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  • Sihle Ndaba exits Scandal

    Sihle Ndaba exits Scandal

    With just a little over a year being with the Etv’s favorite telenovela Scandal!, award winning actress Sihle Ndaba bids farewell to the show. Taking to Instagram, the actress could not be more happier to announce the news of her departure. The former Uzalo and Gomora actress exits from Scandal came unexpectedly as she was still warming up her character to the viewers and fans of the show. Ndaba who has a very long acting career seemed very happy with her departure from the show.

    Taking to Instagram, Ndaba shares the news of her exit on the show. In a short boomerang video she posted, Ndaba is beaming with joy and excitement after she delivered a stellar job, playing Dudu Kubheka.

     

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    Ndaba’s character while playing a lesbian was one of the iconic roles, especially during a time where education around gender and sexual orientation is at its peak. Viewers fell in love with her character because it was very laid back yet relatable.

    Her role as the businesswoman, who held a very high position in the family company was breaking boundaries and stereotypes, from the usual lesbian roles on television. The viewers were just as astonished by the fair and equal representation of the Queer community.

    Although Ndaba is not gay in real life but she once mentioned that this role was challenging yet educational as well for her. She really had to dig deep within her artistry in order for her to offer her fans and viewers a character that was researched and fully-fledged.

    Some of Sihle Ndaba’s industry friends, actors and actresses have congratulated Ndaba for her incredible artistry while portraying the role of Dudu Kubheka.

    Evidently, it is still bitter sweet for some of her fans and viewers of Scandal, as they have come to love and enjoy her on their television screens. Also, Sihle Ndaba’s exit comes after the shocking exit of Nomvelo Makhanya who has been portraying the role of Lindiwe for years.

    thembisamdoda wrote “You gorgeous gorgeous artist you😍😍😍😍”

    takarani_wrote “😂😂😂l love you but my heart was broken last night Shem . After Lindiwe’s death and now this 😭”

    ruth_nashe wrote “You will still be my favorite dude🔥🙌”

    makhanya.thami wrote “Shine that light gorgeous 😍”

    Even Nomvelo Makhaya shares a heartfelt note to Sihle Ndaba, following her exit on Scandal. Sihle Ndaba responded to Nomvelo Makhanya with heart emojis and called her lunchbar, which could only be nickname perhaps on set.

    mvelomakhanya wrote “Upwards we go, ke sana 😅🫢💃🏾🤍🤍🤍”

    thesihlendaba@ wrote “mvelomakhanya LUNCHBAR❤️‍🔥😅❤️🙌🏾☀️💃🏾❤️‍🔥”

    Dudu exited the show as she was leaving for France after she got a better job offer. Before leaving, she was still conflicted between getting back with her ex Lera, meanwhile she was already engaged to Bridget. She did the unthinkable when she left Bridget and went ahead to fly alone to France after turning down Lera’s proposal to marry her.

    Source – Zalebs

    In other news – “Nasty C is the best rapper in Africa” says Big Xhosa

    Big Xhosa has taken to his Twitter to weigh in on Nasty C’s viral Metro FM freestyle. Nasty has received praise from his followers despite always taking shades at other rappers. learn more

  • “Nasty C is the best rapper in Africa” says Big Xhosa

    “Nasty C is the best rapper in Africa” says Big Xhosa

    Big Xhosa has taken to his Twitter to weigh in on Nasty C’s viral Metro FM freestyle. Nasty has received praise from his followers despite always taking shades at other rappers.

    However, Big Xhosa admitted that Nasty C is the best rapper in Africa.

    He also claimed that he is the best rapper in Africa after Nasty.

    In other news – Sithelo Shozi praises Sonia Mbele

    Sithelo has taken to her social media to praise Sonia Mbele and throw shade at Shauwn Mkhize following Sonia’s statement addressing the abuse allegations leveled against her son, Donell Mbele. Shauwn started trending all because of the difference in responses from both the mothers after their sons are embroiled in abuse scandals. Learn more

  • Sithelo Shozi praises Sonia Mbele

    Sithelo Shozi praises Sonia Mbele

    Sithelo has taken to her social media to praise Sonia Mbele and throw shade at Shauwn Mkhize following Sonia’s statement addressing the abuse allegations leveled against her son, Donell Mbele. Shauwn started trending all because of the difference in responses from both the mothers after their sons are embroiled in abuse scandals.

