Congratulations are in order for former actress and poet Bothlale Boikanyo who recently graduated from Michigan State University in the United States.

The 23-year-old recently took to her Instagram page to share the exciting news with her followers.

In a post filled with gratitude, she wrote: “Graduate. Officially part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Class of 2024.”

 

 

 
Botlhale was selected from a pool of more than 50,000 leaders across 49 countries to be part of the programme. In addition to this, she revealed that she is also the youngest fellow to represent South Africa on a global platform.

Briefly touching on her journey abroad she, jotted down some of her accomplishments.
Former SA’s Got Talent poet graduates in the U.Sby Sergio Miller
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Congratulations are in order for former actress and poet Bothlale Boikanyo who recently graduated from Michigan State University in the United States.

The 23-year-old recently took to her Instagram page to share the exciting news with her followers.

In a post filled with gratitude, she wrote: “Graduate. Officially part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Class of 2024.”

Botlhale was selected from a pool of more than 50,000 leaders across 49 countries to be part of the programme. In addition to this, she revealed that she is also the youngest fellow to represent South Africa on a global platform.

Briefly touching on her journey abroad she, jotted down some of her accomplishments.

“I leave here carrying the following diplomas with pride: Certificate of completion from The Government of the United States of America, signed by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken; Certificate of Appreciation in recognition for one’s community service contribution in the City of Lansing by Mayor Andy Schor; Certificate of completion from the Michigan State University; and Certificate of Honour that recognises my creativity given by my fellows.”

In conclusion, she wrote: “This is a testament to never stop dreaming and putting in the work!”The 23-year-old actress is well known in the entertainment landscape of South Africa. This comes after she first rose to fame after winning the SA’s Got Talent in 2012 after mesmerising South African audience with her poetic abilities.

Following her journey on the show she on to showcase her poetic abilities on multiple stages including a Springbok game. Her talents however were not just limited by her creative way with words as she later made appearances in the local eTV soapie Scandal.

This weekend South African expatriates living in Australia will be treated to a mzansi spectacle. This comes after a number of our country’s top talents across the sports and entertainment scene are set to give their fellow countrymen a taste of home.

Rugby: Springboks vs Australia
This Saturday marks the second of two games where the double World Cup champions the Springboks will play against Australia in hopes of maintaining their dominance and winning the Rugby Championship.

 
Last weekend the Boks played against the Wallabies in Suncorp where they dominated the home team in front of a sold-out stadium, many of who ironically were South African fans.

With the second leg of the competition moving to Perth where there is reported to be a higher number of South Africans, the atmosphere is expected to be nothing less than spectacular.

UFC: Dricus du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya
While the Springbok versus Australia rugby match is expected to keep fans entertained on Saturday, Sunday will be a day for the fighters. This comes as the South African fighter Dricus du Plessis will be defending his World Middleweight belt against the Nigerian-born New Zealander Israel Adesanya.

Dricus is the very first South African to win the monumental title after defeating the American Sean Strickland earlier this year. Numerous reports suggest that if Dricus is successful, the UFC will host its next event in South Africa. This is something Cape Town mayor Geordin-Hill Lewis is all too excited about.

 

Furthermore, in an interview with the Cape Town-based radio station KFM on Tuesday, Dricus revealed he will be escorted by his Springbok heroes Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth for Sunday’s match.

Stand-up Comedy
In the entertainment scene, veteran comedians Marc Lottering and Alfred Adriaan have been doing all they can to fill people’s bellies with laughter.

The duo has been sharing various snippets of the

“My oupa was a proper Mercedes man and I think he’s smiling down from heaven right now,” said an excited Miss South Africa Mia le Roux when she received the keys to her brand new Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé that she will be driving during the year of her reign.

“I am so excited and I am going to have all the fun in the world with this magnificent car. I am so thankful that it is such a safe vehicle with so many in-built safety features, and I know I will have so much fun driving it this year,” said the 28-year-old Capetonian.The Mercedes-Benz CLE Coupé is just one of the amazing prices she won.

