Actress Florence Masebe opens up about a shooting attack, and hits back at haters.
Image: Via Florence Masebe Instagram
Veteran actress Florence Masebe hit back at tweeps telling her how to feel after she again opened up about being shot at more than 40 times.

Florence took to Twitter on the anniversary of the shooting this week to share her feelings about the significant event. She said she was celebrating her survival and counting her blessings.

“There will come a time when I no longer remember what happened to me on this day in 1999. The scars are a beautiful reminder of what did not happen. I did not die. I am here,” she said.She said she opened up about the shooting to remind her attackers that they had not got the better of her.

“I speak about my shooting on this day to remind the losers who wanted me dead that they failed and I’m still here. Still loud. Still me. Take that!”

According to reports at the time, Florence was shot outside her home in 1999 and was allegedly on a hit list which included fellow Generations actor Sello Maake ka Ncube.

Although she was flooded with support from fans, there were one or two followers who weighed in on how the incident would make them feel.

Florence didn’t take lightly to this.

“Please don’t tell me how to feel. Ever!” Florence told one Twitter user.

Chumani Langa is a young man who comes from a rich family on e.tv’s Scandal!

He is portrayed by talented South African actor Ayanda Daweti who’s received praises for his performances on the drama on many an occasion. Get to know him better here with some interesting facts!

1. He is a musician
When he is not in front of the camera, the actor is in the studio making music. He goes by the stage name Tuckshop Bafanaz. In 2019, he released an album dedicated to his late mother.

2. SAFTA Award-Winner
In 2018, Ayanda bagged a golden horn for he ‘Best Made for TV Movie’ at the SAFTAs for the film Okae Molao.

3. Education
After completing his matric he went to Cape Town to study IT. He also studied Arts at TUT.

4. He Lost His Mother At 13
In an interview with MOVE! Daweti revealed that he lost his mother when he was only 13-years-old. She died of heart complications in her sleep.

4. He Lost His Mother At 13
In an interview with MOVE! Daweti revealed that he lost his mother when he was only 13-years-old. She died of heart complications in her sleep.

5. He Is Way Older Than He Looks
Ayanda is way older than the character of Chumani Langa. On Scandal he is still in his early 20s, however, he is actually 30-years-old.

Imbewu The Seed viewers were in tears on Monday evening, as the journey of one of their much-loved characters on the show came to an end during the episode. Tony Kgoroge who brought to life the character of Ngcolosi exited the show, allegedly due to salary issues.Fans were left heartbroken when rumour around his story-line being discontinued was brutally confirmed during the episode. The actor died in hospital after being shot at.

Tony is known for his impressive acting talent and he won the hearts of many on the show. Many reckoned that he did justice to his role and they will miss him.

Here are some of the reactions from viewers on his departure:

Idols SA judge Unathi Nkayi has rubbished suggestions there may be some bad blood between her and DJ Zinhle, telling a follower to stop “lying”.

It all started when an Instagram user comYou’re the type that has to find something petty to say. Yes. toes. I have 10 of them that have taken me around the world. That have made me play hockey for SA and summit Mt Kilimanjaro among many other things. What about my toes sweetheart?

Unathi clapped back.

“Don’t lie, my love. Don’t start things that are n

Unathi was grateful for the supportive words.

“Happy women’s month. Forgive miserable people that want company,” replied Unathi
The singer is not afraid to send her haters packing, and last year put a troll in their place for mocking her toes in a gym snap.

ot there,” she told the critic.

Fans came to her defence, reminding the user that such comments don’t fly, especially during women’s month.

mented on one of Unathi’s posts about guest judge Buhle Mda’s interaction with fellow judge Somizi. The follower accused Unathi of being “moody” when working with DJ Zinhle on an earlier episode.

Two months after her death, veteran actress Mary Twala will once more light up screens.

This Is Not A Burial, It’s A Resurrection, one of the star’s last projects before her death, was this week announced as the opening film at the upcoming Durban Film Festival.

The film’s organisers said they were excited to bring the film home after it was featured at several international festivals, including the Venice International Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam and the World Cinema Dramatic competition of the 36th Sundance Film Festival.

The Durban Film Festival runs from September 10 to 20.
This Is Not A Burial, It’s A Resurrection tells the story of 80-year-old widow Mantoa (played by Mary), who leads a resistance movement after her village is met with forced resettlement.

It was filmed last year in April and May in the remote mountains of Lesotho.