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Real Housewives of Durban’: Mbali Ngiba announces pregnancy

Reality star and actress Mbali Ngiba showed of her beautiful baby bump, announcing her pregnancy via an Instagram post on Wednesday 30 August. Actress Mbali Ngiba, who starred on the third season of the Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) discretely announced her pregnancy after sharing a photo of herself in a peach dress cradling her baby bump. She used the pregnant woman emojii in her caption. Take a look… Many of her followers took to the comments section to congratulate the mommy to be. So, who is the “baby daddy”? Well, Mbali did not tag anyone in the photo so it is unclear who the father of the child is.


 

 

 

However, during the filming of RHOD, Mbali was engaged to actor Sandile “Masandi” Mfusi who plays Kwanda in Uzalo. This comes after Mbali revealed that she had previously lost a child on an episode of RHOD.

On the episode, Jojo Robinson hosted an extravagant princess soiree for the housewives. Mbali was meant to sing at the event but she arrived late.

Annie Mthembu asked to find out more about the ladies starting with Mbali. So, the actress introduced herself. Annie then asked if the actress had kids and she said no they are late.

Annie then apologised for asking the question.

“Losing a child isn’t easy. It doesn’t matter who you are. So, yeah. Obviously, when I talk about my child, those moments will come,” she revealed.

Truth hurts? Nandipha accused of ‘abandoning’ children for Bester

Nandipha Magudumana – Thabo Bester’s co-accused – has given insight into her family life with her estranged husband and two children following her bail application on Tuesday, 20 August, at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court.


 

 

The celebrity doctor revealed appealed to the court to release her on parole as she had “parental responsibilities.” However, the state – who are opposing her application – painted an entirely different picture of her being a married woman with a lover and a mother who “abandoned” her children.

Nandipha’s bail application continues on Wednesday.NANDIPHA MAGUDUMANA BAIL: WHO WILL SHE STAY WITH?
According to her statement, should Nandipha be granted bail, she will lodge with a close friend in Sandton, of whom she has provided the court with a fixed address.

The mother-of-two also claimed that she was not a flight risk and had her travel documents confiscated.She also claimed that she needed to resume her “parental responsibilities” to her 11-year-old and 6-year-old daughters.

The statement continued: “I am currently married and separated from my husband. I have full parental responsibilities and rights of my two minor children in terms of section 18 of the Children’s Act”.

STATE SAYS SHE ‘ABANDONED’ HUSBAND, CHILDREN
Meanwhile, an investigating officer admonished Nandipha for abandoning her two daughters.

According to the IO, Nandipha has not seen her children since she dropped them off at school on 15 March and did not return. They are currently in the custody of her estranged husband, Mkhuseli Magudumana. He also claimed that Nandipha spoke to her husband just once since her arrest.

He said: “It has also been established from the telephone register that there was only one telephone call to the husband; instead, the many phone calls were to friends and her legal team”.

Zenande Mfenyana Check out her Net Worth, Age, Qualifications

Zenande Mfenyana is a South African actress and model. After a stint at Queenstown Girls’ High School, she attended the University of Pretoria, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in drama.

The drama as well as her inborn aptitude would serve her well in later years, as she snagged spots in memorable flicks like “All About Love” (2017) and “Liefling” (2010). Today, she is seen as one of the established faces on the music scene in South Africa.

Age

 

 

 

 

 

 

The actress was born in October 1985, which means she is currently 37 years and will be 38 in a couple of months.

Husband
Zenanda’s husband is alleged to be a bloke known as Thabiso Thiti, who is said to be a member of the ruling African National Congress and has served long years in the government. He had previously worked at the National Intelligence Agency of South Africa.

Parents

Zenande Mfenyana’s parents are Athol Fugard (father), a celebrated South African novelist and playwright, and Sheila Meiring Fugard (mother), a short story writer.

They were married in 1956 and remained married until 2015 when they went their separate ways and Athol picked a new partner.

Siblings

Zenande is not an only child. She is known to have a sister named Akhe Mfenyana, who also happens to be an actress.

She has acted in several flicks, most notably as the widow of the character Lucky in The Queen. The two sisters are said to have a close relationship

Net Worth

How much exactly is Zenande Mfenyana worth? The curiosity of her fans has been on fire for as long ba one can remember. But she has not been helpful in this regard as she would rather not speak about it but focus on her career instead.

