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I have seen so much suicide – AKA speaks out

AKA expresses himself on Instagram following the passing of his colleague, rapper Riky Rick. The death of the 34-year-old shook the nation, as it was reported that he was found hanging, but all efforts to revive him failed.
Kiernan dropped a touching note on how suicide has become a common factor, especially with men.

Remember that the rapper lost his fiancee, Anele Nelli Tembe to suicide, as she kicked the bucket after jumping a high storey building where she lodged with him. AKA has been fighting depression for almost a year, and from his recent experiences, he said the men need attention as they’re damaged.

“Let’s keep it 100. The last 5 people I know who took their own lives, 4 of them are men. I’ve seen so much suicide over the last year I can’t even feel anything anymore. I’ve spoken to a lot of people, some of them said “He just got a bag from African Bank blah blah etc … “ … that tells you everything you need to know about this fucked up, fake ass algorithm world we have created for ourselves to live in. Riky went to Hilton, he grew up around money,” he wrote in tribute to the late rap star. Supa Mega further preached the solution needed to reduce suicide.

“I hope that very soon we can address the issue of how damaged and broken the men in this country are. We have no one to talk to, we just pat each other on the back and say, “get on with it, be strong my boi” … but in reality, we are traumatised. Generational trauma passed down to us. Ladies, we are not perfect by any means … but damn, we are crying out for your approval, your love and affection.
Please, can we RESET and go back to FAMILY VALUES?!. Can we (myself included) start going to Church Again. Please, can we start some sort of dialogue about MEN in this country because it’s our duty to protect you, to provide and care for you. We cannot make this thing work without each other. We are crying out for your help. This is so traumatic. Please, let’s not forget about us. We not perfect by any means but damn …. Look at the stats, we are taking our own lives at record highs. Something has to change,” he concluded.

Other celebs affirmed AKA’s spiel, and his mother, Lynn Forbes empathised with him, knowing that her son is pained.

Kiernan the courage it took or maybe the point of desperation reached in order to express these feelings. Be the change you want to see in the world son, I’m right behind you and yes it’s time to start a dialogue about MEN … a dialogue that is long overdue,” she said.

“I know how much you are hurting and my heart goes out to every family whose lives have been devastated by suicide and the individuals who reached that place of no return. To Bianca, Louisa and the family, I wish you peace and the privacy to grieve and heal in this very unkind world. R.I.P Riky,” Lynn added.

Source: News365

In other news – Riky Rick’s clip from his last performance has Mzansi in tears – He knew he was about to die

After news of the untimely death of Riky Rick, video footage of the rapper speaking after his performance has emerged.

The video clip which is already doing rounds on social media has got people speculating that he knew that he was about to die. He spoke as if that was his last speech as he hinted that it could be the last time people saw him. Learn more

24/02/2022
Meet Our Perfect Wedding’s New host

Loved for its heartwarming depictions of one of life’s biggest events, Our Perfect Wedding has also been a platform that has enabled new and fresh presenters to flourish and connect with viewers over the seasons.

It’s for this reason that Mzansi Magic is proud to announce that Lebogang Tlokana will be joining current host Nomsa Buthelezi for season 12 of Our Perfect Wedding.
Tlokana might be new to the Sunday night primetime favourite, but she’s no stranger to the spotlight. With a following of over 1.8 million on Facebook, half a million on Twitter and Instagram, the chef is a social media sensation, loved as much for her fabulous recipes as she is for her hilarious and relatable videos.

‘The Funny Chef’, as the Pretoria native is affectionately known, has an impressive CV: she’s acted alongside David Kau in the film Leeto la Taxi; had a role in the Mzansi Magic telenovela The River; hosted the DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice Awards red carpet; and graced numerous magazine covers.

“One of the things we’re most proud of and committed to as a channel is giving different creatives the platform to share their talent and energy on new platforms. From the onset , Our Perfect Wedding has been one of the leaders in this regard: it has continued to refresh itself with an interesting and versatile range of presenters, all of whom have connected with viewers in their own way. We’re proud to keep the tradition going,” says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net.

