Load shedding has a habit of interrupting important events, and it seems Derek Watt’s memorial service was another example of it.

The Carte Blanche presenter was remembered in an intimate setting surrounded by close friends and family. The memorial was live-streamed to the public.

 

 

 

DEREK WATTS MEMORIAL: LOAD SHEDDING STRIKES?
Derek Watt’s memorial programme was jam-packed with tributes from his nearest and dearest. But the unexpected happened when the lights temporarily went off during his daughter Kirsty’s speech.

The young woman paused for several seconds while the power was restored, no doubt by a generator.

After the electricity was turned on, Kirsty continued her speech about her many adventures with her dad.

Derek Watts Memorial: ‘I had the GREATEST father in the world’
Derek’s daughter Kirsty speaks during his memorial. ‘I had the GREATEST father in the world’ Photos: Video/Youtube/LiveStream
TOUCHING, TEARY TRIBUTES FROM FAMILY
Meanwhile, Derek’s family – including his wife Belinda and children Tyron and Kirsty – shared touching tributes to the late star.

Wife Belinda – who wed Derek in 1989 – shared a message to her life partner, whom she met in a local Pick n Pay.

She shared: “My darling babe, I cannot eloquently put in words just how much you enriched my life through your unconditional love.

“You and our beautiful children are my everything. You gave me all the love and security I always needed, and I will always love you till eternity.”

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Derek Watts and his wife Belinda. Images via Instagram: @belindawatts1
Son Tyrone expressed his pride at having a real-life role model.

“You are the only role model I’ve ever needed. You showed me compassion, gratitude, generosity, humour, grace, and unconditional love as I’ve never felt before.”

“I couldn’t be more proud to be your son. To have seen how deeply you are loved and admired by the countless lives you touched reminds me just how lucky I am to be able to call you my father. Thank you for always being the one to stand by my side, no matter how dark or difficult things got. You’re the greatest man I have ever known.”

And daughter Kirsty revealed how her dad was off camera.

She said: “Not only was he overloaded by dad jokes, but he always remained so young at heart and had a wonderful jovial spirit”

South African actress Winnie Ntshaba’s age was revealed on her birthday.

Winnie is one of the most loved and talented actresses of her generation.

She has a massive following thanks to her Generations and House of Zwide roles.

With all the fans loving her, it seemed only a few knew her age.

Some fans imagine Winnie was still a lady in her thirties, while others thought she was above fifty.

All these fans were wrong, but it only showed how good Winnie was at pulling roles of different ages.

After Winnie shared her birthday message, many fans, including top celebs like Lerato Mvelase, wished her well.

“Muntu😍 you look so divine. Happy birthday and a blessed new season that reassures all that emanate from your spirit. God continue to walk with you and give you wisdom in all that you do🙏🏾 happpppy🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳🎂🎂🎂🥂💞”

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Winnie Ntshaba. image via Instagram @winnie_ntshaba
WINNIE NTSHABA’S AGE WAS REVEALED ON HER BIRTHDAY
The talented actress was born on 1 September 1975 and turned forty-seven today.

Wishing herself a happy birthday, Winnie spoke of her day, praying and people who called her.

“GOD….. today I just want to thank you for another year added in my life. This morning I was part of the @rorisangt prayer session and the Word ministered today spoke directly to my spirit…. God is for me in all situations. I need to just tag Him along, in all seasons God is on my side. What a blessed reassuring Word that even as I turn a year older He is still on my side. ” she said.

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She spoke more and more but thanked God for adding another year to her life.

“God thank you for all the people in my life but most importantly thank you for the peace you have given me. Happy birthday to ME🎁❤️🍾🥂🎂❤️” she finished.

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MZANSI WISH HER A HAPPY DAY
After Winnie Ntshaba’s age was revealed on her birthday, many fans gushed about her beauty and wished her well.

“Awww Bawi!You are love personified,loved and blessed.Continue to seek Him with all your heart.I love you.Happy birthday ❤️”

“Even forgot this is a birthday shoot🙆🏾‍♀️ Happy birthday queen ❤️❤️❤️❤️”

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“Happy birthday hot mommaaa!!!! Looking stunning as ever! Hope you have a blessed day and blessed year ❤️❤️🫶🏽🫶🏽”

“Happy birthday my twin. And happy new season. May God shower you with blessings in all aspects of your life. May he show off with your life all season round.🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊”

Despite receiving backlash over the launch of his clothing line, media personality Somizi Mhlongo went full speed ahead with his plans and has launched the website for his kiddies clothing range, Sompire Kids. The items range between R200 and R900 and include an array of colourful — and some very bold — kiddies clothes.

