Vuyo Ngcukana and Zola Mhlongo join the cast of Mzansi Magic’s My Brother’s Keeper
Mzansi Magic’s telenovela, My Brother’s Keeper is set to welcome new characters who will unsettle and shake things up in the ‘land of the Mshengus’.

Vuyo Ngcukana, will join the telenovela as Menzi, a newly widowed attorney who meets Fakazile when she hires him as her attorney. Menzi is a bulldog in court but a loveable teddy in his personal life. Vuyo, is fresh off another production 1802:Love Defies Time (1Magic) and is also famously also known for his role as Schumacher on The Queen.
Also joining the MBK world is Zola Mhlongo who will play the role of Nkosazana, a former associate of Donga’s he met through his tendering business. Nkosazana is a working girl in waiting to be a kept girl! She smells like money, attracts money, money loves her and she looks set to turn someone’s world upside down. Zola has appeared on various productions such as How To Manifest A Man and Showmax’s Adulting.
To see what twists these two bring to the production, tune in to My Brother’s Keeper on Mzansi Magic, DStv Channel 161, weekdays at 19:30.

Juliet Harding of Goodluck music band welcomes the arrival of her daughter

Goodluck vocalist, Jules Harding announces the arrival of her bundle of joy.

Taking to Instagram, the singer said her baby girl arrived on Thursday 20 June in the hospital.

“She is here 🤍 Skylar Scout Lulu Peters was born on her due date – 20 June 2024 at 11.05pm at 4.53kgs. Her birth story was not the one we had planned or expected but it was the one that she needed… Skylar was trying to tell us something the whole week,” Juliet wrote.

Jules revealed in a lengthy note that her plan to give birth at home changed as her midwife instructed that she should be taken to the hospital.

However, the vocalist expressed excitement as she had a natural birth with the help of the midwives, and her husband who curated a beautiful playlist for the arrival of the girl.

Juliet Harding opened up totally about the birthing process to her followers, as she shared some photos on her Instagram account.

Coming up on Skeem Saam this July 2024:

Monday 1 July 2024 – Episode 1 Season 13 Premiere!
Lizzy is in disbelief and distress over her mother’s arrest. Babeile shares a shocking theory about the serial ’s accomplice. Lehasa surprises MaNtuli with an unexpected request.

 
Tuesday 2 July 2024 – Episode 2
Lizzy struggles with overwhelming emotions as Jacobeth’s situation unfolds. Lehasa gives Kobus something to worry about. Benjy and Makwena manage to lift Charles’ spirits.Wednesday 3 July 2024 – Episode 3
Lizzy is shocked when incriminating evidence is found in her home. Moss discovers troubling information about his client. Charles is puzzled by his child’s situation.

Thursday 4 July 2024 – Episode 4
Babeile is horrified to learn that had plans to reunite him with his ancestors. Lehasa throws the ball back to Khwezikazi. Charles grapples with feelings of envy and social comparison.

Friday 5 July 2024 – Episode 5
Lehasa pops the question. Babeile struggles with the aftermath of a chilling confession, but a bigger shock is in store for him. An unexpected guest shows up on MaNtuli’s doorstep.

Monday 8 July 2024 – Episode 6
Pretty’s good news backfires, causing unexpected consequences at work. Elizabeth finds support from an unlikely source. Salamina comes up with a plan that could provide Charles with much-needed financial relief.

Tuesday 9 July 2024 – Episode 7
Lehasa shocks Khwezikazi with a generous offer. Pax catches Mr. Kgomo in a compromising position. A troubling incident at Aprendo leaves Charles feeling exposed.

Wednesday 10 July 2024 – Episode 8
Pax shares heartbreaking news with Mrs. Kgomo. Khwezikazi throws unfounded accusations. To lift his kids’ spirits, Charles makes a promise he might not fulfill.

Thursday 11 July 2024 – Episode 9
Lehasa agrees to Khwezi’s demands, but his conditions are lethal. Melita surprises Mr. Kgomo with an unexpected request. Charles is pressured to consider Salamina’s business idea.

Friday 12 July 2024 – Episode 10
The new HR manager poses a challenge for Mr. Kgomo. Pretty confronts Lehasa about his true identity. Charles finally agrees to execute Salamina’s idea but doesn’t get the reaction he expects from her.

