LISTEN | From Tbo Touch recording a gospel album to Mapaputsi refuting claims he's bedridden: top stories of the week

16 August 2024 - 17:03
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Mia le Roux was crowned Miss South Africa.
Mia le Roux was crowned Miss South Africa.
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Miss SA Mia le Roux all smiles after being crowned

Miss SA Mia le Roux is deaf but can hear thanks to a cochlear implant she received through donations from her community. Raised in Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape, her parents could not afford an implant so her community helped by raising funds for it. The Miss SA event was hosted by media personality Bonang Matheba at SunBet Arena in Pretoria.

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Metro FM's Tbo Touch to release a gospel album

Metro FM's Tbo Touch is collaborating with Grammy award-winning Zakes Bantwini and they are set to release an album. “Zakes and I have recorded a gospel song and we are about to complete our soon-to-be-named gospel album, it's a prayer album. Replenishment has partnered with the City of Tshwane which is a big deal, as we'll be working with service providers from Tshwane.”

Mihlali Ndamase on her relationship 

Mihlali Ndamase has finally broken her silence to address claims of her being in an abusive relationship with businessman Leeroy Sidambe, who has denied abusing the YouTuber. On Monday, Mihlali shared an open letter saying the matter that was now in the public domain had “deeply” affected her and her business.

Death of Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule

A statement shared by Zanele's husband, Bishop Mpendulo Nkambule, revealed the Crown Gospel Awards founder and Ukhozi FM presenter died in the early hours on Monday at Parklands Hospital. Her memorial service was held on Thursday at the GNF church in Durban, while her funeral will take place at the Durban ICC on Saturday and she'll be laid to rest at Mariannhill cemetery in Pinetown, Durban.

Kwaito singer Mapaputsi dismisses claims he is bedridden

Kwaito star Mapaputsi has refuted claims he is bedridden. Real name Sandile Ngwenya, known for his hit song Izinja, Mapaputsi was reported to be suffering from health issues. This week, Mapaputsi posted a video on his WhatsApp status in which he refutes claims he is bedridden.

He said: “Baphi laba, baphi laba...bathi ubani osembhedeni? (Where are they, where are they...they say I'm bedridden?) Angizwanga...mina ngise Durban mos, awufuna uku'booker book see you soon (Excuse me...I'm in Durban, if you want to book, book see you soon), I'm in Durban having a good time. Baphi laba banxamba amanga ngise Durban, indaba yabo okuthi family family umuntu ulele phansi I don't know. (Where are they, they are lying about me, I'm in Durban, their news about family saying I'm bedridden I don't know)”.

'Friends of Amstel: The Challenge' game show to launch on e.tv

Amstel beer premiered its new game show Friends of Amstel: The Challenge at an exclusive, star-studded watch party on Wednesday night. The premiere was at Artistry in Sandton, Johannesburg. The event attracted an impressive line-up of guests and fans who gathered for a night of fun and friendship, including Boohle, Sjava, Zee Nxumalo, Pearl Thusi, Lawrence Maleka and Ricardo Da Costa.


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