The SABC Newz RSA: November 2021

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

WATCH: Muvhango actor Dingaan Khumalo(James) launches music career with amapiano song

Actor and TV presenter Dingaan Khumalo has ditched the “Mr Serious” hat he believes Mzansi has boxed him under.

He has played very serious roles on TV, from his character James Motsamai on Muvhango to presenting Speak Out and Mamazala, but Dingaan is ready for Mzansi to see his playful nature.

He is launching his music career in the amapiano genre and goes by the name DSK. He features Bhubesi on their single Gabadiya.

Speaking to TshisaLIVE, the Muvhango star said venturing into amapiano was a way for him to destress.

“I love amapiano. It’s an authentic South African sound, and the shows I’m doing are too hectic. They are very stressful. I needed some therapy in my life and amapiano is the perfect therapy for me.”

He said he had to toy around with the name for a while. It was a tough choice between DSK and his other names while growing up in Katlehong.

“ When I grew up people would call me Ding Dong. Others called me Podesta and Siyabonga is my grandfather’s name. He gave me the name Siyabonga and that’s when I changed from Mokebe to Khumalo. I couldn’t go with Ding Dong or Siyabonga so I decided let me cut everything else and go with my initials DSK. ”

DSK is enjoying that Mzansi never saw this coming, but he said he is not that new in the music industry. His musical background dates back to when he was growing up and his family were a part of a choir .

After he met Bhubesi the wheels were set in motion.

“I met him at Moja Love when I was starting to shoot Mamazala, Bhubesi was doing hip-hop but he’s always wanted to do something on the amapiano side. He said to me he knew I had an ear for music and I can feel good music so he said ‘lets collaborate’.

“I was like ‘dude what am I gonna do in amapiano. I either sing or present. I can’t sing amapiano’. He said you’ll do rhymes and verses. I went into the studio and everything was flowing and I thought let me go with it.”

DSK is enjoying the ride because he is more financially stable.

He admitted Mzansi was not expecting this, but he hopes they will support him.

“That’s the fun part of it. SA never expected me do something like this. We are still in studio, we are finishing the whole EP but for now we are pushing this single. Very soon we will be taking the other songs.”

“ I’m not under pressure. I’m loving the music and I hope SA is going to be loving the music and we will hold each other’s hands through this new journey, just like they did with my acting career.”

In Other News – WATCH: DESMOND TUTU’S GRANDDAUGHTER, NATASHA THAHANE FINALLY CLEARS THE AIR ON R1 MILLION BURSARY

Natasha Thahane has issued a statement via a video to clear the air after claiming she received funding from Baleka Mbete and the Department of Arts and CultureThe actress who is the granddaughter of Arch-Bishop Desmond Tutu, got dragged this past weekend after she revealed in an interview on Podcast and Chill with Mac G that she was awarded hundreds of thousands of rands to…Learn more

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Nota Baloyi fighting a costly legal battle with Shimza

Local controversial personality Nota Baloyi, has been taken to court by award-winning musician, DJ Shimza for damaging his reputation with comments he made on Twitter.

Nota is known for saying exactly what is on his mind, even if no one agrees with his opinion.
Famously known as Kwesta’s former manager, Nota’s opinions have seen him clash with several Mzansi personalities. Up until his “Famous Friends” brawl with Stogie T, most of Nota’s disagreements happened on social media.

In one of his October rambling spaces, Nota had mentioned that he was being sued by DJ Shimza, however, he never shed light on exactly why. A new report by Sunday World is lifting the lid on the court battle between Shimza and Nota and it seems the talented DJ is not backing down without a fight.

In a letter sent to Nota, Shimza said Nota’s words were wrongful and defamatory and demanded an apology and for him to remove and retract the statements and pay him R500 000.

According to the publication, Nota has defended himself and said his statements were in the public interest and came after the announcement that the “ministerial cook-off” would be held at Shimza’s venue.
In May, Shimza’s restaurant, The Hang Awt, in Tembisa, was in the spotlight when it was the venue for a cook-off with Minister of Tourism Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane and media personality Somizi Mhlongo.

