In keeping with advice she’s received from her doctors, Lerato Kganyago has announced she would be taking a break from the DJ life to focus on her health.
 

While it remains unclear what health challenges Lerato is facing, the Metro FM personality told fans she was unwell and needed time to heal, which meant she had to drop some of her DJ gigs that often require her to travel long distances.

“Our bodies are not as resilient as we would like to wish they are.”

Lerato said she realized how her decision would most likely disappoint her supporters but explained that she was left with no choice on the matter.

“As importantly, to let down those who support me is not a decision that I take lightly. However, I can no longer continue to ignore my doctor’s advice and have to put pause on my DJing gigs, especially those out of Joburg for the next few weeks as I recuperate. I hope you can understand and I look forward to seeing many of you from behind the decks very soon,” Lerato wrote.

Lerato went on to switch off her comment section on Instagram, only captioning her announcement with “Love you” for her over 2 million fans.

While Lerato’s fans may be heartbroken that they won’t get to see her behind the decks in the next weeks, they will still get to hear her every day on Metro FM as the radio presenter scored a new show in the 2021 radio line-up shuffles.Lerato hosts the 12 noon to 3 pm slot with her show The Midday Link Up with LKG.

In addition to her new show, Lerato also recently opened a new business.

After the successful launch of her own lashes range called Flutter by LKG and the sanitary pads that followed under the same brand, Lerato is now an owner of a franchise with international beauty brand Tammy Taylor.

Lerato took to her Instagram to confirm the news that had already been floating on social media, expressing her joy and pride in the leap she’s taken in her entrepreneurial endeavour.

“Still feels unreal. Black Child your Dreams are valid. I’m officially a franchise owner!” she captioned the snap of her cute welcome board.

In what might come as great news for avid viewers of The Queen, it looks like veteran actor Sello Maake ka-Ncube is returning to the hit Mzansi Magic’s show.
 

The seasoned actor left the show in 2019 and much to the delight of viewers of the show, Shona Ferguson has hinted at his return. This follows after he posted a video on his Instagram page, of the cast and crew members of the production welcoming him back.

Fans reacted to the video suggesting that he is returning to the show.

“I see his Kgosi pants…he’s definitely coming back.”
“Met him on set a few months back and for such a giant in the industry. He was the most welcoming of all the actors I was with. Such a great human.”“We missed him. My late Granny loved him.”

Details surrounding the Sello’s exit from the show have been sketchy as he left unexpectedly and went to score a role on Mzansi Magic’s hit telenovela The Herd.

Sello played the flamboyant Kgosi in The Queen and his character left many viewers mesmerized with his enthralling performances. Speaking to Isolezwe to shed more light on his exit, the actor said he was not sure when he would return and said the publication must ask producers of the show.
“Can’t wait to see Kgosi😍😍😍😍.”“I don’t know when I’m going to come back to The Queen, you can ask the Fergusons about that because they’ll have better knowledge of my return.” The issues that Vatiswa brought forth are not entirely arrowed to the Fergusons but the whole industry. I will never accept a paycheck that I do not deem worthy of my talent as an actor.’

When Sello left the show in 2019, The Fergusons were in hot water following numerous accusations leveled against them of exploiting actors and firing them. This follows after Rami Chuene, Dineo Langa, Mlamli Mangcala, and Vatiswa Ndara left their shows.

Mlamli Mangcala, who portrayed the character of Captain Sthembiso Radebe on The Queen, accused the producers of ill-treatment and deceiving him.

Mlamli claimed the producers failed to adjust his salary and made him pay for being on TV. In a letter, the actor opened up about his alleged mistreatment and how his car was repossessed, because he couldn’t afford to pay for it.

Vatiswa penned an open letter to the Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa accusing Ferguson Films of exploiting her. In a twist of events, the Fergusons apparently pursued the legal route against the actress to silence her.

In a statement, they denied exploiting actors and said they would also like for the industry to be regulated.

“As actors ourselves and producers we are aware of the challenges facing the entertainment industry. We support 100% a need for the industry to be regulated and for the Performance Protection Amendment Bill to be signed sooner rather than later”.

Tino Chinyani is not taking things easy this 2021 as he bags a hosting gig.

The star shared the news of his latest achievement through Instagram stating that he feels extremely blessed to be a part of.

Tino announced he will be the host for the MultiChoice Talent Factory graduation ceremony.

However, getting gigs like this may be difficult due to the pandemic but Tino’s talent is nothing to be compared with.

Tino on the other hand shared how happy he is following his latest win.

“Honoured to be hosting the @multichoicetalentfactory graduation ceremony. To all the graduates from across the continent, congratulations on this incredible milestone. Not even the sky is the limit on what your cable of achieving. May the next generation of the storytellers inspire through passion. ✨ #MTFClass2020,” he wrote.

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he medical doctor and his wife have been released on bail after their arrest for allegedly defrauding the National Lotteries Board.

The couple, who were escorted by their lawyer, handed themselves in earlier on Tuesday.

Confirming the arrests in a media statement, Hawks spokesperson Capt Ndivhuwo Mulamu said Dr Tumi, real name Tumisang Victor Makweya, 39, and his wife Kgaogelo Sara Makweya, 36, were listed as committee members at a non-profit organisation when the alleged fraud took place.

She said they allegedly submitted altered grant application documents to the National Lotteries Board for approval of funds on projects in 2018.

“Further investigation revealed that the couple together with their co-accused who have since been released on R5 000 bail each, Chistopher Tshivule (46) and Thomas Ndadza (48) allegedly altered information on the documents submitted to the National Lotteries in September 2018 which resulted to the amount of over R1.5m being transferred into a private bank account,” said Mulamu.

“The couple allegedly benefitted approximately R760,000 from the funds. They handed themselves in at the Johannesburg office escorted by their attorney and were subsequently charged for fraud.

“They appeared in the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court today and were granted bail of R3,000 each. The case was postponed to 07 May 2021 for docket disclosure,” she said.

Many of his fans feels things gets better and hopes he survives the difficult time.

I think someone is out there sabotaging Dr Tumi.. Ngeke 😩 https://t.co/xuDLgtXFaV

— kgaetšedi👸🏽 (@Mahlatse29) April 6, 2021

Shauwn Mkhize had an amazing birthday yesterday after her “boys” pulled a surprise on her.

The star added another year yesterday and it was one of the most beautiful year she has ever celebrated.

At first, her children and family surprised her in her bedroom early that morning.

Taking to Instagram, Shauwn could not contain her joy as she shared a video of how her boys at the Royalam Fc put a big smile on her faces.

The businesswoman went ahead to thank them for putting together such a Crystal moment for her.

Shauwn said: “Birthday surprise from @royalam_fc A big thank you to my boys @royalam_fc for putting together such a Crystal moment for me!!! This was such an epic moment my heart is beyond full with bundle of joy. If you can just seal it with 3 points tomorrow as my birthday gift I will be over the moon. Fingers crossed 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽bring it home for me boys ♥️♥️♥️♥️💋💋💋💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🥇🥇🥇”

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