After he pleaded for assistance, former The Queen star Vusi Thanda brought tears to the eyes of Mzansi, but he was quick to give credit to the late Shona Ferguson for the assistance he provided to him.

 

 

 

As a result of his career spanning more than three decades, Vusi is now a well-known name in the illustrious Emzini wezinsizwa. He continued to work in the comedy industry for nearly ten years and is considered to this day to be a legend in the acting world.

After his success with Emzini Wezinsizwa, Vusi’s luck began to turn for the worst just as he was getting closer to the end of his career due to the effects of old age and illness.

The Fergusons came through for Vusi Thanda

Vusi Thanda was phenomenal in his role as Uncle Mzoxolo when he first appeared on The Queen. Unfortunately, his health forced him to leave the show. Since that time, Vusi had been having a difficult time making ends meet because he did not have any supplementary enterprises to aid him.

Before he decided to be open about his challenges, he spent all of his money on diabetes-specific specialty foods until his funds ran out. After the iconic actor’s marriage failed, he broke his silence and publicly appealed for assistance, which resulted in an outpouring of support from his fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry.

Before he died away, Vusi Thanda spoke at length about the assistance he received from Shona Ferguson, despite the fact that he was in a difficult situation and in need of financial assistance.

The favors done by Shona Ferguson for the seasoned actor Vusi Thanda
Vusi Thanda had a positive impression of both the Ferguson family and the Ferguson films to share during an interview with DJ Sbu. Although he was unable to report to work owing to health concerns, he received help from The Ferguson Films in a variety of ways. He mentioned that Shona Ferguson had transferred money to his driver particularly for the purpose of purchasing meals and paying medical costs.

The Fergusons came through for Vusi Thanda
Vusi stated the following in his own words:
Shona Ferguson gave a voucher worth R5,000 to his driver so that he might buy some food. After that, he provided me R12,000 every month for the next three months at the conclusion of each of those months.

Vusi let a lot of people know how talented Shona Ferguson was, and a lot of people already knew it. He went on to claim that a few weeks later, he found out that Shona had passed away, which brought about a complete transformation in his life.

In addition to this, he mentioned that once Shona passed away, he did not get as much assistance as he used to because Connie had a lot going on in her space to cope with. Unbelievably, Shona had been wishing Vusi well and urging him to return to work once he had recovered. Vusi lost his work as a result of his passing, and after that, everything changed.

Was Vusi Thanda lying to South Africans?

After the veteran actor Vusi Thanda appealed to the general public for monetary assistance, he was met with generous assistance from members of the community. This comes after a number of celebrities opened up about their struggles with their finances and revealed that they had gotten assistance from fans.

Vusi Thanda recently claimed that the South African Broadcasting Commission (SABC) owed him royalties for Emzini Wezinsizwa. He made these allegations in a recent interview. The seasoned performer was a key member of the ensemble group, contributing his considerable acting chops in the character of Tshawe.

He said to the Daily Dispatch that the corporation had previously paid him royalties but had since stopped doing so, leaving him in a state of bewilderment.

I used to get royalties from the South African Broadcasting Corporation. But suddenly they stopped, and I had no idea why. According to what he informed the publication, all efforts to obtain clarity were unsuccessful.

However, Gugu Ntuli, the group executive for corporate relations and marketing at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), denied that the actor was owed any royalties. Speaking to IOL, Gugu said, “It is also important to note that the most recent episode of Emzini Wezinsizwa aired on SABC 1 exactly two years ago, and that all claims about the most recent repeat featuring Mr. Thanda have been resolved.

When it comes to the payment of repeat fees, it is important to know that performers are required to submit claims before the SABC will make payment. In the event that no claim is made, the SABC will be unable to process the request because there will be no record of a claim.

Everything began when Vusi Thanda went public with his request for financial assistance from the general public in the form of donations to assist him in paying off a debt of R45,000 owed to his landlord.

People’s attitudes about the fact that a talented actor still has to pay rent and does not own any property were not favorable.

Nozuko MaRhadebe took to Facebook in order to talk about him on behalf of the company “From what I can see, this individual hails from the Mzini wezintsizwa tribe. Tshawe These are the folks in the entertainment world that we followed as we were growing up. We are aware that life can be difficult at times, and that nobody has the perfect solution.