The event was aimed at promoting township tourism but instead it caught public flak. Nota alleged that his alleged romantic relationship with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s communications officer, Athi Geleba, had scored him the government gig.

Source: IOL

In other news – Somizi Teases New Bae With N@ked Photo In The Shower

Somizi Mhlongo is the king of social media, and this time he has broken it again with a saucy nude photo, and fans believe he used it to hint at a new relationship.

The actor recently posted a picture of himself n#de in the shower, cut off at the waist. He was turned around and facing away from the camera. Learn more

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Photos: Pearl Modiadie Stuns As Host Of Mrs SA 2021 Beauty Pageant

Not too long ago, media personality Pearl Modiadie had the honour of hosting the Mrs SA 2021 beauty pageant. The pageant, unlike the infamous Miss SA, is held annually in celebration of married women in South Africa as part of the female empowerment program.

What has gotten tongues wagging however, is how stunning she looked during the event. We are still in awe at this personality’s sense in style and fashion, and clearly Mzansi approves. Taking to her social media, Pearl shared some of the behind the scenes photos and videos and let’s just say, no one can beat Pearl Modiadie’s drip.

I had the honour of hosting the Mrs South Africa grande finale

Dressed by @Keys_Fashion

: @flashedbysanele pic.twitter.com/pT0D187s8C

— (@PearlModiadie) November 29, 2021

Tweeps are agreeing that Pearl Modiadie is one of the most stylish Zalebs in Mzansi. In a video she posted, everyone is gushing over her beautiful gown with everyone asking her to reveal who she is wearing. Sure enough, Pearl gave the people what they wanted, after she tagged the fashion house responsible for making her look like the queen she is.

What we are more concerned about however, is how much this gown cost, because if there is one thing we know for sure, Pearl’s look screams money from head to toe. And while she has not actively revealed how much it cost her, there is no denying that it must have dented her bank account. But wait, this is Pearl Modiadie we are talking about, money should not be a problem for her right?

In Other News – SOMIZI TEASES NEW BAE WITH N@KED PHOTO IN THE SHOWER

Somizi Mhlongo is the king of social media, and this time he has broken it again with a saucy nude photo, and fans believe he used it to hint at a new relationship. The actor recently posted a picture of himself n#de in the shower, cut off at the waist. He was turned around and...Learn more

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Babita Deokaran murder: 6 suspects to learn next week about bail application

The six men accused of killing Gauteng Health whistleblower Babita Deokaran will hear next week if their bail applications are successful.

Advocate Peter Wilkins, counsel for Phakamani Hadebe, Zitha Hadebe, Sanele Mbele, Nhlangano Ndlovu, Siphiwe Mazibuko and Phakanyiswa Dladla, detailed a myriad of grounds at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday for his clients’ release.

His primary submission was that the State’s case against the six men was inconclusive.

Wilkins recounted that the State’s case included a confession by Phakamani Hadebe, which he now contested.

Hadebe maintained that he was brutalized to make this confession. The confession also implicated former health minister Zweli Mkhize in Deokaran’s cold-blooded murder.

Wilkins told court that Hadebe was instructed by police who tortured him to implicate Mkhize.

“The first applicant asserted he had been told he received instructions from minister Mkhize,” he said.

“He says he did not know minister Mkhize, he has no knowledge of him and he denies that he ever received such instructions.

“He says that as a result of the continued torture he eventually made a statement that claimed he was indeed instructed by minister Mkhize even though he did not know him.

“We submit that on the face of it, in itself this is a complete fabrication,” Wilkins added.

Deokaran was ambushed and gunned down outside her Winchester Hills home two months ago. She had reportedly just returned from dropping her child at school.

Her killing was suspected to be linked to her role in the investigation into dodgy personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts in Gauteng. She was reportedly a key witness.

The State believed it had a tight case against the six and opposed their bail.

Advocate Steve Rubin, the State prosecutor, submitted that the accused have not brought exceptional grounds to necessitate their release on bail

“The State’s respectful submission is that all six … failed to display exceptional circumstances and for that reason bail should be denied,” Rubin said.

