The star took to Instagram to announce her birthday, and Mzansi connected the dots on her age.

Undoubtedly, she has managed to keep her private life under wraps over the years, leaving many to guess.

Nelisiwe Sibiya’s age
Durban Gen actress Nelisiwe Sibiya. Image from Instagram@nelisiwe_faith_sibiya
Taking to Instagram, she posted: “Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to the gorgeous me! Happy birthday to
 

 
me!!”

The 31-year-old actress was born on 13 September 1992 in Johannesburg. No doubt she looks younger than her age. Over the years, she has wowed many with her banging body and youthful looks that have often thrust her into top trends.

The bubbly actress also pulled lavish birthday celebrations at the Rockets Beach Club in Umhlanga, Durban. Junior De Rocka Sphectacula and DJ Naves were on the decks.

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CAREER
With an illustrious career spanning years, Nelisiwe Sibiya has fast become the darling of small screens. She had her shot to fame with her on-screen character in 2016 after being cast in Lockdown.

The actress had her thrust into the limelight with her lead role in the e.tv medical drama series Durban Gen as Dr Mbali Mthethwa-Dlamini.

In the backdrop of the drama series cancellation, Nelisiwe Sibiya joined Umkhokha: The Curse as Nompande. She has been dupped the next big thing on small screens.

While famous South African soccer fan Mama Joy — real name Joy Chauke — is currently backing the boys in green and gold all the way in France, her soccer team Royal AM is gearing up to face the boys in black and yellow — Kaizer Chiefs. Mama Joy, who has been sharing all sorts of exciting updates from her trip to France, took to X to wish Royal AM good luck.

In the comment section, bitter Orlando Pirates supporters once again asked her why she had abandoned their team to support Royal Am — questions which she simply ignored.

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FROM FRANCE WITH LOVE: MAMA JOY SUPPORTS ROYAL AM FROM A DISTANCE
Mama Joy became famous for her enthusiastic support of local soccer team Orlando Pirates.

She later ruffled quite a bit of feathers when she switched teams and started supporting Shaun “MaMkhize’s” Royal AM.

Despite this, she continues to show the team love.

While she is currently putting her super fan skills behind the Springboks who are currently participating in the Rugby World Cup, she didn’t miss the opportunity to wish Royal AM well.

Royal AM fan Mama Joy. Photo: Twitter
Royal AM fan Mama Joy sent her love all the way from France. Photo: Twitter
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Taking to X, she predicted a 3-0 victory for the team against Kaizer Chiefs who they are set to face on Saturday 16 September.

“@RAMFC_sa vs ⁦@KaizerChiefs. Good Luck Thwihli Thwahla my heart is with you My team can’t wait for 3 points loading. @FnbStadium Saturday 17h30 202,” she wrote.

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FANS WEIGH IN
In the comment section, Orlando Pirates fans called her out while her supporters joked about her being “absent from work”.

“Mama Joy tell me the truth, your love is lost all together with Pirates????” one person asked while another asked:

“Absent from work sesi Joy.”

Mbali Nkosi shot to fame as a reality television star when she entered the Big Brother Mzansi house in 2013, but her story didn’t end there, instead of fading into obscurity like some reality TV contestants, Mbali Nkosi’s star has continued to shine brightly. Let’s dive into her life and career to find out where she is now.

MBALI NKOSI AND BIG BROTHER
Mbali Nkosi’s fame may have begun in the Big Brother Mzansi house, where she left as the second runner-up, but her talents extended far beyond reality TV according to TheNation. One of her remarkable talents is her ability to write songs, making her a proficient songwriter.

Her journey into the world of entertainment began with her appearance on the Mzansi Magic aired Big Brother show, but this was only the beginning. While some reality TV stars faded away after their 15 minutes of fame, Mbali’s star continued to rise.

She has appeared on numerous TV shows, solidifying her presence in the South African entertainment industry.

FAMILY AND SCHOOL
Born into a family of six children, with four sisters and a brother, Mbali Nkosi’s family plays an essential role in her life. While she remains relatively private about her family, she often acknowledges their importance. Her mother is late, and details about her father are not publicly available.

For her education, Mbali Nkosi started her journey at the Le Gal Dance Academy at the tender age of five. There, she honed her skills in various dance forms, including ballet, Spanish, tap, and modern dance.

Later, she attended Edenvale High School, where she completed her high school education in 2007. To further her academic pursuits, she pursued a degree in Somatology and Business Management at Boston City College in 2012.

