Late legendary actress Connie Chiume’s son Tumi has detailed the poor working conditions his mother was forced to work in before her shock death last week.

The veteran actress died last week following a “medical procedure” at the Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg.

 

 

 

Chiume’s funeral service took place on Thursday, 15 August, at the Oasis of Life Family Church in Daveyton.

She was known for roles in Rhythm City, Gomora, Black Panther, Black Is King, and Blessers.

Speaking during the service, Tumi, one of Connie Chiume’s four children, stated he felt compelled to tell guests gathered about her struggle as a veteran star.

Tumi – who served as a chauffeur for his famous mother – asked the crowd: “Is it fair to work a 70-year-old 16 hours a day?

“She was fighting for the industry. I saw it from [behind the scenes]; it was painful for me.

“She was not rewarded for what she was supposed to be. She was in pain because the industry was working her so hard.

Connie Chiume

He continued: “This is women’s month… I’m begging you on behalf of Mama, can you please stand up [and fight for your rights]?”

Connie Chiume’s daughter Thando, picked up on the sentiment, vowing to continue to fight on behalf of her late mother. She said: “I am willing to go the extra mile to achieve the goals my mom would have wanted to accomplish.”

During her career, which spanned several decades, Connie Chiume spoke a host of problems that faced actors, including poor salaries, exploitation and no longevity.

She told Power FM: “We’ve been in the industry for so long. Most of the people we started with dwindled. We don’t see them anymore.

Chiume added that actors did not have a union to represent them

She added: “We don’t speak in one voice, and there is no transparency.”

Uzalo actor Simphiwe Majozi has turned his character into his reality as he opens his restaurant business — Sbu&Ration’s Eatery in Newlands East, Durban.

Majozi stars in the TV drama series as Sbu Makhathini, a troublesome hustler.

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Tank, whose real name is Junior Khathi, is on Showmax’s weekly reality show Born Into Fame alongside AJ Mafokate, Shamiso Mosaka, Phila Madlingozi, Owami Mafokate, and Rob Mally.

“The best thing about being DJ Tira’s son is that I can get whatever I want, wherever I go. There are perks that are there for me. My dad has worked so hard, and that affords me a certain lifestyle and access to things.

Tank The Rock Star

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“The worst thing about having a famous dad is that he’s busy all the time, so I don’t get to spend a lot of time with him. There’s always a project he’s working on. Another thing that is not so great is that people just expect you to be like your dad. They don’t give you a chance to be yourself,” Tank said.

He said the pressures of being born into fame can be significant.

“Because I’m a musician and my dad is also a musician, most people expect me to be on point all the time, not realising that I’m just figuring myself and my sound out. I’m still trying to build my career, and it’s work in progress. People expect perfection, but that is not how life is,” he said.

Tank The Rock Star

Tank said he’s taught himself not to focus on bad stuff said about his family online.

“I really do not pay attention to any of that stuff because if you dwell on something, it starts to affect you,” he said.

The reality TV star also revealed that he’s on talking terms with only two of his co-stars.

“I’m only in contact with Shamiso and Phila. I’m not close to any of the other castmates, and watching the show has made my decision easier because of the things that were done and said.

“People should keep watching to see how the story plays out. It only gets better as the show progresses. A lot of questions will be answered, and some things will start to make more sense,” Tank said.

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Well-known South African actress Nothando Ngcobo is ready to face the world again. This was after she took a break from the screen and social media to focus on her mental health, among other things.

She said that sometimes being a public figure can challenge one’s mental health.

“I needed this break to focus on many things. I was able to focus on my family and myself. But most importantly, I focused more on my mental health. Being a public figure is not easy. Sometimes I don’t know how to deal with everything, my fans, personal life, and fame all at once.

“Sometimes I ask myself if I was going to be loved this much even if I wasn’t a celebrity. The pressure of acting a certain way in public because there are people who are looking up to you and also to avoid ruining your reputation is a strain on its own. And people don’t know how much pressure their favourite celebs are under. That’s why I say I needed this break,” said Nothando.

Nothando Ngcobo

The 30-year-old actress from Hammarsdale outside Durban, KZN is known as Hlelo on Uzalo.

She disappeared from the screens for a couple of weeks. But now she’s back as a mum who is raising her child in jail.

Nothando said now that she is back, she believes she’s fit enough to face anything.

Nothando Ngcobo

“Sometimes we should stop overdoing things. We must avoid trying to please everyone. We must also know when it’s time to rest. That way, we are taking care of our mental health. And this is very important,” said Nothando.

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.