Tributes are continuing to pour in for veteran actor, director and music composer Sam Phillips.

The death of the veteran actor, who’s best known for his role as Odwa on SABC1 drama series Soul City, was confirmed by his daughter Mpumi.

According to Mpumi, the celebrated actor died in hospital in the early hours of 16 January 2021.

Since then, tributes and heartfelt messages of condolences have been pouring in.The Joburg Theatre said: “We are saddened to hear about the sudden death of Dr Sam Phillips. We will remember him for his love and contribution to the arts fraternity.

Our hearts are with his family during this difficult time.”

Actor Shona Ferguson wrote: “We have lost yet another great human being. Papa Sam, I am honoured to have worked with you on multiple productions, and it warms my heart that you played the role of my father twice, in different projects. How blessed to have known you and been in your presence. Rest in power.”Actress Connie Ferguson said she was saddened by Phillips’ death.

“We are losing legends. This is too much. Thank you for your talent, humility, sense of humour, professionalism and just being a father to all of us. This is a sad loss. You will continue to live through your work, and for that, we are eternally grateful.”

Mzamo Msibi said: “This is another blow for the SA entertainment industry. This veteran has went on to become an ancestor. The country thanks you for your contribution to the arts.”

Over the years, Phillips has been part of many productions. He was one of the first faces to appear on SABC TV 2 in 1980, featuring in numerous programmes including Monna wa Cyrene and Ibali lika Yona.

Among many of his achievements, he was nominated for an Oscar for playing the lead in Senzeni Na?, which was nominated for Best Short Story by the American Film Institution (AFI) in 1990.

People are convinced that Somizi Mhlongo and Mohale Motaung‘s relationship is going through a rough patch at the moment.

Mzansi woke up to another story on their alleged divorce from City Press. The article claims that the two are in divorce talks due to Mohale’s cheating ways.After the article was published Somizi took to his Instagram page to drag the journalist who wrote the article and threatened to sue the paper.

The journalist in question is not worried about it as she also joined in on the fun and posted a screenshot of Somizi’s fans calling her because of the story.We wonder how this one will end.

After spending his birthday and New Years Eve with Vusi Nova an Mohale going MIA (Missing In Action), many were convinced that they are going through a break up. Somizi had this to say:

“I have an ask….to the people who are so invested in my love life…..is your festive that bad that you’re so interested in what’s happening between me Vusi and Mohale….hayi it must be bad shemmmm askies…..how can I help bathong….@mohale_motaung babe siza tu. @novavusi love help”Rumors of a love triangle between Mohale, Somizi, and Vusi on Mohale seem to haunt them since Mohale attended a friend’s funeral, while Somizi posted snapshots of him partying with friend Vusi on social media.

But the love birds are ignoring the hate and going on about their lives.

Mohale has tweeted a promise of more selfies in 2021 and he has been going at it. His latest for today is a new fresh morning selfie and a cup of tea.

I’m definitely posting more selfies in 2021. 😅 pic.twitter.com/VGf0zoitda

— Mohale Motaung (@mohale_motaung) January 4, 2021

MOTSWEDING FM presenter Kabelo “KB” Molopyane has died.

The station confirmed his death on radio this morning, Sunday, 17 January and also announced it on Twitter, saying he died today.

Acting SABC spokeswoman Mmoni Seapolelo confirmed KB’s death in a statement.

“The SABC board, management and staff would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the Molopyane family and friends. He will be deeply missed and may his soul rest in peace. The details of his memorial and funeral service will be announced in due course,” it read.The 45-year-old was hosting Motsweding FM’s weekday sports programme Mabaleng and weekend breakfast show, Le Re Tlhabetse.

KB had been with the station for the past 19 years, hosting shows such as the Weekend Breakfast, Top 30 and Party-Time. He was also a sports commentator for soccer, rugby and cricket.

He started out in the drama department in 1996 and left to join Soshanguve Community Radio the following year.
KB was also a qualified teacher with a diploma in education and a degree in communications

from the University of North West.

Twitter almost came to a standstill after, Andile Mpisane casually required a staggering sum of one million rands from mommy dearest!

“Ma ngicela unginikeze uMillion”(Mom can you please give me a million rands?). These were the words that caused viewers to breathe through the wound!

From then on, fans have been obsessed with the wealthy duo. The two are always together and are certified mother and son goals. Mamkhize recently posted a video of the two of them hanging out. Andile can be heard sampling an Amapiano song with her hyping him up.

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Sjava’s 2020 was the epitome of what the year was for many, a tumultuous time that was not planned for and required for all of us to adapt. Moreover, like most of the events of the past year, the “Umqhele” hit maker’s woes of the year were predicated by the tail end of 2019 and reached its peak in 2020.
The most contentious matter that Sjava carried into 2020, was the matter of his then ongoing relationship issues with the-one-that-shall-not-be-mentioned-in-the-same-article with the musician. At the time matters were reaching boiling point with allegations that Sjava was not only a toxic partner; but a man that had basically groomed the-one-that-shall-not-be-mentioned-in-the-same-article through sexual assault and emotional abuse.

Considering the political climate of the time, Sjava had to deal with constant blackballing in the media as his brand was too hot- and not in a good way- for business and brands to associate themselves with. This resulted in a certain loss of income, which might have been the reason that the 1020 Cartel music label owner needed to move back home.

But after his criminal charge brought forward by the-one-that-shall-not-be-mentioned-in-the-same-article were thrown out of court, it seems that the musician realized it is time to re-establish his brand. First, he released an EP, “Unsembenzi” that has continued to get favorable reviews from industry insiders and the public. The EP has been the cornerstone of establishing his return to mainstream popularity and dominance.

Recently, the star went back to acting and it was only this year that his acting started taking shape, due to the blackballing he faced from broadcasters last year. Currently, he is part of the new cast members joining the hit telenovela, eHostela. Moreover, with his now clean record- and his need to secure bags that were missed in 2020- it seems that this is only the beginning.

Recently, Sjava was the celebrity guest on SABC 1’s “Mzansi Insider.” During his interview he reflected on the previous year, admitting that despite starting his climb up to mainstream dominance that he still needs to fight of the constant rehashing of his saga with the-one-that-shall-not-be-mentioned-in-the-same-article.

The interview and the suggested affinity that Sjava has with the public, resulted in the musician trending as people lauded him for his music. It seems that social media is willing to forgive, especially with the matter now having been settled- well, kind of- by a court of law.