The entertainment fraternity is in mourning again following the passing of the co-founder of Mzansi’s iconic streetwear label Loxion Kulća, Wandi “DJ 1D” Nzimande.

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News of his passing sent shockwaves across social media platforms and messages of condolences are pouring in Kaya FM, a Johannesburg-based radio station, where he worked as a resident DJ confirmed the news of his passing in a statement on social media.

“Wandi was a friend and brother to so many staff members. We will miss his genuine interactions with people in the building and the work ethic he brought into every mix. It has been a real honor working with a cultural icon like him,” said Ncebakazi Manzi, Kaya FM’s Acting Programming Manager.

The DJ had a tremendous career in the entertainment industry and he won the hearts of many people with his passion for storytelling. His latest project was on SABC 1’s Evolution of Mzansi Street Culture.Cassper Nyovest paid tribute to him and said he always motivated everyone. “@Dj1D what a legend.. grootman laka. Always had something nice to say, something motivating. Thank you for showing us that it’s possible. For showing us that local is not only lekker but it superior. Rest in peace Bra Wandi.”TV stars including Euphonik, Sizwe Dhlomo, and Maps Maponyane also reacted to the news of his passing and extended their condolences to his family. In other news, gospel star Israel Mosehla also passed on recently. According to Sowetan Live, the musician died “after battling hypertension that eventually led to heart failure.”

Another star who died this week is legendary actress Lindiwe Ndlovu. The TV star passed on at her home on Monday morning. Her family confirmed her passing through a statement. “It is with heavy hearts and unimaginable sadness that we bring you the news of Lindiwe Thembeka Ndlovu passing in her home this morning 11th January,” reads the statement.

The family did not reveal the circumstances surrounding her cause of death but they have described her as an unsung incredible actress who lived a huge space in the creative world of acting.

“Her bright, large burning light has gone out and we are devastated to bring you this sad news. To us Lindiwe was family but to many, she was so much more,” said her family.

Pearl Thusi has once again gone off at trolls but this time the trolls came for her beautiful younger sister. The actress geared up for her big sister duties and a little profanity here and there was needed.

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A tweep came for her younger sister Prunella Sanelisiwe Thusi saying her beauty is insufficient to build a home with. The “beauty without brains” sentiments is still widely believed by society and today women who are extremely beautiful are placed under that same umbrella. Such women are labelled ‘slay queens’ and many believed that they are not wife material.

Posting a picture of the beautiful Prunella Thusi, a male tweep said “you can never build a home with this kind of woman.”

When Pearl saw the tweet she became enraged and then proceeded to cuss at the man, and even involved his mother. Her clapback did not sit well with many people who felt as though she could have done better than to stoop as slow as the trolls. She basically said men who have no money love making such degrading comments about beautiful women who are well off. She took it further by saying his mother should raise him better.
Pearl Thusi goes off at troll Image credit: Twitter

Prior to that Pearl Thusi went on a mini rant about the hate she gets whenever she lands gigs. People always target her skin colour and that always gets to her. The actress revealed that she is on a flight to an unnamed destination and it is for work purposes. As a woman who is taking her health and safety seriously, she said she has not been travelling very often since the start of the pandemic.

“Leaving south African boarders for the first time this year (2nd time in 12 months) for a really exciting project.” She then spoke about the hate she continuously receives from people because of her skin colour.

“Please comfort my haters… They’re about to call me names and say only my skin colour gets me work etc. Nothing new really… I just don’t like to see people hurting because I’m rising. It can’t be nice.”What’s also weird is that every time, and I mean EVERYTIME I get attacked on twitter- God always pulls up- my biggest deals are always concluded that same week!!! Keep talking about me y’all!!! If I got attacked every week, is have to start looking for new properties because I swear y’all love making me get more bags. I truly love all of you. Don’t hate the players, hate the game!!!”

Despite the hate, she decided to overlook that and only focus on the people who continuously have her back. “And to the people who support me quietly, loudly and speak well of me. Thank you and may you continue to be blessed.”

Actress Mamarumo Marokane is one of the newest faces on SABC 1’s Skeem Saam. The actress plays a young’s slay queen and Marothi’s new girlfriend.

Although it is still very early to judge her acting skills or the impact of her character, one can’t deny that she has looks to kill. She also plays Dineo on MTV Shuga: Alone Together, a smart young lady taking care of her mom and siblings.

Check out five fun facts about her below:

1.Mamarumo Is 23-Years-Old

Mamarumo Marokane is 23-years-old. She was born in the year 1997.

2. EducationThe actress studied at City Varsity School of Media and Creative Arts. She graduated with a diploma in Acting for Camera and Live Performance.

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3. Television Roles

Marokane has made an appearance in Netflix’ Shadow. She’s also starred in MTV Base Shuga: Alone Together and off course Skeem Saam. Grit which aired on BET.

4. Cosmopolitan Rising StarMamarumo was definitely one of the stars to look out for this by Cosmopolitan Magazine in February 2020 alongside Kuhle Adams, Ama Qamata, Shonisani Masutha and with Pearl Thusi as the main star.

