The ex-fiancé of Matthew Perry, Molly Hurwitz has finally spoken out following the news of the actors sudden passing on Saturday, 28 October.

 

 

‘HUMOUR IS SOMETHING THAT CONNECTED US’
In a post shared to her Instagram, Molly shows her admiration and respect for Matthew’s talent as an actor.

“He would love that the world is talking about how talented he was. And he really was very talented”, she notes.

She further details how the one thing that connected them as a couple was their innate love, respect and appreciation for humour.

“As the Friends reunion was approaching, we rewatched the show together. “I was so good!!!…See what I did there???” We rewound and studied scenes. Our respect and appreciation of humour is something that connected us. Being with him as he rediscovered his brilliance was magical”, Molly shares.

Molly and Matthew were in a relationship from 2018 till 2021 when they both collectively decided to call of their engagement.

Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Renaldo Gouws has once again torn into South African superfan Joy “Mama Joy” Chauke – this time, over her Springboks and Proteas post on social media platform X.

 

MAMA JOY RUFFLES RENALDO GOUWS’ FEATHERS
Following the Springboks’ 12-11 victory against the All Blacks on Saturday at the Stade de France, Mama Joy – who is a Royal AM FC supporter – sarcastically tweeted that she is ready to go to India where the Proteas are currently competing in the Cricket World Cup.

“Our Trophy is back… Can I go to india or what? I need your vote… @cricketworldcup⁩,” she wrote.

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Responding to her, Gouws said: “Jirrr… How about learning from the Springboks and putting the nation first? Why don’t you offer to pay for a young cricketer to go and support his country or at the very least give up your spot. You have been to 5 World Cups and also to the Rio Olympics. When is enough enough?”

A day later, the politician wanted to know by Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa had not answered questions submitted to his office via parliament about the funding of superfans.

SPORTS DEPARTMENT LASHES BACK AT GOUWS
Since the start of the Rugby World Cup tournament in September, Gouws has been suggesting in his posts that Mama Joy’s superfan career has been funded by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture. Gouws has also expressed that he is against Mama Joy being the only sports fan who attends major sporting events “at the expense of taxpayers.”

“Mama Joy has attended three events in the past 12 months on behalf of taxpayers: Qatar Soccer World Cup; New Zealand Soccer World Cup (Ladies); Rugby World Cup in France So no room for other ‘superfans’? Always the same tannie? Sounds a bit unfair doesn’t it?” said Gouws.
His claims were denied by Mama Joy as well as Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa, who lashed back in a statement saying his department has only paid for flight and accommodation expenses in France for the tournament.

“Mama Joy has become the face of the Braai Army in France. She is raising agency and voice of women in a male dominant environment. It cannot be correct for South Africans who are refusing change to use the Rugby World Cup to push their underlying racism and patriarchal tendencies to bully and insult a woman who has built a profile as a superfan across all sporting codes from the bottom-up.”

Marise Pollard, the wife of Springboks player Handre Pollard, reacted to what is suspected to be Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth‘s wife’s pregancy announcement on Sunday 29 October.Handre Pollard’s wife, Marise took to the comments section of Anlia Etzebeth’s post to show some love. After the Springboks defeated the All Blacks to win the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Anlia, the wife of Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth, seemingly announced her pregnancy.

 

She took to Instagram to celebrate the Springboks win and wish her husband a happy birthday on Sunday 29 October. In the photo that Anlia shared, fans suspected she was sporting a beautiful baby bump. Take a look…

“BESSINGS upon BLESSINGS!🏆🤰🏼🎂☔️. Thank you Lord!🙏🙏🙏.Well done Bokke & HAPPY BIRTHDAY my liefste man!!🥳❤️,” she captioned the post.Many fans suspected Anlia was pregnant in the comments section. While Marise also shared some love commenting “essssss so opgewonde 😍❤️.”

To which Anlia replied “@marisepollard 🤗🤗🤗.”