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TV DEBUT
Mbali Nkosi has also made appearances as a presenter on national roadshow programs, such as Coca-Cola for the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and ‘Mom and Me’ in the following year.

As a video vixen, she has been featured in music videos for renowned artists like Denim, Thembi Seetee, L’Vovo, Kwela Tebza, Pascoul, and Justin Chalice.

Mbali Nkosi posing for professional photographs in a studio. Image: Instagram via @theembalinkosi
In 2013, Mbali ventured into screen acting, landing a minor role in ‘Rockville’ and subsequently appearing in the third season in 2015. In 2014, she joined the cast of ‘Generations’ and portrayed HR lady Brenda on ‘Zabalaza,’ a popular Mzansi Magic soap opera.

Additionally, she became a news anchor for ANNZ, a news channel, in December 2014.

BUSINESS WOMAN
These days, Mbali Nkosi is a multifaceted public figure known for her creativity as an actress and presenter who keeps herself busy as an award-winning businesswoman.

She’s not just a talented entertainer but also the founder of three successful ventures: clothing brand Emme Label, Azuri beauty bar, and the marketing agency Hotberry corporation.

Her thriving career extends beyond the spotlight, a testament to her continued success and influence in various industries.

WISEMAN MNCUBE LEAVES ‘UZALO’
IOL reports that Umkhokha: The Curse star Nkanyiso Mchunu and Shaka Ilembe actor Wiseman Mncube have left the SABC1 soapie, Uzalo.

The publication adds that Stained Glass Production have thanked the actors for their contribution to the show in a statement:

 
“We’ve had the privilege of witnessing Wiseman Mncube and Nkanyiso Mchunu’s incredible journey on Uzalo.

“Their commitment to their craft, their ability to breathe life into their characters, and the chemistry they brought to the screen have enriched our show in ways words can’t express,” said series producer King David Mukwevho.”

Mzansi Magic has confirmed that Mncube and Mchunu have secured roles on My Brother’s Keeper, which will replace the award-winning telenovela Gomora.

NKANYISO MCHUNU: NEXT ROLE
The Uzalo actors Wiseman Mncube and Nkanyiso Mchunu are joined by Generations: The Legacy star Zola Nombona, The Estate star S’dumo Mtshali, Smoke and Mirrors star Lindani Nkosi, Uzalo star Nelisa Mchunu and Scandal! star Rosemary Zimu.

Shirley Adonisi, director of local entertainment channels at M-Net revealed in a statement to TshisaLIVE:

“We have always offered our viewers the best in local entertainment in a variety of genres, and with the upcoming premiere of My Brother’s Keeper, we’re pleased to bring another well-written and expertly produced series to our DStv Compact viewers.”

“Telenovelas are a much-loved genre, and we look forward to growing our impressive and versatile content slate with a show that is sure to keep us all intrigued and entertained.”

My Brother’s Keeper will premiere on Monday, 23 October at 19:30.

Rapper Cassper Nyovest has released his highly-anticipated album titled Solomon and in it he pays tribute to his late archenemy Kiernan “AKA” Forbes.

The Company hitmaker was gunned down in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in February this year. No arrests have been made.

 

 

CASSPER NYOVEST PAYS TRIBUTE TO AKA
To honour his rival, Cassper penned the song Candlelight, where he reminisces about his interactions with AKA. He also expresses his sorrow at the untimely death of the rapper who was also affectionately known as Supa Mega.

“This time is for the legacy. I don’t do it just to do it, this is therapy. And if this sh*t don’t exist then we develop it. And when I heard it I was just as hurt as the Megacy, uh.

“Man, our battle was the highlight. I was confused when you came and gave me high fives. A very important featurе in my life. And you still shining, yeah, we see you in thе starlights, yeah,” raps Cassper.

Cassper also talks about visiting the Forbes to convey his condolences after AKA’s passing and also jokes that his father, Tony Forbes, may just be cooler than the late rapper.

In July this year, Tony shared an image of him and Cassper, subsequently thanking him for the support.

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REGRETS AND MUSIC
During his interview on The Episode podcast in July, Cassper opened up about the impact of his AKA’s passing on him, regrets concerning their beef and them working making music together.

Asked about their beef and if he had any regrets, Cassper responded that he does, however, he acknowledges that they were both living in the moment.

The After 10 rapper shared that he had hoped him and AKA would get into a boxing ring to iron things out once and for all. He also shared that they have unreleased music together.

“I thought we were going to get into the boxing ring and handle it there. I thought after that we would be OK and make music. Well, we do have music together that people have never heard. We made a few records together