Magistrate Simon Sibanyoni will deliver the bail judgment on November 9.

-THE STAR

In other news – Kaya FM drama: Unathi Nkayi breathes fire as close friend leaks more dirty secrets

Former radio host Unathi Nkayi has allegedly instructed her legal team to sue Gauteng-based radio station Kaya FM and prominent radio presenter Sizwe Dhlomo after she was dismissed from the station a week ago.

Unathi Nkayi and Sizwe Dhlomo

In a video statement released on her Instagram page on Friday, Nkayi confirmed that her lawyers were currently dealing with her dismissal from the radio station following a heated verbal altercation with fellow DJ Sizwe Dhlomo. Learn More

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Suspects linked to the Mnquma Municipality R18 million road construction tender scandal in court

Three men linked to the Mnquma Municipality in the Eastern Cape appeared in the Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crime Court on fraud charges.

Zanemvula Ngovela, 54, former director for Infrastructure at Mnquma Municipality; Kubeshin Pillay, 42, and Soundrarajan Pillay, 60, sole directors of companies with their business entities, are charged with fraud and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

Provincial spokesperson for the Hawks Captain Yolisa Mgolodela said the trio were arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation’s (Hawks) Serious Corruption Investigation team based in East London on Tuesday.

“During the 2011 financial year, Mnquma Municipality planned, funded and managed road projects,” said Mgolodela.

“The Infrastructure directorate initiated the tender process for the construction and revitalisation of Butterworth Township Roads, which was awarded to Siva Pillay Constructions, which was a joint venture of two merged companies, Pillay Constructions and Brainwave Projects, that appeared in court today.

“The sole directors to the merged companies allegedly submitted falsified tax certificates and also fraudulent Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) certificates testifying on projects never done, thus purporting themselves to be competent for the job to be performed.

“In executing the aforementioned tender, the municipality had to confine itself within the Legislative Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act,” Mgolodela said.

Municipal manager at the time Ngamela Pakade, who is already facing similar charges, allegedly allowed the process to go through without ensuring the aforesaid relevant policy had been complied with.

Mgolodela said the investigation revealed the municipality had budgeted R18 million, but under their watch the expenditure went up to R36m, thus doubling the budget amount.

She said the municipal office ran at a loss of R18m.

“A complaint was thus lodged with the Hawks for investigation, which resulted in the arrest of Pakade, the current King Sabatha Dalindyebo (KSD) municipal manager, on November 5, 2021.

“He made a short appearance in Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crime Court and was released on a R20 000 bail,” Mgolodela said.

The trio joined Pakade in the dock on Tuesday and were each granted bail of R10 000.

The case has been postponed to January 18, 2022.

-IOL

In other news – Kaya FM drama: Unathi Nkayi breathes fire as close friend leaks more dirty secrets

Unathi Nkayi and Sizwe Dhlomo

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SO SAD: Son stabs his father to death over meat

A 34-year-old man allegedly stabbed his father to death over meat in Mokwallo, Vredefort, Free State police said on Tuesday.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Josephine Rani said Kgosi Sehume allegedly stabbed his 55-year-old father on Saturday at their home in Mokwallo Vredefort following a fight over meat.

“It is alleged that the suspect wanted to take the meat which the victim had bought and the victim refused. During their argument the son stabbed his father twice under the left arm and ran away. The victim tried to chase the suspect but he fell to the ground and passed away, he had sustained two stab wounds,“ Sergeant Rani said.

“The neighbours noticed the victim fall after hearing noises and they contacted the police. Warrant Officer Petrus Nhlapo arrested the suspect at one of his friend’s homes not far from his house.”

Sehume appeared in the Vredefort Magistrate’s Court and his case was postponed to Thursday for a bail application.

Meanwhile, in the North West, a 22-year-old woman accused of stabbing her cousin to death following a heated argument allegedly over food would apply for bail on Friday.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said Onkarabetse Monare appeared briefly in the Schweizer-Reneke Magistrate’s Court on Monday, and the case against her was postponed to December 3 for a bail application.

