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The TVSA Gomora September teasers confirm that Zibuko (played by Senzo Radebe) will end MamSonto’s life.

Friday, 8 September teaser reads: “Guns go off between Zibuko and Sonto – someone gets shot.”

The Tuesday, 12 September teaser confirms that MamSonto got shot, died and will get buried by her daugter Pretty (played by actress Siyasanga Papu).

 

 

 

“Pretty makes plans for Sonto’s funeral.”

Zibuko and MamSonto have been at war since Thati accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend, Mazet.

Mazet who was also MamSonto’s adopted daughter was secretly buried by Zibuko, who also gave her kidney to his sister.The former Rythm City actress Connie Chiume, who plays MamSonto in Gomora revealed to TshisaLIVE in June that she’s going to miss the people she worked with.

Chiume added that Gomora’s cast and crew became a big family after working together for four years as they’ve bonded and got to understand one another.

The actress added that she will also miss the team that they were working with, from actors to the crew and they worked with very professional people. They made sure the stories that were written appeared as they are on scree.

“That’s why Gomora, even after four years as it is ending, it is still on the number one spot.”

The veteran actress also said she enjoyed playing the villainous character [MamSonto] that was unfamiliar to her.

M-Net confirmed in April that Gomora will end in October 2023 as they strive to keep abreast of changing consumer viewership preferences.

Nandipha’s affidavit claims she was forced to leave the country with Thabo Bester on 17 March, two days after she dropped off her two daughters at school and did not return.

On 8 April, the couple was arrested in Tanzania.

Her statement read: “I was instructed and commanded by accused five [Thabo Bester] to get into a vehicle and leave the premises to a destination unknown to me at the time. I refused and wanted an explanation, but he forced me into a vehicle.

 

 

 

 

 

nandipha, thabo bester
Nandipha Magudumana is accused of abandoning her two children for Thabo Bester. Images via Instagram: @drnandipha/ Twitter: @sli_masikane
“I succumbed to the pressure due to the threats he directed at me. I complied with his instructions and was taken out of the country against my will.”

But prosecutors have rubbished Nandipha’s claims and have opposed the bail application.

ALSO READ: ‘Thabo Bester paid lobola’ + More shocking claims from Nandipha’s bail application

An investigating officer responded that Bester’s co-accused had been the one to pick him up.

He said: “Through a thorough investigation, I have established that the applicant was the one who drove from Johannesburg to fetch accused five [Thabo Bester] in waZulu-Natal.”

The couple would then flee in Magudumana’s Porsche, of which the state says it has CCTV footage of. According to eNCA, the state will use the footage as evidence against the accused during the trial.

MORE LIES REFUTED?
The prosecution has also disputed several other claims made by Nandipha.

They included:

Thomas Msengana popularly called Bad Boy T is a well known radio show host, and disc jockey from South Africa. He is regarded as one of South Africa’s radio royalties. Thomas is best known for hosting the popular show, Lunch With Thomas and Pearl alongside Pearl Modiadie. The show airs every week day on Metro FM. He also recently began hosting the breakfast show, Thomas and Skhumba In The Morning on Kaya FM after announcing his exit from Metro FM.

 

 

 

 

Age
The exact age of Thomas Msengana is unknown to the general public. However, several media sites reported that he turned 45 years old in 2020. We do not know how true these claims are.

Kaya FM
After previously being on Kaya FM, Thomas Msengana made a return to the radio station in May 2021. He and Skhumba were scheduled to host a brand new breakfast show which would replace the former one, Kaya Breakfast featuring David O’Sullivan, Thabiso Sikwane, and Jason Goliath.

The brand new breakfast show tagged “Thomas and Skhumba In The Morning” fast became a hit among listeners who have praised their chemistry on the radio.Thomas Msengana is best known as the co-host of the popular afternoon show, Lunch With Thomas and Pearl with Pearl Modiadie. In all the time the show aired, it was a hit among listeners. However, both Pearl and Thomas announced they would be leaving the show in 2021. While the former revealed she would be taking a break from radio to focus on being a new mom, Thomas moved on to host the popular new breakfast show, Thomas and Skhumba In The Morning on Kaya FM.

It’s been ten years since John Kani and Antony Sher last appeared together at the Royal Shakespeare Company, and now the pair are together on stage again in Kunene and the King, which has recently opened in the Swan Theatre.

