In the last couple of months, we’ve lost some of our most-loved television stars in Ntate Charles Maja and the legendary Mary Twala but to name a few. This has made us realise that it’s important to celebrate our local talents while we still can.One actress we believe deserves more recognition than she actually gets is Elizabeth Serunye, popularly known as Principal, Thobakgale on SABC 1’s educational soap-drama Skeem Saam.Before pursuing a career in acting, Elizabeth was a lead singer in her high school choir. There was a time when she worked at a supermarket to make ends meet.She got her major breakthrough role on Soul City in 2006. This was followed by her much-loved role as Mapaseka on Moferefere Lenyalong and also Rhythm City as Rose, wife to Jafta.
The 49-year-old has also starred on City Sesla and Home Affairs. Elizabeth Serunye is a mother of three, two boys and a girl.

Somizi Mhlongo has taken time out of his period of mourning to offer a message of gratitude to his family, friends and supporters.He began with, “I’d like to take this moment to thank each and every one of u for all the messages of love and support during this very difficult time for myself and my family… I’d also like to mention a few individuals who gave their time and were physically there from the beginning until we laid mama to rest.

Award-winning house music DJ Prince Kaybee leads the South African Music awards top 20 shortlist for Record of the Year (ROTY) and Music Video of the Year (MVOTY) with four nominations.

His two smash hits Fetch Your Life featuring Msaki and Gugulethu featuring Afro Brothers, Indlovukazi and SUPTA are both nominated in the ROTY and MVOTY categories making his tally the highest so far in SAMA26.“In these two categories, the SAMA gives the viewer and fan of local music a voice to crown the winners. I trust that the music-loving public will make the most of the opportunity and make their choices known as we count down to what promises to be the biggest night in South African music under the circumstances the world finds itself.’

The shortlist was revealed on Thursday and put up for public vote. The annual awards will take place virtually next month over a five day period from the 3rd to the 7th of August.Nhlanhla Sibisi, CEO of RiSA said: ‘Congratulations to the nominees in both the ROTY and MVOTY categories. It is their exceptional artistry, passion for the craft and tenacity that has seen them rise to the top.

Hot on Kaybee’s heels is KO with three nominations for Supa Dupa (ROTY and MVOTY) and Say You Will featuring Nandi Madida (MVOTY).

Two Amapiano tracks Labantwana Ama Uber by Semi Tee feat. Miano, Kammu Dee and Kokota by Kaygee Daking and Bizizi featuring Killer Kau are up for a ROTY while Black Coffee’s Lalala featuring Usher; Sun-El Musician’s Into Ingawe featuring Ami Faku; Blaq Diamond’s Ibhanoyi; Samthing Soweto’s Akulaleki featuring Sha Sha, DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small; and Tshego’s No Ties featuring King Monada complete the list.

With two nods respectively from the two categories are DJ Zinhle for Umlilo featuring Mvzzle and Rethabile; Holly Rey for You; AKA for Jika featuring Yanga Chief; SMA Nasty C featuring Rowlene; Lady Zamar for This is Love; TNS for My Dali featuring Indlovukazi and Black Motion for Joy Joy featuring Brenden Praise.

Brenden Praise and Mpoomy Ledwaba are ecstatic to be parents again.
Image: Instagram/ Brenden Praise
Former Idols SA finalist Brenden Praise Ledwaba and his wife Mpoomy Ledwaba have welcomed their second child into the world.

The couple couldn’t contain their excitement and posted snaps of their little boy’s hand on their Instagram accounts this week.

The couple revealed the name of their newborn baby on Instagram as Zani Lehumo Ledwaba.

The proud father of the two thanked God for blessing them with a happy, loving and healthy baby boy .

“On the 29th of June God blessed us with a happy, loving and healthy baby boy. We can’t express enough, the joy we feel and how grateful we are.”

Brenden said he was grateful to his wife for carrying their son for nine months and praised her strength.

“I’m especially grateful to my wife Mpoomy Ledwaba for carrying him through the nine-month period in obviously what is a tough time in the world. Your strength continues to amaze me and I’m truly grateful to be doing this life thing you”.

Mpoomy also took to Instagram to share the exciting news and wrote, “Our home has been filled with so much warmth and love as we became a family of four last week.”

“Our home has been filled with so much warmth and love as we became a family of four last week.”

The couple welcomed their first child, an adorable baby girl called Nuri Lethabo in 2018.

Kairo Forbes is five years old already.
Image: Kairo Forbes instagram
Kairo Forbes turned five this week and celebrated with two parties, dozens of balloons and 1 million followers.

Although the national lockdown has people stuck indoors, it didn’t stop DJ Zinhle from having a fun bash at home for her little influencer.

She posted some snaps from a party she threw downstairs, which included first a Barbie breakfast and later a Vampirina-themed do.

There was even a bit of cosplay, with Kairo donning blue skin and

DJ Zinhle and AKA’s daughter is already one of the most successful celeb kids in the country. She also recently reached 1 million Instagram followers.

In 2019, she released a watch in collaboration with her mom’s Era by DJ Zinhle brand.

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Dozens of pink, purple, blue, white and black balloons filled the room, with paper bats everywhere.