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Robert Mugabe – Death and Net Worth, Education, Wife & Children Robert Mugabe was a Zimbabwean politician and the former president of the nation. He was one of the longest-serving leaders in Africa, and the oldest president in the world before he was forced to resign. Robert Mugabe’s Bio & Education Born Robert Gabriel Mugabe, the former leader popular for his sit-tight autocratic government, was born on February 21, ...
Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know About The President Of South Africa The President of South Africa is the head of government and head of state under the country’s constitution. In South Africa, the President is elected by members of the National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament, and is usually the leader of the largest party in the country, which for some time now, has been the African National Congress. South Africa used to have ...
10 Remarkable Facts About Archbishop Desmond Tutu South Africa has been known to harbour famous heroes. Most of these heroes have always been celebrated and taken to be the most adorable icons in the country as well as the world. Among these heroes is Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He is a person who is recognized even by little children school children. So, who is ...
Henry Cele Of Shaka Zulu – Cause of Death, Children & Wife Shaka Zulu is known to be the king who gave rise to one of the most popular tribes in Southern Africa, that of the Zulu’s. He became a Zulu leader in 1816 and due to determination and brutal strength, he conquered most of South Africa’s neighbouring tribes and thus made the Zulu’s one of the most ...
Who is Steve Biko? Family, Assassination & Death – Biography When you talk about the people who took part in South Africa’s struggle for independence, one person that stands out from the rest is Steve Biko. Biko was iconic in the painful and bloody struggle for South Africa independence and his works still remain evident not just in South Africa, but also in the entire ...
12 Things You Didn’t Know About Joyce Banda Of Malawi Joyce Banda is one of the two African female presidents. Her presidency has been compared to that of former Nigerian president, Jonathan Goodluck. She was globally ranked at position 71 as the world’s most influential female leader, and position 1 in Africa by the Forbes magazine. If you can’t figure out who is being referred ...
Julius Malema’s Wife and Kids, Weight Loss & Net Worth The name of Julius Malema has become one of the most famous in South Africa and even outside, being spoken of in the same level as some of the country’s anti-apartheid heroes. Although he carries controversy wherever he goes, the expelled former leader of ANC Youth wing has not become any less popular. In fact, ...
9 Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About The Legendary Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela is widely known in the whole world as the legendary South African politician and revolutionary leader who was imprisoned for close to 27 years in the fight against apartheid. After South Africa gained independence, he was elected as the first president of South African Republic. Among so many other firsts, he was the ...
10 Astonishing Things You Didn’t Know About Sarah Baartman Saartjie Sarah Baartman also known as the `hottentot Venus’ was a famous khokhoi woman exhibited as a freak show attraction in Europe during the 19th century. Born to Khoisan family near the Gambtos River, she was orphaned during a commando raid after which she was then enslaved by a Dutch farmer near Cape Town. She had ...
Kurt Darren – Wife, Kids & Family – Biography Kurt Darren who is also known as `big KD’ is a popular South African Afrikaans singer who also doubles up as one of the most celebrated media personality in a long list of celebrated personalities in South Africa. Born on February 19, 1970, Kurt Darren is not only a musician but also a songwriter and a television presenter. ...
10 Lesser Known Facts About Vuyo Mbuli Born in 1967, Vuyo Mbuli was a popular television and radio presenter from South Africa. He shot to fame and popularity when he took up the job of anchoring a Show on SABC3. This show gave him a lot of accolades, he was signed as one of the Morning Live’s founding anchors. This show was ...
Mswati III – King of Swaziland Wives, Children & Net Worth Located on the south-east side of Africa and situated west of Mozambique is a small country stretching over 6,000 square miles with over 1,230,000 population called Swaziland. Rich in culture and breath-taking sights, this beautiful country is made up mostly of mountainous regions. The official languages of this country are SiSwati and English. Knowledge of ...
Helen Zille – Husband, Children & House – Biography Helen Zille is undoubtedly one of the most influential women in South Africa. A member of the Democratic Alliance, Helen won the mayoral elections against the candidate of the popular African National Congress by 106 to 103 votes. She is known for her fight against crime and drug abuse in Cape Town. Zille is also a ...
Cyril Ramaphosa – Wife, Children & Net Worth – Biography Cyril Ramaphosa is a South African icon, a politician, an activist and a renowned businessman and interim President of the Republic of South Africa. Ramaphosa became South Africa’s fifth President on February 15, 2018, following the resignation of his predecessor Jacob Zuma and a subsequent vote of the National Assembly. Majority of the people know him for ...
Lindiwe Mazibuko Married, Husband & Education – Biography Lindiwe Mazibuko is an influential and respectable figure in South Africa’s political opposition scene, few people are aware of her inner struggles and the sacrifices that have made her the icon she is. She served as a member of the parliament before finally bowing out in 2014. Lindiwe Mazibuko Biography, Parents & Education Born on April 9, 1980, ...
Mamphela Ramphele: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Activist If you’ve ever heard about Mamphela Ramphele, then you probably know that she is 65 years old, an anti-apartheid activist, a businesswoman and an academic. You also most likely know her as a partner of the legendary anti-apartheid icon Steve Biko. But that is just the tip of the iceberg. There is much more than you ...
Trevor Manuel – Qualifications, Wife / Family & Net Worth South Africa has produced a huge number of great men and women who have been highly esteemed and highly regarded for the different roles they’ve played in different walks of life over the years. One of the greatest men alive today is Trevor Andrew Manue,l who is currently serving as a Minister in the Presidency ...