5. She’s a Tomboy

Believe it or not, Marokane is a tomboy. Don’t be fooled by her character as a slay queen on Skeem Saam. She’s more like her character Dineo on MTV Base Shuga: Alone Together. The rising-star is also very stylish.

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Picture Credit: Instagram/Mamarumo Marokane

Babes Wodumo’s Before And After Pictures Have Mzansi Confused

So many questions and no answers

Gqom Queen Babes Wodumo and Mampintsha are finally happy and settled after all that drama in the past few years.

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One thing is for sure, they have been together for a long time and Babes Wodumo took to her IG to show off their transformation as a couple and Mzansi couldn’t deal. Responses ranged from support to literal dragging over Mampintsha’s abusive ways.

I Glow-up engaka🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️

Ninginika ithemba kuth my relationship which is currently in ICU isazovuka🤣🤣🤣🤣

He beat the love into her

Sooo you two have been secret lovers even while you were still under age?

Regardless of how the fans feel, these two are stuck together as Shimora has already sent a delegation to the Simelane residence yesterday to pay up her lobola.Babe’s momentous proposal happened during an interview on Gagasi FM’s drive time show, hosted by DJ Warras, Nomalanga and Clarrisa, on the 29th of October.

“I want you to make me the happiest man alive. I want to be part of your mess. We have been dating for quite some time so I would like to make it official,” said a smitten Mampintsha as he got down on one knee.

Thereafter he hinted that the lobola negotiations were going to take place soon after their proposal by sharing pictures of the cows he had picked out. Taking to social media, Babes’ family announced that the cows reached the Simelane household and the Maphumulo’s are ready to take their wife.

Babes thanked her family for ensuring that everything went according to plan. Shimora’s family was and still is equally excited for the couple and speaking to Sunday World, one of his family members said although he is set on making Babes his forever, he was also pressured by her family to do the right thing.

“He has made up his mind and wants to spend the rest of his life with Babes. He was also getting a lot of pressure from the Simelanes, who are very religious, to put a ring on it, because the two were living together,” said the family member to the publication.

The couple’s manager Sbusiso Ncube reluctantly confirmed that their lobola negotiations will be documented on their reality show Uthando Lodumo. The couple inked a lucrative deal with Showmax making them R3 million richer Their reality series is titled Uthando Lodumo and will premiere early 2021.

“Babes and Mampintsha’s relationship has not been a fairy tale romance,” says Nomsa Philiso, MultiChoice Channel Director – Local Entertainment. “They’ve had serious issues as a couple, yet have chosen to remain together. The show focuses on how they have overcome their challenges, working through them with their families.” This momentous proposal and lobola negotiations comes just a year after they hogged headlines when they opened assault charges against each other. Their relationship has been tainted by many controversies such as allegations of physical violence and Mampintsha being a controlling lover.

Congratulations to the couple!

After months of speculation, the most feared decision has been made and Mzansi Magic’s popular telenovela, Isibaya has faced the chopping board. Isibaya is currently in it’s 8th season but according to Daily Sun it has not been renewed for season 9.

Nomsa Pholiso, the channel director for local entertainment channels at M-Net, confirmed it “It’s always sad when a show that was popular and loved ends, as is the case with Isibaya. However, times change and television is about adopting and adapting. As Mzansi Magic, we’re thrilled about the new partnership with Black Brain Productions. The other exciting element is that this is their first telenovela. It’s a great opportunity for Black Brain to broaden their base and creativity,”

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The telenovela follows the lives of two feuding families, the Zungu’s and the Ndlovu’s, in the cut-throat taxi industry. Two young lovers from either family caused havoc when they fell in love with each other.

Leading cast members have exited the show one-by-one and this concerned viewers from all over. Sadly their deepest fears have come to life. The soapie has been struggling with viewers as their numbers have been dismal. Less and less people tune in weekly at 8:30 PM to watch the show as it has not been appearing in the top 5 for the longest time now.

According to numbers revealed by the Broadcast Research Council of South Africa the highest watched show is Gomora with 1.1 million viewers and the second was The Queen with also 1.1 million viewers. At number three was the Powerball draw with 938K viewers. These figures are from September and Isibaya has less than 800K viewers, which are the figures for Moja Love’s You Promised To Marry Me.

Sources told the publication that the cast and crew members are well aware that the show is in it’s final season, and that the announcement did not shock either of them.

“Unfortunately, the channel has decided not to renew the show for another season because it doesn’t see a return on investment and doesn’t see sense in continuing with a property that doesn’t make financial sense. The production company was given a time frame within which to increase ratings, but they’re still low.

“The show’s creators are said to have tried to energise ratings by bringing back old and famous faces, but even this didn’t help. They tried to get some of Mzansi’s most recognisable faces, but that hasn’t worked in their favour. The channel asked the producers to come up with ways to improve the show and gave them a deadline to achieve this,” said the mole.According to the source, contracts for soapies are normally renewed by the end October every year for new seasons. That has not been the case for Isibaya.

The two most famous faces on the telenovela Siyabonga Thwala who plays Mpiyakhe Zungu and Sdumo Mtshali who plays Sibusiso Ndlovu are the recent cast members to leave the show. They have been with the telenovela since it’s inception.