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The death of actor Andile Gumbi has sent shock waves across Mzansi, with friends and fans flocking to social media to pay tribute to the young star. The star died in an Israeli hospital on Friday after suffering a cardiac arrest last week. Andile was performing in a production called Daniel The Musical in the country at the time, with the production confirming that his wife had flown out to be at his side. “On behalf of Mrs Gumbi and family, it is with profound sadness that we share the news that our beloved Andile passed away this morning. Andile received the best medical care possible,” a statement from the family read. The actor was best known for his roles on Isibaya and The Lion King, but also performed in Sarafina alongside Nelisiwe Sibiya. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Nelisiwe said she was shocked by the news of Andile’s death and paid tribute to his “incredible heart”. We used to drive together after rehearsals. He had an incredible heart. He had done so much but he never made us fe...

Pro: It’s Fun Younger men are as adventurous outside of the bedroom as they are inside it, and they’ll bring out a more youthful, vibrant side of you. He’ll come up with creative date ideas that bring back romance and youth, and make you feel empowered and appreciated. Pro: Less Baggage When you enter into a new relationship, it’s no secret you’re bringing former boyfriends along with you. But a younger guy likely is packing less.The younger and less experienced he is, the more open he’ll be in his relationship with you. Con: Lack Of Experience Less baggage can also mean a lack of relationship skills, such as communicating and resolving problems and conflicts. Be selective about your battles and learn to compromise on things that aren’t vital to your relationship, she recommends. Con Lifestyle Differences If a lot of your guy’s friends are like him, young and single, going out to bars until 4 a.m. drinking, flirting with women, and behaving like a frat boy may be the norm. So don’t be ...

1. Write A Love Letter When was the last time you wrote a love letter to your significant other? It might sound old school, but it’s still romantic Take your time putting into words how you truly feel and putting it to pen and paper and you might just get some happy tears. 2. Send A Good Morning Text Even if they slept next to you last night, send them a “Good Morning Beautiful” kind of text to start their day off right. This personal gesture of life might be simple but it goes a long way. 3. Create A Mixed Tape The technology may have changed, but the thought behind it has not.  Gather your favorite songs that remind you of that special someone and create the perfect playlist to share with them. 4. Make Them Dinner You don’t have to be a chef to whip a good meal. Check out recipes online and cook up a storm. This is a great one for someone who’s significant other cooks every night.  Surprising them with dinner will definitely put a smile on their face. 5. Serve Them Breakfast...

The film industry is one cutthroat business that needs a thick skin to become successful. African actresses might not have gotten the chance to take on the big stage as much in the past decade but things are better these days. Now we have new names hitting the big time and making a mark in the film industry. In her acceptance speech at the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Viola Davis stated that women of color are just as good in front of the camera, only they don’t get as many opportunities as they should. Even so, there are a number of African American actresses leading the charge and making waves in Hollywood. In this article, we shall be focusing on ten African American actresses pushing the envelope in Hollywood and establishing themselves as A-listers. Charlize Theron Charlie Theron was born on 7th August 1975. The South African-American actress doubles as a film producer. Theron was thrust into the limelight after her role in “The Devil’s Advocate” in the 1990s. The dizzying h...

1. History of Abuse In The Relationship This is one of the most common signs, yet the most overlooked. Chances are high that a person who is used to abusing you can end up taking your life. Unfortunately many stay hoping the partner will change, while in actual fact, they just get worse. 2. Suicidal Partner Threats to commit suicide is a red flag, an indicator that such a person could go on to seriously harm or kill his partner and those most close. Men commit most of the homicide-suicide cases. Most victims are women and children. Therefore it is imperative that women understand the nature and gravity of the situation and seek help. 3. They Want To Seek Revenge​ Some people are generally charming, but if you cross them, you’ll know why they don’t keep people around for too long. If they feel they’ve been betrayed or lied to, they will go to sometimes extreme lengths seeking revenge. Be aware. 4. You Fight Dirty Couples fight, even the happiest ones, it just comes with the relationship...