“The investigating officer has completed the verification of her alternative address in preparation of her bail hearing. She has also sourced the services of a Legal Aid attorney to represent her in the matter,” said NPA spokesperson in North West, Henry Mamothame.

Monare is accused of stabbing her cousin Onneleng Mothupi, 42, to death in Amelia near Schweizer-Reneke.

According to police reports Monare was arrested on November 20 for stabbing Mothupi.

Mothupi allegedly visited his mother’s residential place and found Monare eating. An argument allegedly ensued and Monare took out a knife and threatened to stab Mothupi but his girlfriend managed to intervene and grabbed the knife from her.

Mothupi’s, girlfriend left the two alone in the house, moments later Mothupi arrived at his home which is three houses away from his mother’s house, and told his girlfriend that Monare stabbed him on his upper body.

An ambulance was called but he died before he could be transported to the nearby hospital.

Monare was arrested and charged with murder.

-IOL

In other news – Kaya FM drama: Unathi Nkayi breathes fire as close friend leaks more dirty secrets

Unathi Nkayi and Sizwe Dhlomo

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Gauteng epicentre of COVID infections as South Africa records 4 373 new cases

South Africa’s daily coronavirus infections continue climbing, with 4,373 tests coming back positive over the past 24-hour reporting cycle, with Gauteng accounting for 72% of them.

Sadly, another 21 fatalities were also recorded over the same time frame, with the country’s national death toll now at 89,843.

On the vaccine front, 25.6 million jabs have been administered here on home soil but many people still need to go and get their second Pfizer shots.

As of today the cumulative number of #COVID19 cases identified in SA is 2 968 052 with 4 373 new cases reported. Today 21 deaths have been reported bringing the total to 89 843 deaths. The cumulative number of recoveries now stand at 2 849 558 with a recovery rate of 96,0% pic.twitter.com/UxKBYuaEzw

— Department of Health (@HealthZA) November 30, 2021

-EWN

In other news – Kaya FM drama: Unathi Nkayi breathes fire as close friend leaks more dirty secrets

Unathi Nkayi and Sizwe Dhlomo

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Eskom: Bedfordview’s electricity to be restored in the next 4-5 days

Eskom said power in Bedfordview would be restored in the next four to five days while technicians worked on restoring lines damaged by suspected cable thieves.

The Bedfordview substation in the City of Ekurhuleni supplies electricity to residents in the area.

Eskom on Tuesday said police were investigating the attempted cable theft that had inconvenienced many customers.

The utility has apologized to the inconvenience.

Eskom’s Gauteng spokesperson Amanda Qithi said: “We have been working around the clock to locate where the cable theft occurred, assessing the extent of the damage caused and preparing for repairs. Due to the damage caused by the cable theft, it is estimated that power supply could be restored from between four to five working days.”

-EWN

In other news – Kaya FM drama: Unathi Nkayi breathes fire as close friend leaks more dirty secrets

Unathi Nkayi and Sizwe Dhlomo

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More children being hospitalised with COVID19 symptoms

Children under five are being admitted with COVID19 symptoms to hospital, according to the Head of Intensive Care at Chris Hani Baragwanath, Rudo Mathivha.

She says the shift in demographics is very worrying. The number of ill patients presenting to hospitals has increased exponentially,” she said. We are seeing definitely a change in the demographic profile of patients. We are seeing toddlers under five presenting with symptoms and they are sick enough to require admission and to require supplemental oxygen.

South Africa 4,373 new COVID-19 infections. Over 3,000 of the new cases were reported in Gauteng.

Head of Intensive Care at Chris Hani Baragwanath, Rudo Mathivha says that children under five are being admitted with #COVID19 symptoms to hospital. She says the shift in demographics is very worrying. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/p6ra3G4N9y

— eNCA (@eNCA) December 1, 2021

Source: eNCA

In other news – Former Jam Alley presenter Thato ‘T’do’ Mahlatsi released from police cells

Former Jam Alley presenter and rapper Thato “T’do” Mahlatsi will not be prosecuted for impersonating a soldier.

