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Meet Beautiful pictures of Eunice from Skeemsaam, a diva, fashionista and a modest person.

Real name Oratile Maitisa , she is an actress best known for playing the role of Eunice from Skeem Saam
Oratile Maitisa was born on 01 March 1999, in Seshego township near Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Oratile Maitisa she started school in 2005 at MP Malatjie Primary School, which is in Seshego Zone 8. She attended Capricorn High School in Polokwane and completed her matric there.
Oratile Maitisa plays the character of ‘Eunice’ on SABC1 soapie drama Skeem Saam. She is also a traditional healer and sangoma.
Apart from being a talented actress, Oratile is also very good at singing and dancing. She has been to dancing classes at an academy in Polokwane.
She also revealed that she is a very spiritual person. Oratile has robed into two guilds at church and she is a youth evangelist.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oratile Maitisa is an actress who is best known for her role as Eunice Nkadimeng on SABC 1 educational drama series Skeem Saam. She is talented and ambitious woman who has massive thoughts on how to make her life better. She is a true definition of brains and beauty and she has a sense of humor and personality.
She is self driven woman who is not afraid to chase her dreams and have a bright future. She has won the hearts of many viewers through her good acting skills.
The gorgeous star actress is a native of Seshego outside Polokwane in Limpopo Province. She grew up in a humble family household and she has build herself a solid foundation for her career. She is a skilled woman who has expertise in the entertainment world.

Tweeps seem to believe that AKA has something to do with Burna Boy’s concert troubles. Here’s why…

South Africans have not stopped buzzing about Nigerian artist Burna Boy — real name Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu MFR — and his rumoured struggles to fill up the FNB stadium. On Tuesday this week, Burna announced that the concert has been postponed. While a new date has been set for the event, South Africans have not stopped trolling the artist.

One X user even dug up and old tweet made by late rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes which many believe to be a jab at Burna Boy who was briefly “cancelled” by SA after he spoke out against xenophobia in the country.

 

 

AKA DRAGGED INTO BURNA BOY’S CONCERT ‘FAILURE’
Nigeria’s self-proclaimed African Giant surprised many on Tuesday this week after revealing that his South African concert has been postponed.

The On The Low hitmaker was set to “fill up the FNB stadium” on 23 September this year but has since moved the date to 16 December.

The announcement has led to a lot of rumours that the concert was moved due to low ticket sales.

Burna Boy
Burna Boy’s SA concert postponed. Image via Instagram @burnaboygram
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Currently, South Africans are trolling the 32-year-old musician who in 2019, said that he would never return to the country following apparent xenophobic attacks happening at that time.

One person even dug up late rapper AKA’s tweet about “cancelling” Burna’s visa over his tweets about SA.

“Cancel my people, cancel your visa,” wrote AKA in the tweet.

Karin Van Der Laag: Maggie from Isidingo, where is she now?

Karin Antonia Nadine van der Laag is best known for her iconic portrayal of Maggie Webster in the beloved South African soap opera, Isidingo, which aired on SABC 3, a versatile artist whose career has encompassed acting, writing, script supervision, and casting direction find out what she’s been up to since.Born on 2 August 1971, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Karin Antonia Nadine van der Laag’s artistic journey began at a remarkably young age. She stepped into the world of television at just seven years old with a role in the SABC Christmas production, They Came from Afar.


 

This early exposure to the world of acting set the stage for her future success in the entertainment industry.

Karin’s commitment to her craft led her to pursue higher education in drama and English at the University of Cape Town, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, she obtained a Performer’s Diploma in Speech and Drama, further enhancing her skills and versatility as an actress.MAGGIE ON ISIDINGO
Karin’s breakthrough came in 1998 when she assumed the character of ‘Maggie Webster in Isidingo. This role not only catapulted her to soapie stardom but also earned her critical acclaim.

In 2011, her outstanding portrayal of Maggie earned her the prestigious SAFTA Award for Best Actress in a TV Soap, solidifying her status as one of South Africa’s most celebrated soapie actresses.TELEVISION CAREER
Her television career expanded to include roles in various productions, including Zero Tolerance, Going Up, Hard Copy, Justice for All, The Three Investigators, Wild at Heart, and Sorted.

Notably, in 2015, she appeared alongside Boris Kodjoe in the international television mini-series Cape Town, portraying the character ‘Gail Ferreira’.

Karin Van Der Laag’s talent transcends borders, as she has also made a mark on the international stage.

INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Her impressive filmography includes notable appearances in international films such as The Story of an African Farm, where she starred alongside Richard E. Grant, as well as Les Deux Mondes, Hoodlum and Son, Hey Boy, and God is African.

Her outstanding performances didn’t go unnoticed, as she clinched the FNB National Vita award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Comedy role. She also received nominations for other FNB Vita Awards, including Most Outstanding Performance in Musical Theater.

Her accolades further extended to winning both the FNB Vita Award and the Fleur du Cap award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and talented actress.

WOMAN OF MANY TALENTS
Karin Van Der Laag’s artistic prowess extends beyond acting. She is an accomplished singer and pianist, demonstrating her wide-ranging talents within the creative realm. Behind the scenes, Karin has established herself as a sought-after casting director, collaborating with numerous production companies.

Additionally, she has taken on roles as a judge, coach, and mentor for esteemed organizations like the National Eisteddfod Association, The South African National Community Theatre Association (SANCTA), and Talent Africa.

Handre Pollard’s wife gushes over Springbok training pic

Handre Pollard’s wife is celebrating his return to the Springboks camp amid the Rugby World Cup in France. The star player was officially selected as the replacement for Malcolm Marx, who sustained a long-term knee injury.


While Pollard is back training with the rest of the squad, he will not play in South Africa’s game against Ireland on Saturday, 23 September.HANDRE POLLARD REUNITES WITH SPRINGBOKS
Earlier this week, the Springboks confirmed that Handre Pollard had been called up to join the national team at the Rugby World Cup.

According to SA Rugby, the 29-year-old travelled to France from his English club, Leicester Tigers, on Monday, 18 September. This, after fellow Bok Malcolm Marx sustained an injury in training, which resulted in him being ruled out of the competition.

However, Pollard would not be playing in the SA vs Ireland match on Saturday, confirmed Rassie Erasmus.

He said during a media briefing: “Handre has joined us, but he won’t come in (the selection mix) immediately unless we have injuries.

“He only returned to playing last Friday, and we must first get him up to speed with the training sessions and then we’ll get him back in the mix.”

Handre Pollard made his rugby return last Friday for Leicester Tigers, who beat the Sale Sharks. His return followed an injury that had initially ruled him out of the Rugby World Cup squad.

WIFEY PRAISES HAPPY HUSBAND
With Handre Pollard’s return to the Springboks squad, his wife Marise is beaming with pride.

The Instagram influencer posted a pic of a happy Handre back with the Boks on her Instagram Stories.

Manie Libbok’s response to a young Springboks fan left fans in tears

Springboks star Manie Libbok responded to a young fan who impersonated him.

Indeed, it was an emotional moment for both Manie and the fans to see such love.

 

Libbok continues to produce top performances at the World Cup in France, and fans love him.

It seems even young kids are noticing his quality and idolising him.

Bokrugby shared Manie Libbok’s response to the kid, leaving many fans in tears.

“If you watch one video today, make sure it’s this one 🇿🇦💚🥹”The talented star had been one of the key players for the Springboks in France.

Indeed, this has turned out to be one of the most exciting stories of the World Cup 2023.

Having such young supporters on their toes cheering the national team was just too good to imagine.

Manie spoke of how amazed he was to receive such kind of honour from the fans.