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2023 strong: Uncle Waffles brags about doing 100 shows

Amapiano sensation Uncle Waffles — real name Lungelihle Zwane — has taken South Africa, and the world by storm. She hit the ground running when she first shot to the spotlight with her energy behind the DJ decks and has now become a household name.


 
She recently headed online to celebrate just how many international shows she has performed at and is promising to finish things off strong for the year.Earlier this year, she was nominated for a BET award and also shared videos of herself dancing with American singer Ciara.

And now she has headed online to boast about having performed at over a hundred international events. Taking to social media, she shared that she is definitely going to finish this year strong.

“Canada, thank you for the warm welcome! The third tour of the year is in full effect, with 100+ international shows this year already. Let’s finish strong babies,” she said.

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FANS ARE OVER THE MOON
While her special KFC waffle burger is getting mixed reviews from fans, they are definitely supportive of her success so far.

Many of them have wished her well.

“Always proud of you,” one person said while another added, “love it.”

Glow up ? Sophie Ndaba looks stunning

South African actress Sophie Ndaba shocked locals with her drastic weight loss a few years ago. Many locals shared their concerns about her health and wondered whether or not she was doing okay. This resulted in the former Generations star opening up about being diagnosed with diabetes and suffering from depression.

And now she has clapped back online with an amazing glow up which has left social media users absolutely stunned and impressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOPHIE NDABA IS ‘QUEENING’ ONCE AGAIN
Sophie Ndaba as Queen Moroka on Generations was a big hit with South African soapie lovers. She became a household name for many who loved watching her be a drama queen on the show.

Years after her time on the show ended, her much thinner and frail looking appearance shocked many.

She later revealed her a diabetes diagnoses and also shared that she wasstruggling with weight loss and depression as a result.

Sophie Ndaba has stunned her fans with photos of what they are calling her “come back”. Images via Twitter:@_LeratoMabuza/@MdlongwaProf
Sophie Ndaba has stunned her fans with photos of what they are calling her “come back”. Images via Twitter:@_LeratoMabuza/@MdlongwaProf
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Since then, her health has improved significantly and she is looking as stunning — if not more stunning — than before.

Last week she shared a series of posts of herself looking absolutely gorgeous. Take a look below:

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MZANSI COULDN’T AGREE MORE
Many of those in the comment section were blown away by how stunning Sophie looks. Many of them praised her for taking such good care of herself and having a great “glow up”.

Here are a few of their comments:

“Can we give her her flowers while she is still alive and living. I love you Sisi,your testimony above all is proof that we serve a living God,i come from a family history of diabetics,may God continue to use you Sisi,” one fan wrote while another added:

“It’s a Godly comeback!! This has God written all over it…its different and it hits different and it’s felt different”

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RIP: Actor Joe Mafela died at the age on 74 on 18 March 2017. Read about his fatal car accident,

The late South African actor, singer, and film producer Joe Mafela died at 74 years old on 18 March 2017 after he was involved in a car accident. He will forever be remembered for his popular roles playing Sdumo in Sgudi Snaysi, and the character of Sol in Madam and Eve, and more. Read about his cause of death, career history, and more here…


 

 

 

A BRIEF LOOK INTO JOE MAFELA’S BIOGRAPHY AND CAR ACCIDENT
Joe Mafela was born in Sibasa, Limpopo, South Africa in 1942. He started acting in 1964 and had an impressive career in the film and entertainment industry, SowetanLIVE reported. In 2017, he was reported to have been involved in a car accident involving his Ford Figo and a Bakkie around 22:00 p.m. while driving home from Soweto on the M1 North between the Oxford and Houghton Road off-ramps in Johannesburg.

JOE MAFELA’S CAREER
Before his death, the legendary South African actor made a name for himself after he started on several TV productions including Stokvel, Going Up playing Jabulani Cebekhulu, Retribution where he played the character of a man named Khumbulani Maphosa, Game of Vultures where he played Jacob Mtoko, Mercenary Fighters, Uphondo no Nkinsela, Escape from Angola, Real News, and more, IMDb reported.

ABOUT THE ACTOR’S FAMILY
Joe Mafela was married to Andronica, affectionately referred to by many South Africans as Mam’Andy whom he had three children with, Briefly reported. Despite his fame, Mafela maintained a low profile and stayed away from the spotlight unless he was in front of the camera.

His son Juju is reported to have seemingly walked in his father’s footsteps as he took over the management of Penguin Films as a director after his father died. The seasoned actor is said to have also left behind six grandchildren.

Is Ronaldinho her father? – Mamelodi Sundowns star Miche Minnies trends

Mamelodi Sundowns women’s team star Miche Minnies has been topping global trends due to her striking resemblance to Brazilian great Ronaldinho.

The 21-year-old prolific forward is trending for her resemblance to Brazilian legend Ronaldinho; her viral pictures have gained thousands of reactions and comments since they dropped on the internet.


 

 

 

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS STAR MICHE MINNIES TRENDS
In the backdrop of the now viral pictures, many jokingly claimed that the Brazilian star had a daughter in South Africa during one of his visits.

Many have been trying to connect the dots about the fast-rising star in the wake of her newfound fame. Like Ronaldinho, she is a football maestro with a colourful career to show at age 21.

CAREER

Confirmed reports have it that the attacking player was signed by Mamelodi Sundowns from Vasco da Gama last season.

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Her debut season was a major highlight of the star she is. In her debut season, she netted 23 goals across all competitions. She was also influential during the COSAFA Cup qualifiers and CAF Women’s Champions League.

Miche Minnies
Sundowns star Miche Minnies. Image from Mamelodi Sundowns
However, apart from her illustrious career, little is known about her childhood and parents. Despite her newfound fame, the star has managed to keep her private life under wraps.

THE WORLD REACTS
Miche Minnies
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho. Image from Wikimedia Commons
Her now-photos have undoubtedly seen several football fans dropping their two cents about her striking resemblance with the football legend. Some even suggested DNA tests.

@ourAfricanFooty commented: “Ronaldinho must explain why he has this perfect lookalike in Miche Minnies who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies in South Africa 😂😅”

You remember Lulama, a mother of 3 kids who was caught stealing in a Jet store? – Now Lady Du has said something about this matter and Here’s what she wants to be done

Lady Du reacts after being dragged for supporting the lady who stole at Jet Mall in SA. The vocalist got emotional after watching how the lady was caught by the employees at the mall. She was caught with huggies pampers as seen in the video which went viral.


 

 

 

 

Du volunteered to help the lady after it was revealed that she stole the pampers for her child. The singer further stated that the employees who humiliated the lady should get disciplined. However, some social media users slammed Lady Du for promoting theft.“Morning, I see a lot of people angry at the fact that I’m helping lulama saying I’m promoting theft, if lulama as pretty as she is went and sold her body she’d be called names, don’t you think she knew she was risking her life and future for her kids, my issue with all this is how she was humiliated, the staff knows very well they need to take her to the back of the store call for help and let management deal with her. I’ve helped a lot of people, I don’t post them because no one wants to be seen struggling!!!”“Even with her, I asked for permission to share her number and details after seeing her because of all the people who asked to assist. I used the video to locate her so I can assist as I am a mother too. We need to learn more about mental health, stop triggering people into killing themselves by posting their miseries… we all have been through tough times. Let’s be kinder,” she wrote.