Bonang Matheba's #BeingBonang returns this #July on #DStv. #FridayFeeling

Bonang Matheba's reality show, Being Bonang, returns to DStv next month.

The show, now in its third season, will see cameras follow Matheba as she navigates through her life.

Clips from the upcoming season were released by the show's director, Teddy Geldart, on his Instagram account.

In one of the two clips he uploaded, Matheba is seen speaking to her cousin and co-star, Pinky Girl, about hotwings.

"Pinky, when you've eaten hotwings, where should you place the bones after you've eaten the meat?"

"You throw them in the dustbin and not in the packet with hotwings because what are you doing? You're contaminating the other hotwings," she replies.

Geldart also uploaded a clip from the same scene in which Matheba seemed unhappy with her hair but joked about it.

"This hair is giving me Dolly Parton and I need it to give me more like Kim Kardashian. I look like I am going to do the sokkie dance at Benjemijn Female Residence."

Viewers will also see her accept an award in Prague and the launch of her sparkling wine.

Being Bonang will be screened from July 5 on 1Magic (DStv channel 103).

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South Africa's #AbsaPrem reigns supreme at #Afcon

The Premier Soccer League has been established as the most prominent African league represented at this year's Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

A total of 45 players are participating in the spectacle in Egypt.

Just three of these are from the National First Division, while the rest hail from 15 of the 16 Absa Premiership teams — Black Leopards being the only club without representation.

Bafana Bafana boast the most South African-based players, totalling 17 of their 23-man squad currently in Egypt, while Zimbabwe are a close second with 14 PSL players.

Cosafa neighbours Namibia also have seven of their Brave Warriors plying their trade amongst the Premiership and First Division, while Uganda, Nigeria, Madagascar, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Burundi round out the list.

As far as club representation goes, Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs have seven players contesting the continental showpiece, while Mamelodi Sundowns share six of their squad members with the competing nations. League runners-up Orlando Pirates have only four.

Local club Maritzburg United will have two players taking part in the showpiece despite not having any of their stars making the Bafana Bafana squad.

United goalkeeper Richard Ofori will do the duty for Ghana while Ugandan midfielder Allan Kateregga made the cut for his national side.

FULL LIST OF PSL PLAYERS

IN AFCON BY CLUB: Chiefs (7): Daniel Akpeyi (Nigeria), Bruce Bvuma, Daniel Cardoso, Ramahlwe Mphahlele (all Bafana), Teenage Hadebe, Khama Billiat (both Zimbabwe), Adriamirado Andrianarmanana (Madagascar)

Sundowns (6): Denis Onyango (Uganda), Tiyani Mabunda, Hlompho Kekana, Lebo Maboe, Themba Zwane, Sibusiso Vilakazi (all Bafana)

Wits (5): Darren Keet, Buhle Mkhwanazi, Thulani Hlatshwayo, S'fiso Hlanti (all Bafana), Deon Hotto (Namibia)

Arrows (4): Maximilian Mbaeva (Namibia), Danny Phiri, Divine Lunga, Knox Mutizwa (all Zimbabwe)

Pirates (4): Innocent Maela, Thembinkosi Lorch (both Bafana), Marshall Munetsi, Kuda Mahachi (both Zimbabwe)

SuperSport (3): Ronwen Williams, Dean Furman (both Bafana), Evans Rusike (Zimbabwe) AmaZulu (2): Ovidy Karuru, Talent Chawapiwa Maritzburg (2): Richard Ofori (Ghana), Allan Kateregga (Uganda)

Baroka (2): Elvis Chipezeze (Zimbabwe), Ananias Gebhardt (Namibia)

Highlands (2): Denzil Haoseb, Peter Shalulile (both Namibia) CT City (1): Thami Mkhize (Bafana)

PLK City (1): George Chigova (Zimbabwe) Chippa (1): Frederic Nsabiyumva (Burundi)

FS Stars (1): Badra Ali Sangare (Ivory Coast) Cosmos (1): Riaan Hanamub (Namibia)

Cape Umoya (1): Joslin Kamatuka (Namibia) Witbank Spurs (1): Edmore Sibanda (Zimbabwe)

Long hours huh! New #research shows that working long hours can lead to a stroke

Working long hours even once a week raises the risk of suffering a stroke by a third, a study has found.

Researchers found that putting in a 10-hour shift at work more than 50 times a year – roughly once a week – was linked to a 29% greater risk of suffering a stroke later in life.

