The family of Jabulani ‘Mjay’ Zama – the owner of popular shisanyama lounge, Eyadini, in Durban – has asked mourners to convey their condolences in like with IsiZulu trafion and norms.

This comes after the 47-year-old businessman’s passing on Saturday, 12 August, due to a stroke.

 

 

EYADINI OWNER’S FAMILY WELCOMES IN-PERSON CONDOLENCES
“Following the earlier announcement on the passing of Jabulani “Mjay” Zama (47), the family would like to further confirm the below:

“In-person condolences are welcome in line with IsiZulu tradition and norm. These may be conveyed at the family residence from 15h00 today, 13 August 2023-R91 Umlazi Township, 129 Mlungu Gumede Road, Umlazi, 4031.

The family further announced that Eyadini Lounge will remain closed until further notice.

“The family notes and appreciates messages and prayers as they come to terms with the passing of their son. We find solace in His word, ‘To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord,’” read the statement.

The Zama family also said that further announcements regarding the memorial service and burial arrangements will be confirmed in due course.

Eyadini Lounge founder, Jabulani Mjay Zama dies
Eyadini Lounge founder, Jabulani ‘Mjay’ Zama. Images via Twitter
FAMILY EXTENDS GRATITUDE
Announcing his passing on Sunday, the family described Zama as an “amazing soul, full of love, joy and faith.”

The family also said he “ascended to heaven to be closer to God.”

“Due to the sudden news, Eyadini Lounge will be temporarily closed, until further notice. We would like to extend our greatest gratitude to everyone of you, for always being by his side.”

South African influencer and reality TV star Faith Nketsi worried fans after becoming emotional on Twitter this week. In a series of tweets, the Have Faith star opened up about the birth of her daughter Sky Njilo who turned one on Saturday 12 August. While she didn’t reveal very much about the birth of Sky, judging by her tweets, it wasn’t the dreamy birth everyone hopes for.

Spotting how touching it all is for her, many of her fans shared heartfelt messages of support and birthday wishes to the little one in the comment section.

 

 

FAITH NKETSI OPENS UP ABOUT DAUGHTER’S BIRTH
Just over a year ago, South African rapper and former Pro-Twerkers group leader Faith Nketsi denied rumours that she was pregnant.

Not long after sharing photos of her tiny waist, she shocked South Africans with a secret wedding to KwaZulu-Natal businessman Nzuzo Njilo.

Not long thereafter, she opened up about giving birth to a little girl who she named Sky.

And now a year later, Sky is one years old and Faith seemingly can’t hold back her tears. Taking to her Twitter, the reality TV star opened up about having a very difficult birth.

Faith Nketsi daughter face
Faith Nketsi and her daughter. image via Instagram @faith.nketsi
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In a touching post, she revealed that telling the story of Sky’s birth is very painful for her.

“One day I’ll tell our story in detail but I need to find a way to tell it without crying from pain. I want to tell it when I’m strong enough to relive it. I try to not talk about it and I even avoid looking at pictures. She’s such a miracle I swear. I look at her and I see God,” she wrote.

One day I’ll tell our story in detail but I need to find a way to tell it without crying from pain. I want to tell it when I’m strong enough to relive it. I try to not talk about it and I even avoid looking at pictures. She’s such a miracle I swear. I look at her and I see God 😭

— faith Nketsi Njilo (@_faith_nketsi) August 12, 2023
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SA HAS KIND WORDS
Many of her fans headed to the comment section to share thoughtful messages and birthday wishes with Faith and Sky.

“As your name says it all. “Have FAITH” It shall be well,” one person said while another added:

“I hope you heal from all things you don’t talk about”

Dr Ziphozenkosi Nzimande (nee Mthembu), who is married to gospel musician Dumi Mkokstad, is thanking God for their special gift, their unborn son.

 

 

 

 

 

 
DUMI MKOKSTAD’S WIFE IS GRATEFUL FOR THEIR SON
The mother-of-one took to her Instagram this week to write a heartwarming message, accompanied by a Bible verse, for their bundle of joy.

“To my precious baby boy: You are loved beyond understanding. I pray for you every moment I get and already know what a blessing you are to our family. I thank God for your life & know it is by His grace that we made it so far.

“In all your life always: ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart & all your mind & your soul, and do not lean on your own understanding.’

“Your are deeply love dear son,” she wrote.

The medical doctor also shared beautiful images from her pregnancy shoot.