While weddings are about love, union and families, they are also about the dress, the décor and the food. As the first chef to host OPW, we’re sure Tlokana will have plenty to say in that department. She make her debut on the 6th March.

Source: News365

In other news – List of SA female stars who’ve undergone bre@st surgery

Women go for breast enlargements and reduction for numerous reasons. Some of Mzansi’s female celebrities have also had these surgeries, so they have a flatter or a fuller chest region

Actress Amanda du-Pont recently flew to Turkey for breast implants. With the implants, she can have a fuller looking chest which will go well with her fit body. Learn more

24/02/2022
The Wife Breaks Its Own Showmax Record

Last Thursday Season 2 of The Wife broke its first season’s record for the most first-day views on Showmax ever – with three times as many viewers. #TheWifeShowmax also topped the Twitter trends list on Thursday, as the first three episodes of Season 2 dropped on Showmax, with Zandile, Hlomu, Nkosana, and Qhawe all trending in the top 10.

Inspired by Dudu Busani-Dube’s bestseller, Zandile The Resolute, Season 2 sees fan favourite Mondli Makhoba (Umkhokha) step up into the lead male role as Nkosana, who’s finally reunited with the love of his life, Zandile Khanyi Mbau from Unmarried, Happiness Is A Four-Letter Word), after breaking her out of jail at the end of Season 1.

Khanyi is full of praise for the actor. “It’s the voice, man. Have you heard that guy’s voice? ” she said, adding, “Nkosana makes the Zulu language so romantic; he makes it sound like French.”

The media have been similarly impressed. As TrueLove says, “The physicality that Mondli exudes in his scenes with Khanyi makes the pair an intoxicating on-screen couple with sublime sensuality and playful energy that bounces between them.”

Season 1 saw South Africa fall in love en masse with Bonko Khoza as Mqhele, before he broke their hearts with his mistreatment of Hlomu. Given the reaction to Nkosana in Season 2, don’t be surprised if fans name Mondli South Africa’s replacement national husband soon…

To find out more, we caught up with the actor, who hails from eMacambini in KwaZulu-Natal and is also a published poet, writing in Zulu:

What has it been like working with Khanyi?
Working with Khanyi has been great. She’s very gifted and she just pulls you into that world where you are supposed to be. It’s magic. I cannot wait for our audience to see more of that because, yoh, it’s great.

What’s changing in Season 2?
Having Zandile back brings out another layer for Nkosana, where we see him soft, where we see him loving. That side of Nkosana that we didn’t see in the first season.

It also makes us understand why he had to work so hard with his brothers all these years. Why the heists? Why everything else they were doing to save money? Zandile is the reason why.

The challenge now is how Zandile fits in. Over the years, as he was working on getting her out, he was subconsciously creating a system that works for him, with the hope that Zandile will fit in. So now the question is: Will she fit in? Will she feel loved? Will he have time for her? Will she feel that she’s got his attention? So let us wait and see.

The family is in a lot of trouble with regards to his brothers, so we also still have him as the glue of the family, trying to make everyone gel and stay focused.

Tell us more about the dynamic with the kids, Hlomu and Zandile? What does Nkosana feel would be the best possible outcome? Obviously the kids love Hlomu. She’s been there, helping them through everything, all the chaos that they have as a family.

But Nkosana wants his family together. He wants to see Zandile and their kids play. He wants to see them gel as a family. So he wishes and hopes that they love their biological mother more, that they have that bond that mothers and kids need to have.

How different is Mondli to Nkosana?
There are similarities: Nkosana is the eldest at home; Mondli is as well. He’s very protective of his family, which Mondli is too. So those similarities have helped a lot, and make it easier to play Nkosana.
But Nkosana carries a lot of anger that Mondli doesn’t. Each and every day I have to come back and get out of character and leave Nkosana on the set, otherwise you’ll hear bad stories.

