South Africans have come to know and love local artist Rasta — real name Lebani Thaka David Sirenje. He has made a name for himself as one of the country’s most popular artists with his unique portraits of the local rich and famous. This week the artist paid tribute to the late business tycoon Raymond Ackerman.

Ackerman passed away on 6 September at the age of 92 and will be remembered for his contribution to the business world.

 

 

RASTA PAYS TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND ACKERMAN
If there is one thing about Rasta, it’s that he never allows critics to deter him from painting those he deems worthy of his paint and canvases.

In the past, he has been ridiculed for some of his paintings and yet he continues to put his paint brushes to work.

Rasta The Artist
Rasta The Artist is famous for his unique portraits of local legends. Image via Twitter @tibane_bongani

His most recent portrait was dedicated to the late Pick n Pay founder Raymond Ackerman who died earlier this month at 92 years old.

Taking to social media app Twitter — as he usually does — Rasta shared photos of his work. He captioned the post:

In loving memory of Raymond Ackerman businessman, entrepreneur of retail. Condolences to family and @PicknPay team all over.

Take a look below:

As usual, those in the comment section failed to see the artistic side of his art and made this known with harsh — and funny — comments.

“That’s not Raymond Ackerman. This guy is really taking chances. Ask him to draw Mangosuthu Buthelezi,I want to see something” one person remarked. Another added:

“Rasta has issues with Raymond Ackerman clearly”.

NOT HIS FIRST RODEO
This wouldn’t be the first time his work received a thumbs down. Last month Rasta painted the viral Albany Bread girl Lethuthukhanya Mjaji and became the nation’s laughing stock.

In a past interview with The South African, he made it clear that being mocked doesn’t bother him in the slightest.

“I have gained many fans over the years. I’m happy about it, it makes me feel I’m appreciated. When it comes to the critics, whether or not they like my art, it’s up to them,” he told a TSA reporter.

DJ Maphorisa is topping trends after his viral video, making it rain during his set made rounds on social media.

The Amapiano DJ is living lavishly and is unapologetic.DJ MAPHORISA SHOWERS THE CROWD WITH CASH
In a now-viral video, the celebrated Amapiano sensation showered the crowd with cash while performing. However, little is known about when and where the incident happened.After all, it seems as if it was money from tips. The now-viral video has gained thousands of reactions and comments since it dropped.

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No doubt this is not the first time he has pulled a shocker. A few months ago, the muso also did the same act while performing at an establishment in Johannesburg.

 

 

After all, DJ Maphorisa has fat pockets to do so. In 2022, he set social media abuzz after his video splashing cash in the streets of the UK made rounds on social media.

A few weeks ago, DJ Maphorisa topped trends after he was tipped stacks of money by an unknown woman – affectionately known as ‘Gucci Lady’ during his set at a local establishment.

No doubt, the moment went viral and has since been dubbed the biggest tip on set.

CAREER
With an illustrious career spanning years, DJ Maphorisa has fast become one of the celebrated stars in South Africa.

Over the years, he has wowed many with his unmatched flair and has headlined several international events alongside some of the world’s finest.

Back home, he has thrust several stars into the limelight despite being fingered as a gatekeeper of Amapiano.

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Nandipha Magudumana
The fact that disgraced aesthetics doctor, Nandipha Magudumana, did not use her passport when she crossed at least three borders, proves that she is a flight risk.

 

 
This was one of the deciding factors that Magistrate Estelle de Lange focused on when she denied Magudumana bail in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning.

Magudumana is one of the alleged masterminds behind the grand prison escape of , Thabo Bester.

She claims Bester kidnapped her and forced her to flee the country but could not provide sufficient evidence to support her claims.

In delivering her judgment, Magistrate Estelle de Lange found Magudumana remained a flight risk, despite her passport being confiscated.

“This is an interesting one. Her passport was confiscated by authorities, so she doesn’t have a passport anymore in her possession. But the evidence indicates that she does not need a passport of her own to leave the borders of this country and to travel across borders.”

She said this was a clear indication that Magudumana would likely evade trial.

“This passport that was confiscated had no indication that she crossed any borders legally. It’s a good indication that she has the necessary means, the know-how, to leave the country.”