Davido’s fiancee, Chioma shared a very adorable photo of her son and its one of the cutest you'd see on social media today. The new mum took to her Instagram stories on Thursday, October 24, 2019, where she shared the cute photo everyone is talking about. One thing that you cant take away from the photo is how peaceful the baby looked. Davido’s fiancee, Chioma shared a very adorable photo of her son and its one of the cutest you'd see on social media today. [Instagram/ChefChi] Chioma and Davido welcomed their first child, Ifeanyi Davido Adedeji Adeleke a few days ago and the buzz about the baby’s arrival has been massive. When the baby arrived... Announcing the birth of his son on Sunday, October 20, 2019, via Twitter, the 26-year-old singer calls his fiancee, Chioma, a strong wife. The pop star also revealed the name of the child as David Adedeji Adeleke Jr. “Omoba ti de!!! David Adedeji Adeleke Jr I !! D prince is here!!!! 20 – 10 – 2019 !!! Love you my strong wife!!! I love ...

Kelly Khumalo asked her Twitter fans for some advice concerning running into your ex – Minnie Dlamini-Jones responded to the award-winning songstress’s tweet and offered her some sound advice – Fans responded with their opinions too, with majority saying its best to smile, greet and move on. Sports personality, Minnie Dlamini-Jones, offered award-winning songstress, Kelly Khumalo some relationship advice following a desperate plea for help from fans. Kelly took to Twitter when she ran into someone whom she possibly used to date in the past. She asked her followers for advice. Luckily for Kelly, Mrs Jones volunteered her help. She responded saying: “Say hi with a smile and keep it moving. Life is too short to hold grudges, but also you can’t make the same mistake twice. Minnie has been married for two years now and she is one of the few Mzansi celebs who enjoys healthy relationships with her peers.

Minnie Dlamini is picking up the pieces after losing her brother Khosini Dlamini Khosini passed away in September from a raptured brain aneurysm. He spent 23 days in ICU and Minnie’s family and friends have been by her side throughout the ordeal. The 29-year-old has returned to work and was spotted on set of her Supersport show, Homeground. Back on my ish. So great being back on the show #Homeground. I missed you guys,” she wrote on Instagram. While her return to TV was a smooth one, Minnie had a sad encounter while attending her first event following Khosini’s death. I went to an event last night & someone asked me how I’m doing, I answer honestly that I’m ready for the year to be over, I’m not ok just keeping up appearances mate to mate. 5mins later he comes back & says are you sure you want that to be your quote on your brother’s passing?” she tweeted.

Lady Zamar has cleared the air on her relationship with musician Sjava, telling fans the pair don’t talk. After several denials, Sjava and Lady Zamar surprised many in April when they confirmed their relationship, but said they split the month before. Sjava gave up the game when he posted a picture of the pair on Twitter. The Collide star then told fans that their two-year relationship had ended the month before. Lady Zamar was asked in a Twitter Q&A this week how she had managed to keep her relationship secret. She brought the spice by saying she was “lied to”. She was also asked about the current state of her relationship with Sjava. She said they weren’t talking. Lady Zamar took shots at Sjava in August, when he tweeted that “our generation” needs to unite and take action to tackle issues that cripple SA, otherwise the country will “rot”.

Police had to be called in to defuse tensions between the family of Idols SA twins Viggy and Virginia Qwabe and their fans and the Mzansi Magic production team on Sunday night. Mzansi Magic told Sowetan yesterday the twins’ father Laurence Qwabe led the charge in the fracas when he allegedly threatened to shut down the live production immediately after Virginia was eliminated from the singing competition. As Viggy fought back the tears to stay in the competition with a rendition of Amanda Black’s Sinazo, outside a commotion broke out, with her father apparently demanding that his other daughter be allowed to leave the stage so they could all go home. When the show’s publicist Irvin Pooe tried to intervene, Qwabe allegedly threatened to harm him physically. Viggy quit the reality competition on the same day of drama in an apparent show of solidarity with her eliminated twin sister. “They alleged the production and channel had manipulated votes. They were also outraged by one of the judg...