Kunene and the King marks 25 years since the first post-apartheid democratic elections in South Africa, and reflects on a quarter century of change in this country. Did you know that, as well as performing in it, John Kani also wrote this two-hander production?

To celebrate John’s return to the RSC, we wanted to share some amazing facts about the award-winning playwright, actor and activist.

 

 

 

JOHN HAS WON A TONY AWARD
John’s work on both Sizwe Banzi is Dead and The Island in the 1970s saw him win a Tony Award for Best Actor, and a Tony nomination for best play, alongside his friend, the late Winston Ntshona.

Both plays premiered in South Africa (1972/73) before transferring to the Royal Court in London a year later. After a critically acclaimed run, they then transferred to the Ambassadors, before winning The London Theatre Critics Award. The shows then arrived on Broadway, at the Edison Theatre, to critical acclaim, with John and Winston co-winning the Tony Award for Best Actor.

HE’S EVERYONE’S FAVOURITE MONKEY IN THE LION KING
In the live action version of the Disney classic coming out this year, John voices Rafiki, whose name means “friend” in Swahili, and is the wise old mandrill who iconically presents Simba above Pride Rock at the beginning of the film.

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WAKANDA FOREVER
“You’re a good man with a good heart. And it’s hard for a good man to be king” – King T’Chaka

You may have seen John in the role of King T’Chaka in Marvel’s Black Panther (2018) and in Captain America: Civil War (2016). T’Chaka is the father to T’Challa – aka Black Panther – and was formerly the King of Wakanda. He is also not the only member of the Kani family to appear in the Marvel franchise. The actor playing the younger version of King T’Chaka is actually John’s son, Atandwa Kani.

John also played an integral role in advising on the accurate use of Xhosa* in the film.

*Xhosa is an Nguni Bantu language with click consonants and is one of the official languages of South Africa

JOHN HAS BEEN AT THE RSC BEFORE

The last time John Kani was at the RSC was the same year Matt Smith was named as the new Doctor Who, Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United, and an airliner landed safely on the Hudson River in New York.

John last appeared in Janice Honeyman’s The Tempest in 2009 as Caliban, with Antony Sher playing the role of Prospero alongside him. 10 years on from their last RSC show together, Janice, Antony and John have now reunited for Kunene and the King.

Before this he was also in Hamlet during the 2006 Complete Works Festival – a production which was directed by fellow South African Janet Suzman and provided a vivid reflection of South Africa as the Rainbow Nation.

Renowned rapper, Nadia Nakai, and Kairo Forbes, the daughter of the late hip-hop sensation AKA, were seen rehearsing the iconic hit track ‘Jika‘ by AKA, creating an emotional and touching scene that resonated with fans.

 

 

 

NADIA AND KAIRO
Nadia Nakai, took to Instagram to share a heartwarming series of videos documenting their emotional rehearsal. The posts spread like wildfire on social media, igniting a wave of nostalgia and pouring in heartfelt messages from fans who hold both AKA and Nadia Nakai dear.

Kairo Forbes can be seen eagerly belting out the lyrics of ‘Jika,’ capturing the essence of the song and its profound significance. This touching moment serves as a testament to the deep bond that these two remarkable individuals share, even in the absence of the man who brought them together.

ALSO READ: Tony Forbes unveils heartfelt bond: ‘Nadia is family’

NADIA AND AKA
Nadia Nakai, who once shared a romantic connection with AKA, has consistently expressed her profound respect and admiration for the late rapper. Their rehearsing wasn’t just a casual jam session; it was in preparation for the upcoming Joburg Day event.

At this event, AKA’s band will be gracing the stage, paying tribute to the late rapper by performing a selection of his timeless tracks, including gems from his posthumous masterpiece, the Mass Country album.

JIKA
The song in focus, ‘Jika,’ released in 2019 and featuring Yanga Chief, stands as one of AKA’s most iconic tracks. Its infectious beats and catchy lyrics made it a chart-topping sensation and an anthem for many proud South Africans.

Nadia Nakai and Kairo Forbes having fun in studio together. Image: Instagram via @nadianakai
While AKA may no longer be with us physically, his spirit and music continue to unite and inspire people around the world. And seeing Nadia Nakai and Kairo Forbes rehearsing ‘Jika‘ together, we can’t help but be moved by the power of music to connect hearts and transcend time.

R.I.P. AKA
This heartwarming collaboration is a reminder that AKA’s legacy lives on, not only in his music but in the hearts of those who loved and cherished him.