South African actress Kim Cloete has joined etvScandal

Bio
Kim Cloete is a South African actress and businesswoman best known as the host of the SABC3 daytime talk show LunchBox, from 2008-2009.

 
She is also known as a presenter for the kykNET shows Zing! and Ontbytsake, and for her role as Billie, Jacob’s lover, in the third season of the M-Net drama series Jacob’s Cross, in 2008.

She also stars in the SABC2 variety comedy show Colour TV, in 2011.

Other television series she has acted in include Plek van die Vleisvreters and Villa Rosa (both on kykNET), Wild at Heart for the BBC and Hallmark, and the SABC2 soapie 7de Laan.

She has been a continuity presenter for both M-Net and kykNET and was also a presenter on Craz-e, e.tv’s daily programming block for children.

In addition to acting Cloete also runs a production company, Long Island TV, with her husband and business partner Rowan Cloete.

Their productions include Stook!, a media review show that has aired on DStv’s Afrikaans music channel MK since 2004, and a children’s show for a yet-to-be-announced DStv channel.

The couple also own luxury self-catering apartments in Melrose North and Rosebank, catering to international clients.

In 2010 Kim joined the main cast of the SABC2 sitcom as Alice.

Wiseman Mncube (born 1990), is a South African actor, playwright, singer and director. He is best known for the roles in the television serials such as; Gold Diggers, EHostela and Uzalo.

PERSONAL LIFE
Mncube was born in 1990 in Ulundi, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa in a family with five siblings. He completed his National Diploma in Drama from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) in 2011. His elder brother Ntando Mncube, who played the role “Bhekile” on the serial Ifalakhe. His younger brother Omega is also an actor, who played the popular role “Phelelani” on Uzalo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

His wife died in 2017, where he is currently lives with his daughter, Lwandle. In February 2021, he welcomed another child, a son.

CAREER
He started his acting career as a theatre actor during his life at DUT. Some of his notable theatre plays include; Nothing But the Truth, Horn of Sorrow, Meet Bro Six Two, Culture Clash, Amambazo The Musical, Have We Been Heard and Mashu the Musical.

In November 2012, he wrote and directed the play The Weeping Candle. The play became critically acclaimed and Mncube won the awards for Best Production and Best Script at the isiGcawu Festival.

In the same year, he won The Best Newcomer Award at the Mercury Theatre Awards as well as Best Actor at Musho Festival. Then he performed in the play Giving Birth to my Father and won the Standard Bank Ovation Award. In 2014, he wins three National Arts Festival (NAF) awards in Grahamstown. In 2015, he was selected as one of the directors of the Musho Festival.

In 2016, he made television debut with the drama serial The Kingdom-UKhakhayi and played the role of “Mfanufikile”. After gaining popularity, he joined with the e.tv telenovela Gold Diggers. In 2018, he acted in the TV Mini Series Liberty by playing the role “Reggie”.

In 2019, he appeared in the television serial EHostela and played the role “Jama”. In 2020, he won the Best Actor Award in TV Drama category at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) for this role. In the same year, he won another award at the Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards.

Then he made the supportive role “Sibonelo” on the soap opera Uzalo. In mid 2019, he acted in the feature film The Turning Son with the role “Vusi Ndlovu” and then acted in the 2020 film Rage of a Lioness with the role “Siya”.

Sparks fly between Mamiki and Phakathi. How do we feel about this unexpected friendship?
#etvSmokeAndMirrors Mandla is angry and insecure about General. He confides in Sakhile who encourages him to keep fighting, but Mandla says that if Fanyana is not his son, he will walk away from Lulu.
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Episode 32
Mamiki confronts Phakathi about his drinking after Leroy finds his hip flask. Phakathi pleads with Mamiki to keep his drinking a secret. General finds out that Fanyana is not his son.
Wednesday 29 May 2024

Episode 33
Mlamuli is begrudgingly roped into Caesar and Jaxon’s plot against Phakathi. He is discovered by Phakathi unwrapping his new phone from Jaxon, which almost blows his cover.
Thursday 30 May 2024
Episode 34
Phakathi rescues Mamiki from Alostro and the two share a kiss. Caesar brings up Phakathi’s past and sends the Police Chief on a drinking spiral.
Friday 31 May 2024
Episode 35
Tiny’s attempt to assert dominance at the hotel meets a swift challenge from Martha, who now has to steer the staff through a troubling bug crisis.

