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The reason behind the slap? Jada says Chris Rock asked her out

American actress Jada Pinkett-Smith has once again managed to leave social media users feeling completely stunned with new shocking details about her marriage to famous actor Will Smith. The Girls Trip actress revealed that she and Will have been separated since 2016. This came as a surprise to many who questioned why Will slapped comedian Chris Rock during the 2022 Oscar Award ceremony.

Their question was just answered by Jada who told People Magazine that Chris Rock had “asked her out” after he heard rumours that she and Will were getting divorced.


 

 
JADA PINKETT SAYS CHRIS ROCK ASKED HER OUT
Just when we thought the Jada Pinkett and Will Smith story couldn’t get anymore shocking, Jada drops more bombshells.

The actress and talkshow host sat down with a tell-all interview with NBC News’ Hoda Kotb.

In a snippet of the primetime special, she reveals that she and the I Am Legend star have been separated for the last seven years.

This came as a shocker for many — especially since Will all but ended his career after slapping comedian Chris Rock for joking about Jada’s bald head during the 2022 Oscar Award ceremony.According to Jada in a People Magazine exclusive, Chris said that he wanted to take her out after hearing rumours that she and Will were heading for divorce.

“He called me and basically he was like, ‘I’d love to take you out.’ And I was like, ‘What do you mean?’ He was like, ‘Well, aren’t you and Will getting a divorce?’ I was like, ‘No. Chris, those are just rumors.’” she told the publication.

She also added that he had apologised profusely and they both moved on from it.

Notorious convict, Thabo Bester’s age revealed

doctor Nandipha Magudumana was supposed to share the dock with the disgraced doctor for the first time in court at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 11 October – this comes after he faked his death and succeeded in his elaborate prison escape from the Mangaung Correctional Centre in 2022. But how old is the mastermind, Thabo Bester?

 

 

 

 

 

FACEBOOK RAPIST: THABO BESTER’S AGE REVEALED
The notorious Thabo Bester is 37 and was born on 13 June 1986, at least that is what he is said to be according to several sources. After he was spotted shopping with Dr Nandipha Magudumana in Johannesburg several months after his brazen escape, the duo fled to Tanzania where they were arrested with a number of passports with different names.

Thabo Bester made his appearance in court on Wednesday, 11 October at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court and was spotted in a T-shirt that had him trending earlier this year when he was accused of allegedly having been photographed with the former South African president, Jacob Zuma in Nkandla.

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Following the images circulating on social media platforms, the spokesperson for the Jacob Zuma Foundation said that the photograph had been photoshopped, SABC reported.

“A picture that has been put there is a definite photoshop… This is just a malicious photoshop to try and continue to paint [former] president Zuma as a wayward person meeting wayward people and all of that … it is a malicious photoshop,” Manyi was quoted as saying.

AKA’s and DJ Zinhle’s daughter Kairo Forbes: ‘I want to perform’

On the second episode of DJ Zinhle: The Unexpected season three which aired on BET Africa on Saturday 7 October, Kairo Forbes told her mom DJ Zinhle that she would like to perform her dad, slain rapper AKA’s music.In a scene on DJ Zinhle: The Unexpected season three, Kairo Forbes tells her mom, DJ Zinhle that she would like to perform her dad’s music. During the conversation, the DJ was practising for what appears to be an upcoming show when Kairo expresses that she doesn’t want to go for rehersals.


 

Rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA and the DJ welcomed Kairo in 2015. AKA was shot dead outside of Wish Restaurant on Florida Road on 10 February.

“I want to perform… for daddy’s voice,” says Kairo.

“Wow, that’s crazy. Imagine you on stage singing daddy’s songs. You must tell Glammy,” responds the mom of two.
KAIRO PERFORMS AT JOBURG DAY
The scene was most likely shot before Kairo performed at Joburg Day in September this year. At the event, AKA’s life was celebrated by performers such as Khuli Chana, Yanga Chief, Thato Saul, Da L.E.S, and The Mega Band. These artists performed songs that they have collaborated with the rapper on.

Nadia Nakai, who was dating AKA at the time of his death also performed their song Dangerous featuring Blxckie. While Kairo got on stage and performed her dad’s hit Company. Her grandparents Tony and Lynn Forbes joined her on stage to cheer her on. Take a look
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Laduma Ngxokolo: Internet icon and fashion trailblazer

Recently, Laduma Ngxokolo shared the good news about the birth of his first child. The designer has quickly become an icon in the South African fashion industry. He is widely recognized for his Xhosa-inspired outfits, making him a fan favourite for many. So, who is he?


 
Laduma Ngxokolo is a fashion designer entrepreneur and creative artist. In 2010, he established one of South Africa’s most revolutionary designer brands, Maxhosa AFRICA, which has achieved global recognition and received invitations to showcase at prestigious international events, including New York Fashion Week.He was born on 15 December 1986 in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. As of this writing, Laduma Ngxokolo’s age is 36 years and his star sign is Sagittarius.

Laduma’s mother is Lindiwe Ngxokolo, born on 18 August 1958. His father, Mtutuzeli Ngxokolo was a soccer player. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2020. Laduma also has two sisters called Tina Somikazi Ngxokolo, who is a fashion designer, and entrepreneur and Lihle Ngxokolo Nqini, born on 3 December.CAREER

Laduma Ngxokolo, an acclaimed designer, entrepreneur, and artist, founded Maxhosa Africa in 2010, a groundbreaking South African brand. The company is globally recognised and invited to showcase at events like New York Fashion Week. Laduma’s pride and creativity shine through his intricate Maxhosa Africa pieces. As a well-traveled designer with an innovative outlook, he remains rooted in Africa. Additionally, his pieces feature premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship.

Laduma’s design work are showcased and preserved in the SMITHSONIAN Museum and MOMA: Museum of Modern Art in New York. The exceptional craftsmanship and quality of MAXHOSA AFRICA garments make them stand out with their authentic design work.

PERSONAL LIFE

Laduma Ngxokolo is husband to Nwabisa Bunde. Throughout their 6-year relationship, the two have kept their relationship away from the public eye. Speaking to Art of Superwoman, the pair shared their love story. Initially, they met at a store launch. Two years later, the couple met again when Nwabisa was helping him get keys from a friend and they exchanged numbers.

The two then went clubbing and started dating shortly after. Recently, the pair welcomed their first child, a daughter called, Qamata, born on 24 September 2023.

Dali Mpofu and Zandile Mshololo: SA on who is funding T Bester?

The notorious Thabo Bester included Advocate Dali Mpofu and Advocate Zandile Mshololo in his legal team on Wednesday, 12 October, and South Africans on social media are convinced that the convicted killer and Facebook rapist must be swimming in money or funded by top officials to afford the powerhouse of advocates.


 

 

‘THE TOP IS SPONSORING’: SOUTH AFRICANS QUESTION WHO IS FUNDING THABO BESTER?
Thabo Bester staged his death and made his brazen escape from the Mangaung Correctional Facility in May 2022. He was arrested in Tanzania earlier this year and faces several charges including defeating the ends of justice, fraud, corruption, violating a corpse, aiding, arson, and more.

During court proceedings on Wednesday, Bester’s State lawyer told the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court that he would also be assisted by advocate Zandile Mshololo, EWN reported. The recently captured fugitive also rose and told the court that he would also be using the services of advocate Dali Mpofu.

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Mshololo is currently representing accused number five in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. Meanwhile, Mpofu is best known for his political contributions. South Africans have since voiced their concerns and question where Bester could be getting such money to hire advocates in calibres as Mshololo and Mpofu. After all, lawyers don’t come cheap.