Category: MZANSI CELEBS

The singer and actor Katlego “Kat” Sinivasan plays Nkosi Zwide’s (Wanda Zuma) former schoolmate and Zanele Zwide’s (Londeka Mchunu) love interest in House of Zwide.

Sinivasan tells TshisaLIVE that his character is good-looking, talented and fiercely creative, but has a darker side to his personality as he can be controlling and tends to display narcissistic traits.

 

“Despite his flaws, Zola’s magnetism is undeniable, making him a complex and compelling character to portray.”

The publication adds that the Sinivasan’s character was first introduced to audiences as a former schoolmate of Nkosi and he returns to South Africa after spending time overseas, where he studied film and carving.

IOL reports that the House of Zwide star Kat Sinivasan has also starred in Showmax hit telenovela The Wife, the sitcom My Perfect Family, the drama series Mutual Friends and more.

He’s also hosted South Africa’s E! Entertainment Television, Mzansi Insider, How do I look and more.

The singer, actor and TV personality tells the publication that he’s excited to join the fashion drama and being part of a fashion show immediately spoke to him.

“It is also one of the top five most watched shows in the country and I definitely wanted to be a part of something big as my next move.”

Viewers will also witness his character falling for character Zanele… promising an enthralling on-screen romance that will leave audiences begging for more.

Babes Wodumo has reportedly returned to her parent’s house after being discharged from the hospital over two months ago. The singer, real name Bongekile Simelanie was said to be critically ill weeks ago, but she slammed the rumors with a video of herself freestyling on a Gqom beat while driving in a car.

According to ZiMoja, Babes is recovering from a lung-related issue at her parents’ home. It was reported by another source that the singer is working on her late husband, Mampintsha’s final album.

 

 

 

Babes is fine, she is now gearing herself up for the festive, she wants to be 100% ready for the festive season”, a source disclosed to the publication.

“Before his death, her husband made the music he was supposed to release but DJ Tira wanted him to work on Big Nuz, so there is a lot of material that is sitting with Babes.”The singer needs sufficient rest, hence, she’s been a no-show to gigs arranged by her sister who is reportedly her manager.

“Her sister knows her condition that she is not fit enough to perform but still signs her up and causes her more stress and brand damage”, adds the source.

Talented actor Lunga Mofokeng, who is known for his role as Andile Dikana in 1Magic’s telenovela The River opens up about leaving the show.

TshisaLIVE reports that the actor Lunga Mofokeng took to his social media to announce that he’s shot his final scenes as Andile Dikana in The River.

 

Mofokeng thanked production company, Tshedza Pictures and fans of the show for supporting him for six seasons.

“When one door closes another opens right? We’re officially done shooting. Thank you to @tshedzapictures for the opportunity. Thank you to @dstvza @1magictv for blessing the people with our great work week and week out.”

He adds: “Lastly, thank you to you The River fans/supporters. Y’all made us want to come to work every day. Until we meet again,” said Mofokeng on Instagram.
, who was Lindiwe (Sindi Dlathu) and Zweli Dikana’s (Hlomla Dandala) son and recently got divorced. DStv revealed in February 2023 that 1Magic’s most-watched telenovela The River is ending after six seasons. The award-winning show featured actors Sindi Dlathu, Lunga Mofokeng, Lawrence Maleka, Hlomla Dandala and more.

Co-creator Phathu Makwarela from Tshedza Pictures production confirmed the show is ending on social media and said:

“Join us for our last season. The farewell season.,” tweeted the award-winning producer.

Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela revealed that the decision to end the show was at the request from Tshedza Pictures production to not do another season.

“The cancellation was a mutual agreement from the channel and producers,” tweeted Mphela.

Actors Tango Ncetezo, who played Paulina since season one, and multi-award-winning actor Lawrence Maleka and Hlomla Dandala, who played Zolani and Zweli also bid farewell to the show earlier this year.

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South African actress Sonia Mbele has downright denied allegations that she is having an affair with a married man. The former Generations star defended herself from trolls who dubbed her a home wrecker after gossip blogger Musa Khawula alleged that she had been seeing businessman Matome Sefalafala.

 

 

According to Sonia, however, the whole thing is fabricated. She also doesn’t have time for fake news or negativity and is currently in a “good space”.

TV producer and actress Sonia Mbele has spoken out against what she is calling false allegations.

The star was recently accused by controversial gossip monger Musa Khawula of seeing married businessman Matome Sefalafala who is currently married to Meo Mochadibane.

In a Twitter post, Musa alleged that Sonia and Matome forced Leo out of her marital home.

“Meet Sonia Mbele’s married boyfriend Matome Sefalafala (31). Matome Sefalafala is married to Meo Mochadibane who has since vacated their marital home because of her husband’s affair with Sonia Mbele,” read Musa’s post.

Sonia has vehemently denied the allegations and says that it’s “all fake”. Speaking to local publication Zimoja, Sonia said that she knows Matome but she isn’t seeing him.“Me? Never! I don’t know where all of this is coming from. I won’t entertain it, I know him, but I am not dating him. That is far-fetched,” she reportedly told the publication while adding:

“I am very open about my life, but I don’t like false information about me being written. Rather call me and ask me, but don’t make false accusations is something elses.”

On Monday, 31 July, Amapiano DJ and producer, Busta 929 – real name Tebogo Madingoane took to Instagram to mourn his late friend, Mpura aka Dlonti who died tragically on 9 August 2021.

The late South African Amapiano artist Mongezi Thomas Stuurman was best known as Mpura, a popular Amapiano giant on the rise. He is best known for his hits and collaborations in songs such as Umsebenzi Wethu, Izolo, iDlozi, Amawaza, and several more.

 

 

 

He, along with six other people was involved in a fatal car accident which claimed his life and singer, Killer Kau’s whose real name is Sakhile Hlatshwayo, TshisaLIVE reported. They were rumoured to have been travelling to attend a gig in Rustenburg.

According to IOL, it was reported that the artists were travelling in a Mercedes that overtook another vehicle in an unsafe area and resulted in colliding in a head-on collision with an Opel Corsa that also a firefighter known as Sanza Mohumi.

As he mourned his friend on his feed, Busta 929 shared a picture of himself with the late Amapiano star sitting around, making funny faces.

“Dlonti ❤️🕊️,” he wrote as he captioned the photo.

The Mmapula hitmaker’s post triggered several of his fans and social media followers who decided to send kind messages in the comment section.