South African actress Lerato Mvelase is among many local celebrities who attended the South African Film and Television Awards which took place on Saturday evening, 30 September, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. Footage from her red carpet appearance has gone viral as locals discussed whether or not it was at all appropriate.

While some have applauded her boldness and fit physique, others have slammed her as an attention seeker.

 

 

LERATO MVELASE’S SAFTA LOOK GETS TONGUES WAGGING
For many local actors, filmmakers and TV stars, all roads led to Midrand for the 17th annual South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas17).

The theme for the night was “Our stories flow together” and after three years of virtual ceremonies due to the Covid pandemic, celebs made sure to show up and out.

One of the celebrities who attended the star-studded event is Justice Served actress Lerato Mvelase.

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Lerato Mvelase wore a sheer skirt to the SAFTA ceremony. image via Instagram @lerato_mvelase
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While the 41-year-old walked away as the recipient of the Best Actress in a TV Drama Award, her outfit wasn’t winning any prizes — according to social media users.

Various photos and videos of her red carpet appearance set tongues wagging. Take a look at her outfit here.

SA WEIGHS IN
While some thought that the mom of two looked stunning and deserved her flowers, others questioned her choice to wear a sheer skirt which revealed her underwear.

“Sangoma parading naked 😂😂😂 sad thing about black people,” one disappointed social media user commented about Lerato while another added:

Springboks legend Tendai Mtawarira lived his best life during an expensive vacation.

Tendai Mtawarira was among the most important Springboks stars in the 2019 World Cup-winning team.

 

During his playing days, Tendai would not move around the world as he can now.

There is always to enjoy and travel, and he seemed to enjoy it so much.

He worked for it and is now enjoying it, as he showed on Instagram.

Sharing with fans, Mtawarira said that he was living his best life and asked fans to guess the city.

“Man, I am living my best life in one of the best cities in the World”

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INSIDE SPRINGBOKS LEGEND TENDAI MTAWARIRA’S EXPENSIVE VACATION
Tendai Mtawarira was cycling around the city, touring and seeing its beauty.

He was cycling through the palm streets while seeing the beauty of the buildings, the trees and people.

Mtawarira loved everything about what he described as one of the best cities in the world.

As he enjoyed his vacation, he also wished the Springboks well for their game against Tonga.

He also asked fans to guess the city where he enjoyed himself, and fans had many opinions.

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MZANSI REACTS
Many fans guessed the city after the Springboks legend Tendai Mtawarira shared a video of his expensive vacation.

“That’s East London, Wimpy on the beachfront is just down the road”

“Can’t get this wrong even if I tried!! Tsholotsho right? 🤩”

“Don’t let the palm trees fool you they say, must be L.A. Tendai”

“California or Florida… which ever, happy you are living the best now!!”

“My guy beast in Venice Beach while the bokke in France come bru 💪”

“Los Angeles my favorite City in Southern California, downtown LA gives a Jozi vibe.”

BEAUTIFUL PORTRAIT: ARTHUR MAFOKATE ON RASTA THE ARTIST’S LATEST PORTRAIT
Rasta The Artist is best known for doing portraits of high-profile South African people who have recently passed away, however, this time he did one of Arthur Mafokate, who is very much alive and kicking. Mafokate had his feed buzzing after showing off the portrait Rasta The Artist painted of him dressed in a blue suit with a red bow tie. Meanwhile, netizens admitted that they were in stitches after they saw the portrait, claiming that it looked nothing like Mafokate.

 

 

“Wait a minute, Rasta. Who did you say this was? Thanks, my dear brother for such a beautiful portrait of myself and for celebrating me whilst I am still alive,” Mafokate captioned the portrait on his feed.

The 54-year-old has made a name for himself in the music business with managing artists like the iconic Jaiva sexy hitmaker, Chomee, and more. He recently handed over his record label, 999 Muisc to his son, Arthur Junior ‘AJ’ Lesego, ZiMoja reported.

“I feel like since I don’t have much to do, I might as well spend time mentoring him. I have mentored a lot of great administrators in the music business and why not try him too?” he was quoted as saying in the matter.

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Arthur Mafokate. Image via Instagram @arturmafokate
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME COMMENTS FROM NETIZENS BELOW…
“The only thing he got right AMADLEBE (the ears) 👂🏾😂😂😂,” @mavuso101 said.

