Ruth (Myrah Molokomme) from Skeem Saam speaks on her HIV role

Playing Ruth on Skeem Saam has been a blessing for actress Myrah Molokomme.

The 24-year-old, who plays a teenager living with HIV, said her journey on the SABC1 soapie has been amazing.

Ruth debuted as the girlfriend of Koloi, played by Tshepo Senatle, earlier last year and has since grown to be a big part of the show.

Speaking to SunBuzz, Myrah said she learnt a lot as an actress and as a person, thanks to Ruth.

“Playing Ruth is such an honour. To be chosen and trusted for such a character was important.

“It’s not only entertainment but I get to teach people and also learn a lot about HIV.

“For a 16-year-old who’s living with HIV, Ruth is firm, brave, and confident. She knows what she needs to do or say.

“She doesn’t let people or the stigma around the virus affect her.

“I admire how she stands up for herself and I’ve learnt a lot from her.”

The University of Limpopo performing arts graduate said she has always wanted to be a storyteller, and that’s why she studied acting.

“I’ve always been this overconfident girl who knew what she wanted to be.

“I knew I wanted to put myself out there and tell important stories,” said Myrah.

“And I wanted more for myself than just acting.

“I don’t just want to be an actress. I want to write, direct and do more. I recently graduated from university.”

At the moment her character, Ruth, is studying in Cape Town.

“While Ruth is in Cape Town, I am currently working behind the scenes as a script co-ordinator.

“However, I do hope Ruth will return soon because her role is important.

“I’d love to see her character develop and see what the future has in store for her,” she said.

“In the meantime, I’ve been exercising my acting muscles.

“I’ve been working on myself and enhancing my talent and skills.”

-daily sun

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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Lebo M and his Wife break up for the third time

Lion King producer Lebo M’s a single man again. The internationally-acclaimed composer and producer and his wife Angela Ngani-Casara have broken up for the third time.

The news of their separation has been confirmed by the couple’s spokesman Neo Motlhala.

Neo said both Lebo M and Angela have requested privacy as they try to heal and navigate the new chapters of their lives.

In a joint statement, the couple said they tried but they failed to connect.

“We had hoped that the third attempt would have been the final one in both our lives,” read the statement.

They said they were proud of their effort.

“We have tried hard and we are proud of our efforts. Regrettably, we simply didn’t connect,” said the couple.

Lebo M and Angela had recently featured on Lebo M’s reality show titled Lebo M – Coming Home on Showmax.

Lebo M, whose real name is Lebohang Morake, and Angela got back together last year and moved in together with their four children.

The four children include the one whose mother is the former Generations: The Legacy star Zoe Mthiyane.

They got back together after he separated with his ex-fiance Malefu Ntsala, whom he was set to get married to.

The marriage was going to be Lebo M’s fifth one.

-daily sun

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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Full list of 2021 SAFTA nominees

The nominations for the 15th annual South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas) are out.

Some of the biggest surprises include a posthumous nomination for late actor Menzi Ngubane for his exit storyline as Judas Ngwenya in Isibaya.

Masasa Mbangeni’s roaring return to Scandal! that ended in tears for her much-loved character Thembeka Shezi also received some recognition.

Last year’s winners Bongile Mantsai and Sindi Dlathu return for another shot at the golden horn.

Embattled TV personality Katlego Maboe, already a Safta winner, received a nod once again.

Rhythm City star Mapula Mafole has scored her third consecutive nod for her role as Mapule in the show. But will Mafole finally win? All will be revealed when the winners are announced on May 22.

Here’s a list of some of the nominations:

Best Actress – Telenovela

Crystal Donna Roberts, Arendsvlei

Mary-Anne Barlow, Legacy

Sindi Dlathu, The River

Best Actor – Telenovela

Dawid Minnaar, Legacy

Menzi Ngubane, Isibaya

Presley Chweneyagae, The River

Best Supporting Actress – Telenovela

Rami Chuene, Isono

Michelle Botes, Legacy

Quanita Adams, Arendsvlei

Best Supporting Actor – Telenovela

Andrew Buckland, Legacy

Lawrence Maleka, The River

Meshack Mavuso, The River

Best Actress – TV Soap

Cindy Swanepoel, Binnelanders

Petronella Tshuma, Rhythm City

Shoki Mmola, Skeem Saam

Best Actor – TV Soap

Clint Brink, Binnelanders

Cedwyn Joel, Suidooster

Bongile Mantsai, Scandal!