Khuli Chana: 11 Facts You Didn’t Know About Him A number of people have heard of this prominent and talented South African musician who is renowned for the technique where he rhymes and raps his music in vernacular using a style known as the Motswako. This is a musical style that comprises of elements from numerous musical backgrounds. The Motswako style of music involves ...
Richard Maponya – Family, Net Worth & Cars – Biography Richard Maponya is best known as one of the successful pillars in the South African business sphere. To date, his biggest project is the joint venture with property group ZenPROP in the construction of the Maponya Mall, a mega shopping mall in Soweto. Born as Richard John Pelwana Maponya, the South African business powerhouse is a ...
Johann Rupert – Daughter, Son & Net Worth – Biography Johann Rupert is a South African business magnate and the chairman of Rich Goods Company located in Switzerland and also Remgro, a company based in South Africa. Read on to learn more about the billionaire. Johann Rupert Bio Born to Anton Rupert, a South African tycoon and Huberte Rupert; Johann Peter Rupert grew up in Stellenbosch. He ...
Marlon Parker – 10 Lesser Known Truths About The Mogul The story of Marlon is interesting. It is not just a motivation for people who are former social misfits but also plays a significant part in enchaining entrepreneurship. Marlon is an inspiration all over the world. His twitter page describes him as a Social Entrepreneur, Web and Mobile Enthusiast, Emerging Markets, Startups, Founder at @RLabs, Partner ...
10 Greatest Musicians From South Africa If you’re a world traveller who fancies music, then you’re probably conversant with the list I’m about to make. That’s to say you’ve at some point enjoyed the sounds of the greatest musicians from South Africa on your stereo, iPod, CD player or radio and you completely understand what “great” means in this context. Now if you ...
Leleti Khumalo – Age, Husband & Children – Biography Leleti Khumalo is a South African Zulu actress. She is well known for her role in the movie stage play Sarafina. Leleti is also known for other major movies that she has starred in such as “Hotel Rwanda” and “Yesterday”. She has been active in the film industry and other entertainment fields since 1988. Here ...
Hugh Masekela – Death, Net Worth, Wife & Children – Biography Hugh Masekela is a well-known trumpeter, composer, flugelhornist and a bandleader who was born in Witbank town South Africa. Growing up, Masekela was motivated and inspired by the music on the 78 RPM, GRAMOPHONE RECORDS OF Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Jelly Roll Morton and others. Read on to learn more about his incredible life’s journey. Bio Hugh ...
10 Things You Thought You Knew About The Lively Reeva Steenkamp One of the saddest moments in the lives of people is when death strikes as they lose a loved one and since one doesn’t know when it will strike, it makes it more painful as most people never get to say goodbye or prepare themselves. Such was the case for Reeva Steenkamp who was a ...
Oscar Pistorius Wife / Girlfriend, Net Worth & Murder Case Trial Oscar Leonard Carl Pistorius is one of the most phenomenal human beings on this planet. He is mostly known for his athletic track record where he has competed and won many races despite being an amputee. He is a living example of the fact that disabilities don’t always limit us, rather they help us discover ...
Sol Kerzner Net Worth, Wife & Daughter – Biography Sol Kerzner was born the youngest of the four children of Jewish-Russian emigrants and he grew up in the poor suburbs of Johannesburg. In 1979, he established a number of world-renowned resorts before embarking on his big mission — building Sun City. Now Sun City has grown to be one of the most popular destinations in the ...
Jacob Zuma Spouse, Children & Net Worth – Biography Jacob Zuma is a former president of South Africa and he ruled the country between 2009 and February 2018 when he resigned. He was also the president of the African National Congress (ANC). He is a controversial politician, involving himself in several legal scandals associated with corruption and racketeering. A polygamist, Zuma has over 20 children. ...
Die Antwoord Daughter, Net Worth & Members Breakup Die Antwoord is a South African rap-rave group that comprises of South African musicians who started in Cape Town back in 2008 and they have been gaining popularity since then as they continue to perform in the world stage. The group has been of great influence to majority others out there as their fans always ...
Is Winnie Mandela Dead? Her Children, Family & Net Worth Winnie Mandela is an activist and politician from South Africa popular for being the wife of South Africa’s legendary president, Nelson Mandela. Winnie Mandela’s Biography Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was born in the village of eMbongweni, Bizana, Pondoland, (modern-day Eastern Cape Province in South Africa), on 26 September 1936 as Nomzamo Winifred Zanyiwe Madikizela. Having come from a family of educated parents, Winnie also towed ...
Rolene Strauss Biography – Husband, Kids, Parents & Family Rolene Strauss is a South African beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2014 in London. After winning Miss South Africa 2014 earlier that year (March 2014), Rolene Strauss became the second South African woman to bag the prestigious Miss World pageant. Rolene Strauss bagged the Miss World 2014 crown on Dec 14, 2014, a competition that ...
10 Things You Never Knew About Sello Maake Ka-Ncube Sello Maake is one of South African’s most popular actors. He’s known everywhere from the streets of Johannesburg down to the Cape, by the young and the old. When you go to South Africa and ask about acting in general, they’ll always use Ka-Ncube as an example. Ka-Ncube, popular as Sello Maake, is a simple man. ...
Trevor Noah Girlfriend, Parents and Family Details When it comes to unravelling mysteries, the stand-up comedian Trevor Noah seems like the right mystery to unravel. He has made bold steps in the right direction that has boosted his career and has given him an edge that is taking him places in his chosen profession. In a country that is thick with a ...
Liesl Laurie Bio – Boyfriend, Parents or Family and Other Interesting Facts Liesl Laurie is a South African model and ex-beauty pageant titleholder famed for winning the 2015 Miss South Africa beauty pageant. Following her remarkable victory, Laurie, whose beauty was deemed unequalled among her peers, was propelled into the limelight. She has continued to create laudable and significant impressions in South Africa and across the world, earning ...