“Rasta’s paintings are good. He just doesn’t paint the people we know🙂,” @khanyangoma joked.

Manie Libbok and Handre Pollard have shut down all speculation of bad blood between them after uniting for a pic together. This, follows the Springboks defeat of Tonga in a Rugby World Cup match on Sunday, 1 October.

The famous fly-halves came together with their wives in a snap posted on Instagram.

The Boks defeated their opponents 49-18 in their final Pool B game. However, it will be a waiting game to determine if they proceed to the quarter-finals following an Ireland vs Scotland clash next weekend.

 

 

MNIE LIBBOK AND HANDRE POLLARD UNITE AFTER GAME
In the pic, posted by Handre Pollard’s wife Marise, the Springboks star and his colleague Manie Libbok are seen embracing and smiling. Both Marise and Libbok’s fiancee, Verna Arres, are seen standing beside their spouses.

“God is good,” Marise captioned the epiC image.

Verna reposted the image on her Instagram Stories with a heart emoji.

The image has poured cold water on any talk of rivalry or bad blood between the players.

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Both Manie Libbok and Handre Pollard were praised for their performances in the Tonga clash. Pollard – who recently returned to the Springboks following an injury and started off the game – scored four successful conversations.

Libbok was called to replace Handre in the second half, scoring three accurate conversions.

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Handre Pollard’s presence in the Springboks vs Tonga game has been credited to Manie Libbok’s performance. Images via Twitter: @springboks
‘I’M ALWAYS HERE FOR HIM’
Handre Pollard has previously also made it publicly known that he has Libbok’s back, despite the social media comparisons and criticism.

He told Rugby Pass: “Of course, there is a lot of heat on all the kickers at the moment for the last few games. But if you had to see the amount of work those guys put in every single day, you would know that it is going to come right any day”.

Pollard praised Libbok, adding that he was happy to offer any assistance if need be.

He said: “I don’t speak to Manie too much about it because I know it is a personal thing, kicking. Once there are too many voices, it can be very distracting.

“I am always there for him if he needs any help, but he is in good hands, and he is really looking good and confident in training, so I’m sure it will come right.”

Much-loved Mzansi Magic telenovela Umkhokha: The Curse has to reportedly fork out R3 million for its popular music.

According to Sunday World, the artist behind songs such as Mkhululi Wezoni is demanding that the Duma ka Ndlovu-produced show pay him for copyright infringement.

 
‘UMKHOKHA’ PRODUCER AND RECORD LABEL BUTT HEADS
Zithulele Khwela – who is a songwriter and actor – is signed to legendary actor and producer Tshepo Nzimande’s record label, Zuz’muzi Music. The stable is popular for artists such as Lundi Tyamara and Sifiso Ncwane, who are both late.

A source told Sunday World that, besides the copyright infringement issue, Ndlovu and Nzimande are also at loggerheads over the Muvhango creator’s decision to release Khwela’s songs on music streaming platforms without permission from Zuz’muzi Music.

Upon asking for R3 million in royalties, Ndlovu told Nzimande that the amount he demanded was too hefty and it is more than what the channel pays him to produce the show.

The songs – which were allegedly credited under Ndlovu as the publisher – were removed from the various digital platforms after Nzimande threatened to have them removed.

SINISTER ‘COMPOSER’?
Another source told the publication that a composer, who posed as the owner of the songs, had signed a contract with the producers of Umkhokha. However, when the two parties cut ties, he told Khwela that the show had been using his music without permission.

Among some of Khwela’s songs allegedly used by Umkhokha since its first season in 2021, is the popular Mkhululi Wezoni track as well as Mntanami, Ngisize Mvelinqangi, Okoniwa Ngomlomo, Mondliwa and Umendo.

MULTICHOICE RESPONDS
Following a letter from the record label to the channel, MultiChoice’s chief executive officer of general entertainment, Nomsa Philiso, is said to have asked Zuz’muzi Music to name their price.

Philiso told the publication that they will resolve the issue by Tuesday.

“I have no comment at the moment, suf- fice to say I’m hopeful and optimistic that the matter will be amicably resolved,” Nzimande said.