Yeah, he’s complicated…

How did you prepare for Nkosana in Season 1?
It’s very hard when you start at the very beginning, when you’re still trying to find the backstory of the character, but once you’ve done that, it becomes part of you.

So when I get on set, as I take off Mondli’s clothes and put on Nkosana’s clothes, that’s the transformation. I start thinking like Nkosana. It starts there.

I’m a spiritual person. I know with these characters that we play, we are given to play. So I go to a zone where I talk to Nkosana and ask him to play. So I feel like I’ve met him.

Tell us a bit about the chemistry with other actors.
The chemistry between the brothers, it’s amazing. We have that brotherly chemistry going on, which makes it easier for us when we are in front of the camera.

Source: News365

In other news – Riky Rick opened up about battle with depression before – VIDEO

Mzansi has been left reeling from the shock news that rapper and hip-hop artist Riky Rick (real name Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado) has committed suicide on Wednesday 23 February.

According to an official statement released by his family, the Boss Zonke rapper committed suicide this morning. Learn more

24/02/2022
Lindah Majola is set to brighten up our small screens on SABC 1 this March

SABC1 kicks off March with a new entertaining reality show, Wedding Chefs. Wedding Chefs will be broadcast every Saturday at 18:30, starting on the 5th of March 2022. Wedding Chefs is a cooking reality TV show that sets out to search and match a Chef extraordinaire with an engaged couple while bringing wedding celebrations into the viewer’s living room. The nail-biting competition will ensure moments of oohs and aahs, as the story of the couple romance marries food, nervous chefs, and the wedding jitters and traditions with the diversity that is our beautiful country.

With Lindah Majola as the host, Wedding Chefs follows a couple’s love story as they journey together in finding The Wedding Chef that will offer a delightful culinary experience for their wedding. For 10 weeks, the series will pit three aspiring wedding chefs up against each other, in a competition to win the attention and taste buds of a couple on the verge of their matrimony.

A wedding happens once, and every couple on the verge of marriage looks forward to the best that they can possibly have – short of a fairy tale to start their lives together, the show offers the perfect opportunity for the couples.

The happy couples are Cybert Makola and Selowa from Braamfischer, Thulani Isaac Dubasi and Dineo Cordelia Mogorosi from Johannesburg, Nicodemus Moloisi and Faith Nokwanda Mbatha from Centurion, Calvin and Gift Nkosi from Midrand, Nomfundo and Thulani from Johannesburg, Sibusiso Radebe and Ntombi Mhlongo-Phatwe from Soweto, Tebogo and Thuso Sewedi from Johannesburg, Tsiu Lawrence Tladi from Braamfischerville and Tsibiso Mohlabane from Sasolburg, Vangile Elizabeth Ramonotsi and Thulani Patrick Mabuza from Johannesburg, Solly Nkagiseng Ntshudisane and Zanele Sebele from Roodepoort.

The other day I nearly found myself hooking up with a stranger I met on Grindr just because I was hungry for “emotional intimacy” *no I was not horny, yes I was in my right senses and yes I’m probably over sharing but please don’t drag me I’m human after all.

Source: News365

In other news – Riky Rick death: DJ Tira under fire

While Mzansi is still reeling from the news of the unexpected death of award-winning rapper Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado affectionately known to many as Riky Rick, tweeps are bullying DJ Tira.

Riky Ricky topped the Twitter trends list this morning after posting a cryptic tweet that reads “I’ll return a stronger man. This land is still my home. Learn more

24/02/2022
Wendy Williams slams unauthorised statements

Wendy Williams insisted publicist Howard Bragman has not been speaking on her behalf, despite his recent statements.

The 57-year-old presenter – who has been out of the spotlight for several months due to ill health – has hit out at PR agent Howard Bragman for making unauthorised statements, following his response to the news her eponymous talk show has been cancelled by studio Debmar-Mercury and will be replaced by “Sherri”, a series fronted by Sherri Shepherd, which will follow a similar format.
In response to the announcement, Howard had said in a statement: “It’s been a challenging time for Wendy as she deals with her health issues.

