Lerato Zah Moloi has tested positive for Covid-19.
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Former Muvhango actress Lerato Zah Moloi has warned about the dangers of Covid-19, after testing positive for the virus.

The star took to Instagram this week to reveal that she first developed symptoms several days ago and hoped her journey might help someone else.

“I’ve been contemplating just posting this video and telling my story because generally I am a private person and I’m a shy person, believe or not … I don’t put my life out there and I hardly post on social media … ” Lerato began her video.

“I tested positive for Covid-19 a couple of days ago. Let me get straight to the point, Covid-19 is real and it is an invisible monster.”

The Rhythm City actress said at the time of posting the video she was already past her 14 days of self isolation. However, some of the symptoms still remained, including diarrhoea and headaches.

Lerato got emotional as she advised people to also prioritise their mental and spiritual wellbeing.

“One of the things I wanted to tell you is that when you go through this thing, you have to have mental strength. You have to be strong mentally and spiritually and emotionally because I can tell you, it is one of the hardest things you’ll ever go through. You start thinking, am I dying? Am I gonna die? Am I gonna get through this thing?”

In her caption, she further encouraged people to take the virus seriously.

“Stay home please … Covid-19 is a ruthless invisible monster. Be safe,” she said.

Thuso Mbedu is living her best life in California.
Image: Atilgan Ozdil/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesTo mark the special occasion, we take a look back as learnt about her when she graced our cover.

We hope you have a fantastic day!
South African actress Thuso Mbedu is proof that nothing is impossible when you set your mind to making your dreams a reality.

The actress is living the dream in California after she bagged a lead role in a Hollywood series. South African actress best known for her role as Kitso Medupe on the e.tv’s soap opera Scandal! She has also played Boni Khumalo on a show called Saints and Sinners.

Before Fame
She studied physical theatre and performing arts management at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Achievement
While at the University of the Witwatersrand, she was awarded the university council merit scholarship as well as a New York University summer program scholarship.

Family Life
She grew up without her parents and was raised by her grandmother. She has an older sister.

Associations

In April this year it was revealed that Thuso was cast to play the lead role in a series that is adapted from Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Underground Railroad.

Taking to Instagram, Thuso shared pics and vids of her enjoying the Californian sun with her friends.

“Living our life like it’s golden,” she captioned one post.

Life lessons: Never give up or underestimate yourself cause better days are coming your way.

Singer Zandie Khumalo is celebrating the success of her single Akwanele which has reached gold status.

The singer was awarded her plaque for single Akwanele featuring Lindani Gumede by her record label Songs on the Charts at an event held at Views at Twenty5 in Durban.

At the celebration Zandie and Kelly Khumalo’s mother, Ntombifuthi attended the celebration and had only good things to say about her daughter.

“Zandie was only two when she started singing. She couldn’t talk, but could sing, and that was when I noticed she was extraordinary. I guess she takes after me because I also love singing and used to sing in the church choir,” said proud mommy Ntombifuthi.

This is Zandie’s first gold status achievement and according to her it definitely won’t be her last as that’s a promise God made to her.The celebration was attended by her collaborator Lindani Gumede, gospel singer Dumi Mkokstad and radio presenter Khaya Dladla. Zandie’s estranged sister Kelly was not at the event.

Nigerian born, South African based rapper Oluwa Kuwait is easily one of the hardest working rappers in the game. Just when we though he couldn’t top his hit single On A Low featuring Ice Prince and D Main, he is already working on releasing an EP in the next coming months. ZAlebs caught up with the up and coming Afro beats artist to get the tea on the upcoming EP, his plans for world domination and the artists he has on his collab wish list.Growing up, who were your music influences?
I grew up listening to a lot of Tupac, Biggie. It is a pity people only got to know of him after his passing. But my influence mostly comes from Nipsey Hussle. His first mixtape titled Slauson Boy truly inspired my style of writing. And back home, our parents, uncles and aunts loved to play the legendary Fela Kuti. So my style is a fusion on both Africa and the US.

Do you have a title for your upcoming album?
The EP will feature 7 tracks and will be titled Kuwait Dinar

On your upcoming EP, are you featuring any SA artist, who?
I cannot reveal as yet because we are still in talks. But I can guarantee you there will be a big female Kwaito legend on the cards that I am excited about.

What message are you trying to convey in your music?
My music is mostly about love and equality of Africa. As a young black man we can do better for our society, try harder, treat women better and achieve our goals.

How has your journey been in the music industry?
Music has its ups and downs. In the beginning mostly downs, learning to understand my sound, accepting that I am actually as good as the next person took time. Gaining self-confidence. But once the boat started sailing, I started to meet people who really believed in the music. I get my strength from my fans and my love for good music, so I keep pushing to keep my audience entertained.

How have you been spending your lockdown time?
I have spent my days in studio recording my Ep and other songs which might not go into this project. But mostly trying to stay safe and coronavirus free.

Any plans of spreading your wings in other parts of Africa?
My management is currently working on our travels. As soon as we are safe enough to move around, I want to go to Ghana, Botswana, Mali, Lesotho, the UK and US.

Which artist would you like to collaborate with the most?
I look forward to one day working with Rody Rich, Lil baby, Nasty C and Cassper.

Reason has shared a snippet of his latest track that he is working on and it features the gorgeous Def Jam Africa’s new signee Boity Thulo.

The song is said to bring heat to the rap game and hip/hop heads are slowly starting to appreciate Boity as a rap Queen.

Reason shared Boity’s verse and had the internet in a frenzy with some ready to crown Boity and jam to the song.However, what would social media be without the negativity that trolls bring. Reason has been disrespected countless times on Twitter from his break up with the mother of his children LootLove, to his status as a rapper. Labelling him an ‘up and coming’ rapper even though he has had a career in SA Hip/Hop for more than a decade.

Twitter trolls decided to reign on Reason’s parade by applauding Boity for ‘recognizing new talent.’

Here are some of the negative reactions: