Makgotso M opens up about her past relationship.
Image: Via Makgotso’s Instagram
With femicide at the forefront of many discussions on social media, actress Makgotso Monyemorathoe has reflected on a time when she was in a toxic relationship that made her realise the meaning of self-love.

The actress took a young trip down memory lane on Twitter this week, and revealed how her former lover attempted to destroy her with his “stupid mind games” and toxicity.

She said she had asked herself numerous times why she allowed herself to be treated the way she was and why was it so hard for her to walk away.Earlier this year, Makgotso highlighted the importance of people being honest with themselves about their feelings and seeking help.

The actress shared her sentiments after seeing a picture her cousin had shared on WhatsApp with the caption, “(A) sad generation with happy pictures.”

“Always be honest to yourself about what you’re going through and feeling. Yes, we can fool others but let’s not fool ourselves. Seek help if need be. We are told so many times to be strong, but what does that really mean? It’s important to feel, be numb, cry, scream if you have to.”

nfluencer Mihlali Ndamase took some heat after sharing her joy at apparently receiving a new tattoo.
Image: Instagram/Mihlali Ndamase
Influencer and YouTuber, Mihlali Ndamase, has declined to respond to questions sent by TimesLIVE about her allegedly violating the regulations of the lockdown by having a tattoo done on Monday.

Some of her social media followers criticised her after she and the tattoo artist shared that she recently had a tiger tattoo inked on her calf. In response to his video, she thanked the artist, saying she was “so happy”.It is unclear if the influencer had her tattoo done at a parlour or if the artist paid her a visit at home. Both are prohibited during the lockdown level 3.

Under specific economic exclusions, the Disaster Management Act states: “personal care services including hairdressing, beauty treatments, make-up, nail salons, piercing and tattoo parlours, except those categories of services identified in directions by the relevant cabinet member, in consultation with the relevant cabinet member responsible for health, as safe to resume, under specified conditions.”

The beauty industry, including tattoo parlours may reopen when SA moves to “advanced level 3″ of lockdown.”

This is what Mihlali’s followers had to say:I’m no by any means a Mihlali hater, love that woman through and through but I see so many double standards when it comes to her. Just a few weeks/days Ago we were dragging Mamkhize,Ravi, Babalwa and many more for breaking lockdown rules.
What’s so different about Mihlalis case?

Sho Madjozi holds her own after being nominated in the all-male affair Best International Act category at the 2020 BET Awards.

This is the Tsonga rapper’s second nomination at the awards after her big win last year.

The John Cena hit-maker will compete against Nigerian powerhouse Burna Boy and UK megastar Stormzy.

British rapper Dave, Innoss’B from DR Congo as well as French musicians S.Pri Noir and Ninho complete the list.

Sho Madjozi won the fan-voted Viewers’ Choice: Best International Act, last year.

That category has better female representation this year, starting with Zimbabwean-born and SA-based songbird Sha Sha.

Real name Charmaine Mapimbiro, Sha Sha is renowned for her song Tender Love featuring DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small.

“This is a huge deal and it feels amazing. I never saw it coming. For me this will just open doors, just a mere nomination is crazy. Having to be recognised internationally is a blessing,” Sha Sha told Sowetan yesterday.

“I was at home when I found out and I was just chilling. I got a call from one of my people and informed me that I was nominated.

“I thought it was a mistake and it was someone else. When I saw that it was actually me, I went nuts. I was running and jumping around – I had an out-of body experience.”

Versatile musician and actress Tu Nokwe has scored an international nomination for her performance in the opera music show Obeah Opera.

Nokwe, who is also a playwright and plays guitar, received a Dora Awards nomination in Toronto, Canada. The winners of the 2020 Dora Awards will be announced on June 26.

Obeah Opera is an African Opera show that was created by Nicole Brooks. The show was featured in the Luminato Festival in Canada last year. Nokwe, who celebrated her 60th birthday in April, received a nod for outstanding feature performance while fellow cast-mate Anthony Guerra received a nomination for outstanding original choreography in the show.

Speaking to SowetanLIVE, the excited Nokwe said the nomination came as a surprise because they featured in the Canadian festival last year. She said the nomination meant that someone was watching her performance in the show and appreciated it.“I am really humbled and honoured by this Dora nomination from Canada for Obeah Opera. It is always a good feeling to be recognized for the work you do. But this nomination will show many who might have been wondering where Tu Nokwe was. I have been doing a lot of international work and thanks God I’m being recognized for that. I could not believe it when I got a call from the producers [who are] excited that the nominations will boast the show. The nomination is very special and encouraging to me.”

Brooks said: “As far as I am concerned a nomination for one is a nomination for all. Our collective work yielded a light to cascade and shine on these two wonderful aspects of the work to be recognized in this special way. This has been a lifelong work for me and to see it receive these accolades for the final version of Obeah Opera is more than a dream come true.”

Obeah Opera is a musical production that is based on the 17th century story of the Salem Witch Trials, and how slaves were treated when taken from the Caribbean. Nokwe has written many musicals and released many albums.