Mdeliswa was best known for her starring role as Khanya in the SABC1 drama series iKani.
The family of actress Thandeka Mdeliswa confirmed in a statement issued at the weekend that her murder was an act of gender-based violence.

News of the 27-year-old’s death was confirmed on Saturday and according to the statement, she died at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria where she had been transferred after being moved from hospital to hospital.

“It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our dearest daughter. She was shot in Evander, Mpumalanga on Thursday, 3 September 2020. She was immediately rushed to Evander hospital, stabilised then airlifted to Witbank after which she was transferred to Steve Biko Academic Hospital (Pretoria) as her condition was critical but stable. She passed on in the morning of the 5th September 2020 (Saturday).”

The family further confirmed that her murder was “another incident of violence against women” and added that the circumstances surrounding her death were still under investigation by police in Evander.

“The brutality which was inflicted on our daughter has left us deeply hurt. This is another incident of violence against women (gender-based violence) which our country has to fight against. We believe justice will be served.”

The statement concluded by indicating that this is currently the only information that the family are able to give and asked for their privacy to be respected at this time.

Funeral arrangements for Thandeka Mdeliswa’s burial will be announced in due course.What shows did Thandeka Mdeliswa act in?

According to South African entertainment blog, TVSA, Mdeliswa was best known for her starring role as Khanya in the SABC1 drama series iKani. Khanya is a young artist who finds out that she is from an isiNdebele family despite being brought up by her aunt as a Zulu.

However, her first television role came back in 2013 when she starred in an episode of the e.tv drama anthology series eKasi: Our Stories.

She has since snagged roles on various television shows and movies, including the ever-popular Generations: The Legacy.

For the most part, the talented former Generations actress has come under massive attacks on social media about her health following her dramatic weight loss from Diabetes.

Talking about the experiences people go through, Sophie chastised people to do better and stop talking about what they do not know.

“We need to think look at ourselves n focus on that. Your attitude determines your altitude in your life. It determines your true personality! Never look down on anyone and you don’t know their battle, their struggle, their story,” she wrote on her timeline as she paid tribute to Chadwick Boseman.However, preceding his death, a viral video of a frail-looking Black Panther star saw people ridiculing and mocking his condition – some even calling him a crackhead.

This hit closer to home for the South African Actress who has also had a fair share of trolling after her major weight loss.In her Facebook post, Sophie, who has been candid about her fight against diabetes which has led her to severe weight loss, death rumours, and public ridicule, expressed how Chadwick may have felt while the world was laughing at his agony.

Black Panther star, Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer. His death was met with shock and disbelief, given that there had been no news whatsoever, about his health condition, prior to his death.

She play the character of Zekhethelo, who is the daughter/stepdaughter of resident baddie and thug Nkunzi Mhlongo.

Zekhethelo plays the character of someone who is in her 20s and on a self a discovery journey. She’s also dated younger men on the show like Njeza.

Most fans are always shocked to discover that the actress is actually 40 years old.

She was born on the 4th of September 1980.

Nyalleng might be 40 years old, but she really does look like someone in her 20s.

She has such good genes which would put many women half her age to shame.

Nyalleng is not only just a pretty face, but she also has the brains to go with it.

The actress holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University Of Cape Town and she furthered her education and obtained an acting degree in New York.

Nyalleng is a domestic abuse survivor and her character Zekhethelo has also gone through the most on Uzalo.

She said women in similar situations also ask her for advise when they meet her in the streets and some of them often DM her.

The couple have kept the romance under wraps, such that people have been wondering if they are together at all or if it was just a fling.

The only hint that they two were a couple was when DJ Zinhle shared an Instagram story of the two of them cuddling, sending fans into overdrive.

While fans were anxious to see the two’s romances played out on social media like most celeb relationships, DJ Zinhle and Murdah Bongz have set about their business as usual.

However the first breakthrough that something is indeed brewing behind the scenes, has surfaced on social media once again.

The two recently shared identical photos of Mpumalanga on their Instagram stories, suggesting that they are indeed on a Baecation of sorts.DJ Zinhle, known as the Queen of tease when it comes to her relationships, has only shared a picture of Murdah Bongz feet.She had also been liking his pictures on Instagram and once gave a shoutout to Black Motion during their lockdown performance.

However Murdah Bongz has shared pictures of what looks like him and DJ Zinhle locked in an intimate embrace.

The social media FBI quickly noted that it was DJ Zinhle, from her trademark look of bucket hats which she rarely goes anywhere without.

He also captioned one of the pictures with a sweet message calling her his bestie and Skeem Saam.

Celebrity Mystery Box’s Wednesday night episode saw media personalities, Smash Afrika and DJ pH, being tasked with using sundried tomatoes as their main ingredient.
Celebrity Mystery Box’s latest episode, which aired on Mzansi Magic on Wednesday, 2 September 2020, saw radio personality, Smash Afrika, battling hip-hop DJ, Phind’Gcobe Madubela, popularly known as DJ pH. Both contestants shared that they are severely inexperienced in the kitchen, and planned on keeping their dishes as simple as possible.

The mystery box included; spinach, mealie meal, beans and chicken, amongst other ingredients. The contestants were expected to use sundried tomatoes as a key element in their recipe.

The final results showed the judges being impressed by DJ pH’s plating, as it was evident that he used the main ingredient, however, they were underwhelmed by Smash Afrika’s presentation. Ultimately, they named DJ pH as the winner, as they believed he added texture to the plate by thinking outside the box.

Watch the preview of the latest episode of Celebrity Mystery Box below.