Award-winning journalist Marecia Damons took her excitement to social media and announced that she and journalist, Daniel Steyn will be launching their book, The Thabo Bester Story on 27 October.

On Monday, 18 September, South African journalists, Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn revealed the book cover of their book The Thabo Bester Story as they announced that it will be in stores next month. The book will document all they have gathered in the elaborate story of the notorious

 

 

 

Sonia Mbele

“Excited to finally share the news! @a_daniel_steyn and I have been working on a book for the past few months, and we’re finally able to reveal the cover🙌🏾🎉 The Thabo Bester Story will be available in bookstores nationwide on 27 October. This project follows in the vein of our reporting for @groundup_news, which exposed Bester’s escape from prison in May 2022. The book includes everything we know to date,” Damons shared.

Thabo Bester became South Africa’s most talked about fugitive after he pulled off his generous plan to escape from the maximum security prison, Mangaung Correctional Centre in 2022. He staged his own death by starting a fire in his prison cell and dumping the lifeless body of Katlego Bereng in his place. He then went on to live his life among citizens with his celebrity doctor girlfriend Dr. Nandipha Magudumana.However, several months after his successful escape, he was spotted shopping in a mall with Magudumana and the love birds skipped the country shortly after their photos trended on social media. Unfortunately for them, two weeks after being on the run, they were nabbed in Tanzania in possession of several passports with different names. They were brought back to South Africa where they have been facing trial for the past few months. In the meantime, Bester is currently awaiting his next court case in the C-Max section of Pretoria’s Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Centre, meanwhile, Magudumana awaits trial at the Bizzah Makhate Correctional Centre in Kroonstad, EWN reported.

Somizi Mhlongo dedicates a post to his late parents. The media personality recently launched a new business for kids clothing, Sompire Kids. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, he shared photos of his new office as a CEO and penned down a note of gratitude to his late parents who were talents in the South African entertainment industry.

 

 

 

Somizi

“Thank u for always allowing me to be me always. When I said I wanna be an artist u never said finish yo matric as plan B. Coz u have always believed in my Plan A and so did I. And plan A has had its ups and downs. At some point I wish I had plan B. But I’m glad I hung on. Plan A is now paying off,” he wrote.

“I knew that one day I’d be the CEO of something. I thought that wud have happened 20 years ago. But I’m glad it’s only happening now coz I’m ready. Here’s to my legacy. It’s gonna be another rough tough journey but u bet IM READY. luckily I don’t walk alone. I have YOU around me all the time,” the radio presenter added.

DJ Sbu said people should save and prepare their businesses for the challenging period. Lockdowns 2nd round soon. It’s happening overseas. Clearly sekunjalo Get ready Hustlers. Don’t spend your money. Prepare your business for challenging times ahead. I might be wrong. This is not an official message, I’m suspecting & taking precautions. Just be responsible with your money guys,” he wrote.However, South Africans didn’t take the message lightly as it triggered panic. DJ Sbu predicts a round two lockdown will happen in South Africa soon.

 

 

 

Lockdowns 2nd round soon. It’s happening overseas. Clearly sekunjalo

Get ready Hustlers. Don’t spend your money.

Prepare your business for challenging times ahead.

I might be wrong. This is not an official message, I’m suspecting & taking precautions. Just be responsible with

Author and activist Zoleka Mandela has been documenting her cancer treatment journey on social media and recently shared that her CT scan revealed she has blood clots and fibrosis in her lung.

ZOLEKA MANDELA REVEALS SHE HAS BLOOD CLOTS AND FIBROSIS
In an Instagram post, the When Hope Whispers author shared a video of herself wearing her signature smile and captioned it:

 

 

 

 

“17.09.2023 – I had a CT Scan administered a few weeks back, which have shown that I have blood clots as well as Fibrosis in my lung. This explains the chest pains I had been feeling.

“My Medical Oncologist has recommended blood thinners and Oral Chemo. On the upside, I’m incredibly grateful that I am still treatable! I’m off to bed … Good night … Good morning, beloved hearts! Love, the Oros Lady (I feel like my face just gets more rotund and puffy by the day!) Peace. Passion. Positivity.”Zoleka, who is the granddaughter of late South African former president, Nelson Mandela, and ANC stalwart Winnie Madikizela Mandela – revealed in August last year that she has been diagnosed with cancer in her lungs, liver, ribs, spinal cord and hips. She was previously diagnosed with and beat breast cancer twice.

In April, the mom-of-six revealed that she was at her stage in her life where she is planning for her last days on earth and beyond.Speaking to Phemelo Motene on Kaya FM‘s Point of View, Zoleka shared how she is preparing for her death.

“It will probably sound strange but, I think I am blessed or fortunate enough to be in a position where I am in my planning stages. I am having conversations with my loved ones, lawyer, therapist and siblings to discuss what happens on the day and after I pass away.

“I’m learning to be OK with my eventuality. I’m learning to live despite an expected death. I’m also just continuously evaluating many facets of my life. I think that’s empowering for me. I’m put in a place where I actually have a say, especially with regard to my children.”

Jackie Phamotse has been found guilty in a high-profile defamation case brought against her by celebrity couple Basetsana Kumalo and her husband, businessman Romeo Kumalo. Phamotse, a renowned author and motivational speaker, appeared in the Randburg magistrate’s court on Tuesday.

The court’s judgment, delivered after a legal battle spanning five years, upheld the state’s case against Phamotse, stating that it had been proven beyond reasonable doubt. Having regard to the totality of the evidence, the court is satisfied that the state has proved its case against Ms Phamotse on all four counts beyond reasonable doubt.

 

 

 

“Ms Phamotse’s version as enumerated in the reasons for judgment above is not reasonably possibly true and is rejected as false beyond reasonable doubt,” said the magistrate.Phamotse faced two charges of crimen injuria, one count of criminal defamation, and one count of contempt of court. The legal saga originated from a controversial tweet posted by Phamotse in 2018. In the tweet, Phamotse made allegations insinuating the existence of a compromising video involving the Kumalos and another male

Her husband Romeo, though reserved in his interactions with the media, could not hide his joy. He was visibly elated as his wife held his face and embraced him.

For the Kumalos, the verdict represents an end of a long and arduous journey. Basetsana, speaking to the media after the proceedings, expressed relief and happiness.

She emphasised that the judgment has significance not only for her family but for all hardworking individuals who, at times, find themselves unfairly shamed.

She stated: “This judgment is for all of us, it’s for my children who had to live in shame over the last five years and for my parents.”

Phindi Mjonondwana, speaking on behalf of the National Prosecuting Authority, hailed the ruling as groundbreaking.

“It will go a long way in assisting the prosecution in doing its work, especially against cyberbullying,” Mjonondwana said.

“The judgment will serve to educate society as a whole, that though we have social media platforms, they must be used responsibly [and] with respect for other people’s rights.” The case has been set down for October 24 for pre-sentencing and the consideration of the reports.