Uzalo’s MaNgcobo, Thandeka Dawn King to play lead in new series. Soapie world fell apart this past week with the news that Thandeka Dawn King would be leaving her role as MaNgcobo on Uzalo after having spent 5 years with the soapie. It gets better, the actress is set to star in a new and upcoming series.

2021 has begun with a lot of on screen changes and a lot of new upcoming shows such as Real Housewives of Durban, Diepsloot is on the list of shows to expect during the cause of years and Thandeka Dawn King is set to star in it. Not only did the actress leave the soapie but she will be relocating back to Johannesburg supposedly to shoot the new series, Diepsloot prooduced by Black Brain Pictures.

From being one of Mzansi’s watched soapie, Uzalo’s ratings have taken a dip with the departure of some of their favorites with some soon to leave. From Nay Maps, TK Dlamini, Kay Sibiya, who is set to make his debut on Generations:The Legacy this week, Bonga Dlamini and now Baby Cele and Thandeka Dawn King. However, expectations are high for the soapie to make up for the big departures.

This is not the first time the actress is rumored to leave the soapie but it appears to be the conclusive end to Thandeka’s relationship with the soapie. It is without doubt that her role on Uzalo as MaNgcobo made the actress a household name. It is without doubt that she made one of South Africa’s best female gangsters as the whole of South Africa fell in love with her.

Zimbabwe star international forward Khama Billiat has declared that he is happily married to his first wife and furiously refuted allegations that he recently married a second wife.

The talented football star came out guns blazing following reports in South African media that he had recently paid lobola for South African TV presenter, singer and former actress Nomcebo Mthethwa to be his second wife. Mthethwa is also one of the hottest Gqom artists in South Africa at the moment with her hit single “Makoti” receiving a lot of airplay on South African radio.

According to City Press, 24-year-old Nomcebo’s mother, Smaniso Mthethwa told the newspaper that Billiat was engaged to her daughter and that he had paid lobola for her. However, Smaniso was sparse with the details and referred all questions to the couple.

Billiat, 30, who has been married to Esnath Munyedawo, 38,  for the past 10 years, was not happy with the article and dismissed it as being a fabrication. The Kaizer Chiefs star forward insisted that he is happily married to Esnath, who he referred to using the affectionate Mai Kim (Mother of Kim). He also said that he has no intention of getting married to someone else.

In an interview with local publication, The Chronicle, Billiat said,

Hungani Ndlovu offered a good contract to make his return on etv Scandal.
Hungani Ndlovu who plays Romeo Medupe on etv’s hit soapie Scandal made headlines last year with his shocking exit. The cheerful star exit from Scandal took Mzansi by surprise and many are still connecting the dots in regards to his exit. But however, with fans threatening to reject the show and a sharp decline of viewers in the last quarter Scandal was left with no option but to bring back the champion. Rumour had it that his exit came in the backdrop of an upshot with the production team. However, Ndlovu also felt that he was being targeted by some people in the production, and he just wanted to make things easy for them by resigning from the soapie. Moreover, for late Ndlovu, felt unappreciated at Scandal despite being the star actor. Before his much-talked-about shocking exit saga, the star actor was being paid between R65 000 and R80 000 per month. No doubt that he would feel unappreciated since he was the face of the daily hit soapie. Rumour has it that Romeo Medupe will now be earning at least between R85 000 and R100 000 per month. However, Romeo salary won’t be fixed rather it will be determined by variables such as time on scenes and character impact on the storyline. With this improved salary Hungani Ndlovu has become one of the most paid not only on Scandal but in Mzansi.😍Welcome back Romeo✨🎉

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates captain Jimmy Tau is off the singles’ market.

The 39-year-old is engaged to girlfriend Tsholofelo Mhlongo, 26, with whom he has a baby, after a few years of dating.

The two, according to those close to them, began dating about three years ago amid opposition from Tsholofelo’s father, Honkey Mocumi, who felt Tau was too old for his daughter.

Interestingly, Mocumi was one of Tau’s best friends when Tau started dating his daughter behind his back.

The relationship, according to friends and family members, caused a rift between them.

According to sources close to the couple, the family was initially not happy with the engagement as they felt betrayed by Tau, whom they had treated as a son during his friendship with the family.The family is now cool with the whole thing and they love their grandchild. They have accepted the situation,” said a family member.

The two spent half of the festive season in their hometown in the Northern Cape, and also had their baby baptized, which was followed by a family lunch. According to a family member, everyone who was at the luncheon was cordial towards one another and there was no drama.

“Nothing can be done. People move on and love wins,” said the family member. This is not Tau’s first attempt at marriage. Tau was previously engaged to Sizakele Manonga from Pretoria, but the relationship collapsed amid allegations of cheating. The lovebirds did not respond to our questions.

Film graduate and businesswoman Tebogo Thobejane recently joined Muvhango and fans can’t get over her. Whether is because of her acting skills, good looks, or her banging body, we don’t know. But what we do know right now is that Tebogo is a hit with the fans. Check out some of the reactions from viewers be

There's still Muvhango🙆‍♀️ https://t.co/wDzhDS23Zz

— 🦋 (@nolwazibm) January 9, 2021

Muvhango 🤝 casting beautiful women
look at Tebogo Thobejane 🥺 pic.twitter.com/mkjEyia61Q

— a nap (@Sakhile_M_) January 9, 2021

Here are a few facts about her.

She is a film graduate, and producer and hold a BA in film producing

Thobejane was born and bred in Johannesburg

Her father is the late Obed Thobejane who co founded hair company Black Like Me.

Thobejane owns Rush Productions a promotionds company that has helped bring foreign artsist to South Africa.
This New Year’s Eve, Muvhango had a special guest and it was non-other than the very energetic Makhadzi who set the stage on fire. The performance was proudly organized by Muvhango’s Vhutshilo and as per their invite, everyone could join in on the fun virtually.

Artists performing on soapies is not a new thing but Makhadzi had everyone talking with her thrilling performance.

Speaking to Daily Sun ahead of her performance, the Murahu hitmaker said she was excited to welcome in the new year with the Muvhango family. She, like many others is anxious about the new year, saying she hopes this year is a better one than 2020.

She also felt at home because she boasted about having friends on the show. Makhadzi even touched on the drama which ensued between her and her former manager Rita Dee, saying she has dusted herself off and will focus on her supporters.

She owns charity called Botlhale. “I know I’ve been making headlines this year because of the drama with my former manager, but I’ll dust myself off and focus on my music. I have fans who support my music,” she told the publication.

Makhadzi went on a Twitter rant blasting Rita Dee over unpaid royalties from her debut album Matorokisi, Rita then decided to hit Makhadzi with a defamation of character lawsuit.

Her performance on Muvhango had her topping the trends list, however she also dominated on social media when she won Song Of The Year for her hit single Murahu on various radio stations nationwide. She also made history by being the only artist to take the title for two years in a row. Last year she won Song Of The Year for Haka Matorikisi.

Many celebrities came in their numbers to show Makhadzi support and express their excitement for the Limpopo Queen.

Like every other year, the Song Of The Year which is decided by listeners in all radio stations causes a stir on social media, and conversations around tribalism occured. Yearly, Ukhozi FM gets lambasted by many people for only showing support to KZN artists. Winning the SOTY title was Khuzani for his hit song Ijele which scooped an impressive 957 950 Votes.