And those who followed this working pattern for at least a decade saw their stroke risk rise by 45%.

The research, which involved 144 000 French workers, also found employees who put in long hours early in their career were at the greatest risk.

The study, from the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research, said under 50s who had worked long hours for more than a decade were 128% more likely to suffer a stroke.

Dr Richard Francis, head of research at the Stroke Association, said eating healthily, exercising, sleeping well, and stopping smoking can make "a big difference to your health".

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#Oprah misses her #TalkShow... And so do we

Oprah Winfrey admits that there are times she misses her beloved talk show.

It's been more than eight years since the final episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show aired, and she confessed to ET Canada's Cheryl Hickey that she has thought about a reboot.

"I would love to make that happen, let me tell you. But maybe not every day," Winfrey confided. "For 25 years, it was perfect."

The 65-year-old Queen of Talk added, "The only time I missed it was during the election or when something really big happens in the news. I think, 'Oh, gee, I wish I had a show.'"

Winfrey was in Toronto, Canada, promoting her new book, "The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose", and recalled one of her first "aha" moments.

"My path became clear the moment, I remember it actually, when I flew into Chicago,"she shared. "I thought,'If the show isn't successful, then I'm going to go into advertising.'"

Now, Winfrey is hoping to help fans find their path. All of the proceeds from her book will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Attala County, Mississippi, where she grew up. — Toronto

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Phendula answered.. as #Zahara pens historic deal. #MotivationMonday

East London afro-soul sensation Zahara has been named as the first ever musician in SA to sign a concert residency at Johannesburg's Emperors Palace.

The luxury casino and hotel will be the new musical home for the singer from April 2020.

Emperors Palace announced the concert residency on social media platforms this week.

Speaking to the Dispatch on Friday, Zahara said they were currently working on a schedule with the establishment.

The Loliwe hitmaker said the challenges she had faced in her music career had only made her stronger.

"The hardships that I have experienced in my career could have broken me but instead they made me stronger," Zahara said.

"I am absolutely thrilled by this milestone in my career.

"It is by the grace of God that this is happening for me.

"I am an advocate for standing strong in your craft and protecting it at all costs."

Zahara said her diverse audience members had played an important role in her career.

"I have received invitations to perform at different types of events and festivals for the young and the old.

"This residency is a window of opportunity for people to have access to my music and performances.

"It will allow me to explore many performance elements – I could include choirs and orchestras for instance," she said.

The multi-platinum selling singer broke out into the SA music industry with her hit album Loliwe in 2011.

The album reached platinum selling status in just 13 days and double platinum after 17 days.

In 2012, the singer won eight awards including Best Female Artist at the South

African Music Awards (Sama).

Her second studio album, Phendula , won three Samas including Best Selling Album.

The late SA statesman, Nelson Mandela, invited the singer to his home in 2014 to perform for him.

The songstress then composed Nelson Mandela, in his honour, and later released it as an EP.

Zahara said the concert residency was the start of something new.

"This is just the beginning," she said. Emperors Palace took to social media to confirm the singer's residency.

"We are delighted to announce a start of a great partnership with the amazing afro-pop musician Zahara.

"We are proud to have the amazingly talented singer as a resident performer."

Be the champion #youth! Let it go and move on. #GirlTalkZA

Accepting abuse from people who don't appreciate you isn't a test of your character. If you're in a situation that isn't bringing out the best in you, let it go.

While the old ways of thinking suggested that endurance was a virtue, it really isn't!

The wisdom of experience, however, will teach you that acceptance is virtue. Be courageous enough to accept when a friendship, relationship or commitment, of whatever nature, is no longer fulfilling you or its purpose. It happens.

Ours is to learn to write new chapters with the spirit of what we have learnt, not to hold on to the old if it's toxic. 

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Chilly July just got warmer with #Trendnation's July edition! Now out on #PressReader. #DigitalMagazine #Gin #Review #Inspiration #entertainment #beauty #sports #cars #GirlTalkZA

Brrr July sure does gives us the Chill's. We are now officially more than halfway past 2019 and 2020 is calling. 

One question that stands out: have you started and completed the resolutions you set in January? 

Yeah I know, you are still waiting for the perfect opportunity. You don't need to procrastination. This months issue will help you sail through. 

