Oprah Winfrey is ringing in a major milestone birthday! Winfrey turned 70 on Monday and celebrated by getting active, sharing a video to Instagram of herself going for a run on the beach. She paired the video with Jill Scott’s “Golden,” writing, “This is 70! Celebrating 70 with a run on the beach. #healthisthebestgift,” she captioned the post. “Thank you for all the birthday loveLast month, the media mogul told PEOPLE that she’s feeling stronger than ever after incorporating more fitness into her life.

She admitted that she recently got a better handle on how to maintain a healthy weight long-term by using a holistic approach that includes regular exercise and other lifestyle tweaks. Winfrey also confirmed she has also added a weight-loss medication to her regimen.

Weight fluctuations “occupied five decades of space in my brain, yo-yoing and feeling like why can’t I just conquer this thing, believing willpower was my failing,” said Winfrey, whose dogged rehabilitation after knee surgery in 2021 kick-started what has been steady weight loss over the last two years.

“After knee surgery, I started hiking and setting new distance goals each week. I could eventually hike three to five miles every day and a 10-mile straight-up hike on weekends,” she said. “I felt stronger, more fit and more alive than I’d felt in years.” Winfrey’s birthday with a new special edition titled Oprah: Her Incredible Life, out now. The special edition compiles all the ways Winfrey changed the culture, from a groundbreaking talk show (and its 25-season run!) to a movie career, philanthropic work and more.

When she spoke to PEOPLE for a cover story in December, Winfrey said, “Gratitude really is my religion,” adding that her 1985 movie The Color Purple “was a spiritual opening for me to see my life in a different way” at that time in her life.

She added that her lifelong purpose is to help uplift others. Oprah Winfrey’s Movie and TV Roles: 10 of Her Pop Culture Moments You Might Have Forgotten. I still continue to rise, and I’m in a space now where my offering is to help other people to rise,” said Winfrey. “The principle that is the underbelly, the cornerstone for how I operate in the world. … Life is better when you share it. Oprah: Her Incredible Life also features a 1985 interview from the PEOPLE archives, when Winfrey was on the brink of global stardom. She said at the time, “What works best in television is your ability to feel comfortable in front of the camera — and I feel real good.

Zandie speaks up after sister Kelly Khumalo is said to have ordered the hit on Senzo Meyiwa Singer and songwriter Kelly Khumalo this week was implicated in Senzo Meyiwa death. He was shot during what is said to be a botched robbery at her mom’s home in Vosloorus in 2014. In an affidavit by accused number one and two Muzi Sibiya and Bongani Ntanzi respectively, the mother of Senzo Meyiwa’s child, Kelly was named as the person who allegedly hired an inkabi (hit man) to kill the footballer. Muzikawulahlelwa Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Ziphozonke Maphisa, and Sifisokuhle Ntuli are currently standing trial after being arrested in 2020. The court heard that Kelly had been trying to “get rid” of Senzo since 2013.

Since the naming of Kelly, she has remained mum about the court proceedings. However, her sister, Zandie Khumalo-Gumede who was also present on the night the soccer player was killed says she will stand by her sister and support her forever. “I know your heart,” Zandie says about Kelly. “Wherever Senzo is, he also knows your heart.

“To those that have been DMing and texting asking if she’s ok ningakhathazeki uphila njengosheleni (don’t worry, she’s fine and just like all of us, she wants the perpetrators to be brought to book and they will be, sekuseduze (we are almost there). I’m telling you this because I know how much you love and care for her, so I don’t want you guys to worry. khululekani nje isazokhala ingoma kwa Khumalo.

Zandie tells ZiMoja that she cannot wait for the trial to be over. “This too shall pass. I cannot wait for this to end and for the real criminals to be put to book.” She says this has been a very traumatic time for her family. “It has been tough but we are strong because we know God is with us.

Bontle Modiselle gives a review of her husband, Priddy Ugly’s final album titled Dust. The album is his third studio album, but also the final and he gave his all to the project taking to social media, the choreographer talked about the process of recording the album.

“That’s it. It feels so final. But you really did it. I’m Teary eyed as I type this because I know what creating this album felt and looked like for you. Some days were hellish, others were a peace you fought for you…if you had the fight in you. And often, that fight was just to stay alive. Extremes of everything. Priddy — Ugly. What an ending,” she wrote.

“You’ve always said your pen is your prayer…I know God hears you, and those who hear you too, will feel you too. You hold a mirror up to allow people to see themselves or reflect the reality of a society they live in. Love it or hate it, it will make you feel a way. Bontle further talked about the tracklist and her favourite on the list.

I have a couple personal favs. ‘Falling’ and ‘No Plan’ I had already heard the first drafts almost exactly a year ago, flying back on my return from Utah NBA All Star. I cried. Lol. Afrika loves mommy and daddy’s song ‘What’s the Math’ so of course I’m biased to it . However, nothing compares to hearing her prayer in ‘Broken Home [Afrika’s Prayer]’. Has me in a chokehold.
‘Rest In Power’ is just something else.
‘Mosha’ is a GLIDE
‘So Disrespectful’??!! Cumon!
‘Soul Food’ is exactly that!
‘Family Man’ between you and Thato is just supreme.
‘I Ain’t Got The Answers’, ‘Piece for Peace’ and ‘Profit’??!! I lied. The whole thing is my fav and I keep editing this caption as I listen to the album

The dancer expressed gratitude to people tho made the journey beautiful and motivating for her husband.“I’m grateful to those who held you down, those who ran, sat, tussled, and walked the journey with you. Grateful to those who mocked you because that too was a fuel to your fire. Every contribution on this body of work is beautiful

Almost a year after the untimely death of Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes, his father, Tony Forbes, has opened up about his family’s relationship with the Tembes. Moses Tembe is the father of Anele, who was once AKA’s girlfriend. She died in April 2021 after falling from the 10th floor of the Pepper Club Hotel in Loop Street, Cape Town.She was in a relationship with AKA when she died. Almost two years after her passing, AKA was shot dead on 10 February 2023 in Durban. No doubt their deaths have often thrust their families into top trends.However, Tony Forbes recently opened up about his family’s relationship with the Tembes and how they had a fallout. While on the ‘Within With Hazel’ podcast, Tony revealed that the Forbes family barred the Tembes from AKA’s funeral.

