Popular gospel singer mourns death of his Facebook wife

Award-winning gospel artist Betusile Mcinga has lost his Facebook wife, Thembisa Papu.

Betusile announced the news on his social media.

In his heartfelt message, he revealed he met Thembisa on Facebook, but never in person.

He appealed to fans to help him find her family.

He wrote: “Yesterday I heard disturbing news of the passing of my Facebook wife Thembisa Papu. We play, joke on this Facebook and make friends that turn to be family. I never met her in person but because of her jokes, I knew her. Condolences to her family and friends inge uThixo angano meleza in this difficult time. I am hurting like I knew her personally, but masiqineni Fam. Please if someone knows her family connect me with them.”

In a follow-up post he wrote: “She really loved me. I didn’t even know about this Facebook group called Makoti abancinci, but she always wrote about me in it.”

He told Daily Sun he knew Thembisa for about a year. “She was one of my staunch supporters. She used to do pic-mix of our photos and would pretend to be my wife. Eventually I noticed her. I’ve never met her in person but we clicked. She loved jokes and she was full of life. When I learnt about her death I felt real pain. It was as if I knew her in person,”

Betusile later said he managed to contact the family.

“I’ve spoken to her family and I just want to be there for them. At this stage I don’t have plans, but my wish is to attend and perform at her funeral. I hope that can comfort them.”

Betusile’s kindness has been applauded by Thembisa’s friends and his fans.

Ntebu wrote: “May God keep blessing you mtaka Tata. You have such a good heart yhooo andifuni ugatsho. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.”

Slungile Mgedu posted: “My brother, you’re something else. May God bless you abundantly for your sense of humour.”

Jackie Debooie commented: “Thanks my brother. I hope other celebrities can learn from you. You love wholeheartedly and you are humbled down to earth. Thank you man of God.”

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Nathi Mthethwa urges creatives & sports people to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa is in Cape Town on Monday urging creatives and sportspeople to get vaccinated.

The department is hosting an event at the Athlone Stadium to urge more people to get immunized.

Spokesperson Masechaba Khumalo said: “The objective of this is to urge creatives and sporting industry practitioners to vaccinate and to also drive voluntary community vaccinations with the aim of unlocking the creative and sporting economy.”

-EWN

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Taking to Instagram this Sunday, Supa Mega shared one of their Tik Tok videos. In the video, Anele was busy doing her thing in the kitchen, while AKA came in to serve some leg works, and she also joined in the dance. Learn More

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Megan Thee Stallion Is Officially a College Graduate

Megan Thee Stallion is now a college graduate, crossing the stage at Texas Southern University on Saturday in cap and gown to receive her diploma with the rest of the student body

The Grammy winning rapper earned a bachelor of science degree in health administration, a goal she set to honor both her late mother and her late grandmother. I want to get my degree because I really want my mom to be proud,” the artist, 26, told People last year. “She saw me going to school before she passed.
Her mother, Holly Thomas, died in March 2019 following a battle with brain cancer. He late grandmother was a teacher.

“Good morning hotties !!! It’s graduation day,” Megan Thee Stallion wrote on Twitter with the hashtag “#MeganTheeGraduate.” She celebrated her achievement by sharing some photos, writing “We did it hotties.”
As for her post-graduation plans, she already has a new goal in mind.
“I really wanted to be an administrator over a hospital, but I knew I still wanted to be Megan Thee Stallion. I was like, ‘What can I do?'” she told People. “I was like, ‘You know what, I’m gonna open an assisted-living facility and use the money that I make from rapping to open it. Then I’m gonna let my classmates run it.

#MeganTheeGraduate WE DID IT HOTTIES pic.twitter.com/vpOeRxX8yN

— TINA SNOW (@theestallion) December 11, 2021

Source: People

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“I’m a servant of the people. I’m trying to do the Lord’s work here in my time, I’m trying to give back as much as I can with this music for as long as I possibly can. Learn more

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Nigeria plans reciprocal flights ban on four countries over Omicron

Nigeria plans to ban flights from Argentina, Britain, Canada and Saudi Arabia from this week in retaliation for being added to those countries’ red lists over the detection of the Omicron coronavirus variant last month, the aviation minister said.

Several countries have restricted the movement of people from some African nations since the Omicron variant was first detected in southern Africa and Hong Kong. It has since spread to at least 57 countries.

In recorded comments shared with journalists on Sunday, Nigeria’s aviation minister Hadi Sirika said he had recommended that the four countries should be placed on a COVID-19 “red list,” which would entail a ban on flights.

“We have given our input as aviation that it is not acceptable by us and we recommend that those countries, Canada, UK, Saudi Arabia and Argentina be also put on the red list, just like they did similarly to us,” Sirika said.

“So, I am very sure between now and Monday or perhaps Tuesday maximum, all those countries will be put on the red list. Once they are on the red list, which means they are banned, their airlines will also be banned.”

Britain was the first country to announce a travel “red list”, which Nigeria has described as unjust and unfair.

The World Health Organisation has said countries should apply an “evidence-informed and risk-based approach” when deciding on travel measures related to Omicron, including possible screening or quarantine of international passengers, adding that blanket bans do not prevent its spread.

Source: Sabcnews

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You might know Tinotenda Tino Chinyani as a model and TV presenter but he’s adding singer to his list after launching his first single Nothing For Free on Friday in celebration of his birthday.

I’m a servant of the people. I’m trying to do the Lord’s work here in my time, I’m trying to give back as much as I can with this music for as long as I possibly can. Learn more

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Numsa demands Comair employees be paid full salaries

The National Union of Metalworkers is demanding that from 1 January all employees at Comair be paid their full salaries.

