Model and beauty queen Natasha Joubert was crowned Miss SA with the new Mowana crown dubbed the “tree of life” on 13 August at the SunBet Arena, Times Square in Pretoria. She previously placed in the Miss SA top three in 2020 and represented South Africa at Miss Universe.

Bryoni Govender became the Miss SA runner up. The Miss Universe page later announced that Bryoni will represent South Africa at the Miss Universe pageant in El Salvador in November. Nande Mabala became the second runner up.

A month later, Natasha took to Instagram to celebrate one month of being Miss SA. Take a look…

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FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE BEAUTY QUEEN
Natasha opened up abput suffering depression and having to see a psychologist after she didn’t make it to the Top 21 at the Miss Universe pageant on 2020.
The beauty queen is a BCom Marketing graduate.
She has her own fashion brand called Natalia Jefferys – specialising in couture for special occasions like matric dances and weddings.
The Bcom graduate is 26 years, born on 23 July 1997.
She will not be competing at any international pageants during her reign as Miss SA.
Natasha Joubert,
Natasha Joubert, Miss Universe South Africa 2020 competes on stage in evening gown during the MISS UNIVERSE® Preliminary Competition at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Photo: BENJAMIN ASKINAS/AFP.

Masoja Msiza is widely recognized for his portrayal of Nkunzi Mhlongo on the hit soapie Uzalo, he captured the hearts of viewers across South Africa and beyond his on-screen persona, Masoja is a multifaceted talent, renowned poet, and advocate for positive social change. Let’s see where this actor is now?

 

 
Masoja’s journey in the world of entertainment began at the tender age of nine. Even as a child, he displayed a passion for acting according to Briefly.

He frequently participated in school and church performances. It was at the age of 14 when he won a drama competition that he realized his potential as a thespian.

However, his path to stardom took an unexpected detour when he briefly worked as a mine worker.

A turn of fate occurred when he was dismissed from his mining job due to his involvement in a protest. This setback proved to be a blessing in disguise, as it allowed him to return to his true passion: acting.THE BIG DEBUT
Masoja Msiza debut performance came in the form of a play called ‘Mfowethu,’ written and directed by the legendary Gibson Kente. This marked the beginning of a promising acting career that would eventually lead him to iconic roles on South African television.

In Uzalo, Masoja Msiza breathed life into the character of Nkunzi Mhlongo, a man whose unpredictable behavior and criminal dealings are overshadowed by his unwavering love for his family.

Nkunzi’s dedication to his wife, Mangcobo, and his daughter is a testament to his complexity as a character.

He may be obsessed with power and wealth on screen, but his underlying love for family has endeared him to viewers.Beyond his acting prowess, Masoja Msiza is a man with a mission to bring about social change. He uses his artistry as a platform to advocate for gender equality, condemn blessers (older men who date younger women for material gains), and address issues of gender-based violence.

Masoja’s creative portfolio is diverse and includes albums, poems, and songs that touch on societal issues. His album ‘Time to Rhyme’ is a testament to his commitment to addressing these challenges. Some of his notable works include ‘Babulawelani,’ ‘My Love (Condomly),’ and ‘Nokuthula.’One of Masoja Msiza’s most significant missions is to change the way men treat women. He candidly admits that he once thought woman abuse was acceptable, but he has since evolved. He strives to teach fellow men to be gentlemen and treat women with respect and dignity.

As a father to two daughters, he is deeply concerned about the trend of young girls dating older men for financial gain and hopes to use his music and poetry to counter this narrative.

Masoja Msiza visits schools, homes, and prisons to share his stories and inspire hope in those who need it most.

Talented actress Luyanda Zwane, who is famously known for her starring role as the title character in Sibongile and The Dlaminis has secured roles in Outlaws and Miseducation.

 

 

 

LUYANDA ZWANE: NEW ROLES
Rising star Luyanda Zwane who portrayed the character of Shaka’s (Lemogang Tsipa) love interest in Shaka iLembe has joined Showmax’s Western series Outlaws and Netflix’s Miseducation.

The breakout star tells Sowetan that she first met her passion for acting in high school and was deeply involved in the world of dramatic arts.

Zwane adds that she got the role of Lelo in Durban Gen shortly after completing matric, which was followed by Redemption and Mzansi Wethu’s telenovela Sibongile and The Dlaminis as a domestic worker, Sibongile.

The KwaZulu-Natal-born actress will debut two new roles in Showmax’s Outlaws and Netflix’s new series Miseducation.

This is after the 21-year-old star debuted on Mzansi Magic’s hit series Shaka Ilembe as Vundlazi on Sunday, 27 August.

