TONIGHT’S EPISODE…
Sakhile braves Caesar’s office and requests his assistance in exposing the water sabotage.

NEXT ON SMOKE AND MIRRORS
Nthabiseng’s anxiety about Sakhile’s involvement are proved to be justified when a furious Jaxon arrives at the house and threatens Sakhile.

Find out what else will happen during the month of September in Smoke and Mirrors here.

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ABOUT
Smoke & Mirrors is a South African soap opera set in a small mining town called Emnyameni, where a female vigilante takes on the task of ridding the city of evildoers.

At the heart of the story is Thandiswa Mseleku (played by Ayanda Bandla), a hairdresser by day, an escort by night and a girl on a mission to rid the town of the “Unholy Trinity”, a group of morally corrupt men who run Emnyameni.

Thandiswa is on a mission to rid the town of three evil men: Caesar, Jaxon and Mthetho.

Watch the latest Smoke and Mirrors episode on e.tv from Monday to Friday at 21h00.

MAIN CAST
Ayanda Bandla as Thandiswa
Zolisa Xaluva as Caesar
Mavuso Magabane as Jaxon (as Meshack Magabane)
Kabomo Vilakazi as Mthetho
Lusanda Mbane as Martha
Charmaine Mtinta as Nomeva

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Luzuko decides to return as CEO with Nobomi by his side. Thulani comes to Bulelwa in desperation. Msimelelo returns with a bag of gold.

NEXT ON GQEBERHA: THE EMPIRE
Thulani wants to remain a ghost while life slips out of Anathi. Msimelelo’s dream is worth gold. Zimkhitha has run out of charity.

Find out what else is going to happen during the month of September in Gqeberha: The Empire here.

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ABOUT
Gqeberha: The Empire is a South African telenovela set in the Friendly City and revolving around the polygamous marriage of Luzuko, a successful businessman who is husband to three very different wives.

The series is about a man who seemingly has it all: family, love, money, power, glory and respect.

Original music is by Brendan Jury and the theme song is by Bonga Percy Vilakazi and Sabelo W Zwane.

Watch the latest Gqeberha: The Empire episode on Mzansi Magic from Monday – Friday at 21h00.

MAIN CAST
Zikhona Sodlaka as Bulelwa “Bullet” Mxenge
Kay Bikitsha as Nozuko Mxenge
Anele Matoti as Msimelelo Makwetu
Unati Guma as Funeka
Zandile Msutwana as Zimkhita Mxenge
Mbulelo Grootboom as Luzuko Mxenge

On Tuesday, 12 September, retired Springbok player Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira took to his Instagram page and marked his 13th year wedding anniversary with his wife Kuziva. The sweet gesture had his social media followers lost in their feelings.

The former prop and his wife celebrated yet another year of bliss. On his feed, Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira gushed over his darling wife Kuziva as he went down memory lane to the day of their wedding.

“Happy Anniversary my love 🥰😘 @kuziva_mtawarira. A blast from the past. [I]can definitely say you helped me dress better since our wedding day 😂😂😭,” he joked.

He then appreciated his wife as he counted just some of the other things she brings to the table.

“I am so grateful for your love, support, and patience throughout all these last 13 years. Here is to more fun-filled adventures, travels, exploring undiscovered places…creating more memories with our lil ones. P.S. I want more kids… Thanks ✌🏼🤪. #mykarolina🎶,” he added.

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Tendai Mtawarira
Tendai Mtawarira and his wife marked their 13th year wedding anniversary. Image via Instagram @tendaimtawarira
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MORE ABOUT THE FORMER RUGBY PLAYER
Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira and Kuziva already have two children, Talumba and Wangu. In several social media posts, the lovely family can be seen all around the world including destinations such as Disney World.

Besides building a name for himself in the rugby world, Beast has also made a mark as a philanthropist and an entrepreneur. Since establishing his foundation, Beast Foundation in 2020, he has made an enormous contribution to inspire and build the youth in Africa.

He ventured out into other industries and launched his own wine which he named The Beast Wine Collection. He also made it to the Forbes Africa 2021 list of 100 most influential Africans, IOL reported.

Not much is known about Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung’s personal life.

The Amakhosi beauty – who is the daughter of the founder of the successful South African football club, Kaizer Motaung – is a mother to two boys.

 

 

JESSICA MOTAUNG’S FAILED ENGAGEMENT
In 2011, SowetanLIVE reported that Motaung (who was 37 at the time) was engaged to American producer Ken Simmons II.

However, according to the publication, their seperation that year played out like an ugly soccer match as Simmons accused Motaung of cheating on him with with Kaizer Chiefs employee Thato Matuka.

The former couple shares twin boys named Donald and Kenneth Simmons III who were born in 2006.

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NEXT KAIZER CHIEFS STRIKER?
Whilst Donald is the musical twin, according to Motaung’s interview with Kaizer Chiefs in 2017, Kenneth is athletic.

Motaung told The Glamour Boys that Kenneth loves basketball. However, the Motaung football genes also run in his blood. His maternal grandfather is described as an impressive footballer as he played for Orlando Pirates and Atlanta Chiefs back in his days before establishing Amakhosi.

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In addition, his uncle, Kaizer Jr Motaung, was a striker for English Premier League (EPL) club Chelsea and Kaizer Chiefs.

According to IOL, Kenneth – who is described as a deadly striker – is following in their footsteps as he currently plays for the Chiefs’ U-17 team; winning the provincial Gauteng Development League title last year.

IDiski Times reported tgat Motaung wanted her son to start his football journey away from the pressure of playing for the club his famous grandfather has founded.

“He’s always under pressure and I didn’t want him to play for Chiefs. He didn’t play for Chiefs for years.

“He started his career at Wanderers Warriors who have done an amazing job and I must thank those people who laid the foundation, but at the same time I understand that he is a wonderful player and he must be doing his work.

“That’s the important thing for me, but he is under a lot of pressure. I want him to enjoy it and do his work. It’s not about me, it’s about him,” she said.

Reality TV star and actress Khanyi Mbau is being compared to late pop star Michael Jackson after an old interview with Deborah Patta emerged on social media on Thursday, 14 September.The old interview of the actress Khanyi Mbau shared by social media user @ThisIsColbert is trending on X (formerly known as Twitter).

The video of Mbau and broadcaster Deborah Patta had scores of users reacting to how The Wife star looked before she bleached her skin.

TshisaLIVE reports that the reality TV star admitted to spending R95 000 on cosmetic surgery in 2017.

Mbau also encouraged women to be comfortable in their own skin in July 2020.

“Being black doesn’t mean you have to look black. Being black is a state of being. Being black is a sense of spirit.”

“Being black is a sense of how you think and how you see yourself but it doesn’t mean you have to look indigenous. Why are we living in a world that won’t allow us to explore and be who we want to be?”

She also said that ninety percent of our celebrities lighten their skin and it’s part of the game.@KeSeRomeo: “Khanyi messed with this beautiful face, hle. I think she looked like Bongani Fassie’s girlfriend, Buhle.”

@Wahaenne: “Khanyi muhle lana (beautiful here) yoh. We didn’t see it nor did we tell her… That’s why she changed to what she is today. Tjo. Esika Michael Jackson.”

@DavyKhonzani: “Debra was so condescending and disrespectful in her attitude towards Khanyi. Cringe fest, no impartiality whatsoever.”