We feature:

* How a smart woman was involved in an accident and instead of weeping, she saw opportunity and has built a successful business.

* We look at why giving up was never an option for Sarah Khumalo and what really spurred her on. 

* We find out what entrepreneurs need to get off the ground. 

* We review four premium craft gins that are distilled in South Africa.

* The Springboks are coming to Jo'burg this July and who wouldn't want to be part of that? 

* Bonnie Mbuli's Yardley beauty secrets

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South Africans open up their wallets, again! #Beerhouse #waitress gets a whopping R18 000 tip

A waitress at the popular Beerhouse in Cape Town saw her life change in an instant when she received an R18 680 tip from a patron, allowing her to return to school and complete her matric.

The waitress, identified only as "Ayanda" on the Beerhouse website, immediately called the manager on duty to talk the patron out of it – but the patron just said that Ayanda deserved every last bit of that money.

The patron's bill came to R1 320, which she generously rounded up to R20 000, leaving Ayanda with a whopping tip of R18 680. It seems at first glance she may have accidentally added an extra zero at the end, but this was no mistake.

In a Whatsapp conversation with Beerhouse owner Randolf Jorberg, the donor – who wants to remain anonymous – said she meant every cent of the tip.

"I have no want to reverse this, no second thoughts about it and I was of sound mind when deciding to leave this tip," she said.

Ayanda and the "Top Tipper" connected over Whatsapp, and an incredible, heart-warming conversation followed.

"Promise me you'll use that money for good!" the patron wrote. "I left it for you because I believe in you, I want you to succeed! Go study, be a badass woman, and when you make it, promise me you'll remember this and help the next person."

Ayanda responded with gratitude and enthusiasm.

"Thank you so much my darling, I will use the money wisely I promise," she said. "I will go to school as you said to fulfil my dreams. You came to me as a messenger from God, that will help me to study and make my dreams become true."

According to the Beerhouse website, Ayanda had to leave school early and start working in order to make money for her family. Her parents divorced when she was just 8 months old, leaving her family in a tough financial position, and she wasn't able to complete matric.

Now, thanks to the tip of a lifetime, she has the chance to return to her studies.

"Ayanda plans to attend a school (near her home) where she can attend night classes so that she may complete her matric," the Beerhouse website says.

"She has also expressed an interested in becoming a paramedic. In the meantime, she has already started the process of getting her driver's licence."

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#Sebenza Women Awards to honour #KZN women who excel in the #arts, #sports, #construction and #media. And you get to vote #GirlTalkZA

Daily Thetha host Kini Shandu has launched Sebenza Women Awards to celebrate women's success in KZN. 

The honours recognise excellence in business, construction, the arts, sport, media and entrepreneurship. They are scheduled to take place on August 9. 

Gqom queen Babes Wodumo is nominated in the Women in Arts category, up against personalities like Samkelisiwe Mkhize, Xoli Vilakazi, Stacey Norman and Ndu Shezi.

Babes's manager Nondumiso Simelane said her sister was honoured to be nominated in the awards that celebrate women's achievement. 

"It is encouraging to have someone who has decided to recognise women's talent. Babes is excited about the nomination. What is so unique about the awards is that they feature women of different ages." 

Shandu, whose show is on SABC1, said he was happy with how the awards have been received by the public and various stakeholders since the launch. 

"The reception has been great. From the submissions we received from the public for nominations to the support that our partners have given us, it all gives us confidence that we will have a successful awards show." 

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Have you heard the one about the man who was refused a “pink” drink at a #bar & sued the brewery for sex discrimination? #FridayFeeling

Have you heard the one about the man who was refused a "pink" drink for women at the bar so sued a brewery for sex discrimination?

Dr Thomas Bower ordered a Pink IPA at a Brewdog pub in Cardiff, which was priced at 20% less than the brewer's Punk IPA to highlight the gender pay gap.

Instead he was offered the more expensive drink for £5 – as the £4 IPA was aimed at women. He was only given the cheaper ale after telling staff he "identified as a woman". He complained about his experience in March 2018 to the craft ale brewery, before taking the firm to a small claims court.

The software engineer from Cardiff won his sex discrimination case, landing £1,000 in damages. Bower said: "(I) felt forced to lie about my sex in order to receive the product at the lower price."

Judge Marshall Phillips said: "Dr Bower would have felt 'humiliated' and was directly discriminated against."

Bower donated the money to charity.