Pearl Thusi might be getting her fair share of criticism on social media but one thing you can’t take away from her is the fact that she’s a great mother to Okuhle and Thando.After spending months overseas working on a new show with Netflix, Mama Pantha is finally back home in South Africa and decided to do something special for her children upon her return. “This is the second time I’m surprising Thando, after being gone for much long time… So they just arriving from school, and they are not supposed to know that I’m here. (So let’s see how they react).” She said.Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela first reported on this in February 2021.”Pearl Thusi joins another international series. Thusi is starring in the 2nd season of Netflix’s martial arts series, Wu Assassins. 2nd season reportedly has a format change to being a two-part movie. Production is currently shooting in Thailand.”

Africa’s first Netflix original was cancelled last year because of the challenges the Covid19 pandemic brought.

“We’ve made the difficult decision not to move forward with season 2 of Queen Sono. We are incredibly proud of the Diprente team for sharing their audacious vision and bringing it to life with Netflix. A huge thank you to our fans across the world for the love shared for our first African Original series. Netflix is also grateful to the amazing efforts shown by the cast and crew for their stellar efforts in creating this show for our members around the world. We’ll continue to work closely with South Africa’s creative industry to keep producing more compelling ‘Made-in-South Africa’ stories.” Announced streaming giant Netflix.

 

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“I’ve never heard an abuser admit to being one.” Those are the powerful words used by actress Enhle Mbali Mlothswa who issued out a full statement, where she revealed some more shocking details about her abuse.Enhle Mbali and her estranged soon-to-be ex-husband Black Coffee are currently undergoing a very public and messy divorce. They both have tried to keep things under wraps for the sake of their children but allegations of abuse is drawing all of the attention to them, unfortunately.

Yesterday, the global hitmaker issued out his statement where he flat out denied ever laying hands on Enhle Mbali, accusing her of wanting to keep him away from their kids, hence the allegations. The former Isibaya actress took to the streets, outside Randburg Magistrates court together with gender based violence activists. This is where her case will be handled and a protection order will be decided upon.

Starting off her statement, Enhle said she wants to “…put an end to the cycle of abuse that I have continued to face at his (Nathi Maphumulo) commission.” Enhle said they tried to keep everything within the marriage, but according to her the abuse has been ongoing, putting the blame on her fear.

“I am no longer fearful, and it is with this renewed sense of self that I wish to recount the numerous incidents on which he has beaten, berated, rendered me broken and unworthy,” wrote the mother of two.
Enhle then reveals that the extent to which Black Coffee allegedly abused her, as well as his unfaithfulness, caused her to be a victim of depression. She then got admitted to a facility, “I have within the marriage…endured gaslighting, emotional, verbal abuse, physical abuse and financial abuse at his behest. The extent of the turmoil I experienced in the marriage as a result of the abuse and the extra marital affairs were so severe that I was admitted into a facility and was treated for depression.”

What’s also shocking is that she revealed he apparently laid hands on her in front of their children. “The last (5) years have been filled with agony and my children have been the unfortunate witnesses to these incidents of abuse in our home.

“Below are examples of incidents of abuse that have taken place:

• In 2014 at our previous residence, he struck me several times in our bedroom
• In 2019 after his Music is King event at our new residence, he threw a bag at my face during an argument
• Guests at my 33rd birthday celebration witnessed him attack me,” wrote Enhle.

Mbali then claims to have been intimidated by Black Coffee as he has more money than she does, “Since the beginning of our divorce proceedings, he has continually used intimidation and financial muscle in an attempt silence me.”

Read the rest of Enhle’s statement below:

The commission’s chair, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has approved the issuing of a summon for Norma Mngoma. This after she refused to appear before the Zondo Commission yesterday. Norma was expected to give details about her visits to the Guptas home in Johannesburg on Tuesday. She was initially set to appear last week Friday however the testimony was postponed due to time constraints.Her legal representative Adv. Gwalisile Makhathini yesterday told the commission that Norma would like to withdraw her participation from the commission.
Here are some reactions to Norma’s no-show.

We received instructions chair last night that Mrs. Gigaba would like to withdraw her participation from the commission and this morning I addressed a letter to the commission advising to that effect,” she said.

