Serial TV host, actress, and mother of three, Zandi Nhlapo, is back on our screens. This time, she’s not trading in her acting chops for hosting duties; instead, she’s taking the helm of BET’s highly anticipated talk show, ‘Uncut.’After taking a break from acting for a decade, the former pageant queen returned to the industry in 2021 to star in Imbewu: The Seed. However, her true passion lies in TV presenting, and she considers herself lucky to be back in the hosting chair. “More than anything, I get to be part of the people who give them their flowers while they’re still alive,” she said.NHLAPO ON HER JOURNEY
As reported by SowetanLive, her journey has not been without its challenges and triumphs. She candidly shared how navigating both sides of the spectrum affected her. “Being a well-known person has its pros and cons. You get to have doors open up for you a little easier at times, but sometimes it can be difficult. However, the downside is that people hold certain expectations on you, which can be quite stressful,” she acknowledged.

 

Nhlapo, who has been in the entertainment industry for over two decades, is no stranger to the spotlight. She started her career as a dancer in the early 1990s and quickly became a household name.

Speaking about her return to the spotlight, she said, “Now that I’m older, I’m a lot wiser. I’m at an age where I feel that nothing can faze me…not even an ounce of fame can blow my skirt up. I’m ready for TV now.”Nhlapo believes it’s important to recognise the contributions of these individuals who have paved the way for others in the industry.

She relayed this sentiment clearly: “One thing we need to remember there are people who crawled so that some of us can walk tall in this industry. This show is to highlight and showcase that.

“These people gave up their lives, their livelihoods, some even grew up in this industry just to serve the masses with their creative talent. These are the people that need to be celebrated.”

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In addition to her work on Uncut, Nhlapo plans to launch her own events and production company. She’s passionate about creating opportunities for others and sharing her knowledge and experience with the next generation of media professionals.

‘Uncut’ is set to premiere on BET in December 2023.

Talented Uzalo actor Nkanyiso Makhanya, who plays the role of Njeza has scored the role of a soldier, Menga in Mzansi Magic’s faith-based telenovela, Umkhokha: The Curse.Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela has announced that popular Uzalo actor Nkanyiso Makhanya has secured a role in Umkhokha: The Curse as Menga.

Viewers of the Mzansi Magic telenovela predict Makhanya will portray Ndoda’s love interest on the show as they’re friendship is “suspicious”.

 

Makhanya who currently plays the role of a criminal, Njeza in Uzalo made his debut in UmkhokhaL The Curse on Thursday, 30 November.

“Nkanyiso Makhanya joins #UmkhokhaTheCurse. Uzalo star has joined the cast of the Mzansi Magic telenovela as Menga — a soldier and friend to Ndoda Gumede. Nkanyiso made his on-screen debut last night,” tweeted Mphela.@SabsMaebela: “I haven’t seen the relevance of having Ndoda on this show, hopefully we’ll see something now.”

@tebogosebs: “Ndoda will exit the show soon,the church wouldn’t approve of their relationship either way.”

@Simphiweyinkos_: “One thing about Duma Ndlovu he doesn’t hire new faces, he’s got same actors all across his soapies except Sibongile x Dlaminis and Muvhango.”

@Hle_Mthembu: “UNdoda can’t act to save his life. Congratulations to uNkanyiso.”

Itumeleng Khune reportedly resumed his relationship with Sphelele Makhunga in 2019 and the couple would go on to formally marry in June 2022.

Khune is reported to have paid Lobola some time ahead of their eventual wedding and public scrutiny has not always been good for this couple.

The model, influencer and Varsity College graduate is also a mother of two.Makhunga also runs Eminence, a décor and event firm that plans festivities, baby showers, and birthday parties.

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In addition, she founded Eminence Florist, whose roses and flowers are sold in Johannesburg garages.

On her Instagram profile, Makhunga often advertises her enterprises, but not much is known about her life prior to meeting the Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana stopper.

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Makhunga has uploaded footage of herself trainingin their home gym with her husband, as well as a progress film of her muscular growth with personal trainer Blckvreka.

Makhunga and Khune welcomed their second child, a bay girl named Ziyanda, in June 2021. Amogelang, their first child, was born in February 2020. Makhunga now lives in Johannesburg with her husband but she originally hails from Durban and still visits the city often.

She holds a Bachelor of Education from Varsity College. Makhunga has handled the spotlight gracefully, establishing a solid family unit with their two girls and backing her husband through some tough times on the pitch. She has proved herself to be a capable businesswoman, effectively managing her enterprises outside of her responsibilities as a mother and wife.

Faith Nketsi divorces her husband Nzuzo Njilo after one year of marriage. The socialite and the businessman tied the knot in a private ceremony in April 2022.

On Thursday, the reality TV star released a statement to announce that they are at the final stages of divorce. Reports and rumors about their divorce and separation made headlines a few weeks ago, but the star finally confirmed on her social media account.
“It is with great sadness that I have to announce that Nzuzo Njilo and I are in the final stages of our divorce proceedings. No one gets married with the intention to get divorced. However, through careful consideration and mediation, we have decided to go our separate ways. Nzuzo Njilo continues to be an amazing father to our beautiful daughter, whom we are co-parenting,” she wrote.“As a public figure I do understand that my life is a matter of public interest, however at this sensitive time I would appreciate some privacy,” she added.Shortly after their marriage in 2022, Faith Nketsi praised her now ex-husband with sweet words.

 

 

 

“I love you so much Mr Njilo, there won’t be a day that will go past without me showing you how much I love you. A special thank you to @otiz_seflo when I saw myself in this dress I literally cried. I loved it so much. @lebogang_bang my makeup looked so beautiful, I’ll never stop telling you how much I appreciate you. Thank you @jozeest for my headpiece, it completed the look and made me feel like a princess,” she wrote.

As the year comes to an end, singer Makhadzi – real name Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona celebrated her Spotify numbers as she announced her ranking this year on the music platform as seen in her Instagram post shared on Thursday, 30 November.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Makhadzi is on a winning streak! She recently made history as the most streamed South African female artist on Spotify recently — But that’s not all, she also recently bagged a car endorsement with Ford and was recently awarded the Best Traditional Album award at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs), ZiMoja reported.Taking to her feed on Thursday, she said that reaching the top of Spotify’s streams list did not come easy. She then thanked her diehard fans for their unwavering support.

“Number 1 South African most streamed artist of the year is the one and only Makhadzi. 23m streams! I am speechless. It was not easy to make it in the middle of Amapiano but with God, I made it ka skompo. Thank you for making me close the year with this happiness. Numbers don’t lie. I work hard [andOther artists that were also spotted celebrating their Spotify streams on social media are Oscar Mbo who reached 10.1 million streams and Prince Kaybee who got up to 10.7 million streams. Makhadzi has recently paid tribute to one of her dancers who passed away last month. Once again, taking to her feed, she bid the dancer farewell and sent her condolences to his family.“Moments shared will always be cherished. Friendships created, bonds formed beyond our imagination. Hearts torn into pieces in disbelief that today we are covered in this blanket called grief…. RIP. Condolences to the family and friends,” she wrote.