South African rapper and singer, Sjava, celebrated the success of his latest album, ‘Isibuko‘, his 3rd studio album, released on 27 January 2023 and features collaborations with other talented South African artists

ISIBUKO THE ALBUM
The allure of ‘Isibuko’ lies not only in Sjava’s exceptional musical prowess but also in his keen eye for collaborations. He works with several other gifted South African artists on the album. These collaborations have not only expanded his fan base but also resulted in a captivating blend of musical styles that have appealed to a diverse audience.

With an incredible sense of gratitude, Sjava recently took to Instagram to announce that ‘Isibuko’ has now surpassed an impressive 42 million streams on major music platforms since its release. This achievement speaks volumes about the album’s widespread appeal and the unwavering support of his dedicated fans.Sjava extended his heartfelt appreciation to all the music lovers who have been streaming the album, acknowledging their pivotal role in making this feat possible.

SJAVA ON INSTAGRAM
But it’s not just the fans that Sjava celebrated in his Instagram post. The rapper made sure to shower praise on the production team behind ‘Isibuko,’. He recognized their exceptional work in bringing this project to life. The production team consisted of talented people that deserved every bit of recognition for their invaluable contributions.

A significant reason for the album’s massive success lies in the profound themes it explores. ‘Isibuko’ ventures into the intricacies of love, the depths of heartbreak, and the complexities of social issues. Sjava’s heartfelt expressions and soulful voice infuse these themes with an unmistakable authenticity, allowing listeners to connect on a deeply personal level.Many of the tracks have become anthems of self-reflection and empowerment, resonating with audiences far and wide. With ‘Isibuko’ continuing to make waves and surpassing the 42 million streams milestone, there’s no doubt that Sjava’s star power is on an unstoppable ascent.

As fans eagerly await what he has in store next, one thing is certain: Sjava’s artistic journey is far from over, and we can’t wait to see what more he has in store for us.

South African social media users are known to have a dark sense of humour. They also have zero qualms when it comes to upsetting just about anyone with the things they post online. This time one particularly fearless Twitter user, Chris Excel, decided to share his suspicions about Anele Mdoda’s son Alakhe being her close friend Sizwe Dhlomo’s child.

His post left social media users laughing out loud as they discussed the possibility. While not many were convinced, others discussed the child’s resemblance to SizwePeople will really say anything on social media. While there are sometimes severe consequences for some online posts, most go unnoticed.

One post has however received thousands of reactions.The post was made by famous Twitter troll Chris Excel who slyly implied that media personality Sizwe Dhlomo could be his close friend Anele Mdoda’s “baby daddy”.

Taking to Twitter, Chris shared a photos of Sizwe and Anele’s son side by side. To add a little bit of cheek, he used a thinking face emoji to caption the post. Take a look below:

Fans of SABC1’s soapie Skeem Saam will be disappointed to know that the show’s most-hated character Mr Kgomo (Lebogang Oliphant) will get his job back in August.The TVSA Skeem Saam August teasers reveal that Mr Obed Kgomo willreturn to Hospital as superintendent, after he got fired by the board in July.

Tuesday, 29 August teaser reveals: “The whole of Hospital is shaken by an unexpected announcement.”

Thursday, 31 August teaser reads: “An old captain’s return to his ship rubs everyone up the wrong way.”

The teasers also reveal that Shoki, who works in Human Resources at Turfloop Hospital will quit her job days before Obed Kgomo’s return.

Though it is unclear how he will get reinstated, we can assume that he will find a loophole in his dismissal from the hospital, e.g. he previously revealed that he’s never received a warning before getting fired.Skeem Saam’s popular character Mr Obed Kgomo got fired at Turfloop Hospital as a superintendent, after the board found out he stole R80 000 and had an affair with his receptionist, Melita.

Obed has been living at a motel since his wife, Ivy Kgomo threw him out and he’s ran out of money as he’s no longer employed.

He received a phonecall from the hospital on Friday, 21 July episode, where he was told to pay up the R80 000 that he stole.

