Actress Linda Sebezo encourages mothers to be friends with their daughters so that they can be transparent about their relationships.
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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 actress said in the past children used to be transparent with their parents about menstruation and other things that girls go through.

“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”.

With her blissful tenor toned voice, Surprises by Berita is an inspirational and exciting tune that lyrically uplifts spirits with each intoned harmony, as the Afro-soul singer sheds some positive light on her outlook of life.

A self-taught guitarist and phenomenal Afro-soul songstress, Gugulethu Khumalo, better known as Berita (originally her mother’s name), embodies the essence of what it means to be a daughter of Africa. At the age of 26, this talented female artist has already made waves in the SA music industry based on her award winning debut album Conquering Spirit, which feature the chart topping love ballet Thandolwethu, back in 2011.

Both vocally gifted and intelligent, Berita grew up an academic in a family of seven, including five younger siblings, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Her parents, both farmers, did everything they could to ensure that their daughter’s future was as bright as she imagined, so when the opportunity to move to New Zealand as a way of securing a sustainable income arose, they took it and shipped young Berita and her siblings along. However, this talented music enthusiast had plans of becoming a star in her continent of birth.

“My mom and my dad did not think I would have become a creative. I don’t blame them as I was very academic and even went as far as to write a book as a child,” says the bookworm turned singer.

Leaving her family with the secret ambition of pursuing a career in music, Berita enrolled at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth for a BCom degree, at which she excelled and ended up on the Dean’s list.

On arrival at the airport in the Eastern Cape, young Berita took to the streets to find out where the hippest open-mic session venues were, which led her to a popular hangout spot called The Sessions. But that was only after singing her lungs out for fellow classmate and res friends.

“I used to sing for strangers who would have been referred by other people who had heard me sing before; they would then refer me to open-mic venues in townships and around town.”

It was during her jazz club-hopping days that Berita met her best friend Busi Smith, who helped write the hit breakout song Thandolwethu. It is essentially this song, combined with her uncle’s connections, which saw Berita land her first recording deal and eventually releasing her first album titled Conquering Spirit.

The song took the country by storm and was played across national radio stations like Metro FM, however unfazed by the limelight; Berita chose to concentrate on her studies and craft, which saw the release of her second album Songs of Empowerment.

The energy this young man exudes is infectious – even from across the TV screen. A little over a year ago, Karabo Maseko was a precocious University of Johannesburg (UJ) student, who was studying towards a Business Management degree, oblivious of the fame that would soon follow him! Today, this ambitious 21 year old is well on his way to being one of Mzansi’s rising stars.

Known for his presenting gig on e.tv’s ShizNiz and Crazy World Live, Karabo Maseko says he’s “a go-getter, who’s hungry to live the life he’s always dreamt of”! Growing up in a small town called Middelburg in Mpumalanga, Karabo then moved to Johannesburg to “chase his dreams in the big city”.As fate would have it, Karabo’s friend heard of Craze World Live auditions soon thereafter, and both lads tried their luck! “It was my first time auditioning for anything, so I went there with the faith that my talent would be enough…and thankfully, it was,” he adds.

After getting the gig, a year later, fellow Craze presenter, Mpho Sebeng left ShizNiz and Karabo once again decided to try his hand and audition for the show. As they say, the rest is history and Karabo has since been presenting both these shows and making waves!

My journey has been amazing. Since joining the e.tv family, my life has changed tremendously. I don’t come from a well-off background, so this journey has shown me a different perspective on life,”

he says, adding his gratitude to the TV channel that gave him the amazing opportunity.“It’s been an absolute pleasure working at Craze and getting to meet people I had always looked up to. I still get shocked by the love and support fans show me sometimes. They are the reason I want to perfect my craft and give my best each time I’m on air,” he adds.

When asked what else he’s doing within the entertainment industry, Karabo lets us know that he’s never one to limit himself, and as such, is always looking for new experiences that will showcase his versatility – whether through singing, acting or presenting!

Those who follow him can’t deny that he has a gorgeous body! So how exactly does he stay in shape despite his busy lifestyle? He lets us in and says that staying in shape is “all about discipline and hardwork”. “If you can maintain a good diet and are consistent at gym, you’ll be well on your way to having that summer body,” he says!

At the beginning of the week Cassper Nyovest announced that he and his girlfriend Thobeka Majozi are going to be parents. While social media was in a frenzy over the news they couldn’t help but wonder about his soon to be the baby mama who he rarely mentions.

We did a little digging and found out a few details about Thobeka a.k.a Bexxdoesitbetter who is a model and socialite.

The two started dating in 2018 and at the end of 2018 Cassper was rumored to have paid lobola for her. The couple has managed to keep their romance off social media but they took a road trip for her birthday.
She is 27 years old and was born on 12 October 1992, in Mahikeng. Her mother is Nto Majozi a wealthy Durban caterer (Nto’s Catering) and businesswoman who has a lot of other investments.

She graduated from the Durban University of Technology in 2016.

She been linked to a few celebs namely Kaizer Chief’s defender Siyanda Zulu and rapper Magz.

South African media personality, Ntando Duma, has come under fire for a tweet shared on Thursday, 25 June 2020. The television star shared that she had attended the funeral of 3-year-old, Ansia, who had died at the hands of an older man.

She captioned the post with, “Attended a funeral of a 3-year-old baby girl that was stabbed by a MAN in Orange Farm today. I CANNOT EXPLAIN HOW shattered and broken into pieces my heart is. STOP KILLING WOMEN & CHILDREN! STOP GENDER BASED VIOLENCE! JUST STOP! RIP ANGEL, RIP ANSIA.

Followers were outraged by her insincere post, with many angered by the fact that she attempted to garner attention for her look, whilst at a funeral. One follower stated, “You took nice pictures in the funeral of a 3 yr old that was stabbed by a man.”

Unclear if she was oblivious to her faux pas, Ntando shared a follow up post which detailed her look. Stating, “I wore my mom’s clothes to the funeral today from head to toe!”. Haibo Ntando!

What appeared to be a sentimental post which highlighted the ongoing issue of gender-based violence, was coupled with two images of herself posing in an #OOTD. The images showed side by side shots of her look, one wearing a long overcoat, and one without.