Legendary actress Dieketseng Mnisi, famous for her role as Nontombi Mantuli Seakamela in the South African educational soap opera Skeem Saam, recently got married in a traditional ceremony, and her lobola negotiations took place.

Innocent Chipa Sadiki, who portrays the character of Sthoko, took to her Instagram account to reveal that Dieketseng Mnisi (Mantuli) got married in a beautiful traditional ceremony, and some of the Skeem Saam actors attended the wedding, including Amanda Manku (Lizzy) and Lerato Marabe (Pretty).

The beautiful pictures shared on Instagram showing happy faces and the bride, Dieketseng Mnisi, wearing beautiful attire left people amazed and sending congratulations messages. Mantuli’s on-screen family, Lizzy, Sthoko, and Pretty, and Innocent Sadiki’s twin sister were also part of the wedding, wearing beautiful attire.
 

 

In a recent interview, Lebohang Mthunzi, wife of actor JT Medupe, bravely opened up about her internal struggles regarding her husband’s portrayal of Leeroy, character on the hit television series “Smoke and Mirrors”. Her candid discussion shed light on the complex emotions and challenges that arise when an actor’s professional roles intersect with their personal lives.Mthunzi’s honesty revealed her discomfort with witnessing her husband embodying a character whose orientation differs from his own. She confessed that although she comprehends the professional necessity of such roles, it remains emotionally taxing for her to witness Medupe fully immerse himself in the portrayal of

“As his wife, it’s difficult for me to watch him Mthunzi candidly expressed. “I understand that it’s part of his job as an actor, but it’s still uncomfortable for me to see him in that role.”Furthermore, Mthunzi articulated her concerns regarding the potential repercussions of Medupe’s character on both their personal and professional lives. She pondered whether it might be feasible for Medupe to explore alternative roles or even contemplate departing from the show to alleviate her discomfort and safeguard their relationship.
“I wonder if there’s a possibility for JT to explore different roles or perhaps exit the show,” Mthunzi shared. “It’s important for us to consider the impact of his portrayal on our family and our future.”

Mthunzi’s heartfelt interview ignited a meaningful discourse among fans and viewers of “Smoke and Mirrors”. While many expressed solidarity with her sentiments, acknowledging the complexities inherent in Medupe’s role, others emphasized the significance of artistic freedom and representation in the entertainment industry.

The heart-wrenching news of yet another Bolt driver being tragically shot dead in Rockville after responding to a ride request has sent shockwaves of sorrow and disbelief rippling through the community.The senseless loss of another innocent life in such a brutal and senseless manner has left many questioning when this cycle of violence will come to an end.

Amidst the collective anguish and despair, there is an overwhelming cry for peace and justice to prevail. The untimely passing of this Bolt driver serves as a grim reminder of the that frontline workers face while simply trying to earn a living and provide for their families.As the community grapples with grief and outrage, there is an outpouring of condolences and prayers for the departed soul, with hopes that they may find eternal rest and peace. The tragic incident serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the urgent need for measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all members of society.

In the face of such senseless violence, the community stands united in mourning and solidarity, determined to honor the memory of the fallen Bolt driver and to work towards a future where such tragedies are no longer a grim reality. May his soul rest in peace, and may his memory serve as a beacon of hope for a safer and more compassionate world.

He is one of the rising young actors who is captivating viewers with his character Nhlamulo on etvScandal.Matthews Rantsoma is a 28-year-old South African actor well known for playing Nhlamulo on Scandal. Meet the Kasi Shakespeare and get to know his biography and salary.Known as Nhlamulo or the Kasi Shakespeare from e.tv’s Scandal. Matthews Rantsoma was born and bred in Tembisa. He is currently 26 years. He speaks 4 languages, Setswana, Sotho, Pedi and Zulu. Matthews is known for his major role on scandal as Nhlamulo a kasi forex trader who is kind and caring, he goes by the nickname kasi Shakespeare on the show. However, Matthews came a long way to be where he is now.
Matthews’ Life, career and accolades.