    Sonia expressed heartbreak after her son Donell got outed as an abuser by his girlfriend.

    She said she wants her son to face the music which includes therapy and healing amongst other things.

    However, the statement is totally different from that of Shauwn addressing Andile Mpisane’s abuse scandal.Sithelo-Shozi

    When Sithelo accused Andile of abuse and said he would sometimes do it in front of his family, Shauwn Mkhize said.

    Sithelo has taken to Twitter to praise Sonia for the way she publicly handled this.

    In other news – Nasty C addresses grudge with Sarkodie and Shatta Wale

    The rapper pours out his heart and emotions in a freestyle titled, No Big Deal which he debuted on Tbo Touch’s Metro FM show. Nasty C whose real name is Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo said he got snubbed by the Ghanian rapper which triggered the grudge he had with him, and in turn he turned down two feature requests from the rap star. learn more

  • Nasty C addresses grudge with Sarkodie and Shatta Wale

    Nasty C addresses grudge with Sarkodie and Shatta Wale

    Nasty C addresses his relationship with Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and other rappers.

    The rapper pours out his heart and emotions in a freestyle titled, No Big Deal which he debuted on Tbo Touch’s Metro FM show. Nasty C whose real name is Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo said he got snubbed by the Ghanian rapper which triggered the grudge he had with him, and in turn he turned down two feature requests from the rap star.

    “When I first met Sarkodie, he wouldn’t shake my hand, I’m not too proud to say I’m still a fan, But I held a grudge and told myself to wait till I’m the man. I’ll never give that man a verse… 2 requests over the years and I declined them both,” he said.

    David said he gave the excuse that he was in album mode, hence he couldn’t deliver the verse; though, he is now gone past the grudge and will deliver hot verses anytime Sarkodie makes another request.

    The South African star briefly mentioned Shatta Wale and how the media twisted his words about him (Shatta).

    Returning to Instagram, Nasty C further cleared the air, saying there is no malice, as he just poured out his mind.

    “No Malice over here u promise you.. I had some shit to get off my chest that’s all. That’s how & why I make albums.”

    In other news – Ali Mgube mourns the passing of his nephew

    Ali Mgube is mourning following the death of his nephew. The star stated that his nephew, Vika Mgube was stabbed to death by unknown people in Selby Joburg on Saturday, 19 November.
    Ali stated that the fight started at a maskandi event held at Faraday Taxi Rank. Learn more

  • Ali Mgube mourns the passing of his nephew

    Ali Mgube mourns the passing of his nephew

    Ali Mgube is mourning following the death of his nephew. The star stated that his nephew, Vika Mgube was stabbed to death by unknown people in Selby Joburg on Saturday, 19 November.

    Ali stated that the fight started at a maskandi event held at Faraday Taxi Rank.

    “He started singing with a young woman. Apparently, her boyfriend did not like this and a verbal fight ensued”

    Ali said a physical fight broke later while Vika was on his way home.

    “According to his friends, he was followed by a white taxi. Then a group of men jumped off and attacked him, His body had multiple stab wounds. His friends tried to help him but they were overpowered. Vikka died on the scene.

    Many have sent their condolences.

    In other news – Cotton Fest 2023 announced

    Cotton Fest 2023 has been announced and it will take place in Johannesburg.
    While the organisers are preparing for the Cape Town event which will occur on the 10th of December 2022, the 4th edition of Cotton Fest Jhb got announced and is said to occur on the 4th of February 2023. The lineup is yet to be disclosed but the festival will have 3 stages. learn more

  • Cotton Fest 2023 announced

    Cotton Fest 2023 announced

    Cotton Fest 2023 has been announced and it will take place in Johannesburg.
    While the organisers are preparing for the Cape Town event which will occur on the 10th of December 2022, the 4th edition of Cotton Fest Jhb got announced and is said to occur on the 4th of February 2023. The lineup is yet to be disclosed but the festival will have 3 stages.

