Month: August 2024

The late Ukhozi FM presenter Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule’s husband, Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule, has dismissed rumours that his wife was bewitched to death on Ukhozi.

Zanele (52), who returned to Ukhozi FM in 2023 after a 23-year pause, died on Monday, 12 August, after losing a battle with lung cancer.

 

 

 

Although Zanele was diagnosed with lung cancer in May, rumours circulated that she was bewitched on Ukhozi FM.

These rumours prompted her husband, Bishop Nkambule, to clear the air and defend Ukhozi FM.

“Ukhozi didn’t bewitch her, and people from Ukhozi FM didn’t bewitch her. She was diagnosed with lung cancer.

“She died because God called her, and we all know that one day we will die. So, everyone knows this. There’s no witchcraft or something bad done by Ukhozi FM to her. All Ukhozi FM people have been good to her and very precious to her, and she spoke well about all of them. I just want to make that clear so that all of you know,” he said.

Zanele’s illness began in April when she failed to present her Sunday show, Eshilo.

She went back home and felt better. The following Sunday, she returned, but the illness recurred, and she struggled to finish her show.

Zanele Mbokazi

She was then rushed to the hospital, where she was later diagnosed with cancer.

When her illness started, she complained of tiredness and shortness of breath. These were the same symptoms that Bheka “Beekay” Mchunu experienced while in the Ukhozi FM studio.

Bheka died in March, and the cause of his death is still unknown.

Zanele will be laid to rest on Saturday, 17 August, at Mariannhill Cemetery after a funeral service at Durban ICC in KZN.

Inside Khosi Twala’s 27th birthday

Khosi Twala had a fun-filled day on her 27th birthday.

The South African personality announced her birthday on social media with sizzling photos of herself.

 

 

 

Khosi returned to Instagram with a video of a surprise birthday she received.

The BBTitans winner expressed gratitude and gave followers a glimpse into her birthday celebration.

“I wanna pass a special thank you to my darling 🥹❤️ for putting so much effort to make my birthday this amazing and a big big thank you to @palacedubaicreek for being the most hospitable hotel I’ve ever stayed in! It’s such an honour to spend my special day with you! From your stunning interior to the absolutely amazing food! Thank you so much.”

South African singer, Theo Kgosinkwe announces reaching a milestone.

The Mafikizolo member shared lovely photos of himself on Instagram and captioned it with birthday wishes for himself.

 

“Happy birthday d to this young men. God has been good to me. Happy birthday Theo,” he wrote.

The wife of the musician also share cute photos of herself and the celebrant on her Instagram account, and showered him with sweet words.

“Happy Birthday to my RIB!!! my husband, my best friend ,the Luckiest man alive!! May God bless you with many more to come, may he bless you with good health and long life! I am so blessed to be doing this life with you, thanks for being the best husband and father!! I love you endlessly my man.”

Radio personality and businesswoman Anele Mdoda speaks on wanting actress Vatiswa Ndara back on our screens after being blacklisted by the industry.

Vatiswa, famously known for her roles in Home Affairs, iGazi, Muvhango and even Generations has left the industry and is finding a hard time coming back despite her impeccable discography.

 

As per reports by entertainment publication, ZiMoja, the most-loved actress has been trying to make a return to acting but due to her being blacklisted after being deemed ‘difficult to work with’ by industry heads due to an unlikely event that took place in 2019 when she was not getting along with executive producers Connie and her late husband Shona Ferguson regarding treatment on set.

The above-mentioned source states that this later made Vatiswa write a letter to the Minister of Sports, Arts & Culture Nathi Mthethwas where she stated her grievances with the production company. In the letter, she said that her speaking out caused her to receive humiliation leading to her not being cast on any TV show again.

Despite, Vatiswa being on an unexpected hiatus internet users felt that they still needed more of her on their screens causing Anele to respond to posts saying that she tried getting her back but the actress refused.

Rasta whose real name is Lebani Sirenje, is once again in the spotlight, but this time, online users feel that his poorly painted portraits are no longer funny. His recent works, a portrait of the late Connie Chiume, have drawn criticism online, with many expressing their frustration and disappointment, declaring, “It’s no longer funny.”

Rasta has gained popularity for his unique approach to honouring late celebrities through art. While his paintings were initially met with amusement but now the humour seems to have worn thin.

Among those who have weighed in is DJ and producer Shimza, one of the people Rasta has painted. When Shimza asked Rasta why he often gets the paintings wrong, Rasta responded, “This is what my eye sees, and that’s the art.”

Additionally, Rasta’s portrait of South African singer Zahara has also received a flood of negative responses online.

 
Taking to X, Kaya News shared a video featuring Rasta and three other painters working on the portraits.Taking to the comments, fans and followers who once found his work humorous are now voicing their disapproval, suggesting that the painter’s approach may have overstayed its welcome.

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