Ugly And Lesser Known Facts You Won’t Believe About Nelson Mandela The Mandela story is quite popular, and it isn’t an exaggeration to say his story is almost known to all. However, pardon a recap of the said story, just in case there’s someone who has heard only half of it. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela who died on the 5th of December 2013 at the very ripe age ...
These Women Have Done More For South African Women Than Jacob Zuma Ever Will “On the ANCYL pictures circulating…you have young women in ANCYL panties. Whose children are these that you have so grossly violated? Whose daughters are these whose buttocks you parade to promote your ANC? Your organisation has denied women the right to human dignity and equality. Do you have men in ANC underwear parading around your events too? ...
Siza Mzimela – The First Black Woman To Found An Airline In South Africa A recently published article about Zimbabwe celebrating her first ever all-female deck crew is indeed an inspiring tale, which has led us to uncover more inspiring but less known tales. As said in the previous piece, being a woman in this part of the world somewhat means you can aim at being great and successful but not ...
Who The Heck Is Prince Harry And Why Is He Doing All These Cool Things In Mzansi? I met this Xhosa speaking dude at Bhisho, during a night out. We got talking, about the country, animals, and everything. And as it was same week Prince Harry was touring South Africa, something he said about poachers, made me say; “don’t worry, Prince Harry is here, he’ll save the rhinos”. My new friend regarded me with curious ...
Meet Janna The 10-Year-Old Who Does Amazing Things With Her Camera Janna Jihad Ayya, a Palestinian youngster born and raised in the war zone of West bank, has successfully carved out a niche for herself as the youngest (and probably bravest) journalist at the present time. Ayya, who resides in the village of Nabi Saleh in the West Bank, is famed not only for her documentary on ...
Mmabatho Montsho Biography – Boyfriend or Husband Mmabatho Montsho is an actress, filmmaker and fashion designer from South Africa. She is an enterprising individual who had worked hard to create a name for herself in the whirlwind world of South African entertainment. She is also said to be dating someone who a lot of ladies are particularly interested in, the man dubbed ...
Introducing Mandla Mandela: The Man Behind The Name Not surprisingly, Mandla Mandela has made a name for himself in South Africa’s political arena. In fact, it was to be expected. If his name sounds familiar, that’s probably because he is Nelson Mandela’s grandson. Born in 1974, the Rhodes University graduate is the current chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council. He became chief in 2007 ...
Thuli Madonsela’s Autobiography, Husband and Family A quick look at South Africa’s Public Protector Thulisile Nomkhosi Madonsela’s tenure in the office brings to mind one of Emma Watson’s quote, which reads “Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to be strong. It’s time that we all perceive gender on a spectrum, ...
6 Things You Need To Know About Gospel Legend Lundi Tyamara South Africa recorded another shocking death in the early hours of Friday, January 27, 2017. Of a truth, this day will forever remain evergreen in the minds of family, friends, fans, and well-wishers of local gospel artist Lundi Tyamara. Tyamara died precisely at 12.40 am at Edenvale Hospital; where he was treated for tuberculosis of the stomach ...
Gerrie Nel Biography and 6 Quick Facts And Reason For His Resignation As of today, Advocate Gerrie Nel is no longer in the employ of the National Prosecuting Authority after handing in a 24-hour notice of his resignation on Monday. Upon learning that the State prosecutor who jailed Oscar Pistorius and former top cop Jackie Selebi has quit, South Africans have been left reeling with many describing his ...
Who Is Bonginkosi Madikizela? Here are Facts About The Acting DA Western Cape Leader Western Cape Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Patricia de Lille’s resignation has opened up the door for her deputy Bonginkosi Madikizela to take over the reins in the province. Who Is Bonginkosi Madikizela? Madikizela was a former member of the African National Congress (ANC) who rose to prominence in 2005 when he led a group of disaffected ANC ...
Cassper Nyovest Bio – Net Worth, Cars, House and Family Life Cassper Nyovest is without a doubt one of the most prominent South African artists of today. While he has been a staple in South African entertainment since 2004, he began to gain international attention in 2009. With further releases like Doc Shebeleza, Tsibip, and Phumakim, we can understand why his popularity continues to grow. With collaborations ...
Bonang Matheba Bio – House, Cars & Net Worth Also known as Queen B, Bonang Matheba is easily one of the most popular celebrities and definitely South Africa’s most popular television host. Her claim to prominence was as the host of SABC 1’s Live (currently Live Amp) from 2007-2012 alongside Tbo Touch. Some of the shows she currently hosts include SABC 3’s Top Billing, Afternoon Express and the Metro ...
SA Politician Awards: Check Out The Complete List Of Winners Despite receiving many backlashes and opposition from a handful of political parties, the South African Politician Awards finally held, as earlier announced, on the eve of the State Address. The event, which was organized by a company called Jozi Media, held at Cape Town’s Cape Sun Hotel on Wednesday night. Politicians were nominated to different categories ...
Amor Vittone: A Brief Profile And All You Need To Know Amor Vittone has recently found herself to be the subject of many headlines once again following the death of South African rugby union player, Joost Van Der Westhuizen. With her emotional tribute to Joost, whom she was married to, Vittone is sure to be a subject of many more headlines in the days to come. With that ...
Joost van der Westhuizen: The Man In The Mirror The South African rugby legend, Joost Van der Westhuizen, passed away on the 6th of February, 2017, two weeks before his 46th birthday. He is famous for playing in 89 international matches for the South African national team, during which he scored 38 tries. He played in three rugby world cups including the infamous 1995 tournament ...
