Former Muvhango actress Lerato Zah Moloi has just announced that she tested positive for COVID-19. The actress disclosed the news through a video on her Facebook page and she said she contracted the virus a few days ago.

In the video, Moloi said she has experienced all the symptoms of the virus from excruciating pains, nausea, diarrhea, and countless headaches until she confirmed her fears after testing.“I have gone through everything from chest pains, breathlessness and excruciating pains, dizzy spells, diarrhea, loss of appetite and smell.. I have gone though it all,” she said.

She said she was experiencing the same symptoms despite having completed the 14 days period.

She said though some of the symptoms remain, she managed to get back her appetite and sense of smell.

Moloi said the virus was one of the most painful experiences she has ever come across.

The South African Music Awards (SAMAs) this year will be taking place virtually due to the Covid-19 outbreak in South Africa.

The SAMAs are following the pattern of other awards ceremony in taking place virtually and all one can do is hope that it takes place without a glitch. This year the awards will be moving from the SABC to Mzansi Magic and will take place over five nights.The episodes will take place from August 3 to 7 August at 21:30 and will broadcast from 30 minutes except for the grand finale which will be 45 minutes long.

This year the awards will be celebrating #ForThaKultcha. No hosts for the awards have been announced, last year Bob Mabena and Melanie Bala hosted the awards. Do you think the awards being moved from the SABC is a good decision?

From the Sun City Superbowl to your couch! This year, #SAMA26 brings you a virtual experience as we celebrate #ForThaKultcha. Catch South Africa’s biggest stars for five prestigious nights on @Mzansimagic from 3-7 August at 21:30, streamed on #MyMuze, and repeats on @ChannelOTV. pic.twitter.com/pQHi7Ir4je

It is difficult to talk to an ex or would-have-been when bruised egos and buried hurts are doing the most talking, and that’s something we witnessed on the latest episodes of the Pepper Dem Reunion show.

A love square got some airtime, but the major talking point was a juicy love triangle that involves a “Ghanaian Jollof”, a Nice Guy and a sweet girl. We knew of #Dialo – Diane and Elozonam – but we didn’t know there was a famous Ghanaian hunk in the picture. When Ebuka mentioned him during the show, social media went gaga.

Our ever-suave host Ebuka opened the show saying the housemates will be discussing all the relationships from the Pepper Dem season – asking how market now?

The show kicked off with the most obvious, Mercy and Ike, the sweet couple who can’t avoid drama. “You were chasing me outside the house,” Mercy said to Ike, reminiscing on how it all started. “Didn’t you send me your address to come meet you?” Ike argued otherwise.Esther’s love square
We are familiar with love triangles, but who knew love squares are a thing? Like Nigerian Twitter emphasised this week, some of the women of BBNaija have brought fascinating twists to love and romance on the show.Esther was in a love square during her time in the house as her ship sailed from Tuoyo to Nelson to Frodd, with whom she had an argument on the reunion show when he implied she has sugar daddies.Everybody knows what you’re insinuating,” Esther shouted in his direction. “What do you mean by friends in upper echelons?”

Their argument went on and on with both parties accusing each other of not putting in enough energy to make things work. Ebuka aptly captions their situation as a case of things left unsaid and things not trashed out timely.Diane, MG and Elozonam
In what will be remembered as one of the most iconic love triangles from Big Brother, Diane and Elozonam discussed why they didn’t work, and actor Mawuli Gavor plays a massive role in that. The details are cinematic; stuff you’d see on splashy Nollywood romcoms (you can catch them on the Reunion show, now showing on Showmax).

During the house, #Dialo became a thing, and everyone, including Ike, was happy to see Diane and Elo blossom in love. “In the house, I really like the way they were together,” Ike said about the couple. “I don’t know if I was a shipper, but I wanted to ship them. But Diane, oh my God! You wouldn’t tell from the beautiful face, but she’s complicated upstairs.” Unfortunately, they didn’t work, no thanks to the very handsome MG.

Generations: The Legacy Teasers – August 2020, Coming up on Generations this August 2020: Mbali gets a rude awakening on her first morning in KZN… Zitha is more determined than ever to get her way. Jerah reveals he has a mean streak in him.

Monday 3 August 2020
Episode 181 (1481)

Lesedi is recruited to try and get through to Mbali. Jerah offers his desperate friend some interesting advice. Gadaffi makes a wrong assumption and instantly loses it.

Tuesday 4 August 2020
Episode 182 (1482)Nontle unwittingly ruins a special moment for her friend. Zitha’s blood runs cold when she sees what her man is up to. Lucy would rather take on a gangster than deal with a stubborn teenager.

Wednesday 5 August 2020
Episode 183 (1483)

Mazwi pushes too hard and causes a Mexican stand-off. Mpho talks himself into accepting Fikile’s proposal. Jack is not happy at the prospect of working with his arch enemy.Thursday 6 August 2020
Episode 184 (1484)

Mbali lets her guard down for once. Tau realises he’s made a new enemy. The radio interview went down very well… or did it?

Friday 7 August 2020
Episode 185 (1485)

Zitha resents how a woman she cares nothing for always manages to complicate her life. Jerah gets shut down when he hits on the truth. Tshidi comes up against a brick wall at #Ezweni.Monday 10 August 2020
Episode 186 (1486)

Mrekza is upset when he’s rejected yet again. Mazwi is on the warpath. Ben knows just how to make Fikile feel small.

Tuesday 11 August 2020
Episode 187 (1487)

Lucy knows Mbali is right but will she listen? Jack asks the unthinkable of his lover. Gadaffi isn’t happy to receive a visit from his ex.

Wednesday 12 August 2020
Episode 188 (1488)

Jerah’s words hit Mpho where it hurts. Who will win the vote for the soul of #Ezweni? Zitha flips her lid about what happened at the board meeting but her man can’t understand why.

Thursday 13 August 2020
Episode 189 (1489)

Lucy promises a tearful young girl this time round she’ll keep her promise. Fikile makes her lover feel as small as her ex made her feel. Tau makes a surprising discovery about his ‘brother’.Friday 14 August 2020
Episode 190 (1490)

Mam’Sonto is shocked when Mbali freaks out after getting good news. Ben isn’t prepared for what his ex has to say. Tshidi is put on the spot when someone calls in a favour.

Monday 17 August 2020
Episode 191 (1491)

A fed up Zitha finally puts her foot down. Jerah is nervous about messing up another big opportunity. For Mpho, the breaking down of one relationship results in the healing of others.

Tuesday 18 August 2020
Episode 192 (1492)

Lucy’s mind is made up after meeting Thomazile. Oom Swanepoel has some very bad news to relay… Gadaffi spots a touching interaction and sees red.

Wednesday 19 August 2020
Episode 193 (1493)

Lesedi is manipulated into doing someone’s work for them. Tshidi realises her husband isn’t the pushover she thought he was. Jack proves once and for all where his loyalties.

Thursday 20 August 2020
Episode 194 (1494)

Mbali gets a rude awakening on her first morning in KZN… Zitha is more determined than ever to get her way. Jerah reveals he has a mean streak in him.

Friday 21 August 2020
Episode 195 (1495)

Lucy is starting to worry but Mrekza thinks she’s over-reacting. Mpho is floored to hear what Gadaffi is doing there. The big boss appoints the new Junior Producer for Flying News.

Monday 24 August 2020
Episode 196 (1496)

Thozamile is thrilled when she scores more from her deal than she expected. Tshidi overplays her hand with Kabisi. Lesedi finds out her ex stole her ideas.

Tuesday 25 August 2020
Episode 197 (1497)

Jerah’s manipulation tactics don’t seem to be working this time. Yster is only too happy to make some easy money. Zitha’s caught in the middle of a secret meeting…

Wednesday 26 August 2020
Episode 198 (1498)

Mazwi puts Sphe in an impossible position. Gog’Flo thinks her granddaughter is making a mistake. Jack is starting to smell a rat…

Thursday 27 August 2020
Episode 199 (1499)

Things get out of hand when Thozamile won’t cooperate. Tau should know better than to forbid Nontle from doing something… Everyone takes an instant liking to Refilwe, so what now of their big plan?

Friday 28 August 2020
Episode 200 (1500)

Tshidi eavesdrops on a conversation between two old acquaintances. Jerah and his “assistant’ are in trouble for not getting along. Mbali realises there are intruders in the house…

Monday 31 August 2020
Episode 201 (1501)

It’s a good idea to get leverage when you’re dancing with the devil. The podcast is ready but will it be good enough? Sphe is shocked by the findings of her medical examination.

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Durban based gqom sensation Biggie, was finally laid to rest yesterday in Kwamashu. The star died in hospital last week, after suffering from a chronic heart condition. Read more

Living the Dream with Somizi star Thato “TT” Mbha has opened up about his journey to recovery after testing positive for Covid-19.

Last month the star took to Instagram to reveal that he had contracted the virus.

“I just thought I should share this message hopefully it’ll help someone out there. I’ve just tested positive for the coronavirus … I don’t know where I got it, it must’ve been at one of the meetings but I’m fine …” he wrote.

He also shared that he was going into self-isolation for the next 14 days.

TT recently came out of quarantine and took to social media to let fans know how he has been doing.

In his video, TT encouraged people to look after themselves. He also shared that he was doing good and was on day three of having no symptoms.

“I am doing quite good. I am on day three of having zero symptoms at all,” he said.“No coughing, no headaches and no diarrhoea.”

He shared that a week ago he experienced heavy nosebleeding but doesn’t know what caused it.

The reality star further stated that the virus was all about what you allow into your mind and that you shouldn’t allow it to consume your mind.

“The minute you always allow this thing to get into your mind. That is when you actually allow it to get into your body.”

He added that he experienced all the symptoms associated with the virus and there was a time he couldn’t even breathe. “There was a time when I couldn’t breathe, and I had to steam. I have done the usual, there is nothing that I haven’t done.

“But what I can tell you, is that a lot of people are overdosing on everything and anything.”

He said the video was to encourage anyone who has the virus, or who has been experiencing symptoms, that they shouldn’t allow Covid-19 to consume their minds.

“Do not allow this thing to consume your mind. Do not allow this thing to consume your mind,” he repeated.

TT said he has managed to document everything he experienced daily. And he will share it as he believes it could be a survival guard for others.

“We need to help each other as much as possible,” he said.

The businessman once again emphasised that people should be mindful of what they allow to consume their minds.

He also said he did allow the virus to get to him for two days where he found himself questioning God and it started affecting his body so he emphasised the need to keep positive.

“It affected my mind for a good two days, where I allowed it to consume me and it started affecting my body because I felt sorry for myself, I felt sorry for everything that is happening around me. I started questioning God and asking Him, ‘Why me?’”

He once again called on South Africans to take the virus seriously. “This thing is real,” he stated.

TT said this week he will be retesting if he can. He also reassured everyone that his family is fine as he has been isolating from them. He also promised to be sharing more of his journey.