As the country continues to grapple with femicide and gender-based violence, veteran actress Linda Sebezo encourages mothers to be friends with their daughters and create a platform for them to speak freely.

The Lockdown star told TshisaLIVE that when parents are aware of their children’s relationship, it’s easier for them to identify any potential danger at an early stage.She added that the world has changed, and parents are now burying their children instead of their children burying them.“My heart bleeds every morning when I hear on the news that there’s another women who is found dead. Silence also contributes to the killing of women, when they give their abusive partners a second chance that result into the brutal killings. When you get a klap from your partner it’s a sign to walk away and not to give them second chances”.The sad part is that our children die at a young age, and because of the rights that they have, they don’t listen to their parents when they are reprimanded. Back in the days we wouldn’t do anything without our parents concern”.

The government must take quick action against gender-based violence.

This is the call from gospel star Fikile Mlomo, who said she was lucky to be alive after the abuse she experienced in her previous relationships.

“Seeing women being violated and killed in Mzansi sparks fear in me. I ask myself how I survived. I’m scared,” said Fikile.

The Phendula singer previously revealed that her former boyfriend abused her, leading to the loss of her four-month-old baby.“I got into a relationship with an older guy when I was 15,” she said.

“He beat me up for no reason when he was drunk.

“I felt I couldn’t act against him because I loved him and he provided.“One day he beat me up and I ended up in hospital. I left the relationship when I couldn’t take the beatings anymore.”

Last year she revealed that her former fiance was abusing her emotionally.

She said she wanted the government to act in favour of abused women.

“We live in fear. We must not blame a woman if she doesn’t report the abuse,” said Fikile.

“She may be scared that if the law fails her, the abuser will kill her.

“I’m glad that I always found the courage to walk away in the end.”

Fikile said she’s scared of relationships because of her previous experiences.

DJ Black Coffee has given props to Lerato Kganyago and Mzansi was quick to put two and two together and concluded that DJ Black Coffee was hitting on Lerato Kganyago.

In a message sent to Lerato Kganyago by DJ Black Coffee giving her kudos for her Deejaying prowess. His stamp of approval was met with woos and appreciation from the Twitter universe.

Not that LKG needed it as she has already proven herself worthy of all the praises she has been receiving since starting off her career as a DJ.

Taking to Twitter Black Coffee saw Lerato worthy of his praises as he publicly gave her a thumbs up. “You’re an amazing DJ, never let anyone tell you otherwise,” he wrote.Shocked and appreciative of the kind gesture, Lerato thanked the DJ saying it means the world to her. “This means the world to me KING! Thank you,” she replied.

Lerato has done a lot in the entertainment industry and joining METRO FM saw her boosting her career as a DJ.

” My DJ career was definitely boosted after joining Metro FM. Everything just fell into place,” she told Jet fashion magazine.Many people were left wondering if DJ Black Coffee was hitting on Lerato Kganyago. Both DJ Black Coffee and Lerato Kganyago are single even though Lerato’s singleness might be questionable. It later turned she and husband might not be divorced after all.

While fans of the star also took to Twitter praising their fave for kicking off the weekend with a lit mix, others are alluding to Black Coffee “low key” crashing on Kganyago since the personalities are both single.

One of the cutest interactions on Twitter took place on Thursday night after Thickleeyonce confessed she has a huge crush on one half of the Blaq Diamond duo, Ndumiso Mdletshe, and proceeded to shoot her shot.

Thickleeyonce could no longer keep her crush to herself and decided to share with her followers.

“Why do I have a crush on Blaq Diamond? Send help,” she said.

She first had to clarify which member of Blaq Diamond she was crushing on because, like many other peeps, she thought Blaq Diamond was one guy. Kante, there’s two guys, namely Ndumiso and Sphelele Dunywa.he gorgeous plus-size model and influencer might have been joking, but one thing led to another and before she knew it, her crush was tagged.As soon as Blaq Diamond was tagged, he showed up. And by the way he responded, tweeps knew Thicklee’s shot had hit the spot.

It turns out Blaq Diamond, erm, “likes” them thick…Tweeps had to hold themselves back to stop from planning a wedding. The general consensus is that sis now has a very public licence to slide into the DMs, so tweeps encouraged her to do the right thing.

She will probs have to act fast because just moments after Blaq Diamond acknowledged Thickleeyonce, other girls were already jumping in.

Madam’s lobola negations have had to take a back seat due to Covid-19. This was revealed on the latest episode of her reality show, Madam & Mercy.

In light of the nationwide lockdown restrictions, the wife-to-be shared that the whole thing has had to be postponed.

She headed to her parents’ house to discuss a way forward. “Please tell me, what’s the plan for the weekend when my fiancé’s family visits for negotiations? How’s that going to work because there’s a pandemic? The yard is small,” Madam told her parents.Her father, Reuben agreed that this is a problem. “We have to put a lot of things on hold… Even if we asked them to cut down the number of representatives… We have to respect the law.” He added that the negotiations might have to be moved to next year.

Madam then had the same conversation when she was at home with her daughter, Mercy. She told her that it would be safer to put things on hold for now. Mercy then asked if this would have an impact on her relationship with her man. Madam doesn’t seem to think so.

During their chat, we learned that Madam and her fiancé, only known as “Baby”, are currently not living together.This, according to her, is due to the fact that she doesn’t want to move in with him until she’s married. She explained that she’s been with him for a long time. “We could have moved in together… I would have moved into his house and stayed there but that’s not my intention. I want to do things the right way. So, I don’t think it will affect the relationship.”

The reality TV star and businesswoman also shared that when her fiancé is ready and lobola has been paid, they will take things to the next level. “He will officially marry me, and I can go and stay with him, instead of moving into his house to live together without being married. I’m too old for vat and sit.”