Thuli Phongolo’s booking fee and hospitality rider were first leaked on social media in 2022. It was revealed that she charges R20 000 for an hour set, Style You 7 reported. Her hospitality rider reportedly indicated that the bulk amount was not inclusive of other things including flights, her accommodation, and several other technical aspects that come with booking her.

For example, her hospitality rider showed that she prefers to only fly with South African Airways or British Airways and demands to be in business class. She also requires transportation to be provided for her to and from the airport.

 

 

She only accepts to be booked in hotels and not guest houses or B&Bs. Phongolo also demands a bodyguard to be present for her to escort her to and from the stage as well as to her car. She also request to have at least one female security to be present to escort her to the bathroom.

For her pleasure, she requires two champagne bottles, Moët Nectar Imperial, a bottle of Remy Martin VSOP, Hubbly Bubbly, and a few non-alcohol beverages such as Tonic water, Red Bull, and a few bottles of water.

In May, Carol Bouwer’s production company bought the licence to establish the Miss World South Africa. This after the Miss SA organisation – through Sun International – chose not to renew the lience with the international pageant.

Over the weekend, the the Top 12 contestants were announced. According to Sunday World, the finalists will compete at the Miss World South Africa finale in October, set to take place at the Nasrec Expo Centre.

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A press statement read: “From now until October, the 12 contestants will participate in a series of rigorous competitions, including talent showcases, sports challenges and charitable initiatives aimed at highlighting the qualities that make them exceptional ambassadors of change ahead of the national final competition and beyond”.

Meanwhile, the 71st annual Miss World will take place on 9 December in India.

 

 

SHUDU IS THE LAST MISS SA TO ENTER MISS WORLD
After two years of delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the last Miss World pageant took place in early 2022

Although Shudu Musida was crowned Miss SA in October 2020, she had to wait to strut her stuff at the global pageant, which was postponed in 2020, and again in 2021,

Hours before its kickoff on 16 December 2021, the international pageant was rescheduled due to a Covid-19 outbreak among contestants. And it wasn’t just Covid-19 contestants were grappling with – according to insiders, the hotel in Puerto Rico was dealing with severe power cuts.

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In many stances, the national titleholders choose to participate at the Miss Universe pageant. However, Shudu clarified confusion over her Miss World participation in SABC 3’s Expresso show ahead of the pageant.

CANAN MOODIE LOCKDOWN VIDEO GOES VIRAL
Canan Moodie has quickly become a household name, despite only making the Springboks Squad in 2022. In a match against Wales over the weekend, Canan was named man of the match.

Canan will play in the starting line-up of Friday’s warm-up match against the All Blacks at Twickenham, and likely for much of the Rugby World Cup games.

The Paarl-born player – who also signed to the Blue Bulls last year – has been hailed for his hard work and tenacity.

In a clip posted by renowned sports presenter Elma Smit, the winger is praised for pursuing his dream, particularly during a tough time for many athletes.
Smit tweeted: “If you spent lockdown in SA for a long time, it meant you couldn’t even go for a walk. No jogging for recreation was allowed.”

In the clip, Canan is seen working out on a tiny patch of turf with an old wheel and a rugby ball.

Smit added: “This was the space Canan Moodie had available to him to fight to keep him fit.”

Canan Moodie is not the only Springboks star to make a grand entrance at the Rugby World Cup.

Joining him are players like Ox Nche, Mannie Libbok, Jaden Hendriks, Grant WIlliams, and Kurt-Lee Arendse, amongst others.

Meanwhile, players who lifted the trophy in 2019, like captain Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe, Duane Vermeulen, and Faf De Klerk, will also return.

Talented actor Aubrey Poo, who is famously known for his characters in Isidingo and The Estate will play Karabo’s relative, Khumo Moraka in Generations: The Legacy TVSA reports that the legendary actor Aubrey Poo portrays the role of Khumo Moroka in the SABC1 soapie Generations: The Legacy.

Poo’s character Khumo Moroka is a high-powered scion of the Moroka family, who is responsible for running their mining operations.

Generations production reveals to the publication that they believe the multi-talented actor will bring the natural charm and elegance he exudes to the role of Khumo Moroka.

“His ability to play the scheming villain, with a disarming smile and cunning guile, will no doubt shine through as Khumo reaches for his vaulting ambition.”

Zimoja reports that Poo, who played a politician, Castro Kamanga on The Estate will debut on SABC1 soapie in September alongside Connie Ferguson, who plays Karabo Moroka and Rapulana Seiphemo, who portrays Tau Mogale.

A source revealed to Zimoja that producers are trying to boost viewership by bringing the old cast and good actors onto the show.

TEKO MODISE CELEBRATES WIFE’S BIRTHDAY
The star gushed over his wife as he celebrated her 34th birthday. Teko Modise shared photos of his wife and captioned them: “So many things to be grateful for, so many yet to be achieved. Your constant presence is indefinable. Happy birthday, babe.”

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South Africans quickly flooded his comment section with warm birthday wishes to the General’s wife. No doubt the two have serving goals since they went public.

been dubbed as South Africa’s coolest couple. Despite their newfound fame, they have managed to keep their private lives under wraps.

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Teko Modise celebrates wife’s birthday. Images from Instagram@therealtekomodise
However, they have often let Mzansi sneak into their bliss with their social media feeds. No doubt, in the backdrop of Teko Modise’s post, many were trying to connect the dots about Kokie Berry.

WHO IS KOKIE BERRY?
She has the plug and the bling too. She is a true definition of a ‘Rich Aunt’ and has a life of glitz and glamour to show for it.

Rumour mill has it that she comes from a wealthy family but has managed to do well with her illustrious career in the corporate world.

She is a celebrated Associate Market Risk Analyst at the Reserve Bank Of South Africa. The two share a year-old son.