Mandla Gaduka’s love affair with the performing arts began at the Mmabana Cultural Center in 2002 according to TVSA. It was here that he took his first steps towards stardom, enrolling in a full-time drama course that laid the foundation for his future success.

With aspirations that reached for the stars, Mandla Gaduka soon relocated to Pretoria, where he joined forces with The South African State Theatre Development, a move that would prove pivotal in his career.

ACTING CHOPS
In 2009, Mandla Gaduka made the leap from stage to screen with his film debut in the sci-fi thriller “District 9,” directed by Neill Blomkamp.

This marked the beginning of his foray into the world of cinema, a move that would soon see him taking on bigger and more diverse roles.

 

 

 
AWARDS
In 2010, Mandla Gaduka joined the cast of the SABC1 television sitcom ‘Gauteng Maboneng,’ portraying the lovable ‘Solomon.’

His portrayal struck a chord with audiences, earning him the prestigious SAFTA Golden Horn Best Actor Award in TV Comedy not once but twice, in 2016 and 2018, at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA).

DIFFERENT ROLES
In 2019, he ventured into international territory, joining the Danish Independent Theatre Production Company, ‘Fix & Foxy.’

Gaduka was part of a collaborative show between the Danish Company and seven South African actors known as ‘Dark Noon‘.

Mandla Gaduka smiling at the camera. Image: Instagram via @mandlagaduka
Mandla Gaduka smiling at the camera. Image: Instagram via @mandlagaduka
The production received critical acclaim and earned the prestigious Reumert Special Prize in 2020, solidifying Gaduka’s reputation on the global stage.

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Siya Kolisi didn’t always believe that a comeback from injury before the Rugby World Cup was possible but thanks to his wife Rachel he found the faith.

Kolisi said that Rachel was his rock through the injury and gave him the belief that he would lead the Springboks Rugby World Cup defence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RACHEL KOLISI DOES HER BIT AS PRAYER WARRIOR WIFE
His doctors were optimistic once he had been scanned and it seems Rachel’s prayers have been answered.

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“I had a lot of doubts but she [wife Rachel] just prayed, and then also the specialists … from the day they saw my scans they told me this [a comeback] was possible,” Kolisi said.

Kolisi took encouragement from having players around him who had been through similar surgeries and come back.

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He added: “And guys like RG [Snyman] Handre [Pollard], Pieter-Steph [du Toit] who’ve been through this operation before, it was really lifting to have them by side, talking to me and when I’m feeling something weird they’re like, ‘no, it’s OK’. And obviously coach Jacques and Rassie [Erasmus], in believing in me and giving me the opportunity.”

SIYA KOLISI RETURNS

Kolisi is set to test his fitness against Wales on Saturday in what might be the focal point of their warm-up Test in Cardiff.

Faith is a key part of Kolisi’s life and his marriage to Rachel and he is at peace as he prepares to give it his all for the Springboks.

“Now all I can do is go out tomorrow [Saturday] and give it all I can for as long as I can, and that’s been my way of saying thank you for the backing and all the hard work that everyone has put in,” he said.

“I had to believe in powers far stronger than me, because there’s no way I could justify or explain how I was healing so quickly. Even some of the medical team did say this is not normal.

“Everyone that’s worked on my knee we’ve given everything in our power to get to this point … I’m not walking in fear, I’m walking in confidence because I feel good.”

Award-winning musician Makhadzi has publicly voiced her frustration and disappointment after being allegedly sabotaged at the Africa Music Festival UK.

Reports have it that her time slot was changed, and she saw herself performingIn a now-viral video, the star was reportedly paid half a million for her appearance at the event, only to perform for at least 40 minutes. However, she only managed to sing for 10 minutes. She has it that she was sabotaged.

Despite being booked for an hour set, she saw her slot repeatedly changed to her disadvantage. The adjustment later resulted in a mere ten-minute window to showcase her talent.

 

 

 

 

The management reportedly caused Makhadzi’s woes after they allowed Zimbabwean dancehall sensation Winky to perform for more than an hour.

His long-fire performance also encroached on Zimbabwean star Jah Prayzah’s slot. She went on to take a swipe at the promoters for using her to sell tickets. Undoubtedly, she has quickly become one of the most sought-after stars.

Makhadzi made a startling allegation, asserting that the promoter had exploited her and Jah Prayzah’s names to sell tickets for the event. The Queen of Africa made it known they were deliberately deprived of the time they deserved on stage.She was forced to perform for at least 10 minutes since she had to share the remaining 40 minutes with Jah Prayzah. Makhadzi made it known that the sabotage was a plot to tarnish her brand and reputation.

Expressing her heartfelt apologies to her loyal Zimbabwean fanbase, Makhadzi made it known that the situation was beyond her control.

Pretty Samuels-Morake served her estranged husband Lebo M with a protection order earlier this week.According to TshisaLIVE, this prompted the Grammy award-winning producer – real name Lebohang Morake – to instruct his lawyers to deliver the divorce summons to the sheriff for personal service to Samuels after she confirmed she would personally pick up the documents at the Midrand sheriff’s office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m exercising my legal rights as a wife … I stand by my statements. As a legal wife, I have my rights. If there’s anything illegal, the estates wouldn’t have opened up for the South African Police Service to enter the property and deliver what they have to deliver.

“I had to be escorted by policemen because I do not have access to the property and the police had to deliver documents. I was delivering a protection order. As a citizen, as a wife, as a spouse, I have legal rights. And those legal rights allow me to do that,” Samuels told the publication.The couple was only married for 18 months before their messy separation. According to a statement by the producer earlier this week, he claimed to have found muthi “tucked away” in Samuels’ closet.

“We were packing her stuff very nicely so that when she is ready to come collect her belongings she can pick them up,” Lebo M saidThe Lion King composer, earlier this month, claimed that he was calling off their wedding because Samuels refused to sign an affidavid confirming that she had not opened any life cover policies in his name.