Congratulations are in order for Muvhango actress Inno Manchidi and her husband as they joyfully welcome the arrival of their newborn baby.

Manchidi, who shared the news of her pregnancy at the beginning of this year.Struggling to find the words to describe her pregnancy, Manchidi shared that her pregnancy has been an incredible journey. “What a journey, what a God! Our baby was born of love and into love.”

 

 

 

 

The actress expressed appreciation for her husband, who made sure she had a “smooth pregnancy” from the first day until the very end. She also thanked her family, friends, gynaecologist, colleagues, and her followers on social media for “the love, support, well wishes, and prayers.”
Words fail me when I try to describe my pregnancy, I don’t know if there’s a word beyond perfect because wow!!! What a journey, what a God😭🙌🏽 Our baby was born of love and into love. To my husband @mphomanchidi thank you baby, we did it so effortlessly. Thank you for making sure I had a smooth pregnancy from day one until the end. Thank you to my family, friends, gynaecologist, colleagues and you guys my social media family for the love, support, well wishes, prayers and and and😭♥️, she wrote

Manchidi revealed that she and her husband decided to keep their pregnancy private until they felt ready to share the news. She thanked everyone who respected her decision. “I would bump into some of you, take pictures, and ask that you don’t post until I do, and you respected that. Thank you to everyone who did not feel the need to announce or comment about my pregnancy before I did. I respect you so much.”

She also jokingly mentioned that if anyone sees her, they should say hello and call her “Mama Manchie.”

Masoja Josiah Msiza is a South African actor, poet and musician. He is best known for portraying “Nkunzi Mhlongo” in the award-winning telenovela Uzalo.
Early life

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Msiza was born in Kwa-Thema, a township in the South African province of Gauteng. His love for acting started when he was 9 years old and he enjoyed participating in art and drama classes. Bio
Masoja Msiza is a South African actor, poet and musician best known for
his role as Bhodlimpi on the Mzansi Magic soap opera isiBaya, first appearing in Season 2.
He is also known for his recurring role as Welcome on the e.tv drama series Umlilo.
The star has been raised in Ndebele . He grew up in Kwa Thema
township, springs east of Joburg. Growing up, he was exposed to different languages, and he taught himself Zulu.
He has appeared in numerous television series including Jozi Streets,
Mtunzini.com, Scandal!, Isidingo, A Place Called Home, Sokhulu & Partners, Shreds and Dreams, Intersexions, Rhythm City, iNkaba,

Zabalaza, Ya Lla and Mfolozi Street.
His film credits include A Million Colours, Zama Zama, The Saints and Kalushi. Theatre credits include Voice from Kilimanjaro, Antigone,
amaWashas Asegoli, Once Were Free and Biko: Where the Soul Resides.
Masoja began his career as a poet and later became a stage and
television actor, musician and storyteller. He is the brains behind the
Lentswe Poetry Project spots on SABC2 and has published two
collections of poetry entitled The Voice of Hope and Avalon.
He also wrote and performed promo poems for Ukhozi FM and for
Bafana Bafana during the 2004 AFCON tournament in Tunisia.
In 2016 he landed his first starring role in television in the e.tv
telenovela Ring of Lies, playing the role of Mandla, a boxing manager
who discovers a young fighter on the dusty streets of Limpopo.
Instagram
Masoja Msiza appears to be a private person. Nothing much about his
personal life has been posted on his Instagram account. He, however,
posts about his work creating awareness on it.
Albums
Time to rhyme
Poems and songs
1. Time to Rhyme
2. Babulawelani
3. The Click Poem
4. Nokuthula
5. The 8th Man
6. Hamba Nami
7. My Love (Condomly)
8. Hallelujah
9. Mbali
0. My Skin
1. Women and the Ocean
2. Nokuthula
3. Judas
Television Roles
Show-
Character
A Place Called Home – Season 1
Hudson
iNkaba – Season 1
Goodman
Mhinga
Isibaya – Season 2
Bhodlimpi
Isibaya – Season 3
Bhodlimpi
Isibaya – Season 4
Bhodlimpi
Isibaya – Season 5
Bhodlimpi
Isidingo – Season 1
Saul
Jozi Streets – Season 1
Vusi
Mfolozi Street – Season 1
Mandla
Mtunzini.com – Season 1
Bheki
Rhythm City – Season 1
Joe Malefane
Ring of Lies – Season 1
Mandla
Ring of Lies – Season 2
Mandla
Scandal! – Season 1
Pastor John
Shreds and Dreams – Season 2
Yoliswa’s Father (as Msoja Msiza)
Sokhulu & Partners – Season 1
Mthethwa
Sokhulu & Partners – Season 2
Mthethwa
Umlilo – Season 1
Welcome
Umlilo – Season 2
Welcome
Umlilo – Season 3
Welcome
Umlilo – Season 4
Welcome
Uzalo – Season 3
Nkunzi
Uzalo – Season 4
Nkunzi
Uzalo – Season 5
Nkunzi
Uzalo – Season 6
Nkunzi
Ya Lla – Season 1
Gate Guard
Zabalaza (2013) – Season 1
Larry
Zabalaza (2013) – Season 2
Larry
Zone 14 – Season 3
Thomas