Her attorney also presented the letter from Norma before the commission, she said: “This letter sets to inform the commission that as of late yesterday we received instructions from our client informing us of her personal concerns with regards to how various aspects of her proposed appearance at the commission has been handled or allegedly mishandled by the commission.”She gave an interview on ENCA in December about the shinanigans of Malusi with Guptas, so what changed?”

“I think it has to do with Zondo & jamwhatwhat’ s treatment of Mpofu on the ‘shut up’ matter! Norma is loyal to those around her. She obviously didn’t like what happened to her legal team!”orma has previously opened up about Gigaba’s dealings with the Gupta family. During her interview with Slindelo Masikane late last year on eNCA, Norma dished out some dirt on the former finance minister. She told Slindelo that Gigaba used to receive a lot of money from the Guptas.

“They used to give him a lot of money but I don’t know what they were giving him money for, but sometimes he used to say, ‘I do favors for them’, the Guptas, so then they would give him money. It was a lot of cash all the time so I don’t know what it was for, but he would use that money for different things, maybe it’s either for his lifestyle, to build his home or to give it to his sisters,” she said.

she also revealed that the former minister was addicted to porn: “he has a problem of porn addiction because he is always watching porn, and sometimes for him, it’s a fantasy. He will go and sleep with that person and people will catch feelings and then, Malusi is gone. People will then start reacting [saying], “you used me. I’m going to tell your wife,” she told the publication.

Bonang fans tuned in every week to watch the Queen in action on her popular reality show Being Bonang. Viewers got to see the real her and get a glimpse of her lavish lifestyle. All that came to an abrupt stop three seasons later, when she declared Being Bonang as the worst experience of her life, EVER!In 2019 she said, ”Making Being Bonang Season 3 was one of the worst working experiences of my life!! Glad it’s ending…remind me to tell y’all why one day!” This made fans more curious as to what the real reason for her not wanting to continue with the show. Since then she has remained mum about the whole issue but dropped a few hints here and there.

Last year, she shaded the producer of the show Legend Manqele who said, “the enemy of black, is black,” to which Bonang replied with, “lol – laughing out loud.” This was after the whole theft saga involving Somizi and his cooking show, Dinner At Somizi’s.Today, her fans reminded her how much she is missed on television, “We miss you on screen tlhe mogirl,” then B replied by saying how should that be solved. As predicted, Being Bonang season 4 was on everyone’s minds but Bonang broke their hearts.
It turns out that Bonang does not want anything to do with Being Bonang because she is owed money, “I’m over it… and they owe me money so, nah!! Maybe….B*dazzled reloaded?”
Bonang did bless fans with a two-part series called “A Very Bonang Year” which followed the fashionista on her trip to the United States of America. “I’m so excited to have a special on SABC 1. It’ll be very different from ‘Being Bonang’ because even if viewers have followed my journey, the show goes beyond social media with a behind-the-scenes look into a new chapter in my business career and life. I am taking viewers into my confidence” said Bonang.Her reality series broke records as part 1 gained approximately 1,86 million viewership. A Very Bonang Year Part 2 garnered over 2 million viewers on August 8. It was also social media’s hot topic as the #AVeryBonangYear hashtag reached an astounding 2.2 billion impressions over the broadcast period.

He admitted they were going through marital problems, but said they were trying to solve them through their families and pastors.

“If I tell what you what’s happening, I’ll be revealing family matters which I don’t think is proper. But, nothing is final as yet, obviously like any other marriage you go through problems,” he said.

Christian activist Solomon Ashoms posted the news about the Babe Ngisite singer’s marriage and people on social media.

Takie said at the moment, he couldn’t confirm whether they were separated or not. “It’s not finalised yet. I can’t say we’re separated and then you see us together the next day. The matter being taken to social media has put pressure on us and our families. We’re attending to it and trying to resolve it with urgency,” said Takie.

“Once the matter has been resolved, I will go public and let people know if we’ve separated or not.” He said the accusations of cheating against him were nothing but rumours. “People are speculating and they don’t have evidence to prove their claims. There are other problems people face in marriage.”

Takalani, however, said: “Yes, we’ve been separated for a year,” but refused to comment further.