Best Supporting Actress – TV Soap

Mapula Mafole, Rhythm City

Masasa Mbangeni, Scandal!

Portia Joel, Suidooster

Best Supporting Actor – TV Soap

Molefi Monaisa, Skeem Saam

Mothusi Magano, Skeem Saam

Roderick Jaftha, Getroud met Rugby

Best TV Soap

7de Laan

Rhythm City

Scandal!

Best Telenovela

Gomora

Legacy

The River

Best Actress – TV Drama

Kate Liquorish, Still Breathing

Tiffany Barbuzano, Still Breathing

Tina Jaxa, Erased

Best Actor – TV Drama

Abduraghman Adams, Melody

Brandon Auret, Still Breathing

Zolisa Xaluva, Kings of Joburg

Best Supporting Actress – TV Drama

Jay Anstey, Inconceivable

June van Merch, Sara se Geheim

Lorcia Cooper, Housekeepers

Zola Nombona, Lockdown

Best Supporting Actor – TV Drama

James Ngcobo, Queen Sono

Lindani Nkosi, Housekeepers

Michael Richard, Still Breathing

Best TV Drama

Agent

Blood and Water

Inconceivable

Lockdown

Trackers

Best Actress – TV Comedy

Busisiwe Lurayi, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding

Chanelle de Jager, Kniediep in die Warm Water

Mari Molefe van Heerden, Die Vlieende Springbokkie

Best Actor – TV Comedy

James Borthwick, Hotel

Keenan Arrison, The Riviera

Mandla Jwara, Black Tax

Best Supporting Actress – TV Comedy

Chantal Herman, The Riviera

Clementine Mosimane, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding

Martelize Kolver, Hotel

Best Supporting Actor – TV Comedy

De Klerk Oelofse, Hotel

Desmond Dube, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding

Motlatsi Mafatshe, How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding

Best TV Comedy

Black Tax

How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding

The Riviera

Best Actress – Feature Film

Elani Dekker, Toorbos

Inge Beckmann, Stam

Tinarie Loots, Gat in die Muur (Hole in the Wall)

Best Actor – Feature Film

Andre Odendaal, Gat in die Muur (Hole in the Wall)

Gideon Lombard Lombard, Stam

Tshamano Sebe, 8

Best Supporting Actress – Feature Film

Ira Blanckenberg, Toorbos

Jane De Wet, Griekwastad

Tarryn Wyngaard, Stam

Best Supporting Actor – Feature Film

Hakeem Kae Kazim, Riding with Sugar

Justin Strydom, Dust

Nicholas Campbell, Gat in die Muur (Hole in the Wall)

Best Feature Film

Griekwastad

Riding with Sugar

Stam

Best Short Film

Heirloom

The Stranger

Uxolile

Best Student Film

Binding Adventures from The Animation School

Flower in the Subway from The Animation School

The Boy and the Robin from The Animation School

Best Made for TV Movie

A Christmas Chorus

Home Affairs – A Christmas Tale

Loving Thokoza

Best Documentary Feature

A New Country

Days of Cannibalism

Day Zero Films

How to Steal a Country

Mother to Mother

Best Documentary Short

Lefu – The Funeral

Lindela under Lockdown!

When the Flame Speaks

Best Made for TV Documentary

Badimo S1 – Music and Trance

Chasing the Sun

Evolution of Mzansi Street Culture

My Story of Kwaito – I am Still In Love with Kwaito

Best Structured Soapie Reality Show

Lebo M: Coming Home

Life with Kelly

Somizi & Mohale: The Union

Best Variety Show

Motswako

Mzansi Magic Music Specials

Republiek van Zoid Afrika

Savanna Virtual Comedy Bar

Best Online Content

AFI Fashion Week 2020

Duiwelspoort

Noko Mashaba – Lockdown Shandis

Best TV Presenter (Public Vote Category)

Devi Sankaree Govender, The Devi Show

Dineo Ranaka, Yimlo

Entle Bizane, Hectic on 3

Palesa Tembe, Afternoon Express

Katchie Nzama, Come Again

Katlego Maboe, Tropika Island of Treasure Curacao

Waldimar Pelser, KN Verslag in Gesprek

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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ANC still deciding on step-aside rule

The 30-day deadline for criminally charged ANC members to step aside is up.

Will they do so though?

The party’s Secretary-General Ace Magashule and several others are affected.

The National Executive Committee of the ANC previously said those who defy the resolution will be suspended.

ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe says the party will still discuss the matter.

Source: eNCA

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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Limpopo man sentenced to life in jail for raping elderly woman

A Limpopo man was sentenced to life imprisonment for rape, robbery and housebreaking in the Mahwelereng Regional Court on Thursday.

Malose Lucky Mathiane, 29, from Ga-Madiba village, raped a 72-year-old woman in the Mahwelereng in January 2019.

Police said Mathiane, who was wearing a balaclava during the alleged incident, raped the elderly woman at about 4 am on January 27, 2019.

Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said Mathiane broke into the house, armed with a knife, and raped the woman.

Mathiane was sentenced to life imprisonment for housebreaking with intent to rape and rape, plus 15 years for robbery with aggravating circumstances.

“These sentences follow an incident that occurred in the early hours of the 27th January 2019 at about 04:00 when a 72-year-old woman was attacked and raped by an intruder in her house at one of the villages in the Mahwelereng area.

“The accused, who was wearing a balaclava and gloves, broke into the house, threatened the victim with a knife and raped her. The vulnerable woman managed to fight back, injuring the perpetrator on the finger. The accused then fled the scene with the victim’s cellphone,” said Ngoepe.

He said the victim was helped by a neighbour and they immediately contacted the police, who handed over the case to the Mahwelereng Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit for further investigations.

“The accused was arrested after he was positively linked following a lengthy investigation and outstanding work by Detective Sergeant Lesetja Langa.

“The accused was kept in custody with no bail until he ultimately got sentenced,” said Ngoepe.

Limpopo provincial commissioner Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba, praised Langa for his dedication and hard work to secure the conviction.

“These sentences will serve as a deterrent to all those who continue to take advantage of innocent women, children, and vulnerable groups,” said Ledwaba.

-IOL

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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Minister Mthethwa in Parliament: Cricket South Africa has no choice but to transform

Transformation within Cricket South Africa (CSA) will not be negotiated.

That’s the warning from Sports Minister Nathi Mthethwa, who has withdrawn his decision last week to deregister and defund CSA.

He’s told Parliament’s sports committee they’d run out of patience with people at governing body who wanted the status quo to continue.

Mthethwa slammed Cricket South Africa for obstructing calls for change.

He said they spent millions on the Nicholson report, which called for the establishment of a majority independent board, and its recommendations must be implemented.

The minister said going forward CSA would have no choice but to transform.

“The changes which we’ve said, we made it very clear from the beginning that we will not negotiate – we do not negotiate transformation. It must be implemented.”

CSA Interim board chairperson Stavros Nicolaou said South African cricket had suffered reputational damage as a result of the fallout.

“Indeed cricket has been subject to reputation damage for many years and the best and simplest way to restore the reputation is by ensuring that you have governance that is of an appropriate and acceptable global and domestic standard.”

He said a new board with mostly independent directors would be elected soon.

-EWN

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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Ramaphosa leads condolences after Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu’s death

Tributes continue to pour in following the passing of Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu on Thursday.

Queen Dlamini Zulu was appointed regent after the death of her husband King Goodwill Zwelithini last month.

She was expected to lead the Zulu Nation until the end of a three-month mourning period within the family – after which a new king is expected to be announced.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed condolences to the Zulu royal family on behalf of the nation.

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has defined Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu’s passing as a double blow to the Zulu nation.

“At the beginning of March we lost his Majesty the King and we are now suffering the demise of her Majesty. We will continue to support the Royal House and ensure that the is stability in the family during this time.”

The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Sello Hatang said they were shocked by the queen’s passing.

“We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the royal family, the nation of AmaZulu, and the people of Eswatini. May her soul rest in power and peace.”

Prime Minister to the Zulu nation and monarch Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said details on the Queen’s funeral arrangements would be announced soon.

-EWN

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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We have no application from Mahumapelo & Lenkopane to appeal suspension, says NW ANC

The ANC North West’s disciplinary committee said it has not received an application to appeal the decision to suspend the membership of former Premier Supra Mahumapelo and Women’s League leader Bitsa Lenkopane.

Mahumapelo and Lenkopane were suspended from the organisation this week after they were found guilty of misconduct – and suspended for five years.

Reports said Mahumapelo had approached the national body to appeal and bypassed the provincial body.

The pair were accused of running a parallel event during the campaign for by-elections in some municipalities last year.

Earlier reports said that they had been seeking to appeal the decision, but the office of the provincial party coordinator Hlomane Chauke said they hadn’t received an application.

