South African DJ Ntombezinhle Jiyane, popularly known as DJ Zinhle, announced that her reality show is returning for a third season via an Instagram post on Friday 8 September.

 

 
DJ ZINHLE ANNOUNCES THIRD SEASON OF REALITY SHOW
Season three of DJ Zinhle: The Unexpected will return to BET Africa, DSTV channel 129 on 30 September. As seen in a teaser for the series, this season seems to be covering more of DJ Zinhle’s relationship with “husband” Murdah Bongz.

“I’m that annoying wife that always wants to talk about my husband,” she said.

She also seems to be tackling some of the challenges of being a working mom. As Kairo Forbes is seen complaining about her mom not being around that night.

“I know I’m only going to see you the next morning,” says a sad Kairo.

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DJ Zinhle and her daughters Kairo and Asante. Images via Instagram @kairo.forbes.
ALSO READ: ‘Countless lives you have touched’: Lynn Forbes’ tribute to AKA

AKA’S DEATH TO FEATURE ON DJ ZINHLE’S REALITY SHOW?
Lynn “Glammy” Forbes, mom of slain rapper AKA, who is the father of DJ Zinhle’s first born Kairo Forbes also features in this season. Glammy is seen pushing Asante on a swing. Asante is the daughter of DJ Zinhle and Murdah Bongz.

Lynn also talks about visiting a grave, which is most likely to be AKA’s.

“I went to the grave to just sit there for a while,” said Lynn.

So, it seems the reality show was shot around the time that the rapper – Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, was shot dead outside of Wish Restaurant on Florida Road, Durban on 10 February.

Take a look at the teaser…

The Springboks are gearing up for their first Rugby World Cup match – against Scotland on Sunday 10 September. Here’s a look at Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel’s timeline of love.

TIMELINE OF RACHEL AND SIYA KOLISI’S LOVE
2012
According to Wedding ETC Rachel Kolisi met Siya at a dinner party in Stellenbosch, Western Cape back in 2012. Rachel previously shared a snap of herself on the day of Siya’s Umgidi, where she was dressed in traditional attire. Umgidi is a Xhosa cultural event which is considered as a joyous family celebration, welcoming a boy returning as a man from the sacred custom of initiation. It is unclear when this took place.Rachel also called Siya’s two younger siblings Liyema and Liphelo “two more miracles”. Siya and his siblings share a mother who unfortunately passed away in 2009 which left Liyema and Liphelo bouncing from orphanages to foster homes for years before Siya and Rachel were financially stable enough to adopt them in 2014, according to IOL.

Rachel Kolisi Instagram story. Image via screenshot from Instagram.
2015
In December 2015, Siya asked Rachel to marry him in during a helicopter ride over Cape Town.

Rachel Kolisi Instagram story. Image via screenshot from Instagram.
2017
The next big moment in their lives was the birth of their second child Keziah Kolisi in 2017.

Rachel Kolisi Instagram story. Image via screenshot from Instagram.
2023
The pair celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary. This was just before Rachel and the kids moved to Paris ahead of Siya joining Racing92.

Following Kairo’s performance at Joburg Day, many music fans were concerned that her family was “exploiting ” the little girl.

But AKA’s mother, Lynn Forbes, shut down all speculation by revealing that Kairo insisted on her performance.

An old tweet by the late rapper – who was gunned down in Durban in February – has also added weight to Lynn’s comments.

 

 

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AKA’s mother Lynn Forbes has responded to speculation that Kairo is being ‘exploited’. Images via Instagram: @djzinhle
ALSO READ: ‘PR’: Ntsiki calls out Zinhle for ‘exploiting’ AKA’s daughter at tribute concert

In the tweet- posted in February 2019, four years before his murder – AKA claimed that his daughter was destined for showbiz. At the time, Kairo was just three years old.

The tweet read: “Myself and my father [Tony Forbes] both want Kairo to play tennis, be the next Serena Williams or whatever … But unfortunately, her mom plays her too much house music … and her Dad is DI MOLTI TALENTED… so you know where she’s gonna end up.”

