Gugu's eviction from Big Brother Mzansi: A dream come true (sort of)

Gugu Ndabezitha, the 34-year-old traditional healer from Big Brother Mzansi Umlilo, had a premonition. Not of winning, mind you, but of her eviction. Apparently, Smash Afrika, in a bizarre prophetic dream, personally escorted her out of the Big Brother house. Who needs a crystal ball when you've got Smash Afrika's astral projection services?

Gugu, bless her heart, shared this dream with her housemates, who, naturally, interpreted it as a sign of impending victory. The irony is thicker than a Zulu warrior's shield. Her dream was a surprisingly accurate prediction.

Now, four auditions, three rejections, and one month in the house later, Gugu is taking her eviction with the grace of a seasoned yoga instructor. After all, this was only rock bottom – a particularly bouncy rock bottom, apparently equipped with a conveniently placed trampoline. She's soaring now, folks! Soaring! Though perhaps next time, she'll consult a slightly more reliable soothsayer than Smash Afrika in the spirit realm. Perhaps a psychic parrot? The possibilities are endless.

When love lingers, does revealing too much in a relationship destroy it? Celebs weighs in

Love is blind - so they say! 

But love is a beautiful thing and it does make the world go round. Those who've been fortunate to find love, ehhhhhm I mean glow in love🥰, can attest to that. 

While love can be beautiful, does revealing too much about your life destroy it? Many people are afraid of revealing their true selves to their partners as they fear losing them. 

Click, click bang! 

"Sometimes it's not even about your current partner but stems from past relationship experiences," noted Kgomotso Meso. "You might have been told your light was too bright, and now you're uncomfortable expressing yourself the way you'd like."

Yes we listening...

She added, "What I've observed with men is this feeling of not being enough. No matter how much you do, there's always another man who can bring more money or provide more than you."

That definitely is handful. But what do the men have to say about it? 

Renowned comedian Skhumba shared his sentiments on the hot issue. 

"As a man, you sometimes go out of your way to make a woman happy, only to realise it's still not enough. In the process, you neglect yourself trying to meet their expectations."

Ijob yijob but what are the misconceptions that people have about your job? SABC News anchor Mfundo Mabalane reveals hers

There is a popular street lingo which people use to describe their working lifestyles - "ijob yijob", which literally translates to "a job is a job".

You might find this a bit odd or must I say offish..., But society has an array of misconceptions when it comes to a person's job. 

Hold your horses. Many people are of the notion that those who work at distilleries or breweries are always drunk as they are supposedly permitted to drink zingakashayi (before knocking off).

Some people believe that when one works for for an airline, they get a free pass to travel the world. Ziyakhala ke manje. 

Popular SABC News anchor Mfundo Mabalane pointed out that, as a news anchor, people believe she is closer to politicians than she really is. 

"They think you can just dial up any politician and have a chat about anything, but this is not always the case. I think, in most instances, those who build relationships with politicians are reporters, not necessarily news anchors."

What sort of job do you do and what are some of the misconceptions that people have about your job? 

Umjolo wanyisa shame! “I love my girlfriend but I don’t see myself marrying her”

What usually starts off as a simple conversation usually leads to 'feelings that grow'. I'm talking about love here. 

So, a certain brother recently called into a radio show to seek advice. 

Brother man here has been in a relationship with his sweetheart and they have been dating for two years. 

But the problem is that he does not see her as a prospective wife. Umjolo wanyisa shame. He is afraid that time is flying and he is seemingly leading her on. 

Here is his story.... As per his words on radio... Thatha...

"I have been with my girlfriend for over two years now. Things are good, but I don't see myself marrying her. I love her personality, and we enjoy travelling and attending music events. We are in the same career, but despite all these common interests, I don't see myself getting married to her.

"This really bothers me because how can someone make me laugh and be so happy, yet I can't bring myself to see her as my wife? I have been having this internal conflict for some time, trying to understand, but i get no answers.

"I am afraid I am stringing her along, but how do I let her go when I don't know the real issue? Or could the issue be me? I have tried dating two other women while with her to see if my perception would change, but it didn't. But she is my peace and solace. What could be my blind spot here?"

Yeah Neh! Life or love? Umjolo wanyisa strue..

Kairo Forbes continues to shine

Young star Kairo Forbes recently took her first steps on the runway, marking a memorable debut.

In a video shared on social media, Kairo radiates confidence and joy as she struts down the runway for the first time, bringing a fresh energy to Ackermans' Spring/Summer collection launch.

The experience was even more special because Kairo was joined by her mother, DJ Zinhle, creating a beautiful mother-daughter moment on the runway.

Captioning the video, Kairo wrote, "This is summer! My first time walking in an actual fashion show! What made it even more special was that I did it with my Mama at @ackermans_za Spring Summer launch!!!"