T’do was arrested on Thursday, 25 November by Community Police Forum members in Orlando East, Soweto, while wearing a full military uniform. Learn more

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We are ready to deal with all the COVID waves, says Deputy Health Minister Dhlomo

Deputy Health Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo said the department was ready to deal with a fourth and even a fifth wave of the pandemic.

He said in the Gauteng epicentre, where the Omicron variant was also present, the department had thousands of beds ready for COVID-19 patients.

Dhlomo is responding to questions in the National Council of Provinces on the fourth wave and vaccinations.

The deputy minister said the department had been engaging with provincial health departments to better understand their challenges.

He said the third wave readiness and existing infrastructure were still in place in Gauteng with over 4,000 beds ready.

“They kept on updating us that there will be a third wave, there will be a fourth wave, and possibly another wave. Therefore, you don’t dismantle whatever you have put in place. In Gauteng, the are 4,407 beds within the public hospital that have been reserved specifically for COVID.”

Dhlomo also touched on the Omicron variant, saying it could be devastating for the unvaccinated.

“We also know this because people who are vaccinated, even if they get readmitted, don’t do as badly as people who are unvaccinated. So, we urge South Africans to continue to vaccinate.”

-EWN

In other news – Kaya FM drama: Unathi Nkayi breathes fire as close friend leaks more dirty secrets

Unathi Nkayi and Sizwe Dhlomo

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Actress Deli Malinga opens up about her villain role on Umkhokha

Seasoned actress Deli Malinga has been an actor for more than two decades and finally landed her first leading role, playing Mamzobe on Mzansi Magic’s drama series Umkhokha earlier this year. While it is everything she’s been hoping for, she admits it has also come with extra baggage.

“It’s overwhelming because I’ve been in the industry for so long and have been praying I get a lead one day. It was so exciting and at the same time I was so scared. I wasn’t sure of the pressure,” she said.

Deli said this role is the perfect fit for her to showcase her range as an actress. She said there have been times when playing the villainous role has challenged her emotionally.

“When I was called again to reshoot the response towards my daughter being hanged and my daughter wasn’t there at all, I had to bring back the emotions. It was emotionally draining. I dug deep, very deep, to some of the most painful things I had to experience, like losing my mother at the age of 20. Every time I think about it, it gets me emotional.”

Deli went on a short hiatus to reflect and connect with herself again after they stopped shooting two months later.

“I needed a break after that to take away Mamzobe completely, because as time went by I realised it was too much involvement of Mamzobe with Deli so I needed my own space to deal with myself. I needed to be alone, no friends, no phone, nothing because I had to go through certain things I had experienced in my life. Writing, talking to my notebook.”

Apart from the intense emotional demand that her new role required, Deli said she later had to deal with threats from some audience members who could not differentiate from her character.

“I saw people talking about this character and hating it so much, telling me not to go to the malls because they’d beat me up when they see me. Someone recently said to me they hope I have bodyguards.”

Deli said she’s since been cautious about where she goes out in public but through social media, she is finding a way to help the audience to learn to separate fiction from reality.

“It’s scary. I choose where I go. I don’t go to places where there are a lot of people because some can’t tell the actor from the character, so I’m very picky about where I go and use a mask and cover my face. I also don’t talk much because some can pick it up.

“I’ve seen Sindi Dlathu on The River, I’ve seen Connie Ferguson and Rami on The Queen so I knew I wanted to play Mamzobe my own way that will touch and shock SA. I decided to go on Instagram two weeks ago to engage with fans after the show and people love that.”

In Other News – WATCH: DESMOND TUTU’S GRANDDAUGHTER, NATASHA THAHANE FINALLY CLEARS THE AIR ON R1 MILLION BURSARY

-TL

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Basic Education satisfied with level of uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among staff and learners

Basic Education Department says it is satisfied with the level of uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among staff and learners. Director-General Mweli Matanzima says they are currently encouraging everybody to vaccinate because it is in everyone’s interest. He says the department will wait for the recommendations of the task team to be set up by the President before adopting any vaccine mandates at schools.

Briefing parliament’s portfolio committee on Basic Education on school readiness for next year, Matanzima says when he last checked the figure for vaccinated staff stood at 80%.