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The tweet has been revisited and retweeted in the wake of Kairo’s Joburg Day performance.

IG INFLUENCER AND FUTURE MUSO?
It’s no secret that Kairo is one of the biggest celebrity child brands in South Africa right now.

The only child of Zinhle and AKA has over 1 million Instagram followers and has reportedly generated millions in revenue through paid partnerships and endorsement deals.

According to E News Mzansi, Kairo has made a killing by monetising her Instagram following, which sits at over 1,3 million followers.

Actors Thembinkosi Mthembu and Wiseman Mncube, who plays rivals Zwide and Dingiswayo on Shaka Ilembe reveal how they are still grieving their loved ones.Actor Thembinkosi Mthembu, who is popularly known for his roles in The River, The Republic revealed in an interview with Podcast and Chill with MacG that he’s still struggling to come to terms with losing his sister.

“To be honest, I haven’t healed from my sister’s passing. I tried, but I haven’t forgiven the perpetrator. It is something that I am constantly evading.”

 

The KwaZulu-Natal-born actor adds that his sister, who worked in the police force was shot by her ex-boyfriend at her office: “Her co-workers allowed him in because they were dating from college. He shot my sister and then killed himself.”

Mthembu, who recently secured a role in Showmax’s Western Series Outlaws portrays the role of King Dingiswayo, the son of King Jobe of the Mthethwa in the Mzansi Magic’s hit series.

‘SHAKA ILEMBE’ STAR WISEMAN MNCUBE IS STILL GRIEVING HIS WIFE
Uzalo actor Wiseman Mncube, who portrays the character of King Zwide, son of Queen Ntombazi (Khabonina Qubeka) and King Langa in Mzansi Magic drama series opens up about losing his wife.

Mncube also tells podcasters MacG and Sol Phenduka that he still struggles to come to terms with losing his wife each day and avoids talking about it as a coping mechanism.

The talented actors adds that he also avoids the topic as he doesn’t want to trigger old wounds: “When I heard the news, I was on set filming a scene.”

Mthembu and Mncube also discuss their rival roles King Zwide and Dingiswayo in the Mzansi Magic drama series.

MultiChoice CEO General Entertainment Nomsa Philiso confirmed this week Monday, 4 September that the series has been commissioned for a second season.

Philiso reveals that MultiChoice is committed to telling the story, and this season 2 announcement confirms their intentions to honour the iconic figure of King Shaka with a continuation of his story on air.

Simz Ngema penned an emotional birthday tribute message to her bae on Instagram.

The talented vocalist had made many headlines in the past few weeks.She found many fans trolling her on Twitter, accusing her of having a relationship with Thabo Bester.

She opened up about her visit to Thabo Bester but did not know anything.

 

 

 

 

 

 

After declaring her innocence, Simz continued her life, sharing her relationship goals with Tino.

A few weeks ago, they shared an intimate video of swimming together in the swimming pool.Sharing on her Instagram, Simz Ngema poured out her heart for everyone to see she was in love.

She left no stone unturned in her heart, wishing her lover Tino a happy birthday.

“I think my eyes and my smile speak for me. When I look at you, I see my world, my heart in human form. Your happiness is my peace and contentment. I Thank God for giving me a chance to love you everyday.”

“All I want is to see you win, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically and financially. I love you with my Soul Hungwe. I see a King in you. You are a great partner and an exceptional father and I love doing this thing called life with you.” she said.

“Through the good and the bad, I still choose you and thank you for choosing me. Happy birthday my love. I love you❤️ @tino_chinyani” she finished.After Simz Ngema wished her bae a happy birthday, many fans also wished Tino well.

“What????? You’re both Virgos. Happy birthday to your partner ❤️”

“So are we going to ignore the lady who’s being stood up 😳there by the corner,phone going straight to voicemail”

“So adorable…May God bless you and grow old together😘😘I pray to find a loving husband like yours…happy birthday papa Tiyane..”

“Bo Nana …. happy birthday to one of the greatest man I know . Psalms 91 🎂🎉💟”

“Yho umthanda nyani and kakhulu. Happy birthday to your King”