TV personality and actress Lillian Dube is questioning celebrity sangomas and South Africans who think they have a calling.

 

 

 
LILLIAN DUBE ON WHY THERE’S SO MANY SANGOMAS
Dube revealed in an interview with sangoma and radio personality, Dineo Ranaka that this generation is suffering from depression rather.

“This sangoma thing. It amazes me, it looks like a trend like now. A lot of young people like you [Dineo] right now are accepting their calling [thwasa].”

“But when I look at what’s happening, I’m like no man, these kids are lying, they’re depressed. Unemployment is high, men don’t meet their needs anymore.”

Dube is the second TV personality to call out sangomas after Khanyi Mbau who revealed in 2022 that people have anxiety and not a calling.

“This is the most anxious generation. That’s why we have so many sangomas. Urban sangomas. Anxiety is wild! You will hear drums, I swear!! laugh it off. You aren’t alone, just get magnesium and a bit of sun B12 and have sea moss. That’s the only sea u need.”

CELEBRITIES WHO ANSWERED THEIR ANCESTRAL CALLING
Shoki Mmola

Veteran actress Shoki Mmola, who played the role of Celia Kunutu in Skeem Saam revealed in 2019 that she’s a practicing sangoma.

The actress was also quick to point out that she doesn’t view herself as a celebrity sangoma and didn’t answer her calling to be part of some fashion trend.

Mondli Makhoba

Former The Wife actor Mondli Makhoba, who played Nkosana Zulu revealed in a 2022 Podcast and Chill interview that things were not working out for him before accepting his calling to become a sangoma.

He adds that he couldn’t study further in his degree overseas because his mind was always in South Africa.

“I’ll have these episodes… like I wasn’t asleep, but my mind would go to a certain zone. And it only makes sense now, I didn’t understand it then.”

Sol asks him: “How does it make sense now; how do you mean?”

Makhoba replies: “It makes sense now because I have a spiritual gift. I have a calling…”

When Macg asks him if he’s a traditional healer, Makhoba reveals that he’s still an apprentice…he’s still in training.

Dineo Ranaka

Radio and TV personality Dineo Ranaka was a sangoma accepted her ancestral calling. She shared an image of herself dressed in a Sepedi traditional attire paired with an ancestral cloth wrapped in an Instagram account.

Boity Thulo

Actress and rapper Boity Thulo announced that she had gone through the process of ukuthwasa. The Ba Kae hitmaker has been vocal about her journey and has gone into depth about it on various TV shows and even her own reality show.

Oratile Maitisa

Actress Oratile Maitisa who portrays the role of Eunice in Skeem Saam announced she’s a sangoma in June 2021. Maitisa took to her Instagram to share videos and pictures of what looks like her graduation day. She gracefully donned her full sangoma regalia and thanked those who have been with her through her traditional healing journey.

Khanyi Mbau has shocked her Instagram followers with a drastic new look, courtesy of what she claims are “facial threads.”

 

 

 
The social media influencer and reality TV star – who lives in Dubai with boyfriend Kudzai Mushonga – is known for her love of plastic surgery and skin bleaching.

KHANYI MBAU SHOWS OFF NEW FACE
Last month, Khanyi Mbau revealed that she had undergone facial threads with a well-known aesthetician.

“Always wanted to get threads done, and finally @dr.licaecaterina agreed to booking me in for a lux experience at the Aeon clinic at the Atlantis the Royal,” she captioned an IG post.

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In the days that have followed, the mother-of-one has shown off a visibly different face. In fact, whether by filter or a cosmetic procedure, the 38-year-old looked like a woman half her age.

And fans in the comment section were quick to notice…

“Whatever you are using to look this young, I need it.”

“Haibo, you look 21 and beautiful.”The procedure has several benefits, including:

Quick and no downtime and minimal risks
Relatively pain-free
Maximum results (tightened cheeks, eyes, brows, jowls, and neck) with no scar lines
Results that last up to three years.
The procedure can cost up to R30 000

NIP, TUCK….AND BLEACH
The actress and socialite is an open book about her beauty enhancements.