SEASONED TV and radio newsreader Nomzamo Khumalo died in hospital yesterday after a long illness. Nomzamo (42), originally from Kagiso on the West Rand, worked for Talk Radio 702, Kaya FM and eNCA during a broadcasting career spanning almost two decades. Close friend and media colleague Khanyi Magubane said she was torn by her death. “It’s not every day that you lose your best friend,” she said. They met in 2001 as young reporters at Radio 702 and struck up a friendship. Khanyi said her memories of her friend were too many to mention. “Thank you for your friendship, the laughs, the silliness, the heart to hearts, the crushes, the career moves, parenting Sizwe, you always were a trooper. You are now at peace. Rest in peace, mama! Family spokeman Noma Khumalo said: “She had been ill for some time and we feel she’s at a better place.” She’s survived by her daughter. Funeral details have not been announced.

Minutes before Judge Philip Nkosi told a packed courtroom that Phoenix triple murderer Collin Pillay killed his married lover and her two daughters for reasons known only to him, the tow truck driver pulled down his pants and exposed himself to a TimesLIVE photographer. Pillay who was walking up the stairs from the grill shortly before the judgment, told Sandile Ndlovu that he should take pictures of his “c***” instead of his face, before pulling down his pants. The Durban high court judge on Thursday found Pillay, 47, guilty of the murders of Jane Govindsamy and her daughters, Denisha, 22, and Rackelle, 16. Nkosi considered cellphone records, DNA evidence, CCTV footage, post-mortem results and the testimonies of several witnesses before making his judgment. Pillay pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The state alleged that Pillay killed Govindsamy because he believed that she was seeing someone else. He was in a relationship with the married mother of two before it soured in Septemb...

Despite being born and bred in Soweto‚ actor Cedric Fourie has revealed he’s been told that he doesn’t look “black enough” to play certain roles‚ a move a says only motivated him more. The 27-year-old actor told TshisaLIVE that he gave everything up to join Skeem Saam when the opportunity arrived because he had been denied the chance to play a black man before. “I got to a point where I almost felt like I was wasting my time when auditioning for a black male role. How could I be told that I wasn’t black enough just because I am few shades lighter than what Europeans have tagged as black? But I got over that and when Skeem Saam gave me the black character another channel previously denied (me)‚ I grabbed it with both hands. I dropped everything and gave it my all‚” said the Sowetan LIVE Mzansi's Sexiest 2018 finalist. Mzansi's Sexiest 2018 top 12 male finalists (PHOTOS) The actor plays shrewd and manipulative businessman Lehasa in the popular SABC soapie. Although his initial co...

VIGGY MADE it to the Top Five and Virginia didn’t – but neither of them will still be on the show. Idols is rigged and I advised Viggy to withdraw,” said their angry father. I DON’T WANT MY GIRLS TO GET HURT!” ON Sunday, Virginia didn’t get enough votes to keep her in the SA Idols season 15 but after the live show, Viggy decided to follow her sister and dump the competition! Laurence Qwabe, the twins’ father, speaking to Daily Sun in Stanger, KZN, said he advised Viggy to drop out. They’re both homes in KZN. I came back with them and I’ve kept them in a safe place away from everyone, including the media. It became clear to us that if we continued voting, we’re just wasting our money. It’s clear that the competition is no longer fair,” he said. “That’s why I took a decision to take my children out of the competition because they were going to lose their minds. Laurence told the People’s Paper that information was leaked on Wednesday that there were male idols who must be protected and m...

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has confirmed that unabridged birth certificates will no longer be required for foreign children travelling to South Africa. SA’s tourism industry is celebrating winning a massive five-year battle with government as the Department of Home Affairs finally made a U-turn on rules related to unabridged birth certificates for minors travelling to the country. Home affairs minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi confirmed in a Moneyweb Radio interview last week that unabridged birth certificates will no longer be required for foreign children travelling to South Africa. “We have given the instruction that […] it’s no longer wanted. You don’t have to carry it, you don’t have to produce it,” he said in response to a question on the issue from Moneyweb’s SAFM Market Update business show host, Nompu Siziba. “The argument from Home Affairs was that it was to stop child-trafficking,” added Motsoaledi. “Then we said no, no let’s not trouble tourists with this. Let’s find our own way of fig...