Monday 15 July 2024 – Episode 11
A file from the past triggers Lehasa to do the right thing. Mr. Kgomo plays with fire. Letetswe threatens to report Mahlatse to Charles for his new habit.

Tuesday 16 July 2024 – Episode 12
Melita causes trouble for Mr. Kgomo with HR. Khwezi finally hits the jackpot. Pax gives Mahlatse some bad advice, leaving Letetswe feeling unhappy.

Wednesday 17 July 2024 – Episode 13
Mr. Kgomo’s attitude towards Melita changes after discovering she saved his job. Tbose and Kwaito face challenges in their business, putting them in a difficult situation. Lehasa receives shocking news from Pretty.

Thursday 18 July 2024 – Episode 14
Mrs. Kgomo uncovers valuable information about her rival. Leeto schools Tbose about the dark side of business tenders. Francois confronts Lehasa about Level Cafe shares.

Friday 19 July 2024 – Episode 15
Mrs. Kgomo almost kills someone in front of students. Tbose is faced with a tough decision that could change everything. Lehasa opens up to the love of his life.

Monday 22 July 2024 – Episode 16
Tbose takes drastic measures to save their company. Mrs. Kgomo faces repercussions for her actions. Lehasa gets a surprise visit from someone dear to him.

Tuesday 23 July 2024 – Episode 17
Pax and Mr. Kgomo are devastated by Mrs. Kgomo’s disappearance, while Melita sees an opportunity to replace her. Pretty puts Khwezikazi in her place. Kwaito is stunned by his business partner’s actions.

Wednesday 24 July 2024 – Episode 18
Khwezi attempts to disrupt Pretty and Lehasa’s big day. Mrs. Kgomo believes she’s getting closer to the truth about Melita, but others worry she’s losing it. Tbose tries to justify his actions to Kwaito.

Thursday 25 July 2024 – Episode 19
The pressure mounts on a former beauty queen as the walls close in on her. Bra Boikie’s unexpected request throws Kwaito and Tbose into a tailspin. Mosebjadi overhears a conversation she shouldn’t have.

Friday 26 July 2024 – Episode 20
Mahlatse’s day of fun takes a dangerous turn. Mrs. Kgomo receives shocking information about Melita’s past. Tbose and Kwaito realize the high price they have to pay for their dealings.

Monday 29 July 2024 – Episode 21
Kwaito and Tbose are tasked with a risky mission. Mrs. Kgomo has important news to share with Mr. Kgomo, but he has no time for her. Alfred corners Phoshoko for a confession about who corrupted Mahlatse.

Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Episode 22
Melita comes face to face with her scary past at Capsy’s. Mahlatse awakens to the reality of his actions. Tbose and Kwaito rope in Leeto to try and salvage the Bra Boikie situation.

Wednesday 31 July 2024 – Episode 23
A new revelation about Melita Monama’s past leaves a few people shaken. A special guest causes an uproar at Turf High. Kwaito is shocked and conflicted by the cost of doing business.

Bonang Matheba Celebrates Her 37th Birthday.ABOUT
Africa’s most awarded on-air personality turns 37 today. Happy birthday to Bonang Matheba.
Famous for hosting the South African television entertainment programs Live Amp (on the SABC 1 channel) and Top Billing (on SABC 3), she is also notable as the host of the radio show The Front Row. Also a model and fashion icon, she won an SA Style Award and was photographed for the covers of Grazia, Elle, and Cosmopolitan South Africa.

 

 

 

 
BEFORE FAME
She joined Twitter in 2010 and, by 2015, had over one million followers.

TRIVIA
She created a fashion line called Just B and a handbag collection called Baby Star.

FAMILY LIFE
Nicknamed “Queen B,” Matheba spent her youth in Mahikeng, South Africa.

Coming up on Isitha: The Enemy 2 this July 2024:

Monday 1 July 2024 – Episode 46 (291)
The Prodigal Son
The sudden arrival of the long-missed Velaphi shocks the family as they grapple with this new reality.

 

Tuesday 2 July 2024 – Episode 47 (292)
The Child of a Snake, Is a Snake
Rebs leaves Nolitha with a stern warning. Back at the mansion, Rebs realizes something she cannot share. Velaphi reveals his new self to his mother, leaving her speechless.Wednesday 3 July 2024 – Episode 48 (293)
Ummemo (The Invitation)
As the family prepares for Ummemo, Matshidiso asks Nelly to accompany her to the doctor for a scan. During Ummemo festivities, the Esihlahleni people experience newfound wealth and riches.