Everything You Must Know About AKA (Rapper) Including His Net Worth Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, or as he popularly commonly known – AKA, is currently one of the most influential South African celebrity in the entertainment industry. He got his start as part of Entity, a hip-hop rap group known for their hit song – Touch N Go. As a solo artist, he has gained critical and commercial success since ...
Hugh Jackman – Age, Height, Wife & Kids The Australian actor, singer, multi-instrumentalist, dancer and producer Hugh Jackman has definitely been turning heads since his breakout role as the Wolverine in the 2000 hit film X-Men. Thankfully, his talent and the diversity of his roles has earned him a top spot on Hollywood’s A-List. Here’s a little more information about the Aussie actor you might ...
Khuli Chana: A Complete Biography Of The Motswako Rapper Khuli Chana first made international waves when he opened for Drake during his South African tour. The South African rapper has remained relevant, however, thanks to his charisma and his talent. With his constant presence in entertainment headlines, here are a few things you might want to know about the star: Bio of Khuli Chana Khulane Morule, better known ...
10 Fast Facts You Didn’t Know About Bonang Mohale Mr Bonang Mohale, CM (SA), Pr IMM, P Gr Dip Mkt (IMM) is the current Chairman of Shell South Africa Holdings (Pty) Limited, South African Petroleum Refinery (Sapref), Shell South Africa Marketing (Pty) Limited and Shell South Africa Refinery (Pty) Limited. He is also the Vice President of Sales and Operations at Shell South Africa (Pty) ...
Joel Joffe, Lawyer Who Defended Mandela Dies: 5 Fast Facts You Need To Know Lord Joel Joffe, the iconic lawyer who defended former President Nelson Mandela at the infamous 1963-1964 Rivonia Trial has died. Tributes from across the globe have continued to pour in for the heroic human right lawyer. On Tuesday, President Jacob Zuma said he was saddened to learn of the passing of one of South Africa’s most ...
Ntuthuko Radebe Dies: Here are 5 Lesser Known Facts About The South African Soccer Player Death is always hard especially when it involves persons so young and full of life. South African football has been plunged into mourning once again as another young talent, junior international right-back Ntuthuko Radebe has been confirmed dead. Belgian club KAS Eupen confirmed the sad news on its website on Tuesday. Eupen revealed that the defender ...
Gupta Family Empire And Net Worth: Just How Rich And Powerful Are The Guptas? To say that the Gupta family is rich is an understatement. The family is super rich. Some parts of the US call their type Brahmin or the glitterati. In short, the Gupta family is a billionaire family. Everyone can be rich but it takes lots of smart investments, frugality, strong business IQ and of course for the Guptas, strong ...
Senamile Masango: Facts About First African Woman Nuclear Scientist Senamile Masango was part of a team of students from the University of Western Cape (UWC), led by Professor Nico Orce, who got history to document that they are the first African research team to lead an experiment at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). From what we gathered, the student researchers are studying the isotope selenium-70 so ...
Johannes Bhekumuzi Magwaza: 5 Things You Should Know About SAA’s New Chair For a long, long time we’ve all been talking about the financial misfortunes of the South African Airways (SAA) and how Dudu Myeni is the chief architect of SAA’s losses. Almost everyone has been asking for Myeni’s removal as SAA’s Board Chairperson. Today, the Finance Minister, Malusi Gigaba unveiled the new Board for SAA which saw the ...
Does Vanna White Have A Husband or Children, What Is Her Net Worth? Vanna White is an American actress who was born on 18th February 1957. She is best known for hosting the Wheel of Fortune TV show since 1982. Vanna who’s 5ft 6in tall has been known to have been involved in a number of high profile relationships, engagements, and marriages. The big question everyone is asking right now ...
Ramaphosa’s Victory: Dlamini Reveals Why ANCWL Is Not Proud Of The Outcome The African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) has shared reasons why they won’t be celebrating the election of Cyril Ramaphosa as the new president of the African National Congress (ANC). The league’s president, Bathabile Dlamini, while addressing the media said the organisation “is not and cannot be proud of the outcome” because the ruling party has ...
Who is Penny Sparrow? Here Are Interesting Facts You Need To Know About Her Penny Sparrow is a white South African female who worked as a real-estate agent in the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal. She became infamous in the country after she referred to black South African beach-goers as monkeys on a Facebook post on New Year’s day, 2016. Penny Sparrow’s Racist Comment Penny Sparrow took to Facebook to share her ...
Ntsiki Mazwai Biography and Everything You Should Know About Her Ntsiki Mazwai is a South African musician, activist, blogger, and poet. Over the years, she has developed a reputable career in South Africa’s art scene with her exceptional music compositions. Her style of music cuts across traditional, house, reggae, and Afrosoul. Although she is popularly known as Mamiya or the South African Street Queen, Ntsiki ...
Zindzi Mandela – Biography, Husband & Children of The South African Politician Being one of the daughters of someone as famous as Nelson Mandela, there is a guarantee that there would always be a spotlight of your life, a fact that Zindzi Mandela learned to live with right from the time she was young. The youngest daughter of the legendary South African anti-apartheid revolutionary leader who later ...
Thulisile Phongolo – Biography, Age, Boyfriend & Cars While not many South Africans would be able to identify who Thulisile Phongolo is by her name, a good number of her people and foreigners alike can be able to pick her out of a line up or identify her as DJ Thuli P or Namhla Diale, the famous character she played in the soap ...