“We could not delineate the figures between teaching staff and non-teaching staff because all of them were vaccinated together. The issue of making vaccination mandatory I thought the President has just announced that he’s going to establish a task team. It will help us a lot. I was part of the Minister’s delegation to France where vaccination is mandatory. They are at 90% we are far below, But I think we need to wait for the task team that the president is going to establish.

Source: SABC

In other news – Musa Mseleku’s daughter opens up about her battle with depression

Mseleku’s daughter Enhle Mseleku has opened up about her depression.

Lately, many celebrities have opened up about their mental state and their fans are sending their wishes to them. Learn more

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Six suspects accused of murdering whistleblower Babita Deokaran to learn next week about bail application

THE six men accused of killing Gauteng Health whistleblower Babita Deokaran will hear next week if their bail applications are successful.

Wilkins recounted that the State’s case included a confession by Phakamani Hadebe, which he now contested Hadebe maintained that he was brutalised to make this confession. The confession also implicated former health minister Zweli Mkhize in Deokaran’s cold-blooded murder.
Deokaran was ambushed and gunned down outside her Winchester Hills home two months ago. She had reportedly just returned from dropping her child at school.

Her killing was suspected to be linked to her role in the investigation into dodgy personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts in Gauteng. She was reportedly a key witness. The State believed it had a tight case against the six and opposed their bail.

Advocate Steve Rubin, the State prosecutor, submitted that the accused have not brought exceptional grounds to necessitate their release on bail The State’s respectful submission is that all six … failed to display exceptional circumstances and for that reason bail should be denied,” Rubin said.

Source: IOL

In other news – Comedian Trevor Noah dragged into Leon Schuster’s racism controversy

Leon Schuster’s Mr Bones 3 trailer was recently released and before the news kicked in, South Africans have already started complaining.

Many have taken to social media where they discussed the racial undertones that often accompany Leon Schuster movies. Learn more

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Former Jam Alley presenter Thato ‘T’do’ Mahlatsi released from police cells

Former Jam Alley presenter and rapper Thato “T’do” Mahlatsi will not be prosecuted for impersonating a soldier.

T’do was arrested on Thursday, 25 November by Community Police Forum members in Orlando East, Soweto, while wearing a full military uniform.

At the height of his fame, he was a member of Zulu Mobb with Desmond ‘Dez’ Radebe. He was also one of the people behind Jub Jub’s massive hit Ndikhokhele.

CPF members said they handed him over to Diepkloof cops, who put him behind bars for the weekend.

Police spokesman Captain Kay Makhubele confirmed the arrest.

According to police sources, it was the second time T’do was spotted wearing a military uniform in a week.

“Members of the CPF said the first time, they saw him in uniform leaving a house. They asked him what he was doing at that house because they suspected someone was selling drugs there,” said a police source.

“He claimed he was a community patroller and they let him go.

“When they saw him leaving the same house for a second time, they confronted him again. His story didn’t make sense. They asked him why he was patrolling alone and also asked him to explain the military fatigues, which he couldn’t.”

On Monday, 29 November the National Prosecuting Authority’s Phindi Mjonondwane said: “The suspect was released and will not be prosecuted due to insufficient evidence.”

In Other News – ‘IT FEELS LIKE SHE’S MY BABY’, AKA SPEAKS ON BABY ASANTE

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Eskom tower collapses due to vandalism

Eskom announced one of its towers collapsed on Tuesday in Marikana in the North West. The power utility said the Bighorn Pluto Tower collapsed due to vandalism and theft and cautioned the community to avoid removing tower members and other equipment from the electricity structures, and to stay clear of the area.
Please treat the line structure as live as a safety measure. We request communities to allow Eskom employees the space to work on the line and to ensure repair of the equipment,” it said.

Eskom has encouraged community members to report any illegal connections or vandalism to its dedicated crime line 0860 037 566.

It has also urged all South Africans to reduce the use of electricity as non-essential appliances are placing a strain on the power system.
Our power system is under severe pressure. Please switch off all unnecessary lights, your geyser, pool pump, and non-essential appliances,” it said.