Just like everyone else, life has dealt him some blows. It is important to remind folks that R10 may go a long way. His life is difficult, and on top of that, he is getting older, which presents its own set of challenges. Sometimes he has to go to the doctor for treatment.

“I beg you everyone to refrain from making nasty comments; I promise I’m not trying to come across as boastful, but if you’re not interested, you can simply be silent. In order to prevent him from falling victim to a fraud, I will request that he record a video with his account number. It will be my turn to speak the day after tomorrow. Those who are able to lend a hand, please Lords, “she had written.

Later, he appeared on video and displayed his Capitec Bank card, which contained his personal information. Vusi owed R45 000 to his landlord but received R100 000 in donations from the public.

As he reached out for assistance, he was subjected to a barrage of criticism from other people in the form of trolling.

He stated his feelings to the Daily Sun, saying, “I am terrified to talk now.” Because I am old, I am unable to put up with such behavior from young people.

God is good you can imagine if He was one of us ,we wouldn’t go astray at all but straight to the righteous way, thanks God unto turning our little brother back to the fold, you’re the real hero bro for as the living testimony that everyone has got the choice to change for the better.. There is no way he could have done this..But where there is a mother’s love, strength, courage are gained, values instilled in us are remembered and we live to fight another day Rehabilitation did wonders for you young man!Nyaope addicts sell everything what is there in their homes.Congratulations! Heavenly father please touch the body of the person reading this with healing and peace… Touch their finances and open new doors. 🥺❤️
Bless my day with follower. I’m a writer, emotional, inspirational and motivational speaker/writer
Thank u so much “ Amen

Thuli Phongolo is a Jill of all trades in the entertainment industry as she tries her hand in everything and is always booked and busy. The actress/DJ is also no stranger to making headlines because of her private and professional life, and because of how well known she is, she keeps hogging them. Today is no different as Thuli Phongolo takes to social media to celebrate and show her new car to her fans.

 

 

 

Thuli Phongolo’s diversified business empire
Thuli Phongolo is one of the most expensive DJs to book in South Africa, and her booking fees and riders broke the internet when they were revealed. She is also rumoured to be one of the most troublesome actresses on set as she can quit anytime for other jobs. Although many South Africans say that Thuli is untalented and that she gets booked and gets jobs because of her many followers, she is never out of a job and is a millionaire.

Thuli Phongolo
Thuli Phongolo-Image Source(Instagram/ThuliPhongolo)

Phongolo cemented her fame in the entertainment industry when she landed the role of Namhle Diale in Generations. That is when the actress became a household name, and her career has been rising since then. She is known for playing Lilitha in Makoti, Mbali’ in The Republic, Lerato in The Wife and many more.

Thuli Phongolo shows off a new R1.5 million car.
Taking to Twitter, Rhuli Phongolo shared that she is now a proud owner of a new car, and on Instagram, she showed off her new car in videos. Thuli showed off her visit to the Mercedes Benz car dealership and later how she drove out of place with her new ride. Thuli Phongolo’s garage is also full of luxury cars, which is a welcome addition to her already expensive collection.

Watch the video of Thuli Phongolo in her new car below:
The new car is a Mercedes Benz V-Class V300D Blue efficiency AMG that costs R1.5 million in the South African market. Other celebrities like Londie London, Lamiez Holworthy and many more own this brand of cars to use when they are attending gigs for easy travel of their teams and equipment. In the comment section, Thuli Phongolo’s fans have shared their messages of congratulations and are celebrating with the television personality on her brand new set of wheels.

South African actress Kim Engelbrecht has been in the acting and showbiz industry since 1994 when she was a teenager. She has made a name for herself on both the local and international scenes with her acting talent. Kim Engelbrecht has made South Africa proud yet again as she gets nominated for an Emmy Award at an International stage.

Her local and International acting career
Kim Engelbrecht is famously known on South African screens for her role in Isidingo of Lolly, which made her a household name. After the show ended, she continued with her acting career doing movies mainly in movies.