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THE SPRINGBOKS TOUCH DOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Springboks made history as they became the world champions for the fourth time – 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2023. The South African national team have started their homecoming and tour after they arrived at OR Tambo Airport in Gauteng on the morning of Tuesday 31 October.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi shared a clip of the team’s warm South African welcome. Take a look…

The Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Zizi Kodwa openly admitted that he believed the South African national soccer team, Bafana Bafana would benefit positively if they were to be coached by the Springbok’s coach Rassie Erasmus as seen in an Instagram video shared recently — this comes after the Boks became the 2023 Rugby World Cup champions on Saturday, 28 October.

 

 

ZIZI KODWA ON RASSIE ERASMUS’ COACHING BAFANA BAFANA
The Springboks made history and became the fourth-time winners of the Rugby World Cup. This follows the South African national rugby team beating New Zealand 12-11 in the final tournament in Paris on Saturday. Ahead of the final, Sports Minister Zizi Kodwa flew out to Paris to support the Boks and was spotted in an airport in France with the one and only, Mama Joy. Shortly after his arrival, he was also seen rubbing shoulders with the Springboks during their practice session.

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In a clip doing the rounds on social media, the Sports Minister shared his views on the differences he’s picked up after interacting with Bafana Bafana and the Springboks. “With Bafana Bafana, you need the mindset, you need the culture. Rugby is so cultured,” Kodwa said. “What do you do with Rassie after this? He must help us with Bafana Bafana man,” the Sports Minister said.

The Sports Minister boasted about having mingled with the Springboks in the changing rooms and expressed that he was left genuinely feeling inspired by coach Rassie Erasmus’ influence on the Boks. “How I wish I could get Bafana Bafana in the same room with the Boks. Just the spirit, the culture, the commitment to the sport, and the love of sport. Rassie for Bafana Bafana for me!” the Sports Minster added.
CONGRATS TO THE SPRINGBOKS! CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ANNOUNCES PUBLIC HOLIDAY
In other news, on Monday, 30 October, to honour the Springbok’s recent Rugby World Cup victory, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa declared 15 December a public holiday.

“I know that many of us want to have a holiday now to celebrate. But we should all agree that we should give our matriculants time to focus on their exams and celebrate with them afterwards, otherwise, it will disrupt their ability to focus on their most important journey, which is writing their matriculation exams and this affects close on to a million young people,” EWN quoted Ramaphosa as saying.

Controversial South African singer Steve Hofmeyr and his son (Devon) will be hunting South Africa’s animals in 2024.

According to a post on the artist’s Facebook page, the pair have planned a ‘father and son hunt’ for next year. Six pairs will join them to shoot two animals next year, says the competition page on ShowPass.

 
ALSO READ: Steve Hofmeyr: Exploring the controversial singer’s scandals

A bottle of Eendracht brandy is also part of the prize.

Do YOU want to spend two nights in the bush with Steve Hofmeyr and his son?

Here’s more about the hunting tripSinger and artist Steve Hofmeyr has announced a hunting trip with his son for 2024.

The ‘Pa en Seun jag’ (father and son hunt) will be for 2024, with a competition that lets other pairs join them. According to ShowPass, dates for the hunt will only be announced after the competition has closed for entries.

ALSO READ: ‘I regret it’: Steve Hofmeyr apologises for LGBTQIA+ comments

What do you get for going into the bush with the Hofmeyrs?

The prize includes a two-night stay, a bottle of brandy, and shooting at an impala and a blouwildebeest.

The hunter ‘keeps the meat’, but has to have it processed at their own cost. Entries for the competition costs R300 per ticket.

If you’d like to join, you will be assisted by a professional hunted, says the ShowPass description.Singer Steve and his son have generated a lot of controversy in the news.

The singer is well-known for his comments against the LGBTQI+ community, which landed Hofmeyr in hot water with the South African Human Rights Commission.

ALSO READ: Steve Hofmeyr’s son defends EFF clash: ‘You will not touch us’

In October, his son Devon confronted Bheki Cele about crime in Brits. Devon and the Bittereinders (‘Bitter Enders’) also confronted the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), according to news reported by The South African website.

Hofmeyr is also known for going on a drive to destroy DsTV decoders, after MultChoice distanced themselves from the singer.