Zama Khumalo was crowned the winner of Idols SA Season 16 in 2020 with the R1 million cash prize she won and other benefits. She embarked on a journey that dramatically changed her life from rags to riches. With the encouragement of her family, the 19-year-old auditioned for Idols SA and walked away with the prize money.

 

 

 

She is in the historical book Idols SA for being one of the youngest contestants who walked away with the grand prize. With all the pressure on the singing competition, she managed to stand her ground, showing off her outstanding singing skills.

Zama Khumalo
Zama Khumalo: Image source @Instagram

The transformation of Zama Khumalo
During her time on the show, her talent and star power won the votes of millions of South Africans to be crowned the winner of the 16th season of the reality singing competition show. After her victory at Idols SA, Zama penned a thankful message to her fans and everyone who supported her in becoming Idols SA champion. Taking on her Instagram, she wrote:

Thank you so much for making my dream a reality, I can never thank you enough for what you’ve done for me🙏❤️Thank you for all your beautiful messages and all your prayers, thank you for sharing bible verses with me, for carrying me throughout the journey.. I appreciate each and every one of you❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for also downloading my single😊❤️.. When then the time is right NAWE UZOBIZWA! .. #Ndizobizwa

Zama Khumalo
Zama Khumalo: Image source @Instagram
Victory on Idols SA placed her in the spotlight, and she became a household name. However, her Idols SA fans had forgotten about her until she was spotted on the show’s live stream last Sunday.

Zama Khumalo has changed, and her transformation gets a nod from Mzansi. The star has gained weight, and it’s without a doubt that she is enjoying her share of fame. When she auditioned for Idols SA, she was slender, and now she is a plus-sized young lady.

Money and fame are working wonders on her body and skin. Zama is glowing like never before, and her fans were shocked by her new look.

To compliment her transformation, she now lives a lavish life; she has managed to change her story with the R1 million rand she won. Zama’s career has proliferated since Idols, and she has released an album.

Zama Khumalo’s controversial relationship with Brandon Dhludhlu
Zama Khumalo and Brandon

South African businessman, creative entrepreneur and rapper JR Bongopa is one of the unproblematic celebrities in the country and has a legion of fans. His career blew up when he scored a gig to sit on the judge’s chair on Idols SA season 18, becoming an international sensation. JR Bogopa has perfectly managed to fit in the big shoes as Idols SA judge, making Mzansi question his age. The star is young, yet his judging skills are extraordinary, leaving many assuming he is older.

 

 

 

The rapper replaced the heavy-weight judge Randall Abrahams on Idols SA. Although he is a stranger to the judge’s chair, JR impresses Mzansi with his unique impartial skills. He has a distinctive yet authentic personality which many love to hate.

JR Bongopa
JR Bongopa: Image source @Instagram

Idols SA judge JR Bogopa’s age revealed
JR Bogopa was born Tabure Thabo Bogopa Junior and his career carved a new name for him. He was born on the 13th of March 1987 in Bloemfontein, Free State, as of 2022, JR Bogopa is aged 35.

He was raised in the township of Attridgeville in Pretoria, where he lived with his parents. JR grew up in a comfortable home, and his parents supported him in becoming the star he is today.

Bogopa was thrust into the limelight in 2008 when he dropped his first studio album, The Main Event. The single Gata Le Nna from his album was number 1 on both YFM and Metro FM for over six weeks.

JR Bongopa
JR Bongopa: Image source @Instagram
The same year his single was awarded Song of The Year at the Hype Awards. The album was nominated for the Best Hip Hop Album in 2008 at the Metro FM Awards. Bogopa also received a nomination nod at the 2009 South African Music Awards for “Best Hip Hop Album”. JR subsequently signed an endorsement deal with Renault SA.

Since his breakthrough in rap music, JR has been dropping hits after hits and has a cabinet of awards to display. He is among the best rappers in Mzansi.

JR Bogopa’s marital status
Tshepi Vundla
Tshepi Vundla and JR Bogopa: Image source @Instagram
Although he looks young, fresh JR is off the market. He recently engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Tshepi Vundla. Tshepi Vundla is an award-winning fashionista and Influencer. The couple started dating twelve years ago, and JR has decided to take their relationship to another level, popping the Will you marry me? Question to Tshepi. The couple has a son Siya Bogopa.

Nandipha Khubone is a young South African actress. She is widely recognized for playing Sibongile on the Mzansi Magic television drama series Gomora .