In a letter written to secretary-general Ace Magashule – which Eyewitness News has seen – Hloma said they found it strange that Magashule did not copy North West structures when the national body was approached.

He said it was strange that Magashule misinterpreted some of the rules of the party.

-EWN

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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Joburg commuters may be affected as Monday Metrobus strike looms

Metrobus has announced its operations will be disrupted next week following a planned strike by its drivers.

Members affiliated to labour union Demawusa will not report for work on Monday citing a number of grievances, including those dealing with wages.

Metrobus management said it would ensure that the impact of the planned industrial action was kept to a minimum as thousands of Johannesburg commuters were expected to be affected.

Spokesperson Goodwill Shiburi said the situation would be closely monitored.

“I do want to make all our commuters aware that some of major routes may be affected and impacted negatively, but the employer is ensuring that we are able to operate on Monday using the members of the other unions that are not on strike.”

-EWN

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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State Security Agency mum on alleged exploitation of Eugene De Kock’s state-employed caregiver

On Thursday UDM leader Bantu Holomisa released a letter addressed to State Security Agency (SSA) Minister Ayanda Dlodlo about the alleged exploitation of a caregiver reportedly hired by the agency to look after apartheid doctor and torturer Eugene de Kock.

SSA spokesperson Mava Scott confirmed receiving the letter but said the department would not be commenting further.

When The Citizen asked if the department was aware of Holomisa’s claims, Scott insisted there would be no further comments.

“We are looking into the matter internally, I cannot say anything further than that,” Scott said.

Scott said there was no need for Holomisa to release the letter intended for the minister to the public.

“The letter was addressed to the minister and not the public.”

In his low-key comments, Holomisa asks about claims the caregiver for De Kock has not been paid for nearly two years.

It is clear from the testimony at the Zondo commission that Mr. De Kock lived the life of a king during operation lock, but that he continues to do so, with a live-in-servant, in the name of Ms—-, who is this apartheid’s monster’s beck and call.

Holomisa said the woman whose name is redacted in the letter was an employee of Life GroenKloof Hospital in Pretoria before she was hired to look after De Kock.

“Her job description is to ensure that De Kock regularly takes his medication and also to do housework such as cooking and cleaning,” reads the letter.

He further claims the minister was made aware of the situation at some point and intervened but later turned her back on the woman.

“One might wonder why Ms —- has stayed so long in her job, but given that Eugene de Kock and the SSA are her so-called employees, one might understand her reluctance to rock the proverbial boat, she is dealing with the SSA after all and might just be plainly scared of some sort of reprisal,” reads the letter.

Holomisa has since challenged the minister to intervene in ensuring the woman is fully compensated for the “19 months that she is owed” a salary.

-The Citizen

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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Motorists given lifeline for licence renewals to 31 August

Motorists whose vehicle licence discs, driver’s licences, temporary permits and roadworthy certificates are expired have been given a lifeline until 31 August for renewals.

This was announced by Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula on Friday during a Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) press briefing.

“We extended the validity of vehicle licence discs, temporary permits and roadworthy certificates which expired during the period that commenced from 26 March 2020 up to 31 May 2020 for a period that ended on 31 August 2020,” Mbalula said.

“All learners licences, driving licence cards, temporary driving licence cards and professional driving permits that expired from 26 March 2020 to 31 December 2020 are deemed valid for a grace period ending 31 August 2021.”

Addressing the backlog in Gauteng

Gauteng had experienced a significant backlog in driver’s licence renewals since last year, RTMC CEO Makhosini Msibi said.

PRESENTATION ON THE STATE OF THE DLTCs in GAUTENG pic.twitter.com/fSKFqroyjE

— |Mr Fix (@MbalulaFikile) April 30, 2021

Mbalula said that there were about 7.1 million vehicles due for renewal between March 2020 and January 2021.

“Of these 6.3 million have been renewed. Out of the 900,000 discs that have yet to be renewed, 250,000 are in Gauteng,” said Mbalula.

“If you look at Gauteng compared to all other provinces, if we can deal with Gauteng the backlog throughout the country is far less.

“If you then take in terms of Gauteng, you will realise that Gauteng is sitting at 38% so there is a backlog of 62% which we are supposed to be dealing with in terms of the Gauteng scenario.”

Mbalula said that there were serious concerns about the difficulties experienced by citizens in booking slots through online platforms.

