respectively.

Three women from South Africa have won the title of Miss Universe – Margaret Gardiner in 1978, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters in 2017 and Zozibini Tunzi in 2019.

This year’s Miss SA winner will succeed reigning Miss SA Natasha Joubert.

Meanwhile, as reported by The South African website, the Miss South African Organisation announced its Top 30 candidates in the running for the title on 10 August.

Viewers are in the process of getting to know the finalists on Crown Chasers – The Miss SA reality TV show.

The six-part series started on SABC3 on Saturday, 29 June and airs at 20:30.

Below, 10 frequently asked questions about the Miss SA pageant you should know …

CAN I ENTER IF I HAVE DUAL CITIZENSHIP OR IF I AM ONLY A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF SA?
Miss South Africa entrants must be South African citizens and in possession of a valid South African ID document or passport. If an applicant holds dual citizenship, they must provide details of both on the entry form.

HOW OLD MUST I BE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO ENTER?
An applicant to enter this year’s competition must be at least 20 years old and must be under 30 years of age as of 10 August 2024. An applicant can turn 30 within their year of reign.

DO I NEED A MATRIC QUALIFICATION AND/OR A DEGREE?
No, there are no minimum qualifications required to enter.

DO I HAVE TO HAVE BEEN BORN A FEMALE TO ENTER?
You do not have to have been born a female to enter the Miss South Africa pageant.

However, in order to be eligible to compete internationally, the contestant must be in possession of a valid South African ID document reflecting that their amended sex is female.

CAN I BE A GUARDIAN OF A CHILD OR HAVE GIVEN BIRTH TO A CHILD?
There are no restrictions in respect of the applicant’s parental status or appointment as a legal guardian of a child.

CAN I ENTER IF I AM CURRENTLY MARRIED OR HAVE BEEN MARRIED?
There are no restrictions in respect of the applicant’s marital status.

CAN I HAVE VISIBLE TATTOOS OR PIERCINGS?
There are no restrictions in terms of tattoos or piercings.

ARE THERE HEIGHT AND/OR WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS?
No, there are no height or weight specifications or requirements.

DO MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS NEED TO BE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS?
When entering Miss South Africa, we require that ALL of your social media accounts are public accounts (not private accounts). It is important to indicate on your entry form whether you have more than one personal social media account/s on any social media platform, and list them all. Most importantly, it is not a requirement that an applicant have a large social media following to be eligible to enter Miss South Africa 2024.

HOW BIG OF A FINANCIAL INVESTMENT DO I NEED TO MAKE IN ORDER TO ENTER?
You don’t need to make any financial investment to enter the Miss South Africa pageant – the Miss South Africa Organisation doesn’t want anyone to put themselves into a precarious financial situation. What we want in terms of investment is your commitment and passion!