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HAPPY FAMILY
The couple, who tied the knot in 2019, share a one-year-old daughter together named Lenan’izulu. Dumi – real name Mdumisenzi Nzimande – has another daughter named Likuwe Nzimande.

In December 2021, they revealed that they were expecting their first child together.

Taking to social media expectant mom shared a picture of herself showing off her baby bump. She also thanked her husband Dumi and shared a picture of her sonar scan.

South African media personality Somizi Mhlongo has proven himself to be a friend and a half. While his close friend Kelly Khumalo is being crucified on social media, he has stuck by her, even giving her a spot on his event performance list. The star announced this week that Khumalo will be performing at his Somizi’s Shades of Pink.

The announcement comes shortly after the star had been dropped by two events where she had been set to perform following certain revelations during the ongoing trial of her late boyfriend Senzo Meyiwa.

 

Local songbird Kelly Khumalo has been going through a rough time ever since the Senzo Meyiwa trial started up again.

Fans of her late boyfriend Senzo Meyiwa have been demanding answers about his 2014 death at their home in Vosloorus which was initially reported to be a home invasion.

During the trial, it was revealed that Kelly had been in contact with at least one of the suspects accused of the murder.

Image Caption: Songstress Kelly Khumalo. Image via Instagram: @kellykhumaloza
Songstress Kelly Khumalo has faced a lot of online backlash in recent days. Image via Instagram: @kellykhumaloza
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In light of this, two event organisers announced that they were dropping her from their artist lineup.

Despite this, her long time friend and fellow starlit Somizi appears to be sticking by her side. The former Idols SA judge shared a poster of revealing that Miss Khumalo would be performing at the event.

He also took to her comment section after she shared the poster on her Instagram to share his excitement that she was going to be performing at the event.

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LASHING OUT
Meanwhile, local social media users have not had many kind words with Kelly who they believe knows what happened to Senzo on that fateful evening.

In response to their comments, the star shared a number of clap backs.

In one post, she wrote that she has nothing to fear and will always come out on top.

Best known for appearing on ‘Top Billing’, ‘Bush Radar’ and ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, where is Michelle Garforth-Venter now? Image via Instagram (@michellegarforthventer)

Michelle Garforth-Venter is a media personality and conservation journalist who is best known for her role as SABC’s Top Billing presenter. She also appeared as a celebrity contestant on Strictly Come Dancing and was the host of a plethora of environmental shows such as Bush Radar, Spirit of Africa and Wild Ltd.

 

 

 

AN ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER
While living in South Africa Michelle cemented herself as one of South Africa’s most influential media personalities. Michelle has appeared on the likes of Top Billing, Strictly Come Dancing, Bush Radar, Wild Ltd, Spirit of Africa, No Reservations and Greenline.

The multifaceted creative has also executive produced some of South Africa’s most well-known shows like DIY with Riaan Venter, Bush Radar Kids, African Hot-rods, Love and Mortar.

In addition to this Michelle is also a voice over artist, scriptwriter, marketing copywriter and content producer.

Passionate about the environment the former Top Billing presenter together with her husband have also written a book titled The Greenline. This book highlights the importance of pursuing an environmentally friendly lifestyle. It also provides practical advice and solutions for greener living and gives information on the challenges regarding the air we currently breathe, the ground, the animals, our fauna and flora.

Media personality Michelle Garforth-Venter. Image via Instagram (@michellegarforthventer)
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WHERE IS MICHELLE GARFORTH-VENTER NOW?
In 2015, after a traumatising house robbery ordeal, Michelle and her husband Riaan Venter made a decision to leave South Africa and relocate to the United States, Atlanta to be specific.

“It was no easy feat to get here. It was traumatic to move”, Michelle told SAFFA magazine in 2021.

She then goes on to explain how she didn’t want to raise her son in South Africa.

“After the nightmare where we were tied up for four hours in our house, we decided we didn’t want to raise Rainn in South Africa. In my younger days I lived in Los Angeles and knew I didn’t want to stay there. I am also not a New Yorker, so we did our homework and Texas kept popping up when we researched for a more diverse community to live in. We contemplated moving to San Antonio, but a good dentist friend of mine, who lived in Atlanta, suggested we visit him and explore the possibility”, she told the media outlet.

Since leaving South Africa the award-winning journalist has continued working on her passion as a conservation journalist appearing multiple times on CNN as well as living an adventurous life with her son and husband.