Zwane tells Sunday World that the role was life changing for her as she was given an opportunity to work with the biggest productions and names that I grew up learning about in High School.

“It was also educational because I got to learn about my culture, my tribe, and the other tribes discussed,” says Zwane.

She’s also starred as a beautiful teenage girl named Nomonde Gumede in the BET telenovela Redemption.LUYANDA ZWANE: LEADING ROLE IN ‘SIBONGILE AND DLAMINIS ROLE’
The Outlaws and Miseducation actress Luyanda Zwane also scored a leading role in Mzansi Wethu’s first telenovela, Sibongile and The Dlaminis.

The Mzansi Wethu telenovela follows the journey of Sibongile Mbambo (Luyanda Zwane), an innocent rural young woman forced to leave her family and dreams behind to become a domestic worker in the lavish mansion of the affluent Dlamini family.

The show is set in the small town of Ixopo in KwaZulu-Natal and promises to explore timeless themes of love, sacrifice, ambition, and familial bonds.

Shirley Adonisi, who is director of local entertainment channels at M-Net revealed in a statement to TshisaLIVE that the airing of Sibongile and The Dlaminis will mark a significant milestone in their commitment to deliver diverse and compelling local content.”

Mamelodi Sundowns’ all-time top goal scorer, Daniel Mudau’s age, was revealed on his birthday.

Mudau remains one of the most respected Sundowns legends.His goals helped to position the club among the giants in South Africa.

Since his retirement, many fans have forgotten about him, but here we are.The club still knows his worth and how much he means when discussing the rise of Sundowns.

Even recent legends like Hlompo Kekana know what Daniel did and wish him well on his Instagram.

“Happy birthday leader”Most fans imagined Daniel was born on 4 September following an error by Wikipedia.

Instead, the legend was born on 14 September 1968, and he celebrated his 55th birthday.

Mamelodi Sundowns wished him well on their Instagram, showing him love and affection.

“Wishing a very happy birthday to our former Club Captain & all-time record goalscorer Daniel ‘Mambush’ Mudau! 👆🥳. We hope you have a great day legend! 👆”As Mamelodi Sundowns legend Daniel Mudau celebrated his birthday, some fan wished him well as others asked about his age.

“That Adidas jersey was something else. I wonder where I can get that jersey.”

“Happy birthday legend, may the Lord grant you many more days. Mambush!\n 👆🙌🏻”

“THIS ONE HAS DEVOTED HIS ENTIRE LIFE TO SERVE THE CLUB, HE DOESN’T EVEN HAVE PRIDE TOWARDS THE SUPPORTERS, HE IS VERY HUMBLE AND WE APPRECIATE HIM VERY MUCH AS THE SUNDOWNS SUPPORTERS.. HE’S OUR BELOVED LIVING LEGEND 😍… HE’S COMBINATION OF ROGER FATUMBA AND HIMSELF SERVED US WELL AND CREATED A LOT OF GOALS.. WE WILL FOREVER BE GREATFUL FOR THEIR EFFORTS”

Phakamani Mahlambi turned a year older and has been topping trends in the backdrop of his birthday.

He was once dubbed a football prodigy by seasoned coach Gavin Hunt, but his career has been marred with ill-discipline and long-term injuries.

 

 
PHAKAMANI MAHLAMBI’S AGE REVEALED
Undoubtedly, the star has been keeping his private life under wraps over the years, leaving many to guess, but Mzansi has connected the dots about his age in the backdrop of his birthday.

The star is younger than we thought. The 26-year-old star was born on 12 September 1997. Mzansi was puzzled by Phakamani Mahlambi’s age after it was revealed on his birthday.

Phakamani Mahlambi’s age
Phakamani Mahlambi. Image from Facebook@Mamelodi Sundowns
Phakamani Lungisani Mahlambi was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. Social media has been flooded with birthday wishes in the backdrop of his birthday.

CAREER

He had his youth career with Bidvest before joining the senior team in 2015. His flair and command of the game saw him joining African giants Al Ahly in 2017, but in 2018, he joined Mamelodi Sundowns.

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His stint was not as colourful as many thought it would be. It has been marred with injuries, and the star last played competitive football for Chippa United during the 2021 – 2022 season.

Since the 2021 – 2022 season, the star has not found a club. Confirmed reports have it that he is training alone as he tries to gain fitness after a career-threatening injury.

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With an illustrious career spanning years at big clubs, the star has managed to win several accolades, including:

Egyptain Premier League
Three-time DStv Premier League
MTN 8 Cup
Nedbank Cup
Telkom Knockout