Most have only been taking home around 70% of their pay, while benefits have been drastically reduced, the union claimed.

The aviation industry, which has been hit hard by COVID-19, forced Comair to ground its flights in July due to financial difficulties and was subsequently placed in business rescue.

Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola said: “It is our firm view that the business rescue practitioners are milking Comair. They cost an average R1 million per month according to management. They are making a fortune whilst employees are sinking into debt and despair because their standard of living has been drastically reduced.

“Fortunately, the backward collective agreement will expire on 31 December. This means a new collective agreement will have to be negotiated with new terms and conditions.”

-EWN

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Taking to Instagram this Sunday, Supa Mega shared one of their Tik Tok videos. In the video, Anele was busy doing her thing in the kitchen, while AKA came in to serve some leg works, and she also joined in the dance. Learn More

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Fatherhood changed my life – Tino Chinyani

You might know Tinotenda Tino Chinyani as a model and TV presenter but he’s adding singer to his list after launching his first single Nothing For Free on Friday in celebration of his birthday.

“I’m a servant of the people. I’m trying to do the Lord’s work here in my time, I’m trying to give back as much as I can with this music for as long as I possibly can,” he told TshisaLIVE.

He’s been writing music throughout the lockdown while in the confines of his home due to the Covid-19 pandemic regulations and has consecutively been recording music for the past two months.
His venture into the music industry adds another brick towards building his Tiyani Afrika empire which he uses as his moniker (which is a combination of the first two letters of his name and the last four letters of his surname), the entity that established a clothing brand and now music.

“Tiyani Afrika is my legacy, it’s my empire. I’m doing this for Tiyani (his son) I’m setting things up so when he grows up, I want to know that he has everything possible planned for him for when he decides what he wants to venture into. From the clothing company, music masters … everything is in his name.”

“I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for him. As young as he is, I’m proud of him as young as he is. I can fail at everything, music or fail at love but I will not fail that boy. Fatherhood changed my life, fatherhood has saved my life. I’m very grateful to Tiyani and Simphiwe and what they have done for my life.”
Tino says he does not intend to focus solely on one genre and will release singles until he has a body of work on his birthday next year on December 10 but won’t steer away from his modelling career or life as a TV personality.

“Modelling introduced me to everything. You’re going to see me model, you’re going to see me a lot on TV and not just as a host.”

While the mother of his son and ex-partner Simphiwe “Quing Simz” Ngema also recently launched a new single, Tino says she did not inspire his plunge into the music scene but has imparted knowledge that he’s managed to use in everything he does.

“Her council, her guidance and wisdom has helped me dodge a lot of potholes [in the entertainment industry] so I’m really grateful to have her influence in my life. She’s been a big pivotal part of my career with regards to the knowledge and wisdom she shared.

Source: Timeslive

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The couple sparked dating rumours this afternoon after Makhadzi shared a bunch of roses that she received from Master KG. Learn more

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Tania Campbell announces majority DA Ekurhuleni mayoral committee

New Ekurhuleni mayor Tania Campbell announced her mayoral committee members on Saturday.

In a statement, Campbell, the Democratic Alliance (DA) member said she took careful consideration, broad consultation with their coalition partners and is confident that the individuals will deliver services and be accountable.

“Together, we have made a commitment to every single resident and every single business in Ekurhuleni that during this five-year term-of-office we will be focused on building a capable, service delivery driven city that will reposition Ekurhuleni as the economic hub the Gauteng,” she said.

Campbell says this type of multi-party democracy is the future, “and we owe it to every resident who placed their trust in us, to ensure we deliver a responsive and accountable government that takes Ekurhuleni forward.”

This is the new Ekurhuleni mayoral committee and their portfolios:

• Finance – Councillor Graham Gersbach (DA)
• Health and Social Development – Announcement pending
• Transport Planning – Alderman, Alco Ngobese (IFP)
• Water, Sanitation and Energy – Councillor Senzi Sibeko (DA)
• Infrastructure Services – Councillor Themba Kalipa (Congress of the People)
• Corporate and Shared Services – Councillor Ruhan Robinson (DA)
• Human Settlements – Councillor Mabekenyane Thamahane (DA)
• City Planning – Alderman, Heather Hart (DA)
• Environment and Waste Management – Ald Andre du Plessis (DA)
• Community Safety – Announcement pending

The mayor says they are aware of the challenges and the mammoth task ahead of them. “These capable individuals all share the same like-minded goal – and that is getting services to the communities, making sure that our budget is pro-poor and efficiently utilised, and rooting out the scourge of fraud and corruption in Ekurhuleni,” she concluded.

One of their coalition partners ActionSA welcomed the announcement, saying that they are committed to multi-party coalitions, to ensure “that the ANC is removed from office and that workable coalitions deliver effectively. “

“We have communicated our position to the multi-party coalition and emphasised that we remain committed to keep the ANC out of these municipalities. We have demonstrated this by the way ActionSA voted to remove the ANC and we remain committed to playing our part in the effective delivery of services to all residents,” said ActionSA national chairman, Michael Beaumont.

-The Citizen

In other news – 8 months later: AKA shares romantic video with late Nelli Tembe (WATCH)

Mzansi rapper AKA remembers his late fiancee, Anele Nelli Tembe on her 8th month death anniversary. The 11th of April, 2021 was a sad day, as the 21-year-old was announced dead after jumping off a storey building, where she and the rapper lodged.

Taking to Instagram this Sunday, Supa Mega shared one of their Tik Tok videos. In the video, Anele was busy doing her thing in the kitchen, while AKA came in to serve some leg works, and she also joined in the dance. Learn More

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