BRCSA November 2023 figures reveal that the educational soapie, Skeem Saam, which scored 5 million viewers in July is currently sitting on 3.7 million.

Soapie fans congratulated Skeem Saam for hitting the 5 million mark in July and praised actor Hungani, who joined the show at the time to portray the second Tbose Maputla.

 
TVSA reported that Skeem Saam trailed behind Uzalo which scored 5.3 million viewers on the channel, followed by Generations with 4.1 million viewers.

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However South Africans have taken to social media to complain about the SABC1 soapie’s unfinished, repetitive storylines and unpopular actors and characters leading the soapie.

Soapie fans are calling writers of the show amateurs and believe the soapie will lose more viewers in 2024 when it’s moved from its 18:30 timeslot to 19:30, where it will compete against e.tv’s most-watched soapie, Scandal!

In a poignant revelation, TV presenter and dancer Bontle Modiselle recently shared the emotional burden she has carried since the tragic death of her father. Speaking in an interview with 702’s Relebogile Mabotja, Bontle expressed the deep sense of responsibility she felt, believing that she could have prevented her father’s suicide.In a poignant revelation, TV presenter and dancer Bontle Modiselle recently shared the emotional burden she has carried since the tragic death of her father. Speaking in an interview with 702’s Relebogile Mabotja, Bontle expressed the deep sense of responsibility she felt, believing that she could have prevented her father’s suicide.

Recalling the heart-wrenching moments leading up to the tragedy, Bontle revealed that she was the last person to see her father alive. In the early hours of the morning, she noticed unusual items with him, including a rope, prompting her to question his actions. Despite his reassurances of love, Bontle now reflects on that moment, wondering if she could have intervened.“I think I’d seen him on his way to do it. I woke up to go and see what my father was doing, and he had stuff with him. He had a rope; he had stuff. It was in the wee hours of the morning, and I didn’t think anything of it,” she shared.

Additionally, Bontle revealed that she had dreamt about her father’s passing before it occurred, a premonition she had shared with her mother. This haunting dream added to her sense of guilt, as she believed she could have somehow altered the course of events.For a very long time, I blamed myself for my dad’s death, I really did… I felt if I hadn’t dreamt about it…he wouldn’t have done it,” she expressed during the interview.

Social media responses to Bontle’s heartfelt revelation have been supportive, with many urging her to forgive herself. Others empathized with the complexity of such situations, emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness and support.

Famous hip-hop star Nota defended DJ Sbu against Zahara trolls, saying he did his best.

Indeed, it’s a sad day for South Africa as they lost one of its finest vocalists in Zahara.

Zahara’s death left many fans in tears, and some are trying to point fingers at her death.

Most fans have since claimed that DJ Sbu did not do enough to help Zahara heal.

Since her death, DJ Sbu had been under fire from angry fans blaming him left, right and centre.

Many fans claimed that DJ Sbu took Zahara’s money, but he denied such allegations, saying that Zahara was facing alcoholism.

Sharing on his X (Twitter), Nota expressed how much Zahara struggled with alcoholism.

“A reminder that DJ Sbu did everything in his power to empower & protect Zahara, but you can’t protect someone from themselves…” he started.

“The demon of alcoholism claimed another young life. Warner Music Africa will be crying all the way to the bank & 2023 claims another generational talent!” he continued.

Indeed, many fans believed that Nota was not being realistic as they aired out their concerns.

Minnie Dlamini detailed how Zahara helped her come out of her drama.

South Africa woke up to the tough news of Zahara’s death, and many fans and celebs have been mourning.

Surprisingly, many fans have since gone against DJ Sbu, saying that he was why Zahara died. Most of them claimed that DJ Sbu took her money but has since denied such allegations. Nota also defended DJ Sbu, saying he could not protect Zahara from herself.

Despite all the talk, many celebs who had been close to Zahara have told the person she was.

Black Coffee described her music, saying that she had healed many souls.

MINNIE DLAMINI DETAILS HOW ZAHARA HELPED HER
Sharing on her Instagram, Minnie Dlamini detailed how Zahara helped her during her drama days.

“My heart is so sore 💔 Not only was she an incredible talent, but she had a heart of gold!” she said.

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“I remember her being one of the few people that reached out to me to check if I was ok amidst my drama. We shared a beautiful bond of sisterhood that I will forever cherish ❤️” she continued.

“2023 started with a legendary loss and it’s decided to hit our industry again!!! Rest in power, and thank you Bulelwa for your indelible contribution to music 🕊️” she finished.

DJ Sbu also revealed that Zahara was having liver problems and drinking alcohol and rubbished reports that he took the late musician’s money.“She was going through the most, nobody was there for her. She was in hospital; she was having liver problems, and the doctors were saying drinking alcohol.”

Sowetan reported in 2019 that the late multi-award-winning Afro-pop musician claimed she is owed millions of rands by her former record label, TS Records.

The singer made the allegations against TS Records executives TK Nciza and Sbu Leope, claimed that she was underpaid for her performances.

Kaya 959 previously reported that Sbu opened up about how “keeping up with appearances” cost him severely, in an interview on The Penuel Show.

“I’ve lived that lifestyle, rolling in Porsches, travelling. I’ve driven all these luxury sports cars, and had that life, throwing parties, going out, and dropping money. You know the celebrity life. Back then I was proud about it, but now looking back I realise that I was dumb. When it comes to finances, I’ve fallen and I’ve got myself to blame, no one else.”

Leope also opened up about the poor financial decisions that caused him to overspend in order to live the “celebrity lifestyle” when he was younger.

Speaking about his long list of accolades — which include TV and radio presenting, co-owning record label TS Records, and starting his online radio station called Massiv Metro — DJ Sbu admitted that he made “dumb” financial choices when the money started rolling in and he blames no one else but himself.

SA DEFENDS ZAHARA
@ChildOfSankara: “Dj Sbu is a fraud who committed an unforgivable act against Zahara being a YouTube scholar won’t change his animal traits, we know it was business for him ripping apart a black woman with a well political connected animal called TK Nciza.”

@Unathi_jam: “DJ Sbu and TK Nciza are shameless ke. They will release all that music kwi digital platforms.”

@bysosa_: “DJ Sbu ruined Zahara’s career, caused her deepest depression and screwed her over so many opportunities, I’m sorry but I get why he’s to blame. Ke masepa net.”

@NtombinaSeleme1: “Sbu knows what he did to Zahara you help her and screw all her hard working because you took an advantage of het a girl from a Village ikarma uzofika kuwe.”

@FsTebza: “It’s gonna be a long week for DJ Sbu and TK Nciza … one thing about Zahara, she loved Sbu, despite their financial disagreements, she still spoke fond of him. I wish they could hv reached an amicable financial solution before this.”