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SARS Wants It’s Money From The Late Zahara👀
Even after her passing Zahara is reportedly in trouble with SARS and are considering auctioning her properties.The news of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) demanding R3 million in tax debt from the late singer Zahara has sparked widespread controversy and public outcry.

The case gained attention when it was reported that SARS had served Zahara’s family with a letter of demand, shortly after her untimely passing. The revelation left many fans and netizens in disbelief, questioning the timing and sensitivity of SARS’s actions.Zahara, a celebrated figure in South Africa’s music industry, had struggled with financial issues during her lifetime, which now appear to have culminated in a significant tax debt.

As details of the case emerged, social media platforms were flooded with reactions from the public. Many expressed their shock and dismay, arguing that SARS’s demand was not only ill-timed but also lacked compassion given the recent loss of the artist.

The uproar on social media saw a mix of sentiments. Some individuals criticized SARS for what they perceived as an insensitive approach, while others debated the importance of tax compliance irrespective of personal circumstances.

Prominent voices in the entertainment industry also weighed in, sharing their perspectives on the matter. The controversy has led to broader discussions about the responsibilities and obligations of public figures when it comes to tax payments.

In recent years, SARS has increasingly targeted public figures and socialites for outstanding tax debts. This trend has not gone unnoticed, as it has stirred significant discussions and criticisms online.Many argue that while tax compliance is crucial, the methods and timing of enforcement should consider the nuances of each situation. The case of Zahara has reignited these debates, prompting calls for a more empathetic approach from tax authorities.

During his interview on ‘Podcast and Chill with Sol Phenduka,’ South African radio personality Tbo Touch weighed in on the contentious issue of SARS (South African Revenue Service) demanding money from the late singer Zahara.

Tbo Touch emphasized the critical importance of engaging with SARS to devise a feasible repayment plan. Drawing from his own experiences with the tax authority, he highlighted that proactive communication with SARS can prevent severe financial repercussions.

One of the key points Tbo Touch made was regarding the government’s claim over 20% of every citizen’s assets. He explained how this policy has far-reaching implications not only for individuals during their lifetime but also for their estates after death. This sparked a significant conversation about estate duties and the financial responsibilities that persist even after one’s passing.

Matshidiso from Isitha speaks about how her life inspired her character on the show.
‘One of the things that makes it easy to play the role of a woman who ‘drinks alcohol’ is that I have lived that life in the past years”This is what the actor of the TV show Isitha: The Enemy, Nonhlanhla Ngubeni, elaborates on the role of Matshidiso in this show produced by Black Brain Pictures, which is shown Monday to Friday at 9:30 pm.

Nonhlanhla (50) from Soweto, Johannesburg, who has become a favorite of some viewers of the show, revealed that when he was young he loved fun, so he knows what Matshidiso’s life is like.“During my youth, I was a fun-loving person. That’s what makes it easy to play the scene I’m playing, and I always take care to play it well because it clearly shows the situations that happen in society,” she said.She went on to say that she thanked God for breaking her from the youth she lived, as she is now a Christian believer and no longer does all the things she did when she was young; she ends up imitating them only for the enemy.

She said: “The life I was living almost cost me everything I had, I decided to accept Jesus; now I believe fully and completely.” She has acted i (in which he stood out) before joining Isitha, says that he did not intend to enter acting, as he is a businessman who earns his living by selling.

“I was encouraged by another boy (who is also an actor) who always encouraged me to attend auditions for various sports, and now I am where I am and it shows that acting is my hidden calling,” she said.

In conclusion, she encouraged young people to be diligent in education, to avoid fun and things that lead nowhere in life in order to succeed. Weleke said: “They are not like us who waste a lot of time doing things that do not take us forward in life; they have a good chance of success if they are committed to what they are doing, and put education first.”