Zozibini Tunzi joins the list of South Africans making new record, as she becomes the longest reigning queen.

Zozibini Tunzi joins the list of South Africans making new record, as she becomes the longest reigning queen.

Miss Universe 2019 will finally crown the new 69th queen in May 2021, after 466 days of wearing the crown.

“My @missuniverse fan side is screaming! It’s always so exciting for me to watch the show and it is finally here. I’m so excited for every contestants’ journey and I wish them all the best of luck!”Well, while Zozi is celebrated for making history, it is believed that the reason she stayed in throne is because of COVID-19, which took over the world, and everything was on hold.

However, she served beautiful contents and did well despite spending more days and months in office.

Happiest birthday to Sanah Mchunu 🥳❤

Sannah Mchunu is a talented South African actress with years of acting as well as life experiences.5 things you need to know about Sana Mchunu

Her latest television role as Zodwa has earned her praises from viewers across the country. South Africans love her character and its story because it speaks to most of us.

One thing that makes Zodwa’s character even more real is that facts that the actress behind her story Sannah has had her fair share of challenges in life, from falling pregnant at an early age and dropping out of school. Here are five interesting facts about the television star.

1. Sannah Used To Dance For Brenda Fassie

In her teen years, Sannah used to dance for late music icon Brenda Fassie. Unfortunately, she had to stop after falling pregnant.2. She Married Young

In an interview with Move Magazine, the actress revealed that she was married young but her marriage didn’t work out.

She’s A Survivor

The mother of seven is a survivor of domestic abusive. In an interview with Drum Magazine, she revealed that the abuse lasted for years during her nine-year marriage until she freed herself from her abusive partner.

3. Acting Wasn’t Part Of The Plan

It was not in Sannah’s plan to get into the television industry. She just wanted any job she could find to help provide for her family. One day she accompanied a friend to an audition she was asked by one of the directors to audition and the rest is history.

4. She’s A Seasoned Actress

Although popular for her roles on Muvhango and Gomota, Mchunu boasts many years of television experience having starred in over 15 shows. She’s starred on The River, Rythm City, The Queen, Isibaya, Generations but to name a few.

Uzalo leading lady Dawn Thandeka King and Rhythm City actor Mduduzi Mabaso will lead the cast of Isibaya’s replacement show DiepCity.

Post main imageAward-winning actress Dawn Thandeka King who plays the role of MaNgcobo on Uzalo and Rhythm City’s Mduduzi Mabaso who plays Suffocate Ndlovu will lead the cast of Isibaya’s replacement show titled, DiepCity.

Other cast members include; Nozuko Ncayiyane from Scandal! and new cast members; Kgaogelo Monama, Zikhona Bali and Nompumelelo Vilakazi.The upcoming telenovela which is directed by Black Brains award-winning director and creator; Mandla N who is responsible for shows like eHostela and Lockdown. The show will premiere on the 5th of April which is the same night as SABC3’s upcoming novella, The Estate which stars actors like Sdumo Mtshali and Dineo Langa.

So what is the show about?

The show will focus on the struggles of four young women who are trying to make their way in the world. These women were forced into crime when they were teenagers.Her father, Bonga is played by Hamilton Dlamini and her mother Thandiwe who is a domestic worker is played by Dawn Thandeka King who still blames her for her brother’s death.

Nomsa Philiso, the director of local entertainment channels at M-Net had this to say about the upcoming novella: “As part of our new show offering for April, ’DiepCity’ is a tale that not only has an explosive, gripping storyline but one that exposes the lived realities of most South Africans – the life of crime and poverty.

The show also goes beyond the act of crime itself and delves into what motivates or compels desperate people to do what they do. This telenovela promises to be a very popular debutant in the primetime slot and we are very excited about this.”

Director Mandla N had this to say about the show: “The secret recipe behind great storytelling is a mix of several ingredients – a relatable storyline, great casting and a passion for filmmaking. We expect viewers to be blown away by Nox’s story, which is one of poverty, heartbreak, redemption and hope, all encompassed into one crime thriller.”

Halala! AKA Set To Pay Lobola For Nelli Tembe

Post main imageIt seems rapper, AKA is ready to pay lobola to his fiancé, Nelli Tembe after dating for several months and getting engaged for a month. The rapper tweeted a cryptic tweet a few hours ago which read: “Quick question. What’s the going rate for a Cow? Cow in ZAR these days…asking for a friend.”
Quick question. What’s the going rate for a Cow Cow in ZAR these days …. asking for a friend.

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The musician and his fiancé shocked social media last month after Forbes revealed that he finally popped the big question to his young girlfriend. The duo began trending after AKA posted a pic of Nelli’s ring finger flaunting a beautiful engagement ring.

His new fiancé shared the same picture on social media with the caption:
“21/02/21 — on this day I said YES to the love of my life and best friend,(followed by a heart emoji). Words cannot describe how grateful I am to be your life partner, even through the highs and lows, you have always stood by me and I thank you Kiernan Jarryd Forbes for loving me wholeheartedly and never giving up on us. Cheers to the beginning of forever. 4L boo.”

Tembe and Forbes also revealed that the duo wrote one of the songs on his EP finessin together.Here were some comments from his fans when he recently asked for a going rate of a cow:

“It depends Mega on the breed and purpose. For auction, a cow can go up to R120 000 and more. For a ceremony, normally, around R15 000 (biggest bull). For lobola, those can be negotiated. They normally range from R10 to 12 000 (Biggest) and others are less than that.”

“Depends if you’re going to marry the mother or not. Zulu culture goes like this: if you’re planning on marrying the mother it’s 1 cow and a goat. if you’re not planning on marrying her, than it’s 2 cows and a goat. 1 cow for the damages and 1 cow to lobola your child.”

“R12000 in Jozi before hard lockdown.”

Inside Cassper Nyovest And Thobeka Home

Post main imageCassper Nyovest and Thobeka are without a doubt one of Mzansi’s biggest couples.About two years ago, the rapper revealed that he had purchased a new home and has been showing us glimpses through social media. Nyovest only introduced us to his girlfriend Thobeka last year, however, reports suggest that they’ve been dating for some time and Cassper has already paid lobola for her. Here’s a look inside their beautiful modern home