Do you know who the biggest SA kid stars are on social media and what makes the popular? Well you’re about to find out. Not only do they have thousands of followers on social media, but they are also paid to promote sponsored posts, star in TV commercials and appear on magazine covers.

Kairo Forbes

Kairo Forbes already had brands falling over themselves to work with her at a young age. Some of the brands her parents have had her work with include Disney Africa, Truworths and she has partnered up with her mom on her popular watch brand, Era by DJ Zinhle and has Era by Kairo. Kairo also recently launched her “kiddies” range of the “this girl can” facemask brand.

Shaka Madida

Best know as one of the best-dressed kids in Mzansi – thanks to his fashion designer mom, Zakes Bantwini and Nandi Madida’s three-year-old son Shaka has a big following his private Instagram account, including former Miss World Rolene Strauss.

Remo Kunene

Kenny Kunene’s son Remo Kunene, aka ‘Baby Billionaire’, wears nothing but designer clothes. The two-year-old has been pictured in Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana on Instagram. Remo also owns several cars – well, the mini versions anyway. He drives around his parents’ mansion in a Mercedes Benz and a Ferrari.

Sbahle Mzizi

At the tender age of only two years old, is only three years, Sbahle Mzizi’s parents already getting PR drops from top brands for her. Fellow influencer Kairo sent her some goodies from her KairoXEraDjZinhle collaboration in November. Sbahle has also walked the runway with her mommy and the baby has some baking skills.

After Somizi Mhlongo announced the passing of his mum on Saturday many anticipated Rasta to do what he does best, paint celebrities who have passed shortly after it is announced.He does not only paint those who have left us, however he tasks himself to paint famous people. Somgaga appreciated the kind gesture and shared the pictures of his paintings on social media.

Even though he always gets it wrong, many applaud him for his efforts however, the passing of Mary Twala touched many people and the wounds are still fresh. Many see Rasta’s painting of the late veteran disrespectful and attention-seeking with a majority calling for him to be cancelled.

Here are the reactions:

Today (July 7, 2020), marks the 30th birthday of our fave local television personality Minnie Dlamini-Jones. The actress also celebrates over 10 years in the entertainment industry. Minne got her big break in 2010 when she was selected a presenter for SABC 1’s popular music show Live. She hosted alongside Bonang Matheba and Sizwe Dhlomo.

The KZN born star joins the likes of Thando Thabethe, Maps Maponyane and Boitumelo Thulo who’ve also turned 30 this year.After months of hinting on social media, Jaguar South Africa gave me the new IPace for my birthday.” She wrote on her social media. “I’m so grateful thank you for being so amazing to me. I’ve gone electric yall.”ellow celebs including Lerato Kganyago, Ayanda Thabethe, Nandi Madida and Rouge also wished Minnie a happy birthday.

Minnie Dlamini-Jones tied to know to Quinton Jones in 2017, at a dreamlike-wedding that got a lot of public attention. It even got its own reality television show.

Television host Moshe Ndiki, has come out guns blazing to set the records straight on their troubled relationship problems with Phelo Bala. This follows after Sunday Sun reported that things were toxic lately between the high-profile couple, that they even headed to the courtroom.According to the Sunday tabloid, Phelo was assaulted by Moshe, and he had to obtain an interim court order.

In his court papers, Moshe claimed that over the past few months the relationship had become abusive with Phelo assaulting him on several occasions. He claimed that Phelo had a drinking problem, and always starts fights after he booze too much.In a statement released by Moshe yesterday, he denied the allegations that he had assualted Phelo, and said he is ready to follow the legal route to prove that.

Lillian Dube has honoured Mary Twala, after the veteran actress’ death on Saturday, saying her close friend had fought a good fight and is finally at peace. Mary died on Saturday morning at Netcare Park Lane Hospital in Johannesburg. She was 80 years old.

The star had struggled with her health for several months and speaking to TshisaLIVE, Ma Lillian said she was relieved that her friend was no longer in pain.“She had finished her race, she was tired now. I am glad she has now found relief.

“Her passing was not a shock to me, she had been sick for a very long time but was a fighter. She was filled with positivity, even though she was in pain, she wouldn’t let it get to her. When Somizi threw her 79th birthday at Maslow, already she was really sick. She wouldn’t give in though, she was very strong.”

Ma Lillian remembered the last time she saw Mary, in hospital several months ago.

“It was January and we laughed and talked and cried. Even though she was in hospital, she was joking. I called her again during lockdown and she told me she was well but missing Somizi.”