She received R1 million in cash in a prize and sponsorship package that includes the use of a serviced apartment at the lavish Brookfield at Royal in Kensington, developed by Tricolt, for the year of her reign, with homeware and accessories by Woolworths Home and gorgeous furniture by Schönn.

 

 

 

 

 

Miss SA Mia le Roux. Picture: Supplied
Hearing-impaired Le Roux – the first differently-abled finalist in the history of the Miss South Africa pageant – worked full-time as a marketing manager for a start-up company prior to entering the competition. She is also studying a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing part-time at Unisa.

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In her acceptance speech she said: “With a humble and grateful heart, I accept the incredible responsibility of being your Miss South Africa 2024. It is an honour that fills me with immense pride and gratitude, and I am deeply touched by the trust and confidence that South Africa has placed in me.

“As a little girl, I never would have thought that someone like me could become Miss South Africa. It is extremely powerful what this could mean to other little girls – that even if you have something that makes you different, you still can achieve your dreams with determination and hard work.”

South Africa’s teenage 4x100m relay Paris Olympics 2024 silver medallist Bayanda Walaza was met with a hero’s welcome when he returned to school this week.

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Walaza, still only 18, was part of the relay team which won the silver medal at the recently concluded Games in France.

 

 

 
Bayanda Walaza was joined in the line-up by Akani Simbine, Shaun Maswanganyi and Bradley Nkoana as they combined to set a new South African 4x100m relay record of 37.75 seconds at the Stade de France.

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Walaza is a Grade 12 pupil at Curro Hazeldean. He sacrificed his preliminary exam preparations in order to represent his country in Paris.

We bet we know who cleans up at sports day at Curro Hazeldean!The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, was also present to take part in the celebrations.

At one point Gwarube placed a silver medal around of neck of Walaza’s mother.As reported by The South African website, Bayanda Walaza pocketed R75 000 for helping South Africa win the silver in the men’s 4x100m relay in Paris.

That amount comes before another ‘extra’ as promised by new Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie.

The Mbonambi family celebrates 7 years and a babyby Staff Bona
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Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi and his wife Anastacia celebrate two significant milestones this month – a new-born baby, and a seven-year marriage.

The couple, who exchanged vows in 2017 at the scenic Webersburg wine estate in Stellenbosch, recently took to social media to celebrate their seventh year as a married couple.

 

 

 

In heartfelt Instagram post commemorating their anniversary, Anastacia wrote:

“Happy 7th wedding anniversary my darling husband…7 years of God’s grace & mercy on this incredible hills & valley journey called marriage.”The Mbonambi family celebrates 7 years and a babyby Staff Bona
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Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi and his wife Anastacia celebrate two significant milestones this month – a new-born baby, and a seven-year marriage.

The couple, who exchanged vows in 2017 at the scenic Webersburg wine estate in Stellenbosch, recently took to social media to celebrate their seventh year as a married couple.

In heartfelt Instagram post commemorating their anniversary, Anastacia wrote:

“Happy 7th wedding anniversary my darling husband…7 years of God’s grace & mercy on this incredible hills & valley journey called marriage.”

The Mbonambi family grows
In her post, the Springbok champ’s wife went on to hint that seven years together isn’t the only reason they have to celebrate – the couple may have welcomed their second child this month, too.

“Dated 2 years before, so known you 9 years in total & now 2 kids later…thank you for being a provider, protector, best girl dad & hubby. I love you with all my heart,” writes Mbonambi.

Her statement suggests two points: 1. The Mbonambi’s may have welcomed their baby, 2. With ‘best girl dad’ status granted to Bongi, the new-born may be a girl – their second daughter.

Stacy announced her pregnancy on Mother’s Day this year, sharing snaps from her maternity photoshoot with their firstborn daughter, Esa Khanyisile, who was born in May 2019.

Days ago, Stacy took to Instagram to share a glimpse of her intimate baby shower in Ballito, celebrating her ‘small circle’ of nearest and dearests who she is able to call on.