Somizi Mhlongo Motaung was celebrated by the community of Mamelodi when he visited Mams Mall on Friday as part of an introduction of the Bathu Somizi sneakers.

Somizi said he met the owner of Bathu Shoes, Theo Baloyi, almost five years ago in Joburg and their relationship has stood firm since then.

He said last month they collaborated and the Bathu x Somizi sneakers are in shops.

“These shoes are very comfortable and locally made,” said Somizi.“This collaboration will encourage many people as we’re growing our economy.
“It doesn’t mean that you have to collaborate with international companies to make it. This shows we trust ourselves and we’re proud South Africans.”

He said the sneaker can be worn at any event including weddings and at sports events.

Somizi said he loves fashion. He said going to Mamelodi was worth it.Theo said he started making sneakers in Alexandra, Joburg, in 2015.
He said he has 16 branches in every province, as well as 182 workers.

Theo, an accountant, said making sneakers is humbling and he loves supporting local brands.

“The collaboration is going very well and people are very excited about it.

He advised people to be patient as the results will come later.

Theo, originally from Hammanskraal, north of Tshwane, said he’s a great fan of sneakers and being part of making them makes him very happy.

“Making sneakers is part of creating jobs for people,” he said.

Katlego Makaba said she was so excited to wear Somizi sneakers.

“I support local brands and have been buying the Bathu sneakers for the past two years,” she said.

“They’re so comfortable and beautiful and meeting Somizi is a dream come true.”

Mimi Mahlangu said seeing Somizi entering the shop was the greatest moment of her life.

“I will continue wearing Bathu sneakers because they’re beautiful,” she said.

Khanyisile Mathebula (9) said she’d tell her friends that she finally met Somizi.

“I love his sneakers. I’ll continue buying them because they’re beautiful,” she said.

Uzalo fans are still drooling over Shauwn Mkhize‘s acting dexterities despite a lot of skeptics towards her debut. It seems viewers are already in love with the businesswoman’s new character and they await her to serve more of her flair on tonight’s episode.

Taking to her Instagram, Shawn thanks her fans who believed in her newly found niche in a heartfelt post.

Good Morning and happy Friday guys ☀️

Thank you to everyone that tuned into @uzalo_sabc1 last night. My heart is full from all the love and support you guys have shown me.

Thought of the day: “stepping out of your comfort zone to try something new takes a lot of courage. You’ll never know if you’re meant to do something unless you try it. Life is too short to let people discourage you from experiencing all that life has to offer. I’m so grateful for my Uzalo experience – it taught me a lot and challenged me in a good way”

Wishing you all a fabulous day ahead, we’ll meet again tonight at 8:30 on SABC1…it’s a date!🥰❤️✨💪🏾💋🌺

Following Uzalo‘s announcement on Shauwn’s debut, a lot of theories start mushrooming surrounding how she got the role. A lot of people failed to give her a chance due to the fact that she has no history in the acting industry and she never went to drama school.

However, the upcoming actress takes masses by surprise when she executes her first scene flawlessly. Starting off with a sweet aura, she quickly brings in the gangster vibes that Mzansi was waiting for.

She definitely has left people wanting more. This is just proof that her acting dexterities are unmatched. Commenting on yesterday’s episode, Uzalo viewers had this to say:

Wow I’m impressed

I knew she was not gonna be all sweet I saw gangster tactics on her 😂

Looks like she’s got actions I love her carriage mos

As she a renowned businesswoman, she definitely can relate to her new role. Shauwn has showed up and has showed off. She is definitely giving her new gig her all.

Generations: The Legacy actress Letoya Makhene-Pulumo was allegedly left stranded next to a petrol station after she and her wife Lebo Keswa-Pulumo‘s night out at Montecasino in Fourways last month.

The publication learnt that the celebrity couple was unable to pay a R2 000 bill they had run up at the Fireroom Sushi Restaurant.

Sources close to them have claimed that Makhene-Pulumo and Keswa-Pulumo were having a good time at the fancy restaurant, but when it was time to pay the bill, they allegedly did not have money.