It has been nearly two weeks since the power utility suspended load shedding after seven of its generating units returned to service.

In November last year, the power utility saw the collapse of six towers outside Welkom in the Free State.

Source: eNCA

In other news – WATCH: Desmond Tutu’s Granddaughter, Natasha Thahane Finally Clears The Air On R1 Million Bursary

Natasha Thahane has issued a statement via a video to clear the air after claiming she received funding from Baleka Mbete and the Department of Arts and Culture.

The actress who is the granddaughter of Arch-Bishop Desmond Tutu, got dragged this past weekend after she revealed in an interview on Podcast and Chill with Mac G. Learn more

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Police commissioner Khehla Sitole unfit for office – Ipusa

The Independent Policing Union of South Africa is calling on the National Police Commissioner to step down. The union says Khehla Sitole’s evidence before the South African Human Rights Commission proves he is unfit for the job.

The commissioner has been testifying on the deadly July unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
The price was allegedly inflated at the time and there are questions about what the money was to be used for as the attempted sale happened during the ANC’s 2017 Nasrec conference.

The Presidency said that the president set up the inquiry in terms of Section 9 of the South African Police Services Act of 1995 and with Section 8 of the same Act, 68 of 1995.

These sections deal with the loss of confidence in a provincial or national police commissioner and the misconduct of these officials.

Source: eNCA

In other news – WATCH: Desmond Tutu’s Granddaughter, Natasha Thahane Finally Clears The Air On R1 Million Bursary

Natasha Thahane has issued a statement via a video to clear the air after claiming she received funding from Baleka Mbete and the Department of Arts and Culture.

The actress who is the granddaughter of Arch-Bishop Desmond Tutu, got dragged this past weekend after she revealed in an interview on Podcast and Chill with Mac G that she was awarded hundreds of thousands of rands to go further her studies abroad in 2017. Learn more

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Comedian Trevor Noah dragged into Leon Schuster’s racism controversy

Leon Schuster’s Mr Bones 3 trailer was recently released and before the news kicked in, South Africans have already started complaining. Many have taken to social media where they discussed the racial undertones that often accompany Leon Schuster movies.

Many South Africans have voiced their concerns over Leon Schuster’s Mr Bones 3 movie which is set to be released in April 2022. The movie comes after people started criticising Schuster for capitalising on movies that ridicule black people.

The new trailer for ‘Mr. Bones 3, Son of Bones’, has just released featuring the beloved comedy pair Leon Schuster and Alfred “Shorty” Ntombela.

Mr. Bones 3 will be on the Ster-Kinekor big SKreen from 15 April 2022. #DoMoviesRight #HelloBigScreen #SterKinekor pic.twitter.com/Gy3DHb6fAy

— Ster-Kinekor (@sterkinekor) November 29, 2021

Schuster also came under fire for his famous use of black face in some of his other works such as Mama Jack and Oh Schucks I’m Gatvol.

In June 2020, Showmax removed a number of his movies from the channel after citing that his content was “racially insensitive”. Just a few years before that, the comedian admitted that his blackface was racist while adding that he would no longer be using it for a comedic effect.

Many South Africans have since said that if Leon Schuster is in the wrong for his material then Trevor Noah should be. This is because Trevor Noah has also made jokes about black people.

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WATCH: Desmond Tutu’s Granddaughter, Natasha Thahane Finally Clears The Air On R1 Million Bursary

Natasha Thahane has issued a statement via a video to clear the air after claiming she received funding from Baleka Mbete and the Department of Arts and Culture.

She let it slip that Baleka Mbete obtained the funds for her and tweeps were enraged by this. She has since backtracked on her statement and claims she does not have a personal relationship with the politician. The actress ha denied having received R1 million from Mbete or the Department of Arts and Culture.

“I did not receive R1 million from Baleka Mbethe or the department of Arts and culture. If you receive to the interview you would realize that I was taken out of context and before I even go through the process I would profusely like to apologize to Baleka Mbethe and the department of sports and art and culture because when I watch back and listen to the interview it sounds like I have a personal relationship with mam Baleka which is not a case,” she said.