So far, social media users have had positive things to stay about the brand which Somizi has been hyping up since 2022.Just a few

 

 

Many people argued that he shouldn’t be allowed in the industry while promising to boycott the brand.Despite this, he has forged ahead and launched the website which is already getting many clicks. Currently the Idols SA judge is trending as South Africans discuss what he has to offer.

“Media personality Somizi Mhlongo launches kids line. Somizi’s Sompire kids apparel line dropped today. The items are priced at a range of R200 to R900,” Phil Mphela reported on Twitter.

Take a look at the post which includes a slideshow of the kiddies range below:

BRANDS:

Media personality Somizi Mhlongo launches kids line

Somizi’s Sompire kids apparel line dropped today.

The items are priced at a range of R200 to R900. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/DX3YSF6TLc

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) September 1, 2023
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SA TAKE ON IT?
Unfortunately, there were not many compliments for the presenter who faced criticism over placing a logo of his face on some of the items. Some people even called the label cringe.

“Branding/logo could have been simpler to reflect the target audience. While kids know Somizi it’s parents who will buy the clothes and relate with brand. Kids on the other hand relate to simple concepts like a cute baby animal,a fruit and a cute name rather than Sompire,” one person said while another added:

“No child of mine will wear this nonsense”

South African born actor John Kani is celebrating his 80th birthday today. Taking to , the legendary TV star marked this special occasion with an hilarious post of a quote he made years ago regarding being “80 years old and poor”. Over the years he has managed to bag big Hollywood roles and is everything but poor — something he is evidently grateful about.

 

 

In the comments section, many of his fans and industry friends shared heartfelt birthday wishes with him while congratulating him on his success.

SA ACTOR JOHN KANI CELEBRATES TURNING 80
It isn’t everyday one gets to celebrate turning 80.

South African actor John Kani is one of the lucky ones who has lived to this great age and judging by his online post, doesn’t take it for granted.

Taking to , the esteemed actor celebrated this age milestone by resharing a quote he made many years ago about his fear of turning 80 and being poor.

John Kani
John Kani is 80 years old today. Image via Twitter @CapeTalk
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He captioned the photo that he made it to 80 and is financially “fine”. “Thank God. I made it. I made this statement in 2015. I am 80years old and I am fine. Elder,” he cautioned the post.

Take a look below:

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BIRTHDAY WISHES GALORE
Many wonderful birthday wishes poured in for the Murder Mystery star from his ample fans and industry friends.

“Congratulations @KANI_ELDER. What a milestone, what a life and what a legacy. Thanks for being a light of the world and a beacon of hope to us. Happy birthday. #HappyBirthdayJohnKani,” wrote Thuli Madonsela.

While a fan wrote:

“You make 80 look so much finer, happy birthday Sir,it’s an honour for us to celebrate an icon like yourself,here s to more life and health and most importantly God s peace be with you all the

On Friday, 1 September, reality TV star Thobile ‘MaKhumalo’ Khumalo took to her Instagram and revealed that she had bought herself a new car. She posted photos of her brand-new whip on her feed and had her fans and social media followers congratulating her.Thobile Khumalo decided to tease her fans and social media followers as she posted photos standing next to her new car. In the photos, she showed a glimpse of the car which was covered with a silky blue cloth, and shared that she had bought the car at a car dealership in Port Shepstone.

“Kodwa usakhona u Amen lapha endlini bazalwane?” she captioned.

IN TRANSLATION: “But is Amen still here in the house, loved ones?”

MaKhumalo is one lucky lady. Just a few months ago, she was handed a Mercedes-Benz C Class, estimated to cost nearly R1 million, The Citizen reported. It was reported that it was unclear whether or not she had bought the car herself. Nonetheless, she is familiar with the Mercedes brand as she was also reported to have been gifted one by her polygamist husband Musa Mseleku who reportedly bought cars for all of his four wives.

He was said to have gifted her a Mercedes-Benz C200 (W206), which was estimated to cost a whopping R972 455 64.

Thobile Khumalo
Thobile Khumalo has a new car. Image via Instagram @thobilek
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME REACTIONS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA USERS BELOW….
“😍😍😍😍😍😍 Wifey! Soooo proud of you,” @ladydu_sa said.

“Usuwenza Kakhul sisi yoooo. Congratulations 🎉🍾,” @slindile3151 wrote.

“Congratulation Mommy, you’re such an inspiration 👏❤️❤️❤️,” @palesa_sentebale commented.

“Congratulations My Sister 🔥❤️👏👏,” @fanelefm reacted.