Magudumana is expected to remain in detention at the Bizzah Makhate Correctional Centre in Kroonstad.

Community members have welcomed the State’s decision to deny disgraced aesthetics doctor, Nandipha Magudumana, bail.

Supporters of Katlego Bereng rejoiced outside the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on Monday morning.

Bereng’s body was illegally claimed from a mortuary by Magudumana and smuggled into Thabo Bester’s prison cell and set alight.

He died under suspicious circumstances and his post mortem revealed he suffered from blunt force trauma to the head.

Supporters of Katlego Bereng rejoiced outside the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on Monday morning following the denial of bail for Magudumana.

Magudumana is accused of falsely claiming Bereng’s body from a state mortuary as part of the elaborate ploy to smuggle it into Thabo Bester’s prison cell at the Mangaung Correctional Centre.

Community member, Lusanda Maphisa, said Bereng’s family were still struggling to come to terms with everything.

“We are happy Nandipha did not get bail. It’s been hard. They are not yet fine about the incident.”

She said they would continue to attend court proceedings until justice was meted out against all the accused in the matter.

“The community must come in numbers to support this case because these people did not do a good thing. They must pay for what they did to Katlego.”

Bereng’s death remains the subject of a police investigation

Mome Mahlangu has been trending on social media over the past weeks after her estranged husband, Tol Ass Mo revealed on DJ Fresh’s podcast that they are heading towards a divorce.Following the divorce report, Tol further honoured various interviews, where he opened up about his relationship and addressed the various rumors including rumors about his new lover. Mome spotted her name at the top of the Twitter trend list and reacted with, “Let them talk about u cause when they talk about themselves No one pays attention.”

 

 

 

She further stated that she will not be honouring interviews as she needs to protect her mental health. I’m not Coming to plartforms that mess with people’s mental health even for a pay cheque cause I love me with a healthy mind …. Andizi my peace is my daily priority , love to self,” she added.

Well-known South African actor Wiseman Mncube has opened up about losing his wife in 2017. The Shaka ILembe star, who portrays the character of Zwide on the much-loved Mzansi Magic historical drama series, told MacG and Sol Phenduka on Podcast and Chill that the tragic news of his wife’s passing came whilst on set.

 

 

 
Speaking to the podcasters, Mncube shared that at the time he was shooting eHostela; which also aired on the DStv channel.

“When I got a call that she passed away I was doing a scene on the set of eHostela. The scene I was going to shoot, I was supposed to kill someone and bury them. And I had to laugh while burying the person.Well-known South African actor Wiseman Mncube has opened up about losing his wife in 2017. The Shaka ILembe star, who portrays the character of Zwide on the much-loved Mzansi Magic historical drama series, told MacG and Sol Phenduka on Podcast and Chill that the tragic news of his wife’s passing came whilst on set.Speaking to the podcasters, Mncube shared that at the time he was shooting eHostela; which also aired on the DStv channel.

“When I got a call that she passed away I was doing a scene on the set of eHostela. The scene I was going to shoot, I was supposed to kill someone and bury them. And I had to laugh while burying the person.“I quickly went to my trailer because I wanted to get myself water. And while I was there, I got a call from her number. I knew she was in hospital. When I answered the phone, her little sister was on the other side, crying. Automatically, I just knew what had happened. I just broke down. I was with Thobani Nzuza, who played Mndeni on the show, and he was confused and asked why I was crying. I told him what was happening,” Mncube said.Unfortunately, he could not immediately leave as he had to go back to set.

“I had to gather myself and go back. And when I watched that scene back, I did so well. It didn’t show that I was going through something,” the actor explained.Mncube and his late wife shared a daughter.

After his tragic loss, the actor found love again anFor his 33rd birthday in May, Mncube took to Instagram to share how his wife and children showered him with gifts.

“This day it really hit me how lucky I am to be blessed with such a beautiful family who love, appreciate, honour, value and respect me. I am grateful to be able to be the father and husband to you all. I was woken up to such Beautiful birthday gifts that filled my heart ❤️. Ngyabonga kakhulu to the mastermind that is my wife and my beautiful tribe my kids, you are the best [sic]” he wrote.