On Saturday, 9 September, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the saddening news that the Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi passed away that morning.

 

 

The first democratic Minister of Home Affairs in South Africa, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s death comes just two weeks after his 95th birthday celebration. He had spent some time in hospital as well as in the Intensive Care Unit after having suffered health complication, ENCA reported. He had initially been admitted due to prolonged back pain, his family had previously shared.President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the tragic news of the death of the Founder and President Emeritus of the Inkatha Freedom Party.

“I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the Prince of KwaPhindangene, Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch and Nation,” he wrote on X (the social media platform formally known as Twitter).Since President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement, tributes have been pouring in. Funeral details have not yet been released, however, Ramaphosa shared that details will be announced in due course.

“My thoughts and prayers and those of government and our nation go out to the Royal Household who have been blessed to share uMntwana waKwaPhindangene’s extended lifetime with him, as well as to the Zulu Nation and the leadership and membership of the Inkatha Freedom Party,” he wrote.

“Announcements will be made in due course, based on consultations between government and the family, on the arrangements to mourn and honour the Inkosi of the Buthelezi clan as a formidable leader who has played a significant role in our country’s history for seven decades,” the President shared.

Connie Ferguson showed her pillar of strength, saying she was her rock.

It’s been a tough two years for Connie since the death of her husband, Shona.

 

 

 

The two stars had been very close buddies; most fans called them a power couple.

It was clear that Shaona was Connie’s rock during his days, and nobody could doubt it.

He was a caring father to their children and, above all, a loving and present husband to Connie.

Shona would tear off whatever Connie wanted, trying to provide what a man he was.

Since his death, Connie struggled to fill the gap. Indeed, nobody can replace Shina, but at least she had found another rock.

Connie Ferguson pillar of strength
Connie Ferguson. Image via Instagram @connie_ferguson
MEET CONNIE FERGUSON’S PILLAR OF STRENGTH SINCE SHONA’S DEATH
Like what people always say, family comes before everything and here is one of the reasons why.

Even when you succeed in life and do whatever you want, family always seems to be a strong foundation.

Connie found her pillar of strength in her young sister Otosie; they are very close.

Celebrating Atosie’s birthday, that was when Connie poured out her heart, explaining the love she has for Atosie.

Many fans also loved it and thanked Atosie for being a great sister to Connie Ferguson.

Award-winning actor Bonko Khoza, who portrayed the character of Mqhele in The Wife seasons one and two, opens up about how he uses acting as therapyTshisaLIVE reports that the former The Wife actor and voice-over artist Bonko Khoza lived with depression and dealt with drugs before his acting break.

Khoza was in 2014 a small-time actor living with depression and dealing drugs from the back of his beetle car, reports the publication.

Khoza tells the publication that acting became therapy for him when he landed the role of Jabz in the film, Necktie Youth. The nightlife, the drugs went with the character Jabz, being in New York, being nominated alongside his idols and the success of the film showed him a light.

“Maybe acting is something that can help me. Navigating characters and using these characters as a release, and using the characters as a therapy, in a weird way is a healing process for me. It keeps me sane,” says Khoza.

WHY THE ACTOR LEFT ‘THE WIFE’
The talented actor Bonko admits that playing Mqhele Zulu on The Wife was one of the hardest characters he’s done.

“Committing to a guy like Mqhele from a psychological point of view and from an appearance point of view, there was work we had to do. Mqhele was hard-core. We built Mqhele so far from Bonko that I could spare myself, especially [because] he’s quite a traumatic character.”

Khoza exited the Showmax telenovela in August 2022 and got replaced by Uzalo and Shaka Ilembe star Wiseman Mncube.

“Mental health comes first for everybody. I wasn’t in a good space … was it the fame, workload or fatigue? I think it was a combination of things. I think the point is I didn’t see myself fit to deliver to the people who look up to me.”

Briefly reports that The Woman King actor and his wife Lesego Khoza this week welcomed their daughter to the world.

Khoza reveals that his wife and daughter are his biggest blessing and they’re having a good time with their daughter, learning parenthood, navigating parenthood, navigating their work, the balance of everything.

Phindile Gwala Ngandu is a South African born and bred media sensation who has a very decent following on her social media platforms because of the influence and great impact she encapsulates. She is famously and better recognised for her former role on the SABC 2 soapie, Muvhango, as Nonny Nkosi. She was given a role of a very melodramatic woman who was very bubbly and talkative.

Phindile Gwala Nganu portrayed this character beyond what the producers and directors of the soapie actually expected. After 5 years of being with the soapie, she announced her resignation as she aspired to venture into being a full time businesswoman.Scarcely seen on our television screens, this stunning woman is still alive and she is having the best time of her life. Born on in 1986, the 37-year-old has managed to keep her exact date and month of birth a secret. This beautiful woman is off the market as she is happily married to the man who gave her the new surname, Ngandu. The name of her husband is Armando Ngandu and he is originally from Zimbabwe but he is now a permanent resident of South Africa. Phindile Gwala Ngandu always flaunts pictures and videos of their beautiful moments on social media; love is definitely in the air for these two love birds.It is undeniable that Mrs Ngandu is definitely a beautiful and attractive woman as seen on the above pictures. Below are 5 more stunning pictures of her.

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The former Orlando Pirates midfielder Linda Mntambo has once again proved that he doesn’t follow any trends when it comes to dress code. Ideally, the skirt was meant to be worn by women, but nowadays things have changed. Since, anyone can wear whatever that they want as long as they’re fine with it, then other people’s opinions doesn’t matter. However, social media will definitely have individual scrutinizing certain people’s dress codes as they feel it shouldn’t be socially acceptable. Since, men are supposed to be wearing pants nor shorts rather than skirts as that doesn’t fit under the whole alpha male world.

 

 

 

Mntambo has been a fashionista for sometime and even grew his Instagram following in order to attract other brands into working with him. By the looks of things, it doesn’t bother him that his team mates at Sekhukhune United are not used to a male that wears dresses. As he pictured leaving their training session in a dress. Since, he came wearing too and shared the same training room with his squad. Also, they had to accept his rather unorthodox fashion that most footballers wouldn’t recommend. Even though some players are into the limelight, outside their professional life.

The 34-year-old midfielder knows that his career is coming to an end and he’ll have to look forward into his life after football. He’s definitely treating his social media platforms like its business as he’s promoting his work too. One thing for sure, he loves his inner circle and that makes his grounded too. As he posts his family and friends every now and then. It gets to show that during his injury, he’ll get all the support he needs to recover.