South African media personality and former University of Cape Town Vice Chancellor Professor Phakeng has once again availed herself to an online battle. This after a photo of her open belly button was criticised by X users who have deemed it “inappropriate for a woman her age”.

While some have agreed that she should be “dressing her age”, others have blasted social media users who criticise women and how they choose to present themselves.Former vice chancellor of the University of Cape Town Mamokgethi Phakeng is once again trending.

This comes after she shared a picture of herself with her belly button sticking out.

UCT Mamokgethi Phakeng Mayosi
UCT VC Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng. Image: Twitter / University of Cape Town
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She is is well known for ruffling feathers and this time it is no different.

In the comment section of her post, she was called out for dressing and behaving “inappropriately” for her age.

” this inappropriate for a wife and mother!!! You are in your mid 40s!! Put the tummy and ripped jeans away! Women that dress like teenagers are sad!” one strongly opinionated social media user commented under photo.

These views were echoed by another app user who said:

“Belly button out is inappropriate for a middle-aged woman”As usual, Prof Phakeng did not back down from these comments and made it known that she couldn’t care less what other people think of the way she clothes herself.

“Who decides what’s appropriate and what’s not?” she wrote in response.

Many agreed with her while telling trolls to continue scrolling when it comes to Phakeng who has always been liberal and outspoken.

Fans flooded social media to celebrate King Monada’s birthday with heartfelt wishes. Born Khutso Steven Kgatle, King Monada has fast become one of the most sought-after musicians with an illustrious career spanning years.

Dupped as the ‘King of Limpopo’ King Monada rose to fame in 2016 after dropping his smash hits ‘Ska Bhora Moreki’ and ‘Malwedhe’ in 2018. The songs undoubtedly thrust him into the limelight.

KING MONADA’S AGE REVEALED
Despite his success, he has kept his private life under wraps, leaving many to guess. However, Mzansi has managed to connect the dots about his birthday in the backdrop of his birthday.

He is older than we thought, after all. King Monada’s age left many puzzled. The 31-year-old was born on 25 November 1992 in Tzaneen, South Africa.

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Against his birthday, fans have flooded social media with birthday posts that have thrust the star into top trends. Over the years, his youthful looks have deceived many.

MAKING HEADLINES
Despite his success, he has had his fair share of drama, from marital woes to not paying the constructors of his multi-million mansion. King Monada has splurged millions on his lavish life and is unapologetic about it.

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Monada built a mega-mansion in Limpopo, which screams luxury. Apart from the mansion, he has spent a chunk of his earnings on exotic cars. He is a favourite fan of German automobiles and has a fleet to show for it.

Earlier this year, he added a Mercedes-Benz G Wagon to his collection. Over the years, King Monada has furnished his craze for cars with several automobiles that cost a fortune. The cars include:

Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
BMW M4 Limited Edition
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon

Mpho Tshabalala, the wife of the late South African icon known as Mandoza – real name Mduduzi Thembinkosi Edmund Tshabalala visited the Nkalakatha hitmaker’s grave on Sunday with close friends and family, TshisaLIVE reported. This reportedly comes after the late Kwaito star won a SAMA29 Lifetime Achievement Award.

HALALA!: MANDOZA RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Mandoza, the late South African singer-songwriter and Kwaito recording artist was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 29th SA Music Awards (SAMA29) recently. According to IOL, Mandoza’s award recipients include his (posthumous), Pops Mohamed, Gloria Bosman (posthumous), and Ihhashe Elimhlophe.

 

 
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The prestigious award ceremony in partnership with Africa Fest took place on 18 November at the SunBet Arena in Time Square, Menlyn, in Johannesburg, the publication added.

Mandoza biopic
Mandoza died in 2016. Image via Instagram @kwaito_legends
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THE FAMILY OF THE LATE KWAITO ICON VISITS HIS GRAVE
The Soweto-born late icon was born in 1978 and died on 18 September 2016 at 38. Weeks before he passed away, he took to the stage and performed a concert at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, despite having lost his sight due to illness, BBC reported.

His wife and loved ones recently visited his grave following receiving his award years after he was laid to rest. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Mandoza’s wife reportedly expressed that she experienced mixed feeling with a rollercoaster of emotions to see Mandoza get awarded.

“I have mixed emotions. We are definitely happy about the award and wish he was here to receive it and feel it. But God’s plans were different. It’s been a rollercoaster. This was a husband and father who had been there from day one,” she was quoted as saying.

Well-known South African actress, television presenter, and model, Thembi Seete is having a swell time while on vacation in Dubai.
“Day 1. Gone exploring leave a message after the beep peeeep @blacktrotters_ . Thank you for ensuring that everything is good. I’m having the time of my life. Ho Monate guys,” she captioned post.“Nothing smoothens the soul like a day by the water. I don’t know when I last had so much fun. This yacht cruise in the vibrant city of #Dubai was something else. We danced, sang, and ate with beautiful people ♥️ after all of this, I need another holiday, a quiet one. Because right now I’m finished. iyoooo Haike Haike,” she added.
 

 

 

 

 

Lady Du reflects on how she left her passion for DJing to become a singer. She recounted how she explored DJing in her father’s house.THIS IS MY FATHER’S HOUSE, I used his vinyl collection. I want to reach out to every human being that’s at the lowest point of their lives, the ones that feel like giving up, I started playing at 9 when djing wasn’t popular, I played Hip hop and house, I then got an opportunity to travel the world which lead me to leaving my purpose, I came back I continued but fell out of love with it because it was no longer about the skill people have changed and evolved. I enjoyed the practical part of it, so I chose singing,” she wrote.

Du further stated that she isn’t interested in fighting for the number one spot. My journey hasn’t been an easy one, I see people fight for the number one spot I’m out here thinking you should be fighting to keep yourself in the game. The fact that I still have numbers now is wild. My catalogue dates to 16 years ago”“When you are mentioning each other at the top leave me where I am. I’m learning everyday, i’m cementing myself!!! I’ve never wanted to be anything but a musician. I’m living my purpose and dreams!!!!!”“So whenever you feel like you don’t know how to lift yourself up, bend your knees, look down, humble yourself before God!!!! You will get it!!!! Talent alone won’t help you.