“Letoya and Lebo were at Fireroom restaurant having fun, but when they had to pay the R2 000 bill, they didn’t have money,” said an insider who works in the TV industry.“They called me saying they were calling other friends of theirs to bail them out. I was shocked when these people called me, requesting me to e-wallet them cash. What kind of people are these who go out and run a bill of R2 000 while knowing that they don’t have the money to pay?”

According to another source close to the couple, the drama continued at a nearby petrol station.

“I received calls and messages from Lebo and Letoya asking me to send them money. Later, Letoya called me telling me that Lebo had left her at the garage. She had disappeared and was nowhere to be found.“Letoya was crying. She even told me that she didn’t have money for an Uber. I really felt sorry for her as she was telling me what had happened,” said the source.

When City Press sent Makhene-Pulumo questions via a messenger app, she denied being the owner of the cellphone number. She said that the number belonged to her business, House of Kgwedi, which she uses to sell her traditional medicines and concoctions

Later, the couple sent a response via their lawyer, Thato Mmamadi of AMS Attorneys.

“In respect of the above, we wish to advise that our clients’ rights remain strictly reserved at all times and what is contained below should not be construed as a limitation of any of their rights in turn. “Our clients confirm that they settle their dining bills and as to the specific bill [Fireroom] mentioned, our clients confirm to have settled such a bill.

“Confirmation may be sought from the restaurant under discussion,” said Mmamadi.

On the claims that Keswa-Pulumo had left her wife stranded near the N1 highway, Mmamadi said: “Our clients have no recollection of the incident. Unfortunately, we cannot comment on such an incident as it had not taken place. We record that the above communication and questions were directed to a business number used by our clients for internal business communication.

“It is our trust that the above answers will be afforded your consideration in publishing any intended articles in line with journalistic standards,” the lawyer wrote.

A waitress at the Fireroom restaurant said: “I was working that night and I know about the incident, but speak to the manager.”

She then gave the phone to a colleague, who claimed to be a manager: “I can’t comment on that issue as it’s a sensitive matter. In fact, I was not on duty.”

Albert Huva, who the couple’s lawyers had identified as their contact at the restaurant, confirmed that Makhene-Pulumo and Keswa-Pulumo had dined at Fireroom.

“I was not on duty on the night the couple was there. However, based on the report I received, the couple paid their bill,” Huva said.

It seems Sfiso Ncwane‘s widow Ayanda is living in fear of being poisoned. On the latest episode of real housewives of Durban the trendsetter dropped yet another bomb.

She refuses to eat at events or gatherings and will purposefully arrive late so that she misses those meals. When questioned by her co-stars she revealed the following “I don’t eat ready prepared food, I need to see how it was prepared and who prepared it.”

It later came to light that she believes Sfiso might have been poisoned. She also touched on his gastrointestinal disorder and how she is no longer eating any food made specifically for her at events.

Kanti Sfiso Ncwane was poisoned 😳 #RHODurban

— Nokuthula Sikhosana 🧚‍♀️🇿🇦 (@ThuliSikhosana_) March 5, 2021

I don’t blame Ayanda at all 🤦🏾‍♀️ the facts that she even said her husband might have been poisoned is really scary coz surely he was poisoned by someone closed to him 😩 #RHODurban

— Ms Kun💙 (@KBee_Kay) March 5, 2021

Ayanda always arrives late at functions so that she doesn't have to eat the food served there. Makes sense now. #RHODurban pic.twitter.com/HUt7JUzwqp

— Raised in Africa. (@paballo_patsa) March 5, 2021

The “John Cena” track singer is a South African born singer, poet and actress

Born in Limpopo, 1992 May 9.Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif normally identified as “Sho Madjozi” is part of an international record label, “Epic”.

Madjozi’s father is European and mother is African.Her parents divorced whilst she was young.

Maya is an alumnus of Mount Holyoke college which is in the US (United States) and UNISA (University of South Africa) where she was studying creative writing.

Madjozi also did most of her poetry in the US.

The award winning star has a number of songs that became ultimate hits in South Africa and the world.

They include:

“John Cena”

“Casino” , which has AKA and Flvme.

“Wakanda Forever”

“Huku”

“Kona”

“Idhom”

“Shahumba” and more.

Sho Madjozi’s estimated net worth is about a million US dollars.

She has no child.

Madjozi is one of the successful African artist who mostly sing in their language.