'You live on because we remember you!' - Connie Ferguson pays homage to late husband on their wedding anniversary

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Johannesburg - Seasoned actress and TV producer Connie Ferguson is honouring the memory of her late mother, Margaret Masilo, and her late husband Shona Ferguson - on what would have been their 24th wedding anniversary.

Shona Ferguson passed away due to Covid-19 complications in 2021.

In a moving tribute to the father of her two daughters she took to Instagram to pen her late life partner a heartfelt note.

"Sweet sweet memories," she said.

"Remembering my angels on what would have been our 24th wedding anniversary. I will never stop paying tribute to our love Sho, because it was one for the books! 

"A gift worth remembering and celebrating! Thank you for everything. I love you for eternity my skat. Continue resting king and my queen. 

"You live on because we remember you," said the revered media personality.

Also Read: 'I cannot believe it’s already been a year!' - Celebrity stylist Tshepi Vundla and JR celebrate their 1st wedding anniversary

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In a separate post with actor, Reggie Rasodi, who also sent in a dedication in honour of the Fergusons who would have been celebrating their wedding anniversary today she said:

"Love is a beautiful thing! Tell the people you love that you love them. That’s a gift that will live with them forever!" said Connie.

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'Murdah Bongz you did it!' - DJ Zinhle congratulates her husband for buying his parents a home

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Johannesburg - Award-winning House music DJ Zinhle Jiyane has congratulated her husband Bongani "Murdah Bongz" Mohosana on buying a house for his parents.

The two House music DJ's have been married for close to two years and share a daughter together, Asante, with  Kairo who is Zinhle's daughter from a previous relationship with the late slain Hip Hop rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes.

She took to Instagram to pen her husband a congratulatory note.

"A huge congratulations and blessings to the Mohosana family on their new home," she said.

"Murdah Bongz you did it! God bless you. This is big!" said the philanthropic DJ to her husband.

The poignant moment shows an emotional Zinhle hugging her crying mother-in-law surrounded by her father-in-law and a close circle of friends and family together with their two daughters.

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'I cannot believe it’s already been a year!' - Celebrity stylist Tshepi Vundla and JR celebrate their 1st wedding anniversary

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Johannesburg -  Lifestyle content creator and celebrity stylist Matshepang "Tshepi" Vundla and music producer Thabo "JR" Bogopa are marking their first wedding anniversary together.

The pair officially tied the knot in a white wedding ceremony, last year, after being together for several years and sharing two children, Sibabalwe and Liyema.

She took to Instagram to give her followers a glimpse into the blissful day which was attended by a close circle of family and friends including media personalities Gail Mabalane and her husband Kabelo, Lerato Sengadi, Sipho "Psyfo" Ngwenya , K -Naomi and Luthando "Lootlove" Shosha as one of her bridesmaids.

"I cannot believe it’s already been a year," she said.

The curated video clip shows the pre-wedding gatherings which took place at the Steyn City Hotel, the build-up to the main white wedding and the couple's reception area with the bride sharing a dance with her father.

The doting husband gave a toast and said: "May we be with people who build us. Who want to see us be the greatest versions of ourselves.

"The ones who continue to inspire us everyday by continuing to be loving towards me and my wife and my family; who my kids continue to call uncle and continue to call aunt every single day, the people who are not family but my kids see them as grandparents, aunts and uncles who have my best interests.

"May you continue to prosper and to grow with me and flourish with me and make money with me in compound interest," he said.

Also Read: 'And so the adventure begins!': Carte Blanche's Claire Mawisa ties the knot in private ceremony

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'This is truly the best thing!' - Bongani Fassie reacts to Brenda Fassie's newly dropped Vulindlela Gqom Remix

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Johannesburg - The iconic multi-award-winning late Afro-pop artist Brenda Fassie's 1997 hit song Vulindlela has been honoured with a new Gqom remix by a Belgium based DJ named Miro VH.

Miro VH is a Belgian based DJ who specialises in Hip Hop, R&B and urban club music who has built a massive following in South Africa, driven by his viral Gqom and Amapiano remixes that have become crowd favourites according to Soundcloud.

The acclaimed hit song has been revamped to give it a new fresh spin for the younger global audiences who identify with the music genre.

He took to Instagram to announce the release of the anticipated remix to an enthusiastic fan base.

"The Vulindlela remix is finally out now. I’m so excited to share this one with you. Go listen, stream it a million times, share it with your people and enjoy. Love you all," he said.

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The honoured late artist's only son, Bongani Fassie, has shown his appreciation for the Vulindlela Gqom remix.

Also Read: 'It took me 13 months to prepare for this role!' - Brenda Ngxoli on leading Brenda Fassie part in Vuldindlela docu-series

"This is truly the best thing I’ve heard in a while. Deep gratitude to Miro VH for honouring my mother by giving her music a new life. This song will heal the world again," he said.

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'Depression is hard on family,' - Simphiwe Dana opens up on struggles with depression

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Johannesburg - Multi-award-winning artist Simphiwe Dana has opened up about raising her two children, Zazi and Phalo, amidst struggling with depression and anxiety.

The singer and songwriter shares her children with her former manager Msa Xokelelo per News24.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) depression is a common mental disorder involving a depressed (sad) mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time.

She took to Instagram to wish her sister - who helps her with the raising of her children - a Happy Birthday and her last born son, Phalo, who has turned 20-years-old recently.

The artist opened up about her supportive family who have come to understand her mental disorder.

"God gave me this beautiful family for they knew my life must be hard so I can be honest about my pain," she said.

