Happy 22nd birthday to Gomora Actress Ama Qamata (Buhle),she’s also appeared on Netflix Series BLOOD AND WATER as Puleng…All the best to her🎊🎉🎁🎂❤.When most of us look back at our journeys in high school, we are likely to find that those years played a big role in becoming who we are today.

For some it was the best years of their lives. Top of the food chain, they ran the school from their make-believe thrones.

And for others, it was a miserable time as they were the victims of the fax kings and queens of high school. But whatever your experience may have been, it is likely still one of the years that had such an impact on you.

Hence we sometimes gravitate to TV shows about high schoolers. From the scandalous glamour of “Gossip Girl” and “Elite”; the tragic feeling that was brought by “The O.C”. and the lessons in friendship by “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill”. Who can forget “Riverdale”, “Sex Education”, “Stranger Things”, “Euphoria” and the recently released “Never Have I Ever?” which starts streaming on Netflix, Wednesday May 20, is the second African original from the streaming giant.

Starring Natasha Thahane, with Ama Qamata, Khosi Ngema and Thabang Molaba the trailer dropped this week. Set at Parkhurst College, a prestigious school for Cape Town’s elite scholars and academic overachievers, the story follows the exploits of the intelligent, proactive and impulsive 16-year-old Puleng Khumalo.

Puleng engineered her transfer to Parkhurst College to investigate the 17-year-old cold case of her older sister, who was abducted-at-birth.

The trailer showcases the antics of typical rich kids indulging in alcohol, drugs, big house parties and teenage fights.

Here’s a look at some South African teen dramas that were a hit with the audience.

Chadwick Boseman was a fan of SA’s DJ Black Coffee.
Image: Gallo Images / Sowetan / Vathiswa Ruselo
DJ Black Coffee has responded with gratitude to a video that has surfaced of late Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman listing him as one of his favourite artists.

Chadwick died last weekend at the age of 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer.

His death sent shock waves across the world, and led to a flood of tributes for the star, including several of the star speaking in interviews.

In one clip, the star spoke about the musicians who inspired him while shooting Black Panther.

After listing some of the greats, including Jay-Z, NAS and Notorious B.I. G, Chadwick mentioned Black Coffee and Drake.

Fans went crazy at the shoutout and flooded Black Coffee’s mentions with the clip.

Black Coffee responded by sharing the video, and thanked Chadwick for allowing him to touch his life.

“Grateful to have been a little part of your life, King” the star Chadwick’s Black Panther co-star Michael B Jordan also paid an emotional tribute to his friend, saying he was still battling to find the right words to express how heartbroken he was.

“I’ve been trying to find the words, but nothing comes close to how I feel. I’ve been reflecting on every moment, every conversation, every laugh, every disagreement, every hug, everything. I wish we had more time.” he wrote.

He said one of the last times the pair spoke, Chadwick had told him they were forever linked

“Now the truth of that means more to me than ever. Since nearly the beginning of my career, starting with All My Children when I was 16, you paved the way for me. You showed me how to be better, honour purpose, and create legacy. And whether you’ve known it or not, I’ve been watching, learning and constantly motivated by your greatness. I wish we had more time.”

Michael said Chadwick had inspired with his characters in several films and project,s but it was only now that he understood how much of hero he was in real life.

“I wish we had more time. I’m more aware now than ever that time is short with people we love and admire. I’m dedicating the rest of my days to live the way you did. With grace, courage and no regrets.”

Pearl Thusi has revealed her latest gig as the face of Lays’ Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Flavour chips. The most recent advert, shared on her social media, saw her indulging in the savoury treat, whilst her oldest daughter, Thando, made a cameo as she threw rose petals on her mom’s head.Whilst many praised the mother-daughter duo for their performance, many questioned Pearl’s ethics of promoting a product which allegedly tastes awful. Follower began dragging her in the comment section, stating that she chose to take on the huge sponsorship, whilst lying about the taste of the chips.Pearl chose to respond with some witty clap backs as she defended the brand, whilst insisting that she did in fact love the taste. Aphiwe Mduli commented with, “That aftertaste *sick face*”, and received a reply from Pearl which stated, “I don’t have that problem.

South African media personality, Somizi Mhlongo, shared a series of images of himself and his husband, Mohale Motaung, on social media. The pair smiled happily for the images, with Mohale’s arm resting around Somizi’s shoulders. Their demeanour caught the Somizi and Mohale tied the knot in 2019, which was broadcast in a wedding series on Showmax earlier this year. The couple, who had both a traditional ceremony and a lavish white wedding, was also expected to have a third celebration in Italy in 2020, although due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event had been cancelled.attention of fans, who felt that their pair appeared as friends rather than as a coupleThe post sparked many comments which questioned why they are never seen holding and kissing each other, with some claiming that their lack of public affection was odd for a couple who are supposedly in love. The questions didn’t seem to phase Somizi, who sarcastically responded back to a tweep who stated, “I never see you two kissing each other”, with, “We don’t kiss…lol…I don’t kiss guys.” Tweeps found Somizi’s response hilarious, and praised him for responding with a joke, rather than lashing out at the inquisitive fan.

he newlyweds have appeared on each other’s socials sporadically throughout their time together, keeping the posts casual and romantic. Despite the public’s cause for concern due to their lack of affection, Somizi and Mohale are as happy as can be and are continuing to enjoy their marital bliss.

Sthandwa Sami….asembe siyojiver ekasi pic.twitter.com/EVNBjtOj3Z

— somizi somGAGA (@somizi) August 30, 2020

I never see you too kissing each other

— Rox (@Ronewa_Mukwevh0) August 30, 2020