Dingaan Mokebe, actor, singer, voice artist and television presenter famous as James Motsamai in Muvhango turns 43 today.

Dingaan Mokebe starring as the loud and showy yuppie investment broker James Motsamai in the soap opera Muvhango, endeared him to his fans. He joined the cast of Muvhango in 2003.

He replaced both Duncan Senye and Vuyelwa Booi, as the single host of the consumer rights show Speak Out. He took over in 2013 starting with Season 6 and continued hosting for three seasons, until 2016.

As he celebrates his 43rd birthday, let’s understand how Dingaan Mokebe made news in recent times.Before I was James, I was a nobody and after 16-years of being James in Muvhango, I decided to honor the guy who made my life awesome by becoming him.”

“Having the whole Southern African Development Community know me as James for the past 16-years has changed my life in many different ways. I feel like I am James, not Dingaan I can relate to James more you know. People call me James and I had to stop fighting it and accept my destiny.” said Dingaan Mokebe when quizzed about this move.

When a woman claimed he punched her during road rage incident

Dingaan Mokebe was arrested at his Alberton, Joburg south home, and was told to appear in the Booysens magistrate’s court, after a road rage incident.

According to police statements, Muvhango’s James Motsamai said he was driving his white BMW on Xavier Road when the woman Chaan Botha cut into his lane without indicating.Chaan Botha
When he gave dating advice on Instagram

Actor Dingaan Mokebe, aka James Motsamai, cautioned women against playing hard to get as they might live to regret it. The Muvhango actor shared his wisdom and dating advice in a video he shared on Instagram where asked the question – Why men and women never go for who they want?

“Ladies, have you ever played hard to get knowing very well that you want this guy but you played hard to get? And then when he was no longer interested and was with somebody else, that’s when you wanted him but he was no longer available? – Said the Muvhango actor in the video

South Africans are in for a treat as they will finally get a front-row experience of the inaugural KwaZulu-Natal Entertainment Awards (KZNEA) during a recorded broadcast on Saturday, 30 January 2021, on BET (DStv channel 129).

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Staged at the Durban ICC on 15 December 2020, the 1st annual KZNEA was a night to remember not only for the winners but also for the limited number crowd in attendance as they witnessed electrifying performances from KZN’s biggest stars.

The awards, aimed at honoring those who have flown the KZN flag high, saw winners in each category walking away with R100 000 in cash while the KZN’s Most Loved Award was accompanied by an R500 000 cheque. Nomalanga “The Flame” Shozi was tasked with hosting duties on the black carpet whilst her industry peers, the flamboyant Somizi Mhlongo Motaung, and vivacious Pearl Thusi handled the main show.

Connie Ferguson knows how to pose for the Gram! The Queen slays in every picture or video taken of her and it was certainly difficult to pick these five posts.

Connie Ferguson is an actress, film-maker, producer, and businesswoman. Is there anything she cannot do! She is best known for her role as Karabo Moroka in the South African soap opera, Generations. Ask anybody in South Africa, they definitely know about Connie Ferguson.

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She left the show in 2010 but after a four-year hiatus, she returned. This could not make her fans happier as they were all excited to finally see her back on screen as their beloved character.

She had been playing that role for 16 years and at the same time was also working on Live With The Ferguson Family and Madiba. She also starred in Love By Many Ways and landed a role in the show The Wild, in which she starred alongside her husband Shona Ferguson.

She has been playing the role of Harriet Khoza on the show The Queen recently and was on the cover of Forbes Woman Africa magazine in 2018. She has accomplished a lot in her career, all thanks to her talent and dedication.

She, along with her husband, started a company called Ferguson Films. Despite the company having its fair share of drama surrounding it, it has been doing well and the couple continues to climb the ladder of success. The couple, Connie and Shona Ferguson, an actor and director, got married three years after her divorce from actor Neo Matsunyane. They have been going strong since then and are the definition of couple goals. She has two daughters, one from each marriage.

It doesn’t just stop there. Connie has been known to be a beast in the gym, making sure that she remains fit and healthy. Of course, there is enough evidence to back this up as she flaunts her amazing body on social media.

At the age of 50, she still manages to keep her stunning good looks and continues to win the hearts of all of South Africa. A treat to the eyes, we decided it was only appropriate to share with you all the top five times that she slayed on Instagram.

 

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The Queen

The lowest paid actor of the lead cast is Thembsie Matu, who plays the character of Patronellah, she is estimated to earn between R20 000.00 to R25 000.00.

Loyiso McDonald and Zandile Msutwana who play Kagiso Khoza and Vuyiswa Maake respectively, earn R30 000.00 to R35 000.00 monthly each. This figure is speculated to be the same as Themba Ndaba, Zenande Mfenyana, and SK Khoza.
Additionally, other actors like Jessica Nkosi, Rapulana Seiphemo and Ntando Duma earn between R40 000.00 to R50 000.00 monthly. As expected the only person whose salary is undisclosed is lead, Connie Ferguson, who is also co-executive producer for the soapie.

The River

Zweli Dikana played by the talented Hlomla Dandala, apparently bags R45 000 per month. Veteran actor Presley Chweneyage who stars as Thuso ‘Cobra’ Mokoena, earns between R27 000 to R34 000 a month. He is the first son and the eldest child to Thato and Malefu. Another celebrated actor Sello Maake ka-Ncube gets paid between R25 000 to R35 000 a month

The lowest-paid actors on the show due to their experience are Tinah Mnumzana (Flora), Thapelo Sebogodi (Khabzela), and Matshepo Sekgopi (Dimpho) and their salaries range from R18 000 to R25 000 per month. Followed by Lunga Shabalala who plays Lindani, earns between R20 000 and R25 000. Larona is getting R25 000.

While fans are happy about these latest developments in Londie’s life, they have a few questions for her. They got the opportunity to ask when she did a Q and A of sorts on her Instagram page.

One fan wanted to know if it’s true that she and Kim Kholiwe share the same baby daddy, Hlubi Nkosi. Rumour has it that Kim K and Londie have the same baby daddy. This is after Kim allegedly stole Londie’s man and got pregnant. The businessman later went back to Londie and now they are expecting their first child together. “You were fully & wonderfully made in the name of love. I haven’t even met you yet and I already love you beyond belief. My body has been changing in ways I didn’t think were possible. Just for you little one.” She wrote. “You wake me up every morning with your little flutters and waves of movement as you lay closely to my heart.”

The vocalist revealed that she and her partner are anticipating the arrival of their first child.

“I’m looking forward to the day when I get to hold you in my arms. We have been so excited for your arrival into this world. We talk to you, play with you and enjoy every moment of the special bond we have with you already.”The parents-to-be can’t wait to be the best examples for their baby. “I can only hope that we can be the parents that you deserve. We want to teach you to follow your own heart, to dream like there aren’t any limits and to feel the unconditional love of the family around you.

“We promise to guide you through life in the best way we can. We will let you make your own way but will never be too far behind to catch you if you fall. Thank you for being the light in my life. I love you.”

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