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Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend, Itumeleng Khune, recently celebrated turning 37, and his wife, Siphelele, made sure it was a milestone to remember.

Itumeleng Khune was impressed by his wife’s efforts and took to social media to express his appreciation.

 

 

 

 

 

 
“My Birthday was well spent,” he said, thanking his wife and two children for making it special. He added, “I also wanna take this opportunity to Thank Each and Everyone of you for the Well Wishes.”Although no official announcement from Kaizer Chiefs has been made, Khune is expected to move to Kaizer Chiefs technical team after his contract as a player ended at the end of this season.

Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr. hopes Khune will pass on his experience to the younger players.

“It is remarkable that Itu, at the age of 36, has been with Chiefs for over 20 years. It speaks to his love for the game, dedication, hard work, and commitment because very few achieve this feat. We hope that he gives it his all in this final season and shares his valuable experience with the younger players in the team,” said Motaung Jr.

Hungani and Stephani Ndlovu celebrate their Daughter’s 2nd birthdayBeloved South African couple Hungani and Stephanie Ndlovu are celebrating the birthday of their daughter, Rhulani Iyana Ndlovu.

Stephanie Ndlovu shared a heartfelt message on social media, saying, “Be at Peace for God is with you” My forever reminder of God’s divine, supernatural peace in EVERY season and situation.

 

 

 

 

 

“My little firecracker, shine your light for all the world to see and we, with God’s guidance, will forever be by your side. Happy Birthday my RhuRhu girl, I love you so very much!”

Hungani also wished his daughter a happy birthday and expressed how blessed they are to have her in their lives.

To mark their fourth wedding in 2023, Hungani thanked his wife Stephanie for continually “choosing him” over the years.

“I’m not perfect. I’m not a saint. I’m not anything that people might think I am. You know my flaws. You know my traumas. You know my greatest weaknesses. You know my most vulnerable moments in life. I am growing and my growing pains are real. With all that said…I wanna thank you for choosing me for the past 6 years going on 7 years! I love you @miss_sandows and I hope we continue to mature in our love like fine wine “

Where is South African actress Lesego Marakalla now? She is credited for bringing the soft life game on-screen with her sense of fashion and life of glitz and glamour.

 

 

 

 

 
After nearly a decade, she kissed her on-screen character of Rachel Kunutu, SABC educational drama series Skeem Saam. She starred as a high-maintenance sugar baby with a taste of the finest things the world can offer despite not being able to afford most of them. She is that star actress we all love to hate.

WHAT HAPPENED TO SKEEM SAAM ACTRESS RACHEL KUNUTU?
Lesego Marakalla joined the star-studded cast of Skeem Saam in 2012 and bowed out in 2020. She left her family to pursue her studies in Cuba. However, she has been in touch with her family for years.

Confirming her exit on X, formerly Twitter, the drama series posted, “In her role as Rachel Kunutu Maphuthma, Marakalla has been one of the show’s leading young ladies, adding to the series’ sustained success over the seasons.”

However, since her open-ended exit, her family often receives updates about her possible whereabouts, leaving many convinced that she might make a grand return to the drama series.

No doubt, since her exit from Skeem Saam, she has been keeping her private life under wraps, leaving many to guess about her whereabouts. She hasn’t starred in several big-budget drama series since her exit.

Lesego Marakalla returned to small screens in 2022 when she starred in Generations: The Legacy. She joined the star-studded cast as Winston’s ally. However, her stay wasn’t as long as many thought it would be.

Surprisingly, she hasn’t starred in several screen productions despite being one of the best actresses in the country. No doubt Mzansi awaits Lesego Marakalla’s much-awaited return.

Former The River actress Anele Zondo, popularly known as Ney The Bae, has hit back at claims that she and Ciza are in a roma ntic relationship.

 

 

 

 
CIZA ACCUSED OF CHEATING ON PREGNANT ANELE ZONDO
At the weekend, the alleged couple set tongues wagging on X (formerly Twitter) after blogger Musa Khawula claimed that Ciza is cheating on the 30-year-old rapper – who is currently pregnant with her first child.

Ciza, real name Nkululeko Nciza, is an Afropop musician. He is also the son of Gauteng ANC provincial secretary Thembinkosi “TK” Nciza and Mafikizolo songstress Nhlanhla Mafu (formerly Nhlanhla Nciza).

In a post on Sunday, Musa shared a video of the Adje singer walking out of The Leonardo Hotel in Sandton with a woman he is alleged to be cheating with.

Another blogger, Sanele Nkosi, further alleged that Ciza, 22, and Anele started dating in 2020.Responding to the claims on her X account, Anele said that they are false. The TV presenter denied that Ciza is the father of her unborn baby, or that they are romantically involved.

“Y’all r throwing stones at the wrong glass house [sic].”

In another post, he said: “Asijoli [We’re not dating] and he is NOT my BD [baby daddy]!”Last month, Anele announced that she was expecting her first baby. Sharing images from her pregnancy photoshoot, the Ingwe hitmaker said she knew when she found out she was pregnant that her life would change.

“Finding out I was expecting was the most shocking and unexpected news of my entire existence. I felt I couldn’t breathe. I knew my whole life would change. I didn’t know what to do.

“As soon as I heard my bae’bie’s heartbeat, I knew it was meant to be. This is what I’m meant to do. Plans are changing and life is changing.

“More tears were shed everyday because my life is changing. And I also was planning on telling my team but did not know how to. My family supported me from day one. They were like ‘you are getting into your 30s, perfect timing’.”

Legendaey Actor Ntate Jerry Phele joins Smoke & Mirrors – in a role named after himself. Veteran actor Jerry Phele expressed his modesty by stating that he doesn’t believe he has achieved enough in the acting industry to be deemed a legend of his time. Despite being widely recognized for his unforgettable portrayal of Mofokeng in the popular 90s sitcom Emzini Wezinsizwa on SABC 1, the 69-year-old actor insists that he has more work to do to earn the status of a legend truly.

 

 

 

 
With a remarkable acting career spanning nearly 40 years, Phele has taken on diverse roles, showcasing his versatility as an actor. From portraying a comedic character living in a hostel with his friends to embodying a profoundly religious man unwavering in his faith, Phele has demonstrated his ability to bring various characters to life. After a three-year absence from the screen, Phele is set to make his comeback on e.TV’s Smoke & Mirrors. He will portray a shady character, based on himself, who navigates through deceitful situations.

In 2021, Phele also starred in the second season of the drama series Abomama, where he portrayed Jonas, the caretaker of a church, showcasing his comedic talents in a different light.

He said,“As much as Jonas was there to guard and care for the church, he was staunch in his faith. He was full of hallelujahs and amens and would never do any wrong no matter what,” “Now, this new role of Jerry Phele is far different from Jonas. Jerry is a sketchy person who is very untruthful in his ways. “Yes, my character and I share the same name but he and I are not the same, not even an inch. This Jerry is hardcore with a twisted persona. I only realised the scammer he was after a few scenes… that was when I knew I had to protect the real me [inside] when I was acting as Jerry, the big-time scammer.”

Jerry has embraced humour throughout his acting career, notably as Morena in SABC2’s sitcom Skwizas, where he starred alongside acclaimed actors Lillian Dube and Tsholofelo Matshaba. With his 70th birthday approaching, Ntate Jerry expressed gratitude for continuing to receive acting opportunities, emphasizing that producers prioritize the quality of his performances over his age.