“We are gravely concerned that preliminary investigations suggest corruption is the principal driver of lack of availability of booking slots in various licensing centres across Gauteng. Learner and driver licensing remain a pervasive challenge, particularly in Gauteng,” Mbalula said.

-The Citizen

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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Mango airline begins operations as SAA exits business rescue

In a week of will they or won’t they survive turbulence, low-cost airline Mango has been given another lease on life.

In first a WhatsApp message, followed shortly thereafter by a media release, the airline confirmed that it would continue domestic operations from Saturday and beyond. Presently this excludes flights to Zanzibar.

This message arrived a few hours after the South African Airways (SAA) business rescue practitioners (BRPs) exited. The Citizen had reported on Friday morning that this was the most likely outcome in efforts to save the airline.

The week preceding what is likely a collective sigh of relief by Mango ticket holders and staff, was a rough and tumble of cancelled flights, delays, laagers of silence and closed-door negotiations. The outcome, for now, is that the airline lives to fly another day.

The end to SAA’s business rescue process was announced as the practitioners filed a notice of substantial implementation with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), following a process which started on 5 December 2019.

The business rescue plan was approved by creditors on 24 July 2020, and the airline has to date received nearly R8 billion of the R10.3 billion required for its implementation from the government.

In their statement, the BRPs said a “significant portion of the debt that hamstrung SAA has since been compromised and the balance thereof transferred to a receivership, a vehicle specifically intended to ensure the debt is paid over the next three years”.

-The Citizen

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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SA COVID-19 cases increase by 1 674

The number of new COVID-19 cases has increased by 1,674.

This brings the number of active cases to 21,240.

Most of these are in KwaZulu Natal followed by the Northern Cape.

The health department said 19 more people have died, taking the death toll to 54,350.

The country’s recovery rate still stands at 95 percent.

#COVID19 Statistics in SA as at 30 April.

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— Dr Zweli Mkhize (@DrZweliMkhize) April 30, 2021

Source: eNCA

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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Nhlanhla Mafu of Mafikizolo hijacked

Nhlanhla Mafu from the popular Mafikizolo duo has come out unscathed following a traumatic hijacking experience. The musician announced on her Instagram stories that her car got taken away but she thanks God for keeping her safe.

“I just got hijacked guys. But I thank the Lord that I am fine. My car is gone but I thank God for life,” she proclaimed.

This experience comes a week after she opened up about her most tragic loss. In a now-deleted lengthy emotional post on her Instagram, Nhlanhla opened up about her divorce and the passing of her daughter Zinathi. The open love letter was directed at her son Luvuyo.

“In 2009 when the heavens gained your sister Zinathi I thought it was the end of me, the pain and the hurt was so deep, so intense and so unbearable, I never thought I’d be able to survive another day. But when my Heavenly Father saw my pain He sent me you Luvuyo, my Joy and I can safely say that the best and the happiest time of my life was when I was pregnant with you.

“I just could not wait to meet you, to hold you in my arms and kiss you. And when you finally came, I could not stop looking at you, you were so perfect, my perfect gift from God. You healed my heart and I could smile and laugh again, you brought sunshine and so much joy back into my life and for that, I’m forever thankful for you.”

“You came to my rescue again in 2019 when your dad and I got divorced, once again you saved my life. One of the worst years of my life. I was in such a dark place, so broken, so depressed, and in so much pain that at times it felt too much to bear. And you my son, just a thought of you or a look at your face brought back a little glimpse of light back into my life, and I hung on to that little spark of light with my dear life. And just like that, you brought me back to life. You gave me a reason to fight, to get back on my feet, and to never give up.”

“Luvuyo my little brave gift from God, you my baby are my sunshine, my joy, and my happy place. You are the reason I wake up every and strive to be a better person than I was, the reason I want to do good, and the reason I’m excited about the future. You my son are the reason I’m alive.

“You saved my life not once but twice already in your young life and because of you, no one can ever stand before me and question God’s love for me. You literally breathed life back into my body and I will never forget that for as long as I live. I want you to know that you are not only my son but you are my hero too. I owe the fact that I’m out here and living my best life to you, so,…” she concluded.

-ZAlebs

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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Government considering new lockdown rules for South Africa ahead of third wave

The resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic in India has prompted the South African government to consider introducing additional measures in order to stave off the third wave.

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize told an online conference that a close eye was being kept on India, which has now the highest Covid-19 infection rate in the world.