 

 

 

 

He revealed that Moses Tembe and his family requested to join the rest of the mourners in Johannesburg, but the Forbes family felt uncomfortable. Tony made it known that the family’s decision was based on the news that was being peddled on social media.
Despite allowing the Forbes family to be part of her daughter’s memorial and funeral services, AKA’s family felt uncomfortable with his presence at their son’s funeral.

Tony Forbes details events leading to cut off communication with Moses Tembe

“I now know what they were going through.” Deep!

I remember SA expressing deep pain at the news that Kiernan Forbes is murdered in DBN.

Nonhle Thema #Spar Shimza Kanye Maphorisa Boity Moroccans pic.twitter.com/ODjAPvAE9V

— YaseBlock B (@ThisIsColbert) February 6, 2024

After failing to attend AKA’s funeral, Moses Tembe revealed that his absence was due to security concerns.

Speaking to the media in 2023, Tembe said, “For security reasons, we’re not communicating our movements.” This was in response to a question about whether he will be part of AKA’s final farewell. It seems the Forbes family barred him from the funeral rather than security reasons, as peddled by the media.

The DA has called on KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Social Development MEC, Nonhlanhla Khoza, to provide answers after a three-month-old baby girl was abandoned by her mother, allegedly after she could not get help from social workers. The infant was found in eThekwini with a note from her mother outlining her tragic situation. The mom wrote“Hi. You might be wondering why I dumped my baby; don’t wonder just help her if you can or call authorities but don’t judge me. I have spoken twice with Social Workers. They delaying to assist, I know this looks bad but I had no option. The system is fragile and we can’t even abort safely anymore. Hospitals have strict rules.”

DA KZN Social Development spokesperson Mmabatho Tembe said: “The abandonment of yet another baby is telling of a broken system. Of particular concern are the contents of the letter in which the child’s mother apologises for her actions, stating that she tried to get help but none was forthcoming.

“This Department has a responsibility to help citizens in time of need and she should have been able to receive assistance.”

The child was found by a man picking mangoes on Monday morning in 28 degree temperatures near Oaklands Drive in Dawncrest. She had been dumped in a bush, at the base of an embankment next to a stream near a soccer court. Beside the child, the mother had left a bag with nappies and a bottle of milk in it, as well as a pacifier.

After reading the note (written in English), the man contacted his employer who called RUSA (Reaction Unit South Africa). Members of defence company RUSA were highly commended for their sensitive and caring handling of the situation.

The sad note from the mother who abandoned her baby in KZN. Photo: FB / RUSA
RUSA said: “On arrival, Reaction Officers were pointed out the location of the discovery and handed over the child and the bag. A female Officer & Medics were called to the scene and the child’s soaked diaper was changed. The baby girl was then fed with a bottle of milk. Medics examined the infant aged approx three (3) months and found her to be in good health.”

RUSA added yesterday: “A criminal case of Child Abandonment will be registered & Reaction Officers will be seeking assistance to identify the child or mother. If any can assist with the identification, kindly contact 086 1234 333 (RUSA).”

Today, the DA’s Tembe said it was clear the mother had abandoned her daughter in an act of “sheer desperation”, and said if her claims are verified, “there must be severe consequences”.RUSA (Reaction Unit South Africa) members have been highly commended for their sensitive handling of the tragic situation. Photo: FB / RUSA
The DA has raised the issue of child abandonment on several occasions, including last month when it called on the department to:

Provide increased support to NGOs with baby drop-off safes so that babies are not left in bins or, as in this case, out in the open
Work closely with other government departments, such as Health, to deal with the rise in child abandonment
Intensify programmes within clinics and hospitals regarding unwanted pregnancies and deal with red tape surrounding this issue and;
Increase community campaigns on options available to those women with unwanted pregnancies.
RESPONSES FROM FELLOW SOUTH AFRICANS
Many social media users have expressed heartbreak that the mother felt she had no option but to abandon her child.

Sameera A said: “Just look at that baby’s face!!!! You can clearly see that this baby girl was taken very good care of by this mother! With so many harsh negative comments assumptions and judgements ! Failure to try and understand the many possible reasons behind the painful decision this.mum had to take. Imagine the tears that must have been flowing down her cheeks as she penned that little note and when she placed that little one down how heavy her heart must have felt while walking away! For such a drastic step to take she definitely been going through a lot throughout that pregnancy. She may have been failed by Many! Thank the almighty that this precious was found unharmed.”

Heather B revealed: “My birth mother was 18 yrs when I was born. She walked out of hospital in 1951 soon after, without me. Fortunately I was adopted at 6 wks old by a wonderful couple who couldn’t have children. I was one of the lucky ones. I pray this little one will be too.”

Ethne K wrote: “I cannot even imagine how desperate that poor mother was to leave her baby. She is probably suffering from post natal depression, beyond the ability of thinking logically and obviously no help being offered to her in her predicament. I hope they find her, that she be reunited with her baby and gets the help she so desperately needs.”

Hazel L said: “How deeply sad. To leave your baby must be the most terrible ache ever. I will not judge. I pray that God protects both the mother and this precious child. How terribly heartsore ?”