    “The 4th edition of Cottonfest JHB will take place on the 4th of February 2023, with some of South Africa’s finest artists playing across 3 stages. Tickets sales will be announced soon, stay tuned to our social media pages.”

    Source – Fakaza

    In other news – “Idols SA” winner Berry Trytsman buys new house

    ‘Idols SA’ winner Berry Trytsman has taken to her social media to reveal that she has gotten herself a new house.
    The star went on to gives praise to God for her new purchase. learn more

  • “Idols SA” winner Berry Trytsman buys new house

    “Idols SA” winner Berry Trytsman buys new house

    ‘Idols SA’ winner Berry Trytsman has taken to her social media to reveal that she has gotten herself a new house.

    The star went on to gives praise to God for her new purchase.

    Taking to Instagram, Berry shared a picture of the home while posing with her estate agent.

    “God is good all the time. We bought our first house! My amazing friend Mimi helped us with the process and she was an absolute gem, making sure we knew what to do every step of the way. Thank you Jesus for your blessings,” she wrote.

    Her followers, from celebs to fans, congratulated her on her achievement.

    Source – Fakaza

    In other news – Reasons why men find it tough to talk after s*x

    They may do an amazing job uptill the sex which includes the wooing but after that some men do not know how to handle the pregnant pause. Here are 5 reasons which may justify why some men find it difficult to have a conversation after sex. learn more

  • Reasons why men find it tough to talk after s*x

    Reasons why men find it tough to talk after s*x

    Sex is great but when it comes to having a conversation after that, many men get awkward or simply change coarse.

    They may do an amazing job uptill the sex which includes the wooing but after that some men do not know how to handle the pregnant pause.

    Here are 5 reasons which may justify why some men find it difficult to have a conversation after sex.

    1. He fears she may ask for commitment
    For women sex can hold a very deep meaning, connect them emotionally and some even feel that the souls are connected, but men just see it as sex. Even if a man wants to be intimate with you, if you are not married or not in a relationship, he may tend to fear your need for commitment after sex and this makes men hold back and awkard after sex.

    2. He is scared
    Men need validation for almost everything they do and when it comes to sex, they fear their performance. No matter how much of a stud he pretends to be, if after sex he has become awkward, one of the reasons could be that he does not know how he performed is scared to hear anything negative from you.

    3. You are too clingy
    Men do not like partners who are too clingy and after sex some women tend to do just that. If your man has become distant after sex then probably, you were clingy after the great time you had in bed.

    4. He did not enjoy himself
    If he did not have a good time in bed with you then may just disconnect from you so conversation after sex will definitely not be possible. The best way to know so is to ask directly whether the sex you both had was satisying for them or not.

    5. Inferiority complex
    One of the reasons why men get awkward after sex and do not speak up until you do is that they may have an inferiority complex which is common too. Some men keep thinking that they didn’t perform well and downgrade themselves even if you did not give that vibe. The fear of getting rejected from the opposite sex can be so strong sometimes that it turns into an inferiority complex.

    In other news – 5 things to think about when you miss your ex

    You know that you both went through with the breakup and that it might have been for the best but, why is your heart now telling you something else?
    For sure, missing an ex is normal especially if the breakup happened recently. And now that you’re thinking about your past beau, you have to be wise with how you handle those strong emotions. learn more

  • 5 things to think about when you miss your ex

    5 things to think about when you miss your ex

    Warm memories of your past relationship can catch you off-guard when you thought you’ve moved on.

    You know that you both went through with the breakup and that it might have been for the best but, why is your heart now telling you something else?
    For sure, missing an ex is normal especially if the breakup happened recently.

    And now that you’re thinking about your past beau, you have to be wise with how you handle those strong emotions.