“She is incredibly grateful to Debmar-Mercury, to Sherri and everybody else who has supported the show through this time.

“She, more than anyone, understands the reality of syndicated television — you can’t go to the marketplace and sell a show that’s the ‘Maybe Wendy Show’.
She said: “Mr. Bragman, Although I appreciate your concerns and respect you immensely I have not authorized you to make any statements on my behalf regarding my current status with Debmar Mercury. Again, Thanks for your continuing concern and support.”
Like our viewers, we have been impressed by the unique comedic twist Sherri puts on our daily live ‘Hot Topics’ segment, her creativity and interactions with our guests. Her love for the content and daytime fans is obvious, and we are excited to partner with her to create another long-term talk franchise.”

The 57-year-old former DJ has been struggling with autoimmune disorder Graves disease – which causes problems with the thyroid – and has not been. Sherri” is set to begin airing in late 2022, with “The View” star claiming that she “cannot wait” to return to New York to take over.

She said: “OMG! I am so excited to have my dream come true and debut my very own talk show ‘Sherri’ in the fall. I can’t wait until I return to NY to host the show and merge everything I love…pop culture, talk, entertainment and comedy

Source: News365

In other news – Bonnie Meslane is ready to launch her radio career

Media personality and celebrity publicist Bonnie Meslane is one step closer to fulfilling her dream of becoming a radio host.

Meslane was recently shortlisted for a presenting gig at the SABC’s Umhlobo Wenene FM.
My father called me telling me I had been shortlisted. He heard on the radio. Learn more

24/02/2022
Bonnie Meslane is ready to launch her radio career

Media personality and celebrity publicist Bonnie Meslane is one step closer to fulfilling her dream of becoming a radio host.

Meslane was recently shortlisted for a presenting gig at the SABC’s Umhlobo Wenene FM. My father called me telling me I had been shortlisted. He heard on the radio. I am elated. I prayed for this. I want this job…” says Meslane.

The star says winning the presenter search competition will inspire young people, particularly from her home village of Mqanduli in the Eastern Cape.

“This opportunity would mean a lot for me and my community. I am from a rural village in Mqanduli, with little opportunity, and that would affirm not only my dreams but those of people who come from where I come from. It would inspire hope in a lot of people
No stranger to radio, Meslane worked as a content contributor for Phumzile Zonke’s weekend show “Abahlali Abangalali” on Umhlobo Wenene back in 2013.

She also worked as a breakfast content producer for DJ Sbu Leope on Massiv Metro.

“I have always loved radio, I love entertainment and I believe it is time to step to the front and fulfil my dreams.
I have been so blessed to have the job of my dreams as a publicist. I started out as an art director and wardrobe intern for three short films at Coalstove Pictures in 2012 and, shortly after, I joined ”Jucy Africa”, a lifestyle digital magazine owned by now SABC news anchor Nzinga Qunta.

“It is there that I became more creative and confident in my writing, experienced the industry as a budding journalist, attending events and reporting. I also got the opportunity to co-ordinate and produce editorial shoots, style them, and again do art direction.

“I later joined Soulistic Music and worked for Black Coffee, another enlightening experience.

“I joined Total Exposure in 2015 and worked on some of the best accounts across entertainment and lifestyle.

“I worked on the Nicki Minaj concert, the Samas, the BET Awards, the BET Experience and so many other beautiful campaigns. Meslane is appealing to all South Africans to help her win the Umhlobo Wenene presenter search.

Source: News365

In other news – Things you probably didn’t know about Riky Rick

Mzansi award-winning South African rapper and hip-hop artist Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado, popularly known as Riky Rick, passed away on the morning of Wednesday 23 February.

The family of rapper Riky Rick confirmed that he passed on following the rumours circulating on Twitter. A source told a local publication that the 34-year-old rapper was found by his management team at about 08:30. Learn more

24/02/2022
Miss Alabama Zoe Sozo Bethel’s Cause of Death Revealed

Bethel, who was crowned Miss Alabama for America Strong in 2021, died from blunt force trauma in Miami on Feb. 18, a spokesperson for the Miami Police Department tells E! News. The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner ruled her manner of death as accidental, per the police.