Coming Up Next On #SkeemSaam
Episode 206

 

Phomolo threatens Pretty in an attempt to save Lehasa. Babeile is blamed for Sthoko’s injuries and punished. Evelyn’s troubles threaten her mental health.
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Episode 207

While Pretty suffers for Lehasa’s sins, Lehasa and Phomolo decide on how to best eliminate Khwezi. Babeile is finally allowed access to Sthoko but he’s not happy with what he walks in on. Evelyn learns about the full scale of her son’s troubles.
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Episode 208
Pretty is disturbed to learn Lehasa may have had a hand in Sthoko’s injuries, meanwhile Babeile and Petersen collaborate against Lehasa. Evelyn is asked to secrecy by her son, but will she agree? Lewatle and Pax are punished for their misdeeds.
Thursday 18 April 2024
Episode 209
Lehasa puts his plan to eliminate Khwezi in motion. Sthoko and MaNtuli are shocked by Pretty’s stance regarding Sthoko’s injury and who’s to blame for it. Evelyn is roped into lying to her ex-husband, for her son.
Friday 19 April 2024
Episode 210
Khwezi stares death in the face. Babeile gets a step closer to getting justice for Sthoko. Evelyn and Toby’s secret is exposed to the wrong person.

oming Up Next On #etvSmokeAndMirrors
Monday 15 April 2024
Episode 1
Season 2 premiere!
Thandiswa hides her turmoil and goes through with marrying Caesar (now played by Hlomla Dandala). Xoliswa appears and berates her for marrying her murderer, demanding that she destroys Caesar.
Tuesday 16 April 2024
Episode 2
 
Caesar and Jaxon finally receive the moment they have longed for, triggering a flood of profound grief and raw feelings. The mysterious stranger, Xolani, tries to warn Sakhile about Sonto.
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Episode 3
Thandiswa is on an unwavering mission to untangle the mystery of Dikeledi’s sudden disappearance, but she must also get rid of the incriminating bloodied dress.
Thursday 18 April 2024
Episode 4
Caesar almost finds Thandiswa with the bloody wedding dress. Caesar regrets the bad start to their marriage and Thandiswa tells Caesar that Dikeledi is missing. Sonto is pleased when Tiny moves out.
Friday 19 April 2024
Episode 5
Thandiswa panics when she learns of possible evidence in Mthetho’s office. Mlamuli discovers Mthetho’s flip board connecting the victims to her.

Veteran actress Lydia Mokgokoloshi is well recognized for her roles as Koko Mantsha in the SABC1 soap opera Skeem Saam and the Sepedi drama Bophelo ke Semphekgo.

Fans of the award-winning actress Lydia Mokgokoloshi have wondered why she doesn’t appear in Skeem Saam, where she plays the role of Katlego Peterson’s grandmother Koko Mantsha.

Sowetan reported in July 2020 that the legendary actress has taken a break from acting after playing Koko Mantsha since the soap opera’s inception in 2011.The educational soapie revealed to the publication that Mokgokoloshi is still part of the show on a recurring basis, although viewers will see less of her on screen.

The soapie’s spokesperson Sumanya Mogola said: “She will still be in and out of the story. She just won’t be shooting as much as she used to. Our shooting schedule gets really hectic at times and we don’t want to wear her out. She is at a very sensitive age so she needs as much rest, care and comfort as possible.”She took a break from the show in 2020 when her character moved away from Turfloop in Limpopo (where the storyline is predominantly based) to her home.

In 2024, there are rumors that Lydia Mokgokoloshi will return to Skeem Saam following a protracted absence. The source did not provide much information regarding Lydia Mokgokoloshi’s return date, but viewers will be happy to see her return. Lydia was reportedly spotted visiting the offices of the Skeem Saam building in order to discuss renewing her contract.Mokgokoloshi became a household name as the wicked Mma-Nkosheng in the popular 1980s Pedi drama Bophelo ke Semphekgo.Born in the small village of Botlokwa in Limpopo, she was a school teacher for more than 20 years in Soweto.In 2017 Mokgokoloshi was introduced as a “national treasure” as she received the honorary Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas).She received the same special honour at Limpopo’s inaugural Film, Arts, Music and Entertainment (Fame) Awards in 2015.

“Thank you to all South Africans. You have loved me so much. I can’t even walk and wherever I walk they all want my photo,” she jokingly said after receiving a standing ovation from her industry peers at the Saftas.

“Thank you to [the] Skeem Saam crew and all those who are playing with me.

“I really feel honoured to be called granny and I feel so proud to be a granny, although sometimes I can be so cruel and injure you with a needle pin.

“If you came into my house without informing, remember you can be somehow.

“I’m so happy and honoured. I honour those who are writing the scripts, dressing us and the production companies.”