Pearl Modiadie Biography, Age, Husband or Boyfriend Pearl Modiadie otherwise known as Pear Moody or Black Pearl has become incredibly famous through her outstanding performances, working as a TV presenter on the SABC1 network. She has also forged a career in acting, Disc Jockey, and producing. As an actress, Modiadie made her first film appearance in the 2013 e.tv soap opera, Scandal. ...
Who Is Zwelinzima Vavi of COSATU and What Is He Doing Lately? If you’re familiar with even just a bit of South African politics, then you must be familiar with the name Zwelinzima Vavi. Vavi was a recurrent name in South African News headlines during his time as General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU). He also served as the Vice-Chairperson of the ...
Winnie Mashaba – Biography, Songs & Husband One of the people to have greatly contributed to the gospel music genre in South Africa is Winnie Mashaba. Since bursting onto the scene, the songstress known for always wearing her doek has won multiple awards, charming gospel music lovers with her velvet voice that has since become synonymous with the Zion Christian Church, where ...
Tokyo Sexwale – Ex-Wife, Children & Net Worth – Biography Tokyo Sexwale otherwise known as Mosima Gabriel is no doubt among the circle of interesting South Africans. He is not just a successful businessman but also a politician and an anti-apartheid activist. He garnered fame as the first Premier of Gauteng as well as the former Minister of Human Settlements. Through his stint as an anti-apartheid ...
Vuyo Mokoena – Life, Death & Family of the South African Gospel Singer The good die young is a phrase that is typically used to comfort the loved ones of someone who has passed away. In the case of Vuyo Mokoena, however, there is no better way to describe his death as the South African gospel music industry still has a long way to go to close the ...
Is AB De Villiers Retired? Who Is His Wife & What is His Net Worth? In a day and age where there seems to be very short memory span, and where words like legend and genius are loosely thrown around when people are describing their favorite sportsman, it appears that anyone who puts in a few notable performances can qualify to be regarded in the same mold as people like ...
Mmusi Maimane – Wife, Children & Family Life, Age & Net Worth Mmusi Maimane is one of the youngest influential politicians in South Africa and one of the pillars one of the country’s political party – Democratic Alliance. He has held several strategic offices and has become one of the most prominent personalities in the sphere of South African politics. Since 2015, he has been the leader ...
Lindiwe Sisulu – Age, Education, Husband & Children When you think of women who have made an exceptional impact on the sphere of South African politics, then Lindiwe Sisulu comes to mind. The renowned South African politician currently serves as the country’s Minister of Human Settlements, Water & Sanitation. She boasts an impressive resume and has held several strategic positions in South Africa. ...
Siphiwe Tshabalala – Age, Salary & Relationship With Bonang Matheba The South African football superstar Siphiwe Tshabalala has garnered fame as one of the most decorated players of the country’s national team. Notably, he is the second-most capped player of the national team with 90 caps under his belt. Playing the midfield position, Siphiwe is currently associated with the Turkish club Büyükşehir Belediye Erzurumspor. Before ...
Supra Mahumapelo – Wife, Family & Biography of the SA Politician Like every other public figure whose life would make a perfect rags-to-riches story, Supra Mahumapelo was once looked up to by the average South African as one that would help liberate society from all the ills that had overcome it. A former herd boy in his village, Mahumapelo worked his way up through the ranks of ...
Sipho Makhabane Biography and Everything About the Gospel Singer The South African music industry has produced great artists who have made waves both within the African continent and beyond. Amongst them is Sipho Makhabane, a South African gospel musician, popularly known as the “Big Fish”. Sipho has recorded tremendous success not just as a gospel musician since but also as a music producer. For ...
Mogoeng Mogoeng Biography & All You Must Know About Him and His Family Mogoeng Mogoeng is a South African lawyer, judge, prosecutor, academic, as well as an ordained pastor. He became popular following his role as the Chief Justice of South Africa; a position he assumed since September 8, 2011. He was appointed by the then-president of South Africa Jacob Zuma and he took over the position from ...
Simphiwe Ngema – Age, Child & Biography of the SABC3 Isidingo Actress Simphiwe Ngema may have gained national recognition as an actress for her role as Thuli Nkosi on ‘Muvhango,’ the SABC 2 soap opera. However, she is more than just an actress. She is also a singer, MC, choreographer, presenter, and journalism graduate from the Boston Media House. With her career spanning over a decade and ...
Ahmed Kathrada – Wife, Children & Family – Biography Alongside Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Denis Goldberg, Govan Mbeki, and other African National Congress (ANC) members, Ahmed Kathrada was another one of the famous prisoners of Robben Island and Pollsmoor Prison who was locked up after being sentenced to life imprisonment at the now infamous Rivonia Trial. After gaining freedom in 1990, the former political prisoner ...
Is Thabo Mbeki Dead or Alive? His Foundation, Education & Biography Sort of like the Kennedy and Bush families of the United States of America, the Mbeki family of South Africa is arguably one of the most popular and strongest political dynasties in the country. Right from the time the country was under apartheid rule, members of the family gave up everything they had, including their ...
Pravin Gordhan – Family, Net Worth & Biography of Ex-Finance Minister Best known for his economic and financial expertise, Pravin Gordhan is one of the widely respected individuals in South Africa. The political icon has held several offices in the country for which he has become popular. He is a member of the African National Congress (ANC) party and was a two-times finance minister of South ...
TB Joshua – Notable Prophesies, Wife & Children Renowned for performing miracles, making prophecies, and doing a lot of humanitarian work, TB Joshua is unarguably one of the most well known religious leaders in Africa. Through his work, the Nigerian pastor and televangelist, who is the leader and founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), has impacted the lives of many ...
