Mzansi’s former ‘It Girl,’ Nonhle Thema, has taken centre stage once again in a deeply reflective interview with Thembekile Mrototo on Showmax’s hit show, ‘Unfollowed,’ the glamorous celebrity lifestyle may have dimmed for Nonhle in recent years.

Still, her appearance on the show has ignited a wave of interest and support from fans and fellow celebrities alike.

NONHLE THEMA AND FAN SUPPORT
What’s been particularly heartening about Nonhle Thema’s candid conversations is the outpouring of support from her fellow celebrities, reminding us that in the entertainment world, a network of understanding and compassion can make all the difference.

Winnie Ntshaba, the talented actress and Royalty Soapie Awards host, was among the first to express her admiration for Nonhle’s journey of self-discoveryIn a heartfelt comment on Showmax’s post about Nonhle’s interview, Winnie emphasized the importance of accountability and personal growth, rather than holding onto past mistakes.

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NONHLE AND WINNIE
She wrote, “I absolutely loved this one…. The fact that she takes accountability for her actions and has learned lessons from the past…. Who are we to hold on to the past and judge her?? God is a God of many chances, and we see that in you little sis 😍😍😍😍 keep it up!!!”.

Winnie’s words echo the sentiment of many who watched Nonhle Thema’s interview on ‘Unfollowed.’

They recognize that in an industry often characterized by ruthless competition and unforgiving public scrutiny, it’s crucial to support those who are willing to confront their past mistakes and seek redemption.CANCEL CULTURE
In an era where cancel culture can be relentless, Nonhle Thema’s story is a reminder that redemption is possible when one takes responsibility for their actions and commits to personal growth.

Nonhle Thema during her heydeys. posing for professional and candid photographs. Image: Instagram via @nonhle_thema
Her fellow celebrities, like Winnie Ntshaba, understand this, and their support serves as a powerful reminder that compassion and forgiveness can play a pivotal role in an individual’s journey towards self-improvement and redemption.

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REDEMPTION
As Nonhle Thema continues to rebuild her life and career, it is clear that she is not alone on this path to redemption.

With the backing of her celebrity circle and the lessons learned from her past, she is well on her way to regaining her place in the hearts of her fans and the entertainment industry.

Springboks star Faf de Klerk’s wife celebrated her husband’s special milestone.

Indeed, not many players have as many appearances as Faf de Klerk.

He played his 50th game for the national side, and his wife did not take it lightly.

Showing support and appreciation to her husband, Mine made a special celebration.

 

 

She made it look like a birthday with the balloons showing fifty.

She also showed her husband some love with a heartfelt message celebrating his Springboks milestone.

“Vandag celebrate ons jou Faffie! Big 50! Well done. Trots op jou❤️Go Bokke💚🇿🇦”

Faf de Klerk Springboks milestone
Faf de Klerk and his wife. image via Instagram @fafster09
FAF DE KLERK’S WIFE CELEBRATES HUBBY’S SPECIAL MILESTONE IN STYLE
Mine was celebrating her birthday a few weeks ago, and they were in high spirits.

Hitting half-a-century appearances for the Springboks tells a lot about Faf’s quality, such as making the World Cup squad for the second time.

Her husband, the Springboks star, wished her well with a heartfelt message on Instagram.

It seemed the beautiful couple had a system of showing off their love publicly.

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MZANSI REACTS
After Faf de Klerk’s wife celebrated his Springboks milestone, many fans loved it.

They cherished their relationship and wished Faf the best with the team in France.

“Fabulous balloons 👍 Congratulations Faf 👏 Good luck this evening. 🔥🇿🇦”

“Well done @fafster09 🇿🇦 Ons klink ook n glasie op jou vandag”

“Go Bokke. Baie geluk @fafster09 maak ons trots vandag🇿🇦🇿🇦”

“Omedetougozaimasu🎊 Faf san🙌, I’m supporting Springboks and Faf san from Japan!🇯🇵🇿🇦

“Well done for getting to fifty caps. ❤️❤️❤️”

confirms that the former Isibaya actors Lerato Mvelase and Sannah Mchunu will star alongside Athie Cwele and Velile Makhoba in he upcoming Mzansi Magic series.

Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela reveals that Mvelase will lead the cast of the 13-part series which is to premiere on Monday, 9 October at 8pm.

Shirley Adonisi, who is director of local entertainment channels at M-Net says viewers can expect an overload of emotions.

“A soul-stirring story, blended with some laughs, it’s real, it’s raw, and trust us, you don’t want to miss this rollercoaster,” says Shirley Adonisi, director of local entertainment channels at M-Net.”

Icala is written by Shaka Ilembe and Isibaya star and producer, Chris Q Radebe and produced by Match Point

BACKGROUND OF ‘ICALA’
The Citizen reports that Lerato Mvelase will also star alongside actors Bheki Sibiya, and Kennedy Stab in the upcoming series.

According to the press release, the series tells the story of a reckless and self-centered man who thinks his death is near.

“So, he spills the beans, confessing to his loving, revenge-driven wife about the child he fathered with her BFF. Plot twist? He does not die.”

“His wife, instead of ending their marriage, decides to craft her own spine-chilling revenge on both the offenders.”

Musa Mthombeni showers his wife Liesl Laurie with praise on social media. The eulogy comes days after the former Miss South Africa expressed her pain on her Instagram account.

Taking to the same media platform, the celebrity doctor utilized heart-warming words to elevate his wife.“Liesl is perfect. Liesl looks like she’s been drawn. A perfect work of art. Leonardo and Picasso level masterpieces. Liesl looks like a work of fiction. She isn’t real. Everything is perfect. When she smiles I forget about my problems. Liesl makes me want to ask God ukuthi “Entlek bra G, why vele?” Yerrrr!!!! Liesl looks like a dream come true. Liesl looks like what it probably feels like when you win the Powerball R100 million. Liesl looks like how you feel when you pass the exam you thought you failed. (Madoda score vibes). Muhle shame girl. I don’t want to lie,” he wrote.

South African media personality Nonhle Thema was interviewed in the latest episode of Unfollowed on Wednesday, 13 September and got candid about what led to her being cancelled by the industry. Nonhle Thema was the “it” girl in the early 2000s. She hosted huge shows at the time, such as OAccess V Entertainment, as well as having secured numerous huge endorsement deals like the one she had with Dark & Lovely. She also had her own reality TV show called Nonhle Goes to Hollywood and more.

However, after a cringeworthy social media rant, she was dropped by several brands and lost everything. I was fired many times, not just once. I’ve been fired. It happened just so quickly with everything and everyone,” she said in an older interview.She was recently interviewed on Showmax’s Unfollowed by the show’s host, Thembekile Mrototo and opened up once more about why she got cancelled by the industry.“It was a battle of myself, my ego and my pride. I found myself fighting people. It was for respect. I thought this was the only way that I could get this respect because I needed to step up and have people fear me. It was as if I could not even put my phone down,” TshisaLIVE quoted her as saying. According to the publication, during the Unfollowed interview, Nonhle Thema also admitted to having placed herself on a high horse at the time and let her ego get in her way.

“I was so full of myself and self-absorbed at that time. I was such a horrible person. I became a monster right in front of myself and in front of the world. I lost a lot of endorsements, and that means I kind of lost money, maybe 10 million in one go,” she was quoted as saying.