Actress and singer Simz Ngema took to Instagram to voice her frustrations over the energy crisis in South Africa. The popular media personality was inspired to speak up after watching her friend struggle to power his small business during loadshedding. Loadshedding remains a frustration for many South Africans, but small businesses in particular face devastating losses and challenges. Simz did not hold back as she criticised the government for not addressing these challenges. Here’s what she said.SIMZ NGEMA ADDRESSING ENERGY CRISES
In her Instagram reel shared on Tuesday, Simz Ngema stated that the government is failing to address the energy crises. In her video, which has over 137,000 views, began with her voicing her frustrations after visiting her friend’s hair salon.

 

“I went to my friend’s salon to do my hair and there was load shedding. I watched him struggle to get fuel for his generator,” she said. She added that her friend was trying to make a living for himself, rather than relying on opportunities from the government: “He’s not waiting for opportunities from the government, yet the government is failing.”

Simz highlighted that the government is focused on campaigning, rather than focusing on giving South Africans hope that loadshedding is really going to end. “All we want is for the government to supply citizens with the electricity that they are paying for. Yes, these conversations are boring…but we need to have these conversations to hold our government accountable.”Her video received positive and controversial feedback from her followers who also aired their views on loadshedding. While some agreed with Simz that the government needs to address the energy crises among small businesses, others focused on voting for next year’s election.Several studies have shown that loadshedding has impacted small businesses in South Africa. Townships and rural communities are the most affected as they have limited access to alternate sources of energy to fuel businesses. The ‘Impact of loadshedding on small businesses in the township economy 2023 report’ stated that 64% of small business have to halt their business operations during loadshedding.

The report also states that loadshedding not only affects business, but also the mental health and resilience of business owners. Loadshedding is currently suspended to Friday after a week of increased generation capacity, with Stage 3 being implemented from 16:00 until 05:00 on Friday.

Seasoned media personality and model Basetsana Kumalo left Mzansi trying to connect the dots about her net worth after she was spotted with an expensive handbag.

No doubt she has the plug and the bling, too. With an illustrious career spanning years, the seasoned media personality has earned a fortune from her career.To cap her celebrity status, she has splurged millions on designer clothes and has an expensive wardrobe to show for it.

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Mzansi managed to spot the expensive handbag in the backdrop of her court case against Jackie Phamotse. No doubt her bag undoubtedly stole the show. The bag’s price tag even left many puzzled.

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Online stores sell the second-hand luxury handbag for around $30 774, which amounts to R578 662.99. Brand new bags are at least R900 000, with some costing around R1.2 million.

The seasoned media personality knows how to make a fashion statement well and is not apologetic.

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THRUST INTO THE LIMELIGHT
Basetsana Kumalo was crowned Miss SA in 1994, making her the first Miss SA to be crowned in a democracy. In the backdrop of her win, she went on to become Miss World’s first runner-up that same year.

She started modelling at a younger age but had her shot to fame when she became Miss Soweto and Miss Black South Africa at 16. In the backdrop of her newfound fame, she established herself as a brand that has been winning big of late.

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Thulani and Anathi learn of the gender of their baby, and Bulelwa makes a tough decision. Msimelelo signs a deal with the devil. Zimkhitha has made up her mind and refuses to change it.

 

NEXT ON GQEBERHA: THE EMPIRE
Luzuko is suspicious of Bulelwa’s behaviour. Zimkhitha refuses to fall for Nontu’s emotional blackmail. Msimelelo’s greed is getting the better of him.

Find out what else is going to happen during the month of September in Gqeberha: The Empire here.

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Gqeberha: The Empire is a South African telenovela set in the Friendly City and revolving around the polygamous marriage of Luzuko, a successful businessman who is husband to three very different wives.

The series is about a man who seemingly has it all: family, love, money, power, glory and respect.

Original music is by Brendan Jury and the theme song is by Bonga Percy Vilakazi and Sabelo W Zwane.

Watch the latest Gqeberha: The Empire episode on Mzansi Magic from Monday – Friday at 21h00.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi’s son has shown his support for a French football team.

More than often, SIya Kolisi has shown that he was a big Liverpool supporter.

 

When Siya shared pictures of putting on his Liverpool shirt, many fans asked him to take it off.

“Take that Liverpool kak off 😢”

He even visited the Liverpool training ground a few years ago and had time with the players.

Surprisingly, his son is not a Liverpool fan but a die-hard Paris Saint-Germain F.C. fan.

He showed his love for PSG several times by wearing their home jersey.

Indeed, it would be a dream if Rachel Kolisi could make him visit the PSG game to see his idols.

A few days ago, he also showed his love for football when he trained with Rachel.

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SPRINGBOKS CAPTAIN SIYA KOLISI’S SON SUPPORTS A FRENCH TEAM
Besides wearing his PSG jersey, Siya Kolisi’s son also showed his love for football.

He went out training with his mother and sister, and Rachel spoke about it as a reward for her kids’ resilience.

“So many changes over the last while, and they’ve been such champs,” she said.

“I learn so much from how kind and resilient they are, and I’m so grateful that they’re part of my team forever. ❤️” she continued.

South African musician and sister to famous artist Kelly Khumalo, Zandie is always up to something. She has a feisty personality and appears to love making people talk. She first shocked South Africans with her behaviour and statements during the Senzo Meyiwa trial and now she has taken to social media to play a prank on her followers.

In the comment section, her followers laughed out loud as they discussed her mischievous ways.

ZANDIE KHUMALO GETS FANS GOING WITH IG POST
Zandile “Zandie” Khumalo has a outgoing personality and loves living life on the trending lists.

For years now she has been making headlines and doesn’t seem to mind — even when most of those headlines pertain to the murder of late soccer star Senzo Meyiwa.

This week, she had people talking after she shared what first appeared to be a worrisome post about her marriage.

 

 

 

Zandie Khumalo
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“This is a post I’ve been avoiding and postponing, but sometimes we have to confront reality. My husband and I are no longer as we used to be,” she started off by saying.

This left many concerned until they read the rest of the post:

We are closer than ever; our son will turn 2 in 4 days. Love continues to grow, even though it takes different forms. “Thank you so much, Mnguni, for everything you mean to me. I appreciate your unwavering promises that make you a true man of commitment. Now, I can happily endorse your CV, Mamncane,” she wrote.