Somizi Mhlongo – Age, Daughter & Husband – Biography Somizi Mhlongo is a South African movie star, singer, and choreographer, as well as a radio and TV personality. He rose to prominence through his appearance on the 1992 South African political thriller, Sarafina. As a choreographer, Somizi has equally garnered huge fame through his stint as a lead choreographer for numerous shows. Notable among ...
Mayihlome Tshwete Biography and Facts You Need To Know About Him South Africa has been consistently producing ladies and gentlemen of great talent and the list seems to be getting longer by the day. While the likes of Mayihlome Tshwete has been making giant strides within the region, some others have gone on to make a continental and global footprint. The name ‘Tshwete’ has become a ...
Nomvula Mokonyane Biography & 5 Fast Facts You Should Know About Her Never far away from controversy and allegations of misconduct, Nomvula Mokonyane is another one of the many South African politicians that the public had had high trust in but has ended up appearing to be amongst the worst of the leaders of the country. A former student activist, Mokonyane began her political area in Gauteng provincial ...
Amanda Du Pont – Boyfriend, Parents & Age Amanda Du Pont is a Swazi actress, model, and singer, who is currently making waves in South Africa. This media darling has been a staple since she first burst on to the entertainment scene in 2007. She first gained prominence through her appearance on the American drama series, Life is Wild, as well as the ...
Schabir Shaik Biography, Family Life and Other Facts You Need To Know Schabir Shaik is one of the very interesting individuals in South African politics. The Durban-born entrepreneur is famed for his close association with the former president Jacob Zuma. Meanwhile, Shaik has managed to get himself into different kinds of troubles at different times; with the most notable being his alleged corruption charges in 2005, which ...
Naledi Pandor Biography & Facts You Didn’t Know About Her Naledi Pandor is one of the few women that have been active in high level South African politics ever since the country elected its first democratic president in 1994. Beginning her career as a teacher in the 1980s, the Durban native’s first political post was as a Member of Parliament for the African National Congress. In ...
Is Minnie Dlamini Married? Who is Her Husband and How Much is She Worth? Minnie Dlamini is one of the better-known faces on SABC 1 who serves as the presenter of the music show, Live Amp. In addition to her work with the television channel, the South African media personality is also a model and actress who has boasts of a resume that many others hope to one day ...
Max Du Preez Biography: 5 Fast Facts You Didn’t Know About Him Max Du Preez is one of the few non-black South Africans to have outrightly supported the anti-apartheid movement, a decision that almost cost him his life as he faced a couple of assassination attempts. He supported the cause that helped make a national hero out of people like Nelson Mandela by founding an Afrikaans-language anti-apartheid ...
Zonke Dikana – Biography, Songs & Love Life of the South African Singer Does the name Zonke Dikana ring a bell? She is a South African music artist, songwriter, and producer. Originally from Johannesburg, but born in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Zonke took the music industry by the storm through her meteoric rise to fame, which came through her third album Ina Ethe (2011). The album ...
Who is Terry Pheto? Here are Facts You Should Know About The Actress Terry Pheto is one of the most prolific actresses from South Africa. She rose to the limelight following her role in the 2005 Oscar Award-winning feature film, Tsotsi. She can also be remembered for her roles in other movies such as Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Catch a Fire, and How to Steal 2 Million, ...
Who is Maps Maponyane and How Old is He? Meet His Girlfriend & Family Maps Maponyane is one of the most favorite South African media personalities and business entrepreneurs. His career strengths stretch from being a model, television presenter, actor, and voice-over artist to a fashion designer, media socialite, and entrepreneur. He has worked as an assistant to Lucilla Booyzen, the founder of SA Fashion Week, as well as ...
Nhlanhla Nene Biography & 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Him Between May 2014 and 2016, under the Presidency of Jacob Zuma, four individuals occupied the office of Minister of Finance of South Africa. The first person in the queue was Nhlanhla Nene who held the position until he was sacked in December 2015. He later returned in 2018 under President Cyril Ramaphosa to hold the ...
Pastor Mboro (Paseka Motsoeneng) Biography, House and Cars, Scandal and Other Facts Popularly known as Pastor Mboro, Prophet PFP Motsoeneng is a South African televangelist, prophet, and founder of the Incredible Happenings Church. He is one of the most vibrant, humble, and controversial pastors in South Africa; filling up large spaces, living a lavish lifestyle and always surrounded by heavily armed guards. The prophet has garnered wide popularity ...
Thembi Seete – Age, Child & Boyfriend or Baby Father Fans of Kwaito music will need no introduction to any of the members of Boom Shaka, the pioneering South African music group that became one of the most successful bands out of the country in the mid-1990s. One of the now-defunct group’s members, Thembi Seete, has been able to forge other careers outside music, playing ...
Is Rapulana Seiphemo Dead or Alive After The Accident? Meet His Daughter and Wife The South African movie industry is one industry in Africa that has been underestimated. This is even after the production of movies that have flown the world including The God’s Must be Crazy and District 9. It gets even more wired when one considers some of the great actors the industry has given the African ...
Malusi Gigaba – Qualifications, Wife or Girlfriend & Education In a government that appears to be tainted by various scandals from some of its very high political office holders, Malusi Gigaba appears to be no different than his colleagues even though he was once hailed as a breath of fresh air. The South African politician, who has served as Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, ...
Who is Mabel Jansen, What Did She Do and Where is She Now? Mabel Jansen is a South African jurist, who has been making headlines for a long time, following a series of issues stemming from her controversial comments on Facebook about rape being part of black culture. Prior to the incident, Mabel was one of the most highly revered judges in South Africa. However, the racist comments ...