Matthews Rantsoma
∆Matthews is mostly known for his theatre acting and production. He has made theatrical plays from Ngale Kwendu(2018) to Center of the less good idea season 7(2020). Rantsoma has performed and produced theatrical plays since he was in high school. He started theatrical acting in Grade 10 but only started going big later on in his life. Matthews is a very passionate actor, very creative and was the Naledi Award Winner of 2019.
Rantsoma has also appeared on Mzansi Magic’s Gomora and Tvc KFC(2019). In a discussion with IOL Matthews talks about his role on Scandal and the idea around the forex trading industry. He talked about how the industry is highly misunderstood and how that may cloud us from seeing it for its true potential whether good or bad.
Rantsoma discusses his role of Nhlamulo on Scandal
Nomvelo Makhanya and Matthews Rantsoma
∆Matthews also discussed the role of Nhlamulo and the type of person he is, he said that Nhlamulo was a kind and caring Kasi forex trader who knows Kasi like the Palm of his hand. To top that, Matthews shed some light on how he prepared for his role. It took him a lot of research on the Kasi language and its origins to fully blend into the role. However, he was able to get help from his theatre team, directors, teachers and writers. Thus was able to get a good grasp of it. He got help from the likes of Jefferson Tshabalala and Themba Mkhoma His fluency as a result of the research earned him a lot of acknowledgements and love across social media..
In an interview with Kabelo Sir Gift from SirGift Media Productions, he expressed his views of success and how Chris Hanni changed his view of success from a “selfish” definition to a more “inclusive” definition. In his own words he said: “success is when everyone else around is successful”. The rising star perfomed a play called Hanni the Legacy of which he had to research quite a lot about Chris Hanni for the play. He worked closely with Leila Henriques on so many projects and has also worked with Linda Tshabalala and Jefferson Tshabalala.
Matthews talks about conflicts between passion and duty
∆Matthews talked about the conflict between passion and benefit and to take care of yourself in the industry. He argued that even if we are passionate but we must not work for free. He said that the new generation must be bold enough to ask the question of “how much am I getting for this?”. As he says, most youngsters are selling themselves short and not getting paid for their art and talent.[3]
Matthew says he will never play homosexual
∆Matthews has a few boundaries to his acting ethics. He expressed in a interview with SirGift that he can never play the role of a homosexual but he made it clear that it is not because of homophobia or hostility. It was purely because of the emotional complexities “Because of the emotional baggage that it comes with,.. I would never be able to play homosexual…. and purely because of the emotional baggage it comes with. Because you must understand, every character comes with its own thought processes and I’m very technical about that, I want to understand what the character is thinking. So I’m afraid that once I’m in I might not get out…” -Matthews Rantsoma in an interview with SirGift
It seems his reason for not wanting to partake in that kind of a role is because of his psyche. As he puts it the thought processes and complexities he built around that.

With Sunday, 18 June 2023 just around the corner. The official promotional run towards the premiere of the much-anticipated remake of the 1986 classic retelling of the life and times of Zulu warrior and king, Shaka Zulu of the same name.

Promotion for the series has been long-going as it started as early as December 2022. For the most part, lead and executive producer Nomzamo Mbatha, who is set to play Queen Nandi, has been at the forefront of promoting the joint venture with Bomb Production.

As such, it seems that it was only recently, that it was highlighted that acclaimed young actor Lemogang Tsipa, who is Motswana of tribal origin, is set to play the adult version of the most prolific Zulu king.

Is a SeSotho-speaking Shaka Zulu a problem?

Lemogang Tsipa has made waves in the three years and counting since he broke into the mainstream of the film and television industry locally. This is as he was first reported by the publication:
“The young actor has impressed a lot of people since appearing on iSthembiso and some women have taken a great liking to Lemogang as well.

If there’s one thing people have come to appreciate about Lemogang is his passion for acting and how seriously he takes his craft.

In 2017 he acted in a local movie titled Beyond The River which received a lot of raving reviews.”

However, it seems as if excitement has been piqued ahead of the premiere episode of the retelling of the Shaka Zulu story. One social media user took to the timeline to highlight that Lemogang was actually Motswana of tribal origin rather than Zulu.