Third death strikes Umhlobo Wenene this month.
Hardly three weeks since the death of Umhlobo Wenene giants, Reverend Nomathamsanqa Rweqana and Sonwabo Yawa, another death has hit the station. Actor and voice over artist at the station Nomampondo Noluthando Simayi passed away in a car crash on Saturday, accordingHardly three weeks since the death of Umhlobo Wenene giants, Reverend Nomathamsanqa Rweqana and Sonwabo Yawa, another death has hit the station. Actor and voice over artist at the station Nomampondo Noluthando Simayi passed away in a car crash on Saturday.

 

ONE DIED, THREE INJURED

The station confirmed Simayi’s passing in a statement saying they are deeply saddened by the sad news. “Simayi’s untimely passing occurred in a car tragic accident as she was returning from the funeral of the main story writer, Sonwabo Yawa, this past Saturday,” the station said. Two other drama actors, Nokukhanya Kula, famously known as Thandi and Mzwandile Nzenze, recognised as Gibson, along with senior producer Toffee Zitshu, were injured in the same accident. “The devastating news came in the wake of two funerals of Rev Rweqana and Yawa last week.”

TRAGEDY

SABC Eastern Cape Business Manager, Loyiso Bala, extended his heartfelt condolences to her family and wished the injured colleagues a speedy recovery. “The latest news of the passing of our colleague has left a further void in our hearts as we were still mourning our two colleagues who we buried last week,” Loyiso said. “Amid this sad news, we are left distraught and appeal to the listeners and fans to remain steadfast and offer support to the station by keeping the affected families in their thoughts and prayers during this trying time.”

DEATHS

Reverend Rweqana who passed on two weeks ago retired two years ago from the station after joining in 2008. Award-winning writer, Sonwabo, was behind the series Ithini Na Lento where Nomampondo had starred

Make way Nkosi and Shoki, you may have a new roommate. Tune in to #HouseOfZwide at 7PM tonight to watch it all unfold.Funani comforts an emotional Rea and encourages her to open up to her family. Isaac and Rea end up having a genuine conversation and she realises how much he’s also struggling.
Tuesday 20 February 2024
Episode 157

Ona lies about why she didn’t go out the night before, but Rea picks up on it. She later asks Ona what’s bothering her and Ona decides to level with her mom about her plans with Neo.
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Episode 158
Molefe campaigns to Rea to run the salon, while Maria campaigns to Isaac, but Rea decides they need to work together and will both manage it. Neo admits to Ona that he loves her.
Thursday 22 February 2024
Episode 159
After the audit, the Zwide’s realise it could all come crashing down, until Faith meets the owner of the firm and realises it’s an old friend and there’s clearly a connection.
Friday 23 February 2023
Episode 160
Neo sleeps with his side chick, Fikile, and Ona calls him while he’s still with Fikile and calls him her perfect boyfriend. Rea goes for an assessment to determine how well the treatment is going.

Every woman deserves to be called beautiful at least once a day. So,to all the females reading this.. YOU are beautiful!year-old, Zimkhitha Nqeto who is a self-taught crocheter, makes a living through crocheting. Nqeto was taught to crochet in primary as an extramural activity. She enhanced her knitting skills through Youtube in 2018, which started as a hobby and founded her clothing brand called Khitha Crochets in 2020.“I knitted my first dress and wore it, and took pictures that I posted on social media. I received a number of heartfelt responses. From there I never looked back.” she said. Nqeto is able to design and create any clothing item desired by an individual.

She specialises in female wear such as dresses, skirts, crop tops and many more items. The Lusikisiki born crocheter currently resides in Soweto Gauteng, her work can be couriered nationwide upon ordering.

Nqeto utilises the power of social media to market to her target audiences. She is currently working on her own, as her business is still small. She hopes to grow and expand her business in future so that she can be able to create employment for the unemployed.

Nqeto has hopes to run a masterclass in the future that teaches young children how to crochet. She believes that this initiative will help keep children from the streets and bad influences while giving them a lifetime skill.

Congratulations 🥳 to myself ✊🙏
At age of 22 i was able to build house for my mom ❤️💯✊ i will like to say thank you mom for supporting me and guiding meThe two-storey home features grand window panels and a balcony overlooking the tree canopy. In one snap, the young man’s happy mom can even be seen holding her new house keys. Mzansi took to the comments section, commending the man for showing his elderly mom appreciation while she was still alive. Many complimented him on his ability to save for the home build, wondering how they might be able to afford such a lovely place themselves one day.

There’s a quote that says “Unless a man loves like a mother, he is not capable of being a good husband,” our mothers love us unconditionally and sacrificed so much for us to have a better tomorrow, for that we need to appreciate them, thanks for appreciating her & we are happy for her

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Episode 232
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Tuesday 20 February 2024
Episode 233

Families slip further into a black hole with no hope of ever seeing the light. The sun shines as bright as Jojo’s currency. Business woes turn to gains for an injured worker.
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Episode 234
Tensions rise when a man refuses to face the unthinkable. Jojo is unsettled by an indecent business proposal. Now that money is within reach, it’s celebrations all around for Taps and Jakes.
Thursday 22 February 2024
Episode 235
Feeling his mother’s scrutiny, Nhlamulo agrees to a meeting but issues an unthinking reprimand. A conflict of interest is brewing at Uthuli Waste. Jackie has a ‘meet-cute’ with a familiar ‘sugar-daddy’.
Friday 23 February 2024
Episode 236
Nhlamulo’s worst fears are starting to materialize. Tankiso is forced to make a compromise she is not happy about. Embroidered lies make Jackie think that she has hit the jackpot.
Monday 26 February 2024
Episode 237
A father plagued by what ifs makes a decision to find out if his world is going to be ripped apart. A good man makes a bad decision, which is witnessed. A young woman has conflicted feelings around an older man.
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