Sindi Dlathu Bio – Age, Husband, Family and Other Interesting Facts Sindi Dlathu is a South African actress and singer who started her career from a very young age. She is best known for her television roles as Thandaza in the SABC 2 soap opera Muvhango (1997-2017), as well as Nomfundo in the SABC 1 drama series, Soul City (2001-2008). The prolific actress also made her ...
We Bet You Didn’t Know These things About Andile Mngxitama Once upon a time, Andile Mngxitama was seen as one of the shining stars under Julius Malema in the far-left South African political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, which was founded in 2013. Infighting within the party, however, saw that he was expelled along with a few others in 2015. This left Andile with no option ...
What You Didn’t Know About Senzo Meyiwa, His Life, Death and Funeral South Africa has in the past produced some great goalkeepers, including people like Itumeleng Khune and Andre Arendse. Many football enthusiasts in the country believed that Senzo Meyiwa was well on his way to being mentioned in the same breath as these other greats as he had already managed quite an impressive record in between ...
Siba Mtongana Biography – Recipes and Family Facts With there being so much diversity in the people that inhabit South Africa, the country boasts of having a very diverse cuisine that is made up of both indigenous foods and those inherited from colonization and immigration from Europe and Asia. Foods like the popular bobotie to the bunny chow, braai, chakalaka, and biltong, are ...
Robert McBride Biography – Wife & Daughter, Family Life and Quick Facts Robert McBride is a famous anti-apartheid activist who was once on death row for bombing a bar in the eastern part of Durban in 1986. The South African Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) executive is always surrounded by drama after drama so much so that his name seems to have become synonymous with “controversy”. While ...
Senzo Mchunu Biography – Salary, Children and Other Facts You Need To Know Senzo Mchunu is one of the big names in South African politics today particularly when it concerns the affairs of the ruling African National Congress (ANC). The Politician has seen himself rise from being a teacher in the late 80s to holding the office of Premier of KwaZulu-Natal in the early 2010s. He has since ...
Riah Phiyega Biography and Other Facts You Need To Know About Her Does the name Riah Phiyega ring a bell? She is a well-known South African, who became popular through her stint as the National Police Commissioner for the South African Police Service (SAPS). Notably, she was the first woman to hold the office. But, before then, she has also held various offices and positions in both ...
We Bet You Didn’t Know These Things About Khanya Mkangisa Despite being no stranger to controversies, Khanya Mkangisa remains one of South Africa’s loved stars. This is evident in her social media following which runs over 1.4 million on Instagram alone. Despite her personal struggles, Mkangisa has been able to endear fans to herself with her career as an actress and media personality. Among many ...
Kelly Khumalo Bio – Scandals, Controversies and Relationship With Senzo Meyiwa Kelly Khumalo is a South African singer and actress who has had a thriving career since the 2000s. She announced herself in the music scene in 2005 when in the Afro Pop music circuit she was named as the Best Newcomer. It was the year she released her debut album, TKO. She has gone ahead ...
Boity Thulo – Age, Boyfriend & TV Career – Biography Undoubtedly one of the most recognizable names in show business in South Africa at the moment, Boity Thulo is an actress, model, and TV personality whose career has been going from height to height ever since she made an appearance in a fast-food commercial in 2010. Not one to limit herself and not care for others, ...
Oliver Tambo – Biography, Education & Family Many historians today would agree that Oliver Tambo lived an inspirational life that others should work towards emulating. Without a doubt, the anti-apartheid activist and politician was one of the finest leaders produced by the African National Congress (ANC) who fought tooth and nails to ensure that black South Africans were not treated as second ...
Rebecca Malope Biography And Other Facts You Need To Know About Her Rebecca Malope is a South African gospel artist and media personality, best known as The African Queen of Gospel. With her music career spanning over three decades and counting, the multi-award-winning singer has released over 30 albums. She has garnered fame, not just locally but also internationally. Her albums have sold over 10 million worldwide, ...
Phat Joe Biography – Girlfriend or Wife and Other Interesting Facts Phat Joe is a South African celebrity who got popular as a TV personality, radio host, and comedian. Known for being the star of the comedy show called The Phat Joe show, Joe has established his marks in the South African entertainment circle as an interesting and sometimes, controversial media person. Asides from the show, ...
Pearl Thusi Bio – Age, Parents & Relationship With Walter Mokoena and Robert Marawa From people like technology entrepreneur Elon Musk to actress Charlize Theron and comedian Trevor Noah, South Africa has exported a good number of people who continue to make the country proud thanks to their achievements on the world stage. One person who in recent time appears to be following in the footsteps of her compatriots ...
We Bet You Didn’t Know These Things About Ranaka Manaka Ranaka Manaka is a renowned South African actress, TV Personality, and a singer. She is famous for her role in one of South Africa’s top soap opera “Generations”. In the series, she portrays the role of Lucy Diale, the mother of Namhla Diale. Having started her career in the year 1999, the actress has been ...
Ntando Duma Biography – Family Life and Quick Facts Instagram has enabled the rise of the careers of so many people in the entertainment industry around the world. One South African who appears to have capitalized on the impact of the photo-sharing website is model, actress and television personality Ntando Duma, who makes sure to always keep her followers engaged through the sharing of ...
Who is Prophet Magaya and What is His Relationship With TB Joshua? Prophet Magaya is one of the young and flashy religious leaders in Zimbabwe to have gained prominence during the country’s economic crisis. The founder of Prophetic Healing Deliverance Ministries (P.H.D) has been able to attract a huge number of followers thanks to his promises of miracle healing and miracle money – a situation where money ...