During the fourth season of The Flash, an American CW hit series, Kim Engelbrecht landed the role of playing Marlize DeVoe. She made headlines worldwide, and South Africans were proud that one of their own was getting recognition in International productions. Currently, she is part of the cast of Raised by Wolves on HBO, playing the role of Demica.

Kim Engelbrecht in raised by wolves
Kim Engelbrecht in raised by wolves-Image Source(Instagram/KimEngelbrecht)

Kim Engelbrecht gets nominated for an Emmy Award
M Net’s thriller series Reyka has gotten two nods from the Emmy awards. One is for the series and the other for their lead actress. Kim Engelbrecht, who plays Reyka, has been nominated for the Best Performance by an actress category. Engelbrecht has to compete against Leticia Colin from Brazil, the UK’s Celine Buckens and France’s Lou De Laage for the Award. The show is competing for the Best Drama Series which will compete against Narcos: Mexico, Lupin and Vigil.

Kim Engelbrecht in Reyka
Kim Engelbrecht in Reyka-Image Source(Instagram/KimEngelbrecht)
The series follows the life of, Reyka, who was kidnapped as a child and grows older, haunted by her past. She then becomes a criminal profiler in KZN where she tries to help hunt down a serial killer. The killer had been committing murders in the fields of KZN. This she does while trying to raise a child and have an everyday normal family life on the side. She helps the police in solving mysteries in the area.

Engelbrecht’s recent SAFTA win
The actress recently won a SAFTA recently for her role in the same hit series. Reyka becomes the third drama series to be nominated for an Emmy after Sokhulu and Partners in 2009 and Home affairs in 2008. Engelbrecht also becomes the 5th African actress to receive an Emmy nomination after Thuso Mbedu, Lerato Mvelase, Brenda Ngxoli and Menna Shalabi.

Former Gomora actor Buyile Madladla’s age shocks Mzansi as he looks younger than his actual age. He played Phumlan Ndaba on Gomora, the Mzansi Magic telenovela. He joined Gomora as the younger brother of the late Mbongeni Ndaba with the goal of avenging the death of his brother. Phumlani was a mysterious villain who pretended to be a saint, yet he was the devil dressed in sheep’s clothing.

 

 

 

 

Visibly loaded with money, he lured her late brother’s gorgeous wife, Thati (played by Katlego Danke), into his bed. He then proved his undying love for Thati by marrying her in a glamorous wedding which convinced the Mofele family and MaSonto that he was a good man. However, after the wedding, he showed his true colours when he became overprotective of Thati and started abusing her. Phumlani was also the mastermind of all the bloody heists in the Gomora community; he would finance Sdmo and Brains to harass girls in Gomora.

Phumlani and Thathi
Buyile Mdladla and Thathi: Image source @Instagram

However, the character of Phumlani kissed goodbye to Gomora in a painful way when he was stabbed to death by Melusi (Zolisa Xaluva) as he was defending Thati from the doors of death. After Buyile exited, Gomora Mzansi was left heartbroken as his canning character had a charming way of keeping them glued to their screens.

Buyile Madladla plays the role of Mthambisi in Uzalo
In Uzalo, Buyile plays the role of Mthambisi a flashy businessman who has love interests in Gabisile. He tagged himself the new KwaMashu landlord and Nkunzi’s rivalry.

Actor Buyile Madladla’s actual age has been revealed and stuns Mzansi.
Buyile Mdladla was born on 25 March 1975 in Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal. As of 2022, he is 47, yet he looks younger than his age, thanks to his body workouts. He was raised on his grandfather’s farm, where he gained experience in agricultural farming and animal management. The celebrated actor is also an ordained pastor and founder of Redemption Ministries International Church with his current wife, pastor Gomoditswe Madladla.

Buyile Mdladla
Buyile Mdladla: Image source @Instagram
Before giving his life to Christ, Mdladla made headlines for the wrong reasons. In 2010, he went through an ugly divorce that became public. Speaking to Drum Magazine, his ex-wife Carol disclosed that Buyile cheated on her with a co-actress and had a gun pointed at him by the lover’s husband. Carol also told the publication that Buyile had physically abused her after she gave birth. She was tired of keeping quiet and enduring her painful eight-year marriage and requested a divorce. After their divorce, the actor realised his mistakes and decided to amend his errors, becoming an influential pastor.