The role saw her rise to prominence as avid television show fans were intrigued by her acting prowess.

The actress starred King in the short film Bonnie and Bonnie . Many are familiar with her on the screens, but who is she away from the camera? Read here for more.

Nandipha Khubone’s age and early life

Nandipha Khubone’s date of birth is 25th May 2000. The actress was born in Durban , KwaZulu-Natal region, South Africa. She is 22 years as of 2022. However, details about Nandi’s early life are unknown. The actress is a victim of parental conflict as her parents divorced when she was young, which affected her.
Nandipha Khubone’s family
Nandipha Khubone and her siblings.

Nandipha Khubone’s father’s first name is unknown, and he is presumably referred to as Mr Khubone. Nandipha Khubone’s mother is known as Siyabonga Majozi. The actress has three siblings and often shares their photos on her Instagram account.
Nandi Khubone’s relationship status
Nandi is not married or dating. As a result, there is no information regarding Nandipha Khubone’s husband.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Does Nandipha Khubone have a child?

No. Nandi is not married and is not linked to any dating-related information. The actress shared a photo on her Instagram account holding a baby who was thought to be Nandipha Khubone’s child. However, according to the caption, the child was Nandi’s sibling.

Nandipha Khubone’s education and career

The Gomora actress’s educational background details have so little information. However, she attended a co-ed primary school and an all-girls high school. Later on, Nandipha enrolled at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, where she studied filmmaking and acting foundational skills. She graduated online in 2020.

Makhadzi does not shine only on her music, she also shines on her pictures as well. She has taken it to social media today to share her new photos looking real gorgeous. Makhadzi is currently the woman of the moment and people are loving it.

She shows her fans the style she has, I have to say that all the shorts she is wearing are looking good on her. Makhadzi is a proud Venda woman who is also talented. Her fans om social media are given her the best compliments on her look.

Every young girl out there wants to achieve their dreams just like Makhadzi. Makhadzi is a superstar today because of her talent and her good music, her family is always showing support. Tell me what do you think about Makhadzi with her beautiful pink outfit and would you wear it too?

The Queen former actress Thando ‘Jessica Nkosi‘s age surprises many as she looks younger than her actual age. In the telenovela The Queen, Jessica played Thando, the daughter of a drug lord Hector Sebata (played by Rapulana Seiphemo). Thando was a ruthless killer who would kill unapologetically and never feel remorseful. The Thando character won the award for Outstanding Female Villain at the Royalty Soapie Awards in 2021. However, Jessica Nkosi recently left The Queen after her character was killed, and she is now exploring other opportunities in the acting industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nkosi Jessica
Nkosi Jessica: Image source @Instagram

Actress Jessica Nkosi’s age stuns Mzansi
On the Queen, the actress played the role of a young lady who cohabitated with her father and stepmom. She grew up in the criminal legal world. Jessica was an ambitious young lady in love with Brutu’s first son Bambatha. Her character on The Queen left many assuming she was young in real life, yet she is 32. To make it sassier, she is a mother of a four-year-old daughter Namisa Dlamini.

Jessica Nkosi was born on 20 January 1990 in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal. She grew up in Empangeni and moved to Eshowe after her parents divorced. Her parents’ separation affected her as she had to move in with her dad, who later died when she was in grade 11.

The actress many love to hate did her primary and secondary school in KwaZulu-Natal. She passed her matric with flying colours and enrolled for tertiary education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where she studied for a bachelor’s degree in Law.

Jessica Nkosi
Jessica Nkosi: Image source @Instagram
Although she failed Criminal Law in her second year she did not despair. Instead, she switched to studying for a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama and Performing Arts and graduated in 2012.

After graduating, she made strides in the entertainment industry and paved the way for herself in the competitive world. As of late, she has featured in different television production and has an award for it.

Jessica’s unique way of keeping Mzansi glued to their screens sees her winning ambassadorial deals with prominent companies in Mzansi. She is a brand ambassador for the following companies:

Durban Tourism – Ambassador
Clinique – Global Ambassador
Volvo – Ambassador
Jessica Nkosi Marital status
Ntokozo’ TK’ Dlamini and Jessica Nkosi
Ntokozo’ TK’ Dlamini and Jessica Nkosi: Image source @Istagram
The actress has a baby with Ntokozo’ TK’ Dlamini, but it’s unclear whether the couple is married. Unconfirmed sources have it that Jessica and TK Dlamini got married in a secret wedding ceremony and cohabited together.