Her death came a week after police officers responded to a call about a possible suicide attempt in the Edgewater neighbourhood of Miami on Feb. 11. According to authorities, a preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, identified as Bethel, had fallen out of a third-floor window of a building.

At the time, Bethel was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital in critical condition. The 27-year-old succumbed to her injuries seven days later, police said.

Bethel’s family previously shared that the former model “sustained severe damage to her brain/brainstem” and was in a coma following what they described as an “accident.” On Feb. 16, her loved ones revealed on Instagram that “the damage cannot be repaired,” calling it a “traumatizing situation for our family.”

In the wake of her passing, her family shared a social media tribute reading, “Zoe touched the hearts of many people and was actively affiliated with several organizations and groups namely, she was the current Miss Alabama (for America Strong), a political commentator for RSBN, a Brand Ambassador for Turning Point USA, and Liberty University’s Falkirk Center. She was also a spokeswoman for Students for Life and affiliated with Project Veritas.”

Thanking fans for their “kind words and expressions of love for Zoe,” they added in their statement, “At this time of bereavement, effectual and fervent prayers are solicited for the family members, and the family asks that their privacy wishes be honoured and respected.”

Since Bethel’s death, many of her friends and former colleagues have also taken to social media to share their condolences.

“On February 18th, 2022, the world lost a queen,” an Instagram post from the Miss Alabama America organization read. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend and reigning Miss Alabama for America Strong, Zoe Bethel. She was a light in this world and we are heartbroken over the loss of such a bright and beautiful woman. Rest in grace and love, sweet one.”

Per Bethel’s family, information about burial arrangements for the pageant queen will be released at a later date.

Source – E! News

23/02/2022
Riky Rick has died

Award-winning hip-hop artist Riky Rick has died. Details of his untimely death are still foggy but the publication has learned that the accomplished musician, whose real name is Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado, allegedly took his own life at his estate home in the north of Joburg this morning.

Another source confirmed the death which has robbed Mzansi of another talented musician in the Ungazincishi hitmaker. “ It’s sad, I am heartbroken, South Africa is poorer without this talented muso,” said the source.

Riky Rick, 32, was the founder and owner of the record label Cotton Club Records. He was well known for fashion and setting trends.

He managed to establish himself as one of the most popular figures in South Africa’s entertainment scene. He has had so much presence in different places, and he is known by several other names including Boss Zonke, Master Makhado and Minister of Energy, and King Kotini.

Riky Rick has an interesting background. He was raised mainly by his maternal grandmother because he did not get the chance to grow up with his parents who divorced when he was only a baby. After that, his dad relocated to Johannesburg, and his mother, in pursuance of academia, studied in SA as well as the United Kingdom to qualify to become an advocate.

Rikhado was married to Bianca Naidoo. His untimely death comes just days after he announced a partnership deal with African Bank.

Source: news365

In other news – Bonang fires shot at Andile Mpisane?

Royal AM chairperson, Andile Mpisane and his ten-minute stint at the Legendz of the Streets US tour has been a running joke for any SA tweeps….

From clips of his lackluster performance on stage to rumours his mom Shauwn Mkhize allegedly paid for him to star in the show, many are amused at the Royal AM boss’s latest gig. Learn more

23/02/2022
Woman warns DJ Zinhle

Award-winning DJ Zihle, is one of the country’s most sought after female artists and she has cemented her place in the music scene. She is also a force to be reckoned with in everything she touches. Her business Era By Zinhle, has been making boss moves lately and no one is more deserving than she is.

Zinhle and her baby daddy Murdah Bongz recently welcomed their first child together second born Asante, and they are enjoying parenting together. It seems the couple has been in a relationship for two years now and they are head over heels in love with each other.=

We are not sure if we should be concerned about their relationship. This follows after a woman who goes by the handle of Dorothy_lanie93, uploaded a video on TiTok addressing DJ Zinhle.

