𝙂𝙀𝙏 𝙏𝙊 𝙆𝙉𝙊𝙒 Zimdollar Biyela aka Matron Nkabinde (Durban Gen)
Zimiphi “Zimdollar”Happiness Biyela who is also a singer and actress. She was born and bred in a dusty rural area of eNdabazensangu under King Cetshwayo District Obuka. She is a twin and a third of six children at home. She is the only daughter in her home.

She is a mother to her son Sitsha Esihle. She studied at the University of South Africa where she did a Bachelor of Education but due to unforeseen circumstances, she dropped out while she was doing her second year. She was then served her teaching skill on oHlelo Combined School in Nkandla. She then left the school in 2009 and pursue a singing career where she released a single “Kwaze Kwamnandi”, which was the start of her singing career.
In 2010, she then started to pursue a radio career where she joined Icora FM where she was a newsreader. The following year she then found the luck to join Ukhozi FM auditions where he grabbed that opportunity and she eventually joined uKhozi at that time as a presenter.
She then took the opportunity to pursue a television career where she joined Uzalo as Samukelisiwe Keke Nzuza. She has played so many roles in different telenovelas including EHostela where she played the role of a mother who was grieving a lot. That role she played in Ehostela opened doors for her to be in Durban Gen where she is currently serving a role as Matron Nkabinde.
With her talent, she has also abstained so many awards as the affords of dedication in her job. She was nominated for the Best Actress category in the Sabela Mabhunu Awards in 2016. These awards put her name on the map.
In 2020, she was also nominated in the Sebenza Girl Awards who was found by Kini Shandu under, Best Female Radio Presenter and she won that award. She is not hiding her talent she once revealed that it always her dream to be on Television. At the moment she is living her dream as Nobuhle Nkabinde on Durban Gen where she is an uptight person very strict.
Zimdollar is not scared to speak her mind as at the beginning of the year 2020, she criticized Owen Ndlovu where listeners voted and tell them that R1,50 was not a big deal and she got herself in big trouble with Maskandi fans.
She is also in the taxi industry where she pushes her other side hustle. She has been in court with Ngizwe Mchunu’s sister because of the insult she was insulted. To others, she is an enemy because of the leadership skills she has.

Umkhokha actor Kininonke “Kini” Shandu has received heavy backlash for his utterances about women who conceive children out of wedlock.

Shandu, who is a former Gagasi FM and Daily Thetha presenter, referred to women who have kids out of wedlock umdlambila (naughty women).

‘UMKHOKHA’ ACTOR FACING DISCIPLINARY ACTION
According to Sunday World, the Sebenza Women Awards’ disciplinary committee announced on Monday that Shandu will no longer be the face of the awards. The actor is the co-founder of the awards.

“Mr Kininonke Shandu will be treated as a first-time offender for bringing the name of the Sebenza Women Awards into disrepute,” reads the statement from award organisers.

“This means that we are not going to cancel or fire him from the executive, however, he now does have a disciplinary file against him and will be cancelled only this year from participating in the Sebenza Women Awards 2024.”

The statement further revealed that Shandu will buy school stationery and sanitary pads for school kids. He is also expected to issue a 30-seconds apology video to women, children, men, and stakeholders who have been displeased by his conduct.

APOLOGY
Shandu has since apologised on social media, saying his comments were a joke.

“Critically, it is important to clarify that the statement in question does not align with my genuine beliefs, the utmost respect that I have for women, and my commitment towards the promotion of their rights and empowerment,” Shandu said.

“I understand how my words may paint a contrasting picture, and I am truly regretful for any contradiction and disappointment this may have caused.”

LYNN FORBES JOINS DJ ZINHLE AND MURDAH BONGZ ON VACATION

DJ Zinhle and Murdah Bongz have been sharing several photos and videos from their tropical vacation on Instagram. DJ Zinhle has now revealed that Lynn Forbes, the mom of slain rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA is on vacation with her.

AKA is the father of DJ Zinhle’s first born child Kairo Forbes. Zinhle also has a two-year-old daughter named Asante with Murdah Bongz.

“Look who we found here in Bali,” wrote DJ Zinhle on an Instagram Story of a video with Lynn.

South African personality Gogo Maweni threw her mother an expensive birthday party.

It was a happy day for the family as they all gathered to celebrate Granny’s birthday. Indeed, Gogo Maweni had been making much in recent years, and she had been buying cars for fun.

She is also renovating her parents’ house in KZN, which shows what she can do.

Gogo Maweni knows better when it comes to spending money and celebrating life. Indeed, not many events allowed her to express herself, like her mom’s birthday, and she did so expensively.

Sharing on her Instagram, Gogo Maweni showed how much she enjoyed the day.

She also expressed how much she loved her mother, attaching pictures and videos from their birthday party.

“Happy birthday to my Queen ❤️🎂 I love you mommy”

Mzansi’s A-list stars Tumisho Masha, Sello Maake KaNcube, Kgomotso Christopher and Jo-anne Reyneke has scored roles in Tshedza Pictures’ upcoming telenovela titled Champions.

KGOMOTSO CHRISTOPHER, JO-ANNE REYNEKE: NEW ROLES
IOL confirms that Mzansi Magic latest telenovela Champions will feature talented actors such as Sello Maake KaNcube, Jo-anne Reyneke, Kgomotso Christopher etc.

The upcoming TV show will also feature actors Tumisho Masha, Rethabile Mohapi, Thembinkosi Mthembu, Minkie Malatji as well as Kwenzo Ngcobo.

Kaya 959 reports that Maake Ka-Ncube will portray the role of Washington Modise, Christopher plays his wife Lucinda Modise, Masha plays his brother Philemon Modise and Reyneke plays Sne Modise.

Fan-favourite The Wife actor Kwenzo Ngcobo will play the role of Zipho, Adulting star Thembinkosi Mthembu will play the role of Ferrari while House of Zwide’s Thato Dithebe will play Lebo Serite

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Executive producer Phathutshedzo Makwarela explains that the upcoming show Champions’ uniquely embodies the spirit of South Africa, aiming to inspire and excite our audience.

“It’s a celebration of ambition, positivity, and the resilience of our people. Tshedza Pictures is thrilled to collaborate again with Mzansi Magic, and we eagerly anticipate the moment our viewers will join us on this incredible journey.”

With a star-studded cast, including top actors and newcomers on the rise, viewers can expect passion, power, perseverance and ultimate triumph on Champions.

Champions premiers on DStv Mzansi Magic (channel 161) from Monday, 5 February at 7pm (Mondays to Fridays).