She said her first and last encounter with Baleka Mbete occurred after she was coming out of a meeting. She asked for advice after being accepted to study at the NYFA.

” She advised me to explore the department of arts and culture because they have funding opportunities and that was the first and last conversation. She did not make any calls on my behalf,” she said. According to her, she obtained R350 000 from the department, and the rest was provided by her family.

Official Statement. pic.twitter.com/HiczveVKC5

— Natasha Thahane (@Natasha_Thahane) November 30, 2021

@Khanyile_BG “These are pure lies she should have just remained silence. When she was busy receiving millions without a due process for studying Art overseas in 2017 students were arrested, teargased by police for fighting to have access in universities via what was know as fees must fall

@MiZz_TooMe “This just made things worse . First of all, you explicitly mentioned in your interview that it was a phone call – now you ran into her? Secondly, bursary funding is limited to R250k. How did you get R100k additional funding? Lastly, in what ways did you contribute to the arts?

@Tembelaniwewe “Your statement won’t change the fact that you received a R1ml of funding because you are the granddaughter of Tutu.”

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Musa Mseleku’s daughter opens up about her battle with depression

Mseleku’s daughter Enhle Mseleku has opened up about her depression.

Lately, many celebrities have opened up about their mental state and their fans are sending their wishes to them.

Enhle said she ended it when she made the decision to do so.

She shared what she did to overcome depression.

“Depression sucks because only you can fix it. Even if Zuma buys you a jet- it won’t change a thing, only you can fix this. My issue with depression only got resolved when I decided to end it.”

“Yes it’s not easy but one of the things was to do a list of all the things about me that I thought were cool and all the things I thought were not. If the not list outweighs the other then you sit there and think of more things to add to the cool list.”

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More young people being hospitalized in Gauteng over COVID-19

Gauteng is seeing a lot more young people being hospitalized with Covid-19.

The province is currently leading the country’s coronavirus infections.

“We see that the contribution, the fraction of people over 60 that get hospitalized is significantly lower and now most of the people that are hospitalized are younger than 40,” said Professor Bruce Mellado from the Gauteng Advisory Committee on Covid-19.

South Africa currently has 2,273 COVID-19 cases.

Gauteng is seeing a lot more young people being hospitalised with #COVID19. The province is currently leading the country’s Coronavirus infections. #DStv403 #eNCA pic.twitter.com/PSWD98yv0C

— eNCA (@eNCA) November 30, 2021

-eNCA

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WizKid brings out Chris Brown at London’s O2

With his Made In Lagos global tour still in full swing, Wizkid, on Sunday night, took his talents to London for the first of his back to back-to-back sold-out shows headlining The O2.

For the first night, Wizkid welcomed a host of guests, including British star Skepta and fast-rising Nigerian acts Buju and Terms. But the stand-out guest was undoubtedly the “No Guidance” hitmaker Chris Brown. The popular American artist performed several of his chart-topping singles, including “Go Crazy”, “Loyal” and “No Guidance”.

“This is my f****** brother for more than 10 years man,” said Wizkid as he introduced him
This is my guy, the first guy to ever show me love internationally and s***, you know. This is my brother and this is his first time performing in London in over 10 years.

“@wizkidayo just brought out @chrisbrown for his first-ever UK performance in over 10 years. Massive deal because Chris Brown was banned UK entry way back in 2010 #MadeInLagos”.
In January, Wizkid will be taking his tour to Canada, where he’ll be playing six dates over nine days. Two shows in Toronto and Montreal are already sold out.

Just last week, Wizkid was nominated for a Grammy for best world album for his hugely successful album, “Made In Lagos: Deluxe Edition”.

. @wizkidayo paying respects to his friend Virgil Abloh tonight at the the first night of #MadeInLagos at the 02, London #Wizkid pic.twitter.com/cuVI6DyrOk

— Tobí Rachel (@TobiRachel_) November 28, 2021

Following last year’s win for Best Music Video for his contribution as a feature on Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl”, Wizkid will be vying for his second Grammy in as many years.

Source: People

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