Nomzamo Mbatha Bio – Boyfriend, Family and Quick Facts Every celebrity has a unique story, one which plays out prominently in the success that they currently enjoy. For the South African star Nomzamo Mbatha, hers could be traced back to her appearance on the MTV show, MTV Base VJ Search. Notably, she was one of the three finalists in the 2012 edition of the ...
We Bet You Didn’t Know These Things About Lerato Mvelase Relationships are said to be one of the hardest things to work out in life. It gets even harder when one person in the relationship is a celebrity and there is a level of interest from the public on issues that are generally considered to be personal. In the case of Lerato Mvelase, the South ...
Lerato Kganyago – Age, Boyfriend & Biography of the TV Presenter Best described as stunning, dazzling, and ambitious, Lerato Kganyago has become a famous personality in the South African entertainment industry. She is a multi-talented actress, model, socialite, TV presenter, and a businesswoman. Lerato is famous for her role as the anchor of SABC1 shows, Live Amp and The Link. She also garnered through her talk ...
Kurt Darren – Songs and How He Won 7 South African Music Awards No compilation of the best songs or list of the most successful musicians to come out of South Africa would be complete without the inclusion of anything related to Kurt Darren, a seven-time South African Music Awards (SAMA) recipient. Such is the popularity and success of the man that many of his songs in Afrikaans ...
Khanyi Mbau Biography – Personal Life and Music Career Most individuals in the entertainment world get their breakthrough in the most unexpected way. They are numerous stories of talent managers meeting people in the supermarket or a bar and then offering them a role. For Khanyi Mbau, however, her journey to stardom began after actress Lindiwe Chibi was shot by her boyfriend, leaving room ...
We Bet You Didn’t Know These Things About Itumeleng Khune When naming legends of South African football, past or present, there are less than a hand full of names that come to mind before Itumeleng Khune. The goalkeeper, who has the honor of serving as both the captain of his national team and his club Kaizer Chiefs, is revered for his leadership skills as well ...
Jabulani Ngcobo Biography – Controversies and Net Worth The life story of Jabulani Ngcobo has baffled many South Africans as well as others that are interested in the events happening in the country. This is because before he turned 26, the young man who is said to have come from a poor family was able to become a millionaire and is now living ...
Is DJ Black Coffee Married or Divorced? What Is His Net Worth? Nkosinathi Maphumulo popularly known as DJ Black Coffee is an internationally known Disc Jockey and record producer from South Africa. Though he began his career in the entertainment space in 1989, it was not until the year 2004 that Black Cofee hit it big as a DJ; this was when he was selected to participate ...
We Bet You Didn’t Know These Things About Joao Silva Joao Silva is a renowned war photographer/photojournalist who has made a name for himself thanks to the impact of his work in conflict areas in Africa, Central Asia, Russia, the Balkans, and the Middle East. Born in August 1966 in Lisbon, Portugal, Silva lived in Portuguese Mozambique with his parents till around the age of nine ...
Baleka Mbete – Age, Education and Husband – Biography Baleka Mbete is a South African politician who has twice served as Speaker of the National Assembly and then as Deputy President of the country under Kgalema Motlanthe. For about one decade, the African National Congress (ANC) stalwart also served as Chair of her political party, a role through which she was able to orchestrate ...
Are Dineo Ranaka & Manaka Ranaka Related? Her Age, Boyfriend & OAP Career Dineo Ranaka is one of South Africa’s most revered celebrities. She began her career in 2005 as a radio and TV personality and quickly established herself as one not to be ignored. Her excellence at hosting shows such as Club 808 on e.TV, and Essential Rush on Yfm led the later radio station to give ...
Bongani Zungu The Box-Box Midfielder & Everything About His Ex-Fiance Hardworking and tenacious are some of the adjectives that can accurately describe the Bafana Bafana football star Bongani Zungu. Playing at the midfield position, he is notable for his box-box playing style that sees him simultaneously create chances for the forwarders and track-back to help the defense when necessary. Previously a player for the South ...
5 Facts About Denise Zimba Who Plays Mary Gumede In Generations There are two kinds of people in the world; people who concentrate on a particular career and others who feel they are jacks of all trades and therefore have their hands in various things. Denise Zimba definitely fits into the latter category as she has tried her hand at not just acting which she is ...
Who Is Dudu Myeni? Education and Facts About The Business Woman There are not as many people that can boast to be very close with President Jacob Zuma as Dudu Myeni, a South African businesswoman who many have speculated to have even had a romantic relationship that produced a child with the SA leader. So close are the pair that even during parliamentary proceedings, Julius Malema, ...
Hashim Amla Biography – Professional Life and Career Record Following his retirement from internal cricket on the 8th of August 2019, Hashim Amla’s name is in the history books as one of the best cricket players that the nation of South Africa has ever had. Throughout his playing career that spanned exactly two decades, Amla broke and set a lot of records. In addition ...
What Happened To Emtee, Does He Have A Girlfriend & What Is His Net Worth? In 2014, when Emtee released his hit song “Roll Up”, detractors made sure to point out that the rapper’s flow, as well as the song itself, was quite similar to that of some prominent American rappers. Rapper Wiz Khalifa’s “We Dem Boyz” and O.T Genasis’ “Coco” were cited as songs that were somewhat identical to ...
We Bet You Didn’t Know These Things About Fikile Mbalula Former African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) leader, Fikile Mbalula, is one politician to look out for in the coming years. Anyone that is conversant with the history of South Africa does not need to be told about the role played by the ANCYL in helping make the apartheid system of government that existed in ...