Khanyi Mbau’s aesthetic work includes:

Breast augmentation
Nose job
Liposuction and body sculpting
Fillers and botox
Skin lightening
Veneers and surgery to “push back” her gums.
Hair implants
In an interview with Anele Mdoda on the SABC 3 show Real Talk, Khanyi Mbau claimed that she was unfazed by criticism of work done on her face and body or claims that she was “un-African.”

She said: “I am not shy of being black. I am very black, but I am the free black. The liberated and free black. The one who, if I want to do something, I do it, regardless of what people say.”

Lamiez Holworthy, born on June 12, 1992, in Pretoria, Gauteng Province, has emerged as a prominent South African Disc Jockey (DJ) and TV personality. She is widely recognized as the charismatic host of the music show Live Amp on SABC1, where her vibrant personality and musical prowess shine.

Lamiez’s journey in the entertainment industry began as an underground DJ, honing her skills and passion for music. Despite facing numerous challenges within her family, she persevered and pursued her dreams relentlessly.

 

 

 

A crucial source of support for Lamiez was her mother, who recognized her daughter’s talent and ensured she had access to essential DJ equipment. This unwavering encouragement laid the foundation for Lamiez’s successful career.

Her educational path saw her attending various schools, including Andrew Anthony Primary, Sunnyside Primary, Kwaggasrand Primary, and Pro Arte Alphen Park for grades 8 to 9. She matriculated from Laudium Secondary School in 2009. Lamiez’s pursuit of knowledge continued at Boston Media House in 2012, where she focused on media studies.

Nonku Williams Maintains Family Tradition for Her Son’s 12th Birthday. A lot can be said about her, but when it comes to her children, Nonku Williams is doing her best. From birthday celebrations, school events, to simple family time, she has made her kids a priority.

 

 

 

 
The reality show star has three kids, a daughter Nothile, who was born in 2007 is from her relationship with the late Gospel star, Sfiso Ncwane. She then got married to a man, whose identity she would rather not reveal. Even though it was short-lived, Nonku’s marriage to her ex-husband was blessed with two sons Musawakhe (Wakhe) and Phendulile.

Today her son, Wakhe is celebrating his 1th birthday. As per family tradition, Nonku woke him up midnight, presenting him with a birthday cake. This is what she does for all her kids, be the first one to celebrate them, as soon as their day begins. Nonku was accompanied by her youngest son, and last born, Phendulile, and a lady who was not shown in the video. The trio sang the famous happy birthday son to the man of the moment, and of course mommy recorded.

“Birthday diaries 🎂🎉
A whole 12 year old! Where did the time go?🥹 Happy birthday Nkosana, man of the house😅 Musawakhe💙💙💙

I’m back” : South African singer and songwriter Busiswa Gqulu speaks about taking a break from music and focusing on giving birth 💖❤💗🇿🇦As Busiswa Gqulu prepares to make her musical comeback after a year-long hiatus, she reflected on how her life changed.

The singer said she took time off from releasing music because she had become unsure of the message she was putting out and focused on her family and friends’ support.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I’m always in the studio. I’m always in the studio with other people as well, but I went through a period where I felt like I was not making anything meaningful,” she said during an interview on MetroFM’s The Touchdown show.

“I try to speak with my friends and my family, I went into therapy, and I use the gym also as a way to listen to my own thoughts. I spend a lot of time talking to my son as well. He surprises me when he talks about me or when we are sharing thoughts, he also gives me a lot of enlightenment.”

During her interview with Popcast hosts Ms Cosmo and Sipho they spoke about motherhood.

Busiswa said though she was enjoying it and was at her happiest, she admitted to not being in a good place after giving birth.

“I went through a lot since Kgosi came onto this earth. I know a lot of people have been saying I’m quiet. I haven’t been feeling like making happy music. I have been making music and thank God I can do that all the time,” she said.

“But now I’m happier, I’m thinner, I’m sexier. When my son was born I was at my heaviest and I wasn’t happy, I was performing because my songs were popping. The only thing that kept me going was my baby boy. Being a mom has elevated me. I want to be fit for myself.”