Anyway, the public has been throwing figures around all over the place. She is said to have a net worth of around R2 Million.

House & Cars

Actress Zenande Mfenyana has a home, all right. But the details are just not out there. It is unclear exactly where she lives but her thoughts about property are wise in themselves and public knowledge.

She is a strong believer in investing in property and as far back as 2017 had encouraged her followers to be wise and invest in property. The returns from that investment are pretty massive in the long run.

Rest in power. 🕊️🤍 ‘Idols SA’s’ Terra Cox memorial service details confirmed

Sunday World confirms that the memorial service for Idols SA season contestant, Terra Cox who passed away on Sunday, 27 August will be held on Wednesday evening, 30 August at the JD Thomas Hall in Eden Park.

The publication adds that the singer, real name Tersius Eathon Kocks was signed by Gallo Records after his exit from the singing competition and pursued music full-time recording songs and performing live.


 

 

 

 

Kocks disappeared from the limelight as he struggled with mental health due to depression, adds the Sunday tabloid.

The Citizen reveals his passing was announced by Alton Zakay Music in a statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tersius Eathon Kocks known as Terra Cox. We want to express our sincere condolences.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. We hope that they find peace and comfort during this difficult time of bereavement. We will share more details on how we will commemorate and celebrate the life of a great brother, artist, and friend,” the label said.

The South African will report his cause of death and announce details of his funeral service as soon as the information becomes available.

ALSO READ: Bianca Le Grange: Where is former ‘Idols SA’ star now?

SOUTH AFRICANS PAY TRIBUTE TO ‘IDOLS SA’ STAR
@Isabel_kaNdlovu: “His performances were amazing, especially Love on the Brain. May his soul rest in peace.”

@SisQavile: “He did Rihanna’s Love on the brain so beautifully; may he rest in peace.”

@Twiggli: “I still get goosebumps when I think about the time, he sang Tevin’s song Tell Me What You Want Me To Do May his soul rest in peace.”

@MaabuleM: “One thing about Idols, it brings you depression. Rip soldier…. Unathi is definitely disgusted.”

@Mofirephopho: “What no Terra was one of my favorites in that season. His idyllic moment when he performed Man on Mirror by Michael Jackson. Huh RIP king.”

@Ray_of_Lerato: “Oh no my favourite contestant of all time. He looked to sad spiritually I hoped he would get well.”

Banyana’s goal keeper : Who is Kaylin Swart?

Kaylin Swart was born on 30 September, 1994, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Her journey to becoming a soccer star began in her hometown. Swart’s passion for soccer ignited at a young age according to Times Live.

She started her youth career at Springs Home Sweepers FC and even represented South Africa in the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago.


 

 

At just 15 years old, Kaylin Swart faced the tough task of guarding the goal during the 2010 Under-17 Fifa Women’s World Cup. Despite South Africa’s struggles in the tournament, she remained resilient.

SWART AT COLLEGE
For her college years, Kaylin embarked on a college soccer journey in the United States. She initially played for AIB College of Business but later transferred to Menlo College to join the Menlo Oaks in 2015.

During her time at Menlo College, Kaylin Swart set numerous records. She boasted the best goals-against average in Menlo College history, earning accolades like All-GSAC honors and Honorable Mention on the NAIA All-American team.

THE BIG DEBUT
Swart made her debut for the South Africa women’s football team on 9 July, 2016, in a match against the US football team.Kaylin Swart played a crucial role as the starting goalkeeper for South Africa during the 2018 Women Afcon, where the team reached the finals, only to lose to Nigeria in a penalty shootout.

Kaylin Swart also stepped up into the shoes of Andile Dlamini, the reigning best goalkeeper on the continent, during the World Cup. Her determination and ability to overcome challenges have been commendable.

SWART SOCCER SUCCESS
Despite her success in soccer, Kaylin Swart still juggles a 9-5 job with her football career. This highlights the challenges faced by female athletes who often have to manage both professional and sporting responsibilities.

Kaylin Swart sitting at a table and relaxing on a boat. Image: Instagram via @kaylinswart25
Kaylin Swart sitting at a table and relaxing on a boat. Image: Instagram via @kaylinswart25
While working full-time from 9 am to 5 pm, Swart dedicates her evenings to soccer training. Her commitment to the sport showcases the determination of South African female footballers.

As Kaylin Swart and her teammates continue to break barriers and inspire change, they are setting a powerful example for future generations of female athletes in South Africa.