In the clip she uploaded a picture of DJ Zinhle with Murdah and the second one features her and Murdah. Many people are confused because the picture was taken backstage and we are wondering if she is telling the truth.

She can be heard telling Zinhle not to be too comfortable because she was once Murdah’s everything. “Don’t get too comfortable sweetheart, I was once his everything too,” she claims. The video has left tongues wagging and raised questions about whether they were an item with Murdah.
It was a few months ago when Zinhle revealed that Murdah is very fortunate to have her in her life, making us think that she deserves the Girlfriend of the Year award. She revealed that she is the best girlfriend ever and her exes can even attest to this.

https://www.tiktok.com/@dorothy_lanie93/video/7066746307142094081?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id6988936668716697090

“With me he got a girlfriend of the year, I am thee most best girlfriend. You can even ask any of my exes, they know that when it comes to girl friending, I’m the best in the game. I’m the best girlfriend anyone can ever have,” she said.

In addition, she seems ready for Murdah to take their relationship to the next level.Initially, she was reluctant to get married to him, but recently she revealed that they are planning to wed. Zinhle revealed this on her reality show The Unexpected. She also spoke about the experience of them being parents and the involvement of AKA and Kairo, Zinhle said

“This is a different experience with Bongani who is completely amazing. I just need to be in it with a new energy. As scary as it felt, it just felt good to be with someone who is so reassuring, someone who is there.

Bongani and I have plans to get married but it’s not going to be when people want us to get married, we have a lifetime ahead of us. We are happy every day.” she said.

Source: News365

In other news – Zodwa Wabantu gets dragged into Busta 929’s saga

Zodwa Wabantu gets dragged into Busta 929’s saga.

The amapiano producer has been called a pedophile for dating a teenage-looking girl, whose photos have gone viral on social media. Learn more

21/02/2022
I almost lost my life – Mome Mahlangu

Mome Mahlangu has taken to her social media to open up on some of the challenges she face in the past 10 years.

The star shared a photo of herself stating that it was the day her aunt and sister were sending her to her in-laws.
Mome stated that she survived all that because of her husband and the journey changed her life for the better.

The reality TV star had to go through abuse from her in laws to been diagnosed with what could have been chronic but she kneeled down more than she cried and thank her man for being her every source of strength.

Mome said she had miscarriages, motional and mental trauma of being cursed to fail at this marriage by inlaws but she chose to protect her mental health.

“Molove 1 , 2012/10/21 my aunt and my sister sending me to my inlaws it will be 10 years in 7 months and Oh what a journey I only survived and still here only because @tolassmothegamer your love for me is warming daily even through challenges we soldier on cause only we know our journey spiritually and emotionally with all challenges ♥️This journey changed my life for the better to be with my soulmate and for the worse to go through Inlaw abuse to be diagnosed with what could have been chronic decease but I kneeled down more than I cried and I thank you @tolassmothegamer for being my every source of strength through the stomps , losses (miscarriages ,emotional and mental trauma of being cursed to fail at this marriage by inlaws )”

She went on to say that she has always told her husband that on the 10th year of their marriage which will be in 7 months, she will seal and deliver a special project for women across the world.

Mome also revealed that she almost lost her life as one of the evil ones called to confess that when Teamo was 10 days in ICU, they were apparently praying for me to pass.

“I almost lost my life , I prayed and I still do , one of them called to confess that when teamo was 10 days I in ICU apparently they were praying for me to pass imagine my children growing without me, as usual when u the famous one everything u do is your fault but I kept quiet even on the show so my words will not be twisted , I took my time to work on my healing so i created this project.

Source: News365

In other news – Justin Bieber tests positive for Covid-19

Justin Bieber has been forced to postpone at least one concert date after he returned a positive Covid-19 test result.

A spokesperson for the “Love Yourself” hitmaker revealed to TMZ that Justin learned about his test result on Saturday, but is said to be feeling “OK” at the moment. Learn more

21/02/2022