    As you decide on what your next move is, here are five things to think about:

    1. Are those feelings real?

    We hear all the time about how we need to follow what the heart wants. This sounds great in theory but in real life, it doesn’t work that well because feelings constantly change.

    In this situation, think about whether your feelings are just memories passing by or whether they are actually strong to the point where you would want to reach out to your ex.

    If you find that they are constantly shifting and that they are not really stable, then they might not be solid feelings that need your attention.

    2. Have you fully healed?

    A healed heart is capable of separating feelings from facts. And if you aren’t fully okay, you probably shouldn’t trust what you’re feeling right now.

    These confusing emotions might only be a result of the healing process. To keep yourself from making decisions you might regret later, assess whether you have fully healed first or not.

    3. Did you have a healthy relationship?

    Not all breakups happen because of toxic situations. Sometimes it can happen because you’ve simply grown apart or even when you realise you’re not as compatible as you thought you were.Other times the breakup was triggered by serious issues like abuse. So before you decide to send them that ‘I miss you’ text, analyse if this relationship was healthy in the first place. This can help you avoid attaching yourself to a toxic partner again.

    4. How did you contribute to the breakup?

    Normally, it’s hard to take responsibility when things go wrong. This requires us to silence the ego which is often hard to do. Regardless, you have to be honest with the fact that you weren’t perfect even when it’s clear that your ex might have been the one who messed up more. Even if you’re not getting back together, you will do the work and be a better partner in your future relationship.

    5. Is your relationship worth salvaging?

    The final question you need to ask yourself is whether you should actually try to work things out, or if it’s better to leave your old relationship in the past. Missing someone doesn’t actually mean that you want them back so, this question might help you find some answers.

    In case you think that you should call them, approach the situation with humility and take responsibility for your mistakes while you were dating. This might help you have a healthier start this time around.

    Source – Fakaza

    In other news – 7 unique ways to use turmeric

    Turmeric is synonymous in almost every household. It’s an integral part of our cuisine and home remedies.
    Here are some unconventional ways turmeric is used.

    1. ​Improve the health of Tulsi plant
    Tulsi is a very delicate plant, and it often suffers from fungal infestation, which leads to its wilting. Sprinkling a mixture of salt and turmeric daily can take care of this issue. learn more

  • 7 unique ways to use turmeric

    7 unique ways to use turmeric

    Turmeric is synonymous in almost every household. It’s an integral part of our cuisine and home remedies.
    Here are some unconventional ways turmeric is used.

    1. ​Improve the health of Tulsi plant
    Tulsi is a very delicate plant, and it often suffers from fungal infestation, which leads to its wilting. Sprinkling a mixture of salt and turmeric daily can take care of this issue.

    2. Soaking vegetables
    Being rich in antibacterial properties, soaking veggies in warm water to which some vinegar and turmeric have been added can get rid of germs.

    3. Warding off evil eye
    For those who believe in the evil eye, turmeric is a potent remedy. Sprinkle it around the house and make a a symbol in the shape of a cross on the entrance with turmeric, which is said to ward off evil eyes.

    4. ​Add it in tea
    Adding a pinch of turmeric cannot just prevent infections; due to the antioxidants present, it can also keep cancer at bay.

    5. ​As a natural plaster
    For small sprains, there’s hardly any need to rush to the doctor. A mixture of turmeric and calcium carbonate can help set the muscle quickly.

    6. ​Cleanse liver
    The impact of turmeric on improving liver function has been well established. Having a glass of turmeric water with a pinch of black pepper in the morning can help cleanse the liver.

    7. ​To whiten teeth
    Sounds totally unbelievable, right? But turmeric along with some baking soda and salt can help in the whitening of teeth when applied regularly.

    Source – Fakaza

    In other news – England captain Harry Kane fit to play against US says Gareth Southgate

    England captain Harry Kane will be fit to play in Friday’s World Cup match against the United States, says manager Gareth Southgate.
    The striker injured his ankle early in the second half of Monday’s opening 6-2 victory over Iran in Group B and was later substituted. “Harry is fine. He has worked slightly separately from the group but all good for Friday night,” said Southgate. “ learn more