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IN SNAPS | RIP Thami Shobede, Mzansi will miss your infectious smile

Idols SA runner-up Thami Shobede’s unexpected death has shocked South Africans and the music industry.

He died at the age of 31 at Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria on Thursday. Gallo Records confirmed his death to Sowetan.

During season 12 of the talent show in 2016, Thami garnered himself a huge fan base, which has been following his career since.

On Instagram, he had more than 163,000 followers.

From his contagious smile to motivational captions, here are five snaps of Thami at his best.

‘Idols SA’ runner-up Thami Shobede dies at age 31

“Idols SA” season 12 runner-up Thami Shobede has died at age 31, as confirmed by Mzansi Magic on Thursday.

“As Mzansi Magic and Idols SA , we are saddened by the passing of our former Idols SA contestant Thami Shobede. Thami was a very talented musician with lots still to offer to the music industry. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed says Philly Kubheka, HOD , PR and Publicity for Local Entertainment Channels”, siad Mzansi Magic publicist Irvin Pooe.

The “Sthandwa” singer died at Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria according to his record label Gallo Record Company.

Tributes have poured in following the announcement of his death from his fans mourning his death.

Hlengiwe Mhlaba at home recovering after serious crash – manager confirms

Hlengiwe Mhlaba. (Photo: Getty Images/Gallo Images

“They were doing quite a number of gigs this weekend so they we

Cape Town – Gospel powerhouse Hlengiwe Mhlaba has been discharged from hospital and is back at home focusing on her recovery after she was involved in a serious car crash on Saturday afternoon.

The crash happened in the town of Melmoth, Northern KwaZulu-Natal.

The singer was travelling to Mpumalanga with her keyboard player for a series of gigs, Hlengiwe’s manager Thobile Mchunu tells DRUM.

headed to the first festival. She was discharged from hospital yesterday and is back at home resting now,” Thobile says.

The singer is taking a break from phone calls and has halted upcoming performances.

Hlengiwe allegedly lost control of her car which resulted in it rolling when she was trying to avoid another vehicle that was driving in her direction. Her spokesperson, Nkululeko Khanye, told SowetanLive,

“On Saturday it was very wet when the accident happened. Hlengiwe saw a car that was driving straight towards her and tried to avoid it but lost control and the car rolled.”

Thobile confirmed that although the crash was serious, both Hlengiwe and her keyboard player are doing just fine.

“They are both doing really well even though the accident was serious,” she said.

Hlengiwe’s passenger sustained minor injuries and only went to the hospital for a checkup before he was discharged on the same day.

Hlengiwe Mhlaba Hospitalised After Serious Road Crash

Gospel star Hlengiwe Mhlaba was involved in a serious car accident on Saturday afternoon.

The accident happened in Melmoth, northern Zululand. The singer, who is known for her powerful voice was travelling to Mpumalanga where she was booked to perform.

According to her spokesperson Nkululeko Khanye, the singer’s car rolled when she tried avoiding an oncoming car that was driving towards her.

Mhlaba sustained serious internal injuries and was admitted at a hospital in Empangeni, Kwa-Zulu-Natal, where she is under doctors supervision.

“On Saturday it was very wet when the incident happened. Hlengiwe saw a car that was driving straight towards her and tried to avoid it but lost control and the car rolled.”

“We ask the nation to continue to pray for her speedy recovery as well ,” Khanye said.

Mhlaba has released albums such as Laphalala Igazi, Dwala Lami, Blessings, and Esandleni Somusa.

Foreigners lose everything in the blink of an eye

A Mozambican woman sits forlorn in the DH Willliam Hall in Katlehong in Ekurhuleni. The municipality has turned at least two halls into refugee shelters for displaced foreign nationals following violence and looting in the township.

In a blink of an eye, Vincent Bwoni from Zimbabwe lost everything he worked three years to build.

On Tuesday afternoon, Bwoni stood in the DH William Hall in Katlehong where hundreds of displaced people from Mozambique and Zimbabwe were being sheltered.

Blankets, bags with clothes, and bicycles lined the walls.

The immigrants had just finished their lunch of pap, beef stew and cabbage in polystyrene containers.

Some listen to music and play cards while others sit in groups on plastic chairs.

At the back of the hall a father is giving flu medicine to his baby.

The mood in the hall is sombre. Those who once slept in comfortable beds with warm bedding now have to find a spot on the floor.

Ntladi said arrangements were made with authorities for some Mozambicans to return home on Tuesday evening.

Transport would be discussed with the relevant embassies

Those who also wanted to return to their homes in Gauteng to fetch their documents would be taken there with a police escort.

Ntladi described the mood at the hall as “very emotional”.

“You will find a five-year-old boy asking his daddy why they were here and why he is not going to school or where his toys were. One has to share the tears, because it is not an easy thing that has happened to this community.”