"Pain is not all that makes me. I’ve become extremely reclusive in the past eight years. I do not want to explain what trauma it is that brought me here. I’ve shut out so many of my friends. I don’t want anyone else to carry my pain.

 "Today is my sister’s birthday. Yesterday was my son’s 20th. I’m so proud of who they have become. My sister supports me with raising Zazi and Phalo. They call her ‘dad’. I’m so grateful to the universe for helping me take care of my family," said the artist. 

She explained how hard the situation is on her family but also expressed how happy she is for their understanding.

"Depression is hard on family. I’m so glad these two get it," she said.

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The artist whose music is centred around socially-awareness issues faced the hardest time during the recent Covid-19 hard lockdown.

"I had been living with depression without guidance, and during lockdown, my usual escape outlets were shut. I couldn’t go walking whenever I chose. And, although I’m a loner, occasionally I want to socialise with my friends. Besides external restrictions, my inner jail had become bigger than I could control," she told Business Media Mags.

Her eldest daughter Zazi - a creative in her own right - responded with words of affection to her mother's post.

"I love you all so much! and I’m so grateful for these two [Her brother and aunt], happy birthday to them," she said.

'It took me 13 months to prepare for this role!' - Brenda Ngxoli on leading Brenda Fassie part in Vuldindlela docu-series

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Johannesburg - Award-winning actress Brenda Ngxoli, who is currently portraying the role of the late iconic afro-pop artist Brenda Fassie on SABC's new Vulindlela docu-series, has detailed the grueling work it took to achieving the role.

Vulindlela is a four-part docu-series that delves into the rise and fall of the late mega super star, Brenda Fassie, who catapulted South African pop music onto the global stage.

The lead actress took to Instagram recently to allow her followers in on the behind-the-scenes of the exciting TV production.

"It took me 13 months to prepare for this role," she said.

"From gym to weight loss drips to personal trainers to Mediterranean diets.... you name it...whilst breastfeeding my darling ( Her toddler baby called Sky), dance and movement classes to voice coaches. All in faith that one day I shall be able to portray Brenda Nokuzola Fassie," said the actress.

Through some rare interviews from friends, family, collaborators, biographers and re-enactments led by Brenda Ngxoli portraying the late super star alongside fellow actor Sphamandla Dludlu as music producer Chicco Twala - the documentary portrays the "fearless spirit, the creative partnership that shaped her [Brenda Fassie] sound and the empowerment of a generation".

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In reference to the late artist the actress describes how emotionally invested she immersed herself in the role.

"Your tears became mine. I stalked your associates like hell. Only a handful knew and God knows how freaked out I was. You were and Still are The GOAT (Greatest Of All Time). Halala Yem-yem Sophitsho (Brenda Fassie's Clan names)," she said.

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 Vulindlela airs on SABC one at 20:00 pm on Saturdays.

Also Read: SABC honours the late Brenda Fassie with Vulindlela four-part docu-series

'Happy anniversary!' - Thabsie celebrates 10 years with hubby

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Johannesburg - Singer and songwriter Bathabisile "Thabsie" Biyela is celebrating a decade of blissful matrimony to her doting husband Thando Vokwana.

The married pair is marking their tenth anniversary together.

She took to Instagram to let him know how "gentle, kind and patient" he has been with her throughout their years up-to-so far together.

"Ten years married to the love of my life," she said.

"You have held my heart in your steady hands through every season we’ve faced. You are gentle, you are kind and so patient with me. You really are love personified. I know God is real because He gave me you. I will love you in every tomorrow we are blessed to share.

"Happy anniversary Thando Chuma Zukisani Vokwana," said the artist.

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The songstress recently released her new single, Again, which "touches on a toxic love story where one pleads for healing in order for them to give it a try once again".

Also Read: 'Thank you for the greatest 20 years ever!': Rihanna celebrates 20 years in entertainment

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'Hands off Dudu Zuma!' - Ntsiki Mazwai defends Zuma daughter amidst Russia-Ukraine allegations

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Johannesburg - Social activist and opinionated poet Ntsiki Mazwai has called out the "violence against Duduzile Zuma and the silence of the purple gang" as South Africa begins to mark  the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is currently facing two counts of chargers relating to terrorism concerning the July 2021 unrest in KwaZulu-Natal which left more than 300 people dead.

The embattled former president's daughter is now facing new allegations for allegedly manipulating 17 South African men to fight in the frontlines for Russia in its ongoing conflict against Ukraine.

Mazwai said that its important to address the issue of Duduzile Zuma as she believes that she is being "scapegoated" and that the new allegations against her are the results of a "witch-hunt".

"It's the 16 Days of Activism around GBV (Gender-Based-Violence) and its important to talk about Duduzile Zuma," she said.

"We are watching a witch-hunt on a black girl. Now they are clutching at straws of her instigating the July unrest now they found another story with the Russia and Ukraine war and her personally recruiting...all these men...it's....rubbish," said the activist.

Mazwai said that the men recruited had a "choice" not to go.

"If you guys were going for military training you knew the circumstances around war and fighting in combat. You cannot scapegoat Dudu Zuma now at your convenience. 

"Hands off Dudu Zuma, you hypocrites are trash and must hold yourselves accountable for the choices you made! So I just want to call out the violence against Duduzile Zuma at the moment.

"You can't be saying its 16 Days of Activism [for No Violence Against Women and Children] and than you're behaving like this...the silence of the purple gang...," she said.

Also Read: 'Dudu didn't start the July unrest, the president did,' - Ntsiki Mazwai defends embattled Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla

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