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Final preparations were underway on early Saturday morning at KwaPhindangene in Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal as family and friends trickled into the home of Prince Mangosuthu.The man, who founded the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in the 70s and led the party for over four decades, has been hailed by some as a towering figure and an important role player in South Africa’s politics while some have described him as a complex and decisive figure while he has also been blamed for the black-on-black political violence that occurred in the townships in the late 90s.

 

The IFP’s current leadership has, however, vowed to keep Mangosuthu’s legacy and his positive contribution towards the road to democracy.

When he stepped down in 2019, he was appointed as President Emeritus of the IFP.

But Buthelezi’s life was not only centred around politics.He not only served as the Zulu traditional Prime Minister but also as MisuZulu’s mentor, guiding him and at times speaking up against his detractors and those who sought to dethrone him from office.While the King will not attend Buthelezi’s funeral today for cultural reasons, speaking at the annual reed dance last week, he said it would be “be hard for him to sleep or rest in the coming days as he and Buthelezi worked together for the longest time until the end, having respected him.”

Buthelezi passed away on September 9 aged 95 a few days after he was discharged from hospital.

He had been admitted for over a month and had undergone a medical procedure.

Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the eulogy while scores of IFP supporters are expected to descend at the Ulundi regional Stadium for the category 1 special official funeral which will come with military honours.

opular South African actress, singer, and media personality Simz Ngema has penned a romantic birthday message to Tino Chinyani.

Gushing about her partner and father of her child recently, she said she would choose him over and over.“I think my eyes and my smile speak for me. When I look at you I see my world, my heart in human form. Your happiness is my peace and contentment. I thank God for giving me a chance to love you every day. All I want is to see you win, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, and financially. I love you with my soul, Hungwe. I see a king in you. You are a great partner and an exceptional father and I love doing this thing called life with you. Through the good and the bad, I still choose you, and thank you for choosing me. Happy birthday my love. I love you,” she wrote.Not so long ago Tino also had nothing but sweet words for his lover on her birthday. He said she was a cut above the rest.

 

 

 

Taking to his Instagram timeline, he shared snaps of moments they’ve enjoyed together, saying he cherishes her.

“Another unforgettable trip around the sun with you. I thank the Lord every day for allowing me to experience this moment with you. For every smile, kiss, and cuddle shared is truly cherished,” he wrote.

“You drive me crazy, but you truly are in a league of your own, a true queen quite like nothing I’ve ever experienced. I pray on this day and every day that follows that the Lord’s grace shines down upon you. I love you and thank you for being an amazing mother to the greatest gift I could ever ask for. Today we celebrate you.”

Joyce Skefu says she’s getting stronger by the day while on her road to recovery after suffering a mild stroke.

The veteran actress, popularly known for her role as Maletsatsi on Scandal!, took to her timeline to share an update after revealing the news in March 2022.

“Hello loves, I miss you, miss work, miss the period before Covid-19. This shows that life has many surprises as we journey to eternity. Can you believe that as our spirit matures so is the world. Thank you for your consistent support, my health is improving daily. Love wins,” she wrote.

Lira is another celebrity who suffered a stroke, more than a year ago, and has also been candid with fans about her recovery journey.

In a statement shared with TshisaLIVE, Lira’s family revealed the singer had travelled to Germany for a performance but suffered a stroke in April 2022 that affected her ability to communicate.

Marking on her Instagram timeline a year since the incident, the singer reflected on how she had to learn the basics of communication again and expressed her gratitude for another chance at life.

“I had aphasia. I couldn’t speak or write or read. And I must say that I am lucky. Many people don’t come away with that. I had to learn speaking as a child, learning how to say each letter, and forming a sentence. I did so joyfully though. I had no anxiety, no stress, just peace and calm. I have made such huge progress and I gave a speech at my birthday party. I’m almost there.

 

“Thank you to all of you who kept me in your prayers and kept me in your good thoughts. You let your light shine for me. In the year that I’ve needed to learn how to speak I’ve enjoyed listening and the silence. I’ve learnt to be happier. I’ve learnt to enjoy the simple things. Life is a gift and I hope to celebrate the gift of life for many years.”

Television personality and actress Thembisa Nxumalo (née Mdoda) is expecting baby boy. Her loved ones are excitedly awaiting her new bundle of joy.

 

Thembisa Nxumalo and her husband, Eric Nxumalo, are soon expecting their first baby together. The couple’s loved ones arranged a beautiful surprise baby shower for the media personality at a Johannesburg hotel.

The event’s head organiser was actress and food technologist, Amanda Quwe. Amanda is thrilled about her friend’s soon-to-be-born son and can barely contain her joy and excitement. Taking to Instagram to celebrate the event, she said:

“A mother and child I was brought to care and love this year, is you. I just realised it is all I want to do is just that. A pleasure to serve, Mommy dearest, and by God’s grace, we have come this far. Oh, how much I love you. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this journey! My Queen mother!”

THEMBISA NXUMALO REACTS
Following the lovely words posted by Quwe, Thembisa Nxumalo responded with the words:

“I’m held. I’m seen. I’m loved. My heart is so full of gratitude. Enkosi kakhulu ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥹🥹🥹🥹. What a blessing you are empilweni yam. I love you, always.”

THEMBISA NXUMALO’S MARRIAGE
Is Thembisa Mdoda married? Yes, she is. Thembisa Nxumalo and Eric Nxumalo got married in 2020. There were speculations that the lovebirds were expecting a baby in 2021, but the information was inaccurate.

Since getting married, Thembisa and Eric have been loving and supportive of each other. In 2021, the television personality expressed how supportive Eric was when she contracted the dreaded COVID-19 virus. He stayed by her side when she was hospitalised and reminisced about the period with the words:

“A constant reminder of the incredible human I married. Right there by my side every day, when I was in hospital. Regardless of all the 1000002 things he had to. I can’t begin to explain what it was like not being able to see my babies, but seeing his face kept me going😍. With a constant smile, a joke here and there, videos of the kids, and constantly reminding me that everything will be okay❤️🥺. You are not only the love of my life but my peace too. I wish I could whisk you away on a special vacay so you can breathe easy. Lie on a hammock and just relax🥰. You deserve that peace of mind.”

In addition to the expected baby boy, Thembisa Nxumalo is a mom of twin boys. Her new baby will be her third son and her first with Eric.

We look into Generations actors who dated or got married from Pamela Nomvete, Sello Maake KaNcube, Connie Ferguson, Shona Ferguson and more

 
‘GENERATIONS’: ‘NTSIKI’ AND ‘ARCHIE’ DATED IN REAL LIFE
TimesLIVE reported in 2014 that former Generations star Pamela Nomvete, who played the villainous Ntsiki Lukhele for six years dated Sello Maake KaNcube, who played Archie Moroka in the SABC1 soapie.

The publication adds Nomvete then met her Zimbabwean husband Collin Marimbe after her relationship with Maake KaNcube ended.

She married her late husband in August 2002, who reportedly abused her verbally and emotionally, and cheated on her revealed the actress in her memoir, Dancing to the Beat of the Drum: In Search of My Spiritual Home.

“He would often talk of young women who didn’t have two cents to rub together but were ‘oh-so-well put together’,” she wrote.

Briefly reports that she filed for divorce from her Zimbabwean husband in 2007 after he cheated on her. Her then-husband reportedly refused to sign the papers, threw her out of their matrimonial home.

Zimoja revealed in November 2022 that 63-year-old actor and playwright Maake KaNcube celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary in October 2022 with Pearl Mbewe Maake KaNcube.

It is unclear who the legendary actress Pamela Nomvete is dating at the moment.