Thursday 4 July 2024 – Episode 49 (294)
The Royals
It’s a cultural standoff between Zulu and Swati dancers as the Ummemo festivities begin.

Friday 5 July 2024 – Episode 50 (295)
Taking the Rhino by the Horn
Velaphi discovers the true nature of what he stole, which changes everything. Madvodza hunts for the culprit causing havoc at his ummemo, leading to a search for Mbuso.

Monday 8 July 2024 – Episode 51 (296)
Home Invasion
TK questions Thenjiwe about her new sport and guilty pleasure. Royal soldiers conduct a door-to-door search in Es’hlahleni.

Tuesday 9 July 2024 – Episode 52 (297)
The King’s Men
The Royal Guards visit the Sokhulu home, prompting a panicked Velaphi to call Chuma. The panic spreads in Es’hlahleni as civilians are targeted by the Royal Guards.

Wednesday 10 July 2024 – Episode 53 (298)
Grief
Solomzi reveals how he saved the day and warns Velaphi about the dangers of his impulsiveness.

Thursday 11 July 2024 – Episode 54 (299)
Sinners and Spinners
Solomzi tries to talk to his brother, Chuma. Nka faces a new obstacle and is determined to overcome it.

Friday 12 July 2024 – Episode 55 (300)
Rider
Rebs and Nolitha resume their cat-and-mouse games, with Rebs keeping a sharp eye on Nolitha. TK’s concerns blind him to reality.

Monday 15 July 2024 – Episode 56 (301)
Traitors
Madvodza and the royal soldiers raid the Mabuza house. Nka and Martha plot their new lives. Rebs finds herself in trouble, trapped like a deer in a snake’s lair.

Tuesday 16 July 2024 – Episode 57 (302)
Velaphi, the Samaritan
Velaphi continues to support Nomsa unwaveringly. Simelane starts to irritate TK. Chuma must convince Velaphi to lay low amid brewing trouble.

Wednesday 17 July 2024 – Episode 58 (303)
All in for Love
MaDlamini returns to her old tactics, much to Nomsa’s detriment. Nka dives headfirst into courting his newfound love.

Thursday 18 July 2024 – Episode 59 (304)
Every Dog Has Its Day
Rebs is determined to get her revenge and acts on it. Velaphi realizes that every dog has its day.

Friday 19 July 2024 – Episode 60 (305)
The Truth Hurts
Solomzi pays someone a kind visit. Nka and Minenhle find themselves in a perception dilemma. Thenji is overwhelmed by life’s events, with TK at the center.

Monday 22 July 2024 – Episode 61 (306)
Twisted Truths
Solomzi confronts the Gumedes with his new revelations. The snake has truly entered Eden, and the family has their own “truths up their sleeves.”

Tuesday 23 July 2024 – Episode 62 (307)
A Time to Kill
Rebs plots against the Gumedes. As the crowd cheers at an event, Thenji is a nervous wreck. Nka’s problems multiply.

Wednesday 24 July 2024 – Episode 63 (308)
Amagugu
Solomzi arrives just in time. Amahle is rushed for aid. Nka vents his frustrations. Solomzi shows his love for his family by putting them first.

Thursday 25 July 2024 – Episode 64 (309)
Justice for Amahle
Thenji is denied access to see Amahle, with only relatives allowed. The Es’hlahleni community rallies for justice.

Friday 26 July 2024 – Episode 65 (310)
Thenjiwe Must Fall
Nandi hears the news about Solomzi. Nomsa and the family are worried sick about Thenjiwe, prompting Velaphi to search for her.

Monday 29 July 2024 – Episode 66 (311)
Scars Don’t Fade Away Forever
Thenjiwe faces the true extent of her actions and their consequences. Amahle clings to life while the Es’hlahleni community goes rogue in her defense.

Tuesday 30 July 2024 – Episode 67 (312)
Take It or Leave It
Bra Solly advises Mam Nomsa to be open-minded. The Gumedes plead for mercy. Nka updates Martha on his business, exciting her.

Wednesday 31 July 2024 – Episode 68 (313)
The Son is Back Home
Chuma calls for order as tensions rise and desperation to solve the issues grows. Solomzi explains his actions to Mam Nomsa.