Dr Hlongwane revealed at his hearing this week that he deposited R80 000 into his account, which was meant for the suppliers, who haven’t been paid for three months.

Monday, 24 July teaser indicates that he might ask Alfred for accommodation as he doesn’t have money to pay for his current accommodation.

The teaser reads: “A down and out Mr Kgomo asks Alfred for a very emasculating favour.”

The mother of late Amapiano hitmaker Costa Titch has shared her heartbreak over unanswered questions following his death more than four months ago.

This follows a delay in a toxicology report, which she claims may have the answers on who “hurt” him.

Speaking exclusively to The South African, the woman also claimed that contrary to media reports, Costa was neither epileptic nor abused drugs.

The pint-size star – real name Costantinos Tsobanoglou – died on 11 March after suddenly collapsing on stage. The rapper was performing at the Ultra Music Festival in Johannesburg.

A cause of death has yet to be established.Speaking to The South African, Costa Titch’s mother, Lara Langeveld – aka “Mama Titch” – revealed she had yet to receive the results of a toxicology test.

She said: “I still don’t have answers to what caused his death.”

According to EWN, SA has a current backlog of close to 40 000 outstanding toxicology reports. Toxicology tests are used to decipher if someone has been exposed to certain chemicals or toxins.When asked if she had decided to pursue a private route, Mama Titch said: “I did try to get a private toxicology test done but we could not as Costa was cremated. At the time, I did not realise we needed a complete private autopsy to be done to get a private test done”.

NO EPILEPSY OR SEIZURE
Meanwhile, Lara disputed reports Costa had epilepsy.

She continued: “I can tell you for a fact he never had a seizure as you can tell from the video they took of him collapsing that his legs were moving but not his arms. He never suffered from epilepsy, and we would like to know who told the media that he did.

“No authorities even contacted me when he died. I just got a call from his managers to tell me that night. Afterwards, I collapsed from the shock. I am still waiting for answers and I will not rest until I do”.Lara also had multiple unanswered questions about the night Costa died.

She said: “I heard my son only died about two hours afterwards yet Baragwanath [hospital] was only a few kilometres away. Why did they not take him there? Nobody will answer these questions. She added: “I accept God took my son, but I cannot accept how he died. What broke me was hearing my son was pleading for help, and that has scarred me for life. I know this country has a high crime rate, but I still want justice for my son.

“I highly suspect someone hurt my son as he was not on chronic medication, and he was healthy.”

NO DRUG ABUSE EITHER
Costa’s mom claimed that the hitmaker had not abused substances.

She added: “As far as drugs he was on a health programme and hated any form of drug use. All close friends and anyone who knew him can verify he never took drugs”.

It wouldn’t be the first time local actress Ntando Duma has faced backlash over her acting skills — or lack there of. The star’s on screen skills have been a little more than lacklustre according to most South African social media users who are now wondering how she is even managing to bag gigs in the entertainment industry.

The actress has been trending all morning after she made her first appearance in South Africa’s latest drama series, Shaka Ilembe.Just a few weeks ago, Ntando Duma and her badly installed wig left South Africans absolutely cringing.

While her style choices usually inspire applause, it would appear her acting skills — like her wig — have fallen short of many people’s expectations.

This week, the actress made her debut as Bhibhi in Mzansi Magic’s (DStv 161) Shaka iLembe.

While many loved to see her doing her thing in the popular drama series, not everyone thought that she was talented enough for the part.

Taking to Twitter, infamous troll Chris Excel complained about her always landing gigs despite showing ‘no improvement” in her acting skills. Thando Thabethe’ ex Lunga Shabala also caught strays.

“SA television industry is so patient with Ntando Duma and Lunga Shabalala. They’ve been in this acting industry for years but no improvement. But they keep on bagging these acting gigs left and right,” wrote Chris.The post left many people buzzing as they discussed her as an actress. Many appear to believe that she is talented and played Bhibhi perfectly.

“Ntando is perfect for this role and she nailed it,” one person said while another added:

“Mara Ntando is worse …… ‘She Is Definitely Unable To Can’.