Metro FM radio personality Lerato Kganyago responds to Gayton McKenzie’s views about Miss SA finalist, Chidimma Onwe Adetshina.

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SOUTH AFRICAN ACTORS WHO ARE ENGINEERING GRADUATES
Sandile Mahlangu

The bubbly actor was once chosen to train as an Electrical Artisan as a teenager, but that turned south after a disclosed accident.

However, he later enrolled at Tshwane University of Technology and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 2017. He is best known for his onscreen character of Simo on Scandal.

Cebo Mthembu

No doubt he has fast become the darling of Uzalo. Mthembu is best known for his onscreen character of Detective Nyawo on Uzalo.

He holds a diploma in Electrical and Power Engineering. In 2021 it was reported that he was a full-time Regional Supervisor at Eskom. However, in the backdrop of the rumours, the star actor is yet to address them. Many still find it puzzling that Nyawo is an engineering graduate.

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Africa Tsoai

South African actors
Africa Tsoai. Image from Instagram@skeemsaam11
Tsoai is best known for his lead role on Skeem Saam as John Maputla.

The celebrated South African actor holds a degree in Sound Engineering. Of interest is that he earned the degree while working as a petrol attendant.

Cedric Fourie

He is best known for his onscreen character of Lehasa on Skeem Saam. Rumour mill has it that Fourie holds an engineering degree from Wits. Unconfirmed reports have it that before his thrust into the limelight, he worked as an engineer for several tech giants, including Huawei Technologies and Monax Group.

BEAUTY WITH BRAINS
Nqobile Ndlovu

No doubt she is the star actress we all love to hate. She has wowed viewers with her unmatched flair with her onscreen character of Khanyo on Imbewu: The Seed.

However, it’s puzzling to many that she is a chemical engineering graduate. She

Breaking News: Malome Vector’s Secret Side Chick Shares Intimate Photos Amidst Family Grief
News coming in is that Malome Vector’s secret side chick, Princess Sihle, has come out sharing private intimate pictures, revealing the places she visited with the late singer during vacations and happy moments they spent together.This revelation has added fuel to the fire of controversy surrounding Malome Vector’s untimely death.

Princess Sihle, who also happens to be Lizwi’s sister, has shared numerous photos documenting their love affair, while Malome Vector’s wife grieves at home. The images depict the couple enjoying various getaways, casting a shadow over the mourning period of the late singer’s family.

In the wake of the beloved South African singer’s tragic death, these revelations have sent shockwaves through the music industry and left the late artist’s family in turmoil. Known for his vibrant presence and musical talent, Malome Vector, whose real name was Bokang Molete, passed away under mysterious circumstances earlier this month.

 

Explosive Allegations
In addition to sharing these intimate photos, Princess Sihle has made shocking allegations regarding Malome Vector’s death. She claims that his untimely demise was not merely a tragic accident but the result of his involvement in a secretive cult. According to Sihle, the cult promised fame and fortune but had a dark stipulation: members could not live beyond the age of forty. This has sparked widespread speculation and concern among fans and the general public.

“Malome joined this cult to boost his career,” Sihle stated in a recent interview. “He was thriving, but there was a price to pay. He knew he wouldn’t see his fortieth birthday.”Family and Public Reaction
These allegations and the release of intimate photos have cast a shadow over Malome Vector’s legacy. His widow, who has chosen to remain anonymous, is reportedly devastated by both the loss of her husband and the turmoil caused by Sihle’s revelations.

“The family is in deep grief,” a close family friend revealed. “They’re struggling to come to terms with his death, and now they have to deal with these shocking allegations. It’s unbearable.”

The controversy has ignited a media frenzy, with many questioning the validity of Sihle’s claims. Some fans have expressed skepticism, suggesting that the allegations are an attempt to tarnish the late singer’s reputation. Others, however, are calling for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Malome Vector’s death.

Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie has refuted his claims that his comments about Miss SA finalist Chidimma Adetshina are “xenophobic.”

The outspoken politician is accused of making “reckless” statements and possibly inciting violence after he referred to the pageant contestant as a “Nigerian.”

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Just over a week after leaving House of Zwide to take from the showbiz scene, Vusi Kunene was expected to return to Generations: The Legacy to reprise his role as Jack Mabaso.
Kunene will make his on-screen return in the SABC 1 soap on Wednesday, 14 August.
Kunene, who formed part of the cast of the original Generations, previously left the show in 2021 after taking on roles in Isibaya and Isidingo.

In an unexpected turn of events, veteran actor Vusi Kunene will rejoin the cast of SABC1’s Generations: The Legacy to reprise his role as Jack Mabaso after exited e.tv’s House of Zwide last week to take a break from showbiz.

Struggling to come to terms with killing his archnemesis Nandipha (KB Motsilanyane), Kunene’s character, Funani Zwide, left bustling Johannesburg to start a new life in KZN last Monday.

“Vusi Kunene is one [of] the truly great actors! He will continue to heighten the standard of entertainment television in South Africa and beyond, reminding us of the iconic status of Generations,” Generations: The Legacy executive producer Mfundi Vundla said.The soap’s casting director, Russel Savadier, said he was “delighted” that Jack Mabaso was alive and “returning in dramatic fashion”.

“Vusi Kunene’s re-entry into our world is going to keep viewers glued to their seats!”

The award-winning actor was scheduled to make his return on Wednesday, 14 August.Kunene, who formed part of the cast of the original Generations, previously left the show in 2021 after rejoining the cast in 2015 after taking on roles in Isibaya and Isidingo.

Speaking to News24 about Kunene’s exit from House of Zwide, producer Thabo Boom said the actor had asked to be excused from the show to take a break from showbiz.

“Bra Vusi has been on SA screens daily for over 20 years, the leading man of many hit shows and asked to be excused from season 4 so he could take a break from the demanding schedule of daily TV and have some time to explore other genres and mediums,” he said.

“Jointly, we created an exit that is reflective of the respect for the character but also one that allows for a return when the right time comes. He will always be an important part of the House of Zwide and Bomb family.”

Last year, Kunene explored another medium when he starred as Seconds Khumalo in eVOD original movie, Seconds.

In the film, he starred as subservient man, who still lived in somewhat oppressive conditions with his white bosses in modern-day life.

“What I’d like for viewers to take from this movie is that life is a fight. You can’t stop fighting. Sometimes you have to box your way out even if you can’t see it,” he told News24 at the film’s screening.