“The challenges we have seen in India are very serious,” Mkhize said. “We have received an advisory from the ministerial advisory council that we have to consider some restrictions and we are now going through that,” he said, without giving details.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa eased coronavirus restrictions in March as the rate of new infections dropped, scrapping most limits on alcohol sales, shortening a night-time curfew and permitting larger public gatherings.

Covid-19 infections in Africa’s most-industrialized economy have fallen from about 22,000 a day in January to fewer than 1,000, even without a large-scale vaccination campaign.

The chart below, courtesy of Media Hack, shows the daily confirmed cases in South Africa since March 2020.

In other news – Kwesta sets the Record Straight

Kwesta’s highly-anticipated interview on Podcast And Chill has finally aired on Mac G’s YouTube channel and honest conversations were had.

The multi-award-winning rapper revealed that he is struggling to log onto his YouTube page. “I even came when they gave you the 100k plaque”, interjected Mac G. Learn more

Source: mybroadband

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100s of foreign nationals expected to vacate Cape Town facilities today

Friday is D-Day for a group of protesting refugees to vacate from two sites in Cape Town.

Hundreds of foreign nationals have for a year been accommodated temporarily in tents in Bellville and Wingfield.

They had participated in a sit-in outside the UN Refugee Agency in October 2019 but found refuge in a church off Green Market Square.

More than a week ago, Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said that the protesting foreigners needed to decide either to repatriate or reintegrate into communities.

And while some indicated they would take the option of going back to their countries of origin, others decided to resettle.

However, some said that they were not taking either option, but on Friday the tents were to be taken down.

Director-General at Department of Home Affairs Tommy Makhode said: “There will be no shelter, and there will be no ablution facilities.”

He said that no one would be going to a third country, specifically Canada.

“They were being misled to believe that government could operate as a transport agency or a tourist agency to transport people to destinations that they desired.”

He said that over R1 million had been spent on the refugees so far, and that didn’t include the costs incurred by the City of Cape Town.

-EWN

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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#RIPQueenMantfombi: 10 things you need to know about the late Zulu Queen Mantfombi

Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, regent of the Zulu Nation, has tragically died, AmaZulu traditional prime minister prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi announced on Thursday.

Here are quick facts about queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu:

– The queen married to Zwelithini in 1977, becoming his third wife.

– The monarch is survived by six wives and at least 30 children, of whom 16 are males.

– The king had seven children with Mantfombi.

– The queen was betrothed to Zwelithini in 1973.

– The 65-year-old is of royal blood as she is the daughter of the late king Sobuza and sister of King Mswati III of eSwatini.

– Mantfombi was announced as “the great wife” during their wedding, a role that gives her family and lineage more power.

– She is also a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

May her soul rest in peace!

In other news – Again! Shona Ferguson exposed

From working together to spending time together and showering each other with expensive gifts, we can’t help but love the Fergusons. It’s also hard to miss the couple goals that he’s always serving with his wife, Connie, and it’s been 20 years.

It then came as a shock when Vatiswa Ndara wrote a long letter exposing the unfair treatment that he had received from Ferguson Films, Learn More

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EFF calls for suspension of Saldanha Bay Mayor Marius Koen over his qualifications

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Western Cape has on Thursday called for the immediate suspension of Saldanha Bay Municipality Mayor Marius Koen for allegedly lying about his qualifications.

According to the party, Koen claims to hold an Honours degree in Public Administration and Industrial Psychology and Masters in Business Administration.

But, the EFF said so far, had not been able to provide evidence of these qualifications.

The EFF’s Wandile Kasibe said a few weeks back, the DA immediately suspended MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela for lying about his qualifications but not Koen.

“As much as we welcome Madikizela’s resignation, we also call on the resignation of the Mayor of Saldanha Marius Koen, who is alleged to have also lied about his qualifications. We are not surprised by the double standards and anti-black racist position that the DA has taken where it treats black leaders differently from how they treat their white counterparts.”

“The issue is that we’ve currently asked the University for the qualification and the issue is under investigation,” said the DA’s federal council chairperson Helen Zille.

Koen is yet to respond to the allegations.

-EWN

In other news – Uzalo actor Sibonile Ngubane and his Wife attacked for having dirty nails on their wedding – PHOTO

Former Uzalo and Isibaya actor, Sibonile Ngubane and his wife have come under fire from Black Twitter for poor hygiene.

This after a certain local publication shared the couple’s photos on Instagram following their wedding. Last week Sibonile wedded his sweetheart, Ubuhle Nkomo in a traditionally themed wedding. Learn More

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