This Could Be The Real Reason SK Khoza Left The Queen. There has been so many speculations regarding his departure from the much-loved telenovela. A few weeks ago hearts were broken when The Queen’s fans learnt that SK Khoza is leaving. News doing the rounds was that his personal life got in the way of his work. It was reported that his baby mama drama and constant court appearances, made it difficult for him to pitch at work, and if he did, he was always late. Interestingly, the producers of the show and SK himself did not share the details of his exit. It might be that the talented actor left the Queen to joining The Kings Of Joburg, a new show that is produced by the Fergusons. One of his fans answered another Twitter user who assumed SK left because he was fired. He left The Queen to join Ferguson’s new show called The Kings Of Joburg, so he is still safe.” Khoza used emojis that show that he is agreeing with this statement made by one Nothando Xulu.

TV personality Minnie Dlamini–Jones shares her terrible encounter at her first event since her Brother’s passing. Its only been weeks since losing her brother Khosini, and Minnie is remaining strong. The star is back on her TV show Homeground and Tuesday night she attended an event where she was working. The media personality opened up on twitter that it was not the case. Minnie shared how she’s been doing whilst sharing a terrible encounter she had at the event. I went to an event last night & someone asked me how I’m doing, I answer honestly that I’m ready for the year to be over, I’m not ok just keeping up appearances mate to mate. 5mins later he comes back & says are you sure you want that to be your quote on your brother’s passing?,” she tweeted. Minnie expressed that she understands that journalists are doing their job by asking but it’s still too soon as much as she shows up for work, she is still hurting.

Bonang Matheba looked stunning in a white feathery dress she wore to a recent awards gala – She was the host of the prestigious 4th Annual Equanimity Awards in Dallas, Texas Bonang said she had a lovely time and her fans are proud of her once again. Popular local media personality and philanthropist, Bonang Matheba, was the Awards Presenter at the prestigious 4th Annual Equanimity Awards that took place in Dallas, Texas. Bonang was representing Mzansi and she did us proud. Her outfit and vibes were just perfect and she looked like a million bucks. The white feathery dress that she wore was a hit, and as always, Bonang had her fans in awe of her gracious beauty. The awards gala is a yearly event that is looked forward to by the charitable community. The aim is to ‘encourage growth through collaboration, uplift and honour’ people who have positive impacts on their communities, according to IOL News. The categories include leadership, humanitarian, community achievement, visionary and mor...

As Khanyi Mbau celebrates her birthday, she has penned an emotional letter to herself, thanking herself for being strong despite the challenges thrown at her. In the letter posted on Instagram, the TV and radio personality said she was grateful that she has managed to stay strong and grow. “Thank you for saving me from the worst nightmares and the boogi man by waking me up in the middle of the night. Thank you for all the stories you allowed me to hear and enhanced my imagination. She said she was grateful that she woke up when times were tough, despite not wanting to. “Khanyi thank you for being so giving and getting up every morning even in days when I don’t allow you to sleep enough. Thank you for smiling while holding back so many tears, thank you for hugging all those that come to you asking for a picture. She ended the message with “thank you for allowing me to feel”. The post has received over 12,000 likes and hundreds of comments, with people adding their birthday message to Kh...

Mzansi actress, Natasha Thahane, took to social media to thank her supporters in helping her reach 2.7 million followers on social media. Mzansi actress, Natasha Thahane is known for having a strong and active presence on social media, which is no surprise that she had such a big following. Natasha’s popularity keeps growing, so much so that earlier today, the actress took to Instagram to share her latest milestone – she bagged 2.7 million followers on Instagram. Natasha wrote: “2.7 Million Followers ❤️. You know what! You guys deserve all good things life has to offer. For those of you who didn’t know, Natasha’s first role as an actress came about when she made an appearance on the show “eKasi: Our Stories” that was on e.TV back in 2014. She also starred in a number of stints in commercials, before appearing in the following TV roles: eKasi: Our Stories (Season 5 and 6), Galz Saints and Sinners (Season 1 and 2), Skeem Saam, The Queen (first starring role) and Ses’Top La.