Fans were quick to flood the comments, celebrating the young influencer's milestone.

"So proud of my girl," DJ Zinhle wrote in the comment.

Amidst the beautiful comments, another follower slammed the brand for using Kairo and her mom as a model.

"Not Ackermans giving money to people who a monied, i mean they a many people who could have been chosen for," reads the comment.

Fikile Mlomo takes it one step at a time

After finding herself in a state of trouble due to health-related issues, it was her devoted fans who came to her rescue – and now gospel singer Fikile Mlomo aims to show appreciation by dedicating her latest upcoming EP in honour of her supporters.
News and entertainment publication Daily Sun reports that the singer found herself hospitalised for three months earlier this year. It was later revealed that she needed financial assistance to help cover the costs of a spinal surgery.
At the time, she took to her social media providing fans with an update on her life.
"With whatever is happening, please know that I am very strong. When you see me looking good it' because I do not want to accept the situation."
With the assistance of her colleague and fellow gospel artist Thinah Zulu, fans helped the singer by donating large sums of money to cover the medical costs.
Speaking to Daily Sun the singer revealed that the donations came in overflow, which was more than enough to cover the costs of the surgery and help her go back to the studio to record the EP.
"This EP is dedicated to thanking my fans. They must brace themselves because the EP is too emotional and I'm bringing back the Fikile they know. I want to thank everyone who contributed to bringing back my life after I was hospitalised. Big thanks to my brother in God, Thinah Zungu."
Furthermore, she highlighted that her latest EP was to be released independently to avoid being exploited by record labels.

Trends Mzansi November issue unleashes great stories which are simply meant to be told

Some great stories are simply meant to be told. 

Trends Mzansi November newsletter has just the perfect dosage of stories to inspire your life.

Whether you are going through life's hardships or you simply want a little push to help you pursue your dreams, simply dig into this great read and watch your dreams flourish.

This issue features how Anele Mdoda is still making waves at 40.

* Simply ways of making money this festive season

* How a R600 food trailer became a booming business and is now one of the biggest franchises in South Africa. 

* A dream has come through for a student who is set to travel to New York. See how she did it. 

The dosage of inspiration doesn't get bigger than this. 

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Pearl Thusi set to be roasted!

South African comedy lovers will soon have something to look forward to Pearl Thusi prepares herself for the roast.
While she has been in the public eye for several years as an actress, model and TV presenter, Pearl Thusi will soon step into the shoes of several others that have gone before her and become the person in the hot seat of Comedy Central's The Roast of Pearl Thusi.
The show sees celebrities and comedians dish out good-natured insult comedy jokes at the expense of the guest of honour in front of a live audience.
Meanwhile, Pearl is no stranger to the platform. In 2019 she was one of several panelists including former professional footballer Mark Fish who took a jab at close friend, Kiernan "AKA" Forbes.
 
Speaking about her expectation at this year's roast she shared that she is fully prepared to handle what comes her way.
"After many years in the entertainment industry, I'm no stranger to pressure, and I'm fully prepared to handle whatever the roasters throw at me. Believe me when I say I'll bring my A-game for this one."
"Returning to the Roast, this time as a roastee, I'm looking forward to having fun in the hot seat and giving as good as I get. If roasters think they will get me to squirm, they have another thing coming," she said.
Monde Twala, the senior vice-president and general manager of Paramount Africa describes the actress as one of South Africa's rare gems and said they are excited to see her get roasted.
"We are looking forward to seeing the Black Pearl show off the mettle that has propelled her to where she is today. We have no doubts she will be sldphowing her Roasters the spiciest of flames on the night."
The roast is expected to place on the 21 November at Gold Reef City's Lyric Theatre and will be broadcast on 8 December on Comedy Central.
Meanwhile, tickets will soon go on sale at Webtickets.

Real Housewives star spills tea on popular show

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa has come to an iconic end and in true Housewives style, it was dramatic, shady, funny and all-out outrageous.

The larger-than-life cast included Beverley Steyn (The Real Housewives of Cape Town S1); Christall Kay (The Real Housewives of Johannesburg S1-2); LaConco (The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2); Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho (The Real Housewives of Johannesburg S2-3); Liz Prins (The Real Housewives of Gqeberha S1); Londie London (The Real Housewives of Durban S2); Melany Viljoen (The Real Housewives of Pretoria S1); and Nonku Williams (The Real Housewives of Durban S1-4).

In the dramatic season finale, we saw the aftermath of the explosive fight between the longest-serving housewife, Williams, and her fellow Durban cast member London.

The ladies, who have been frenemies for a long time, got into a heated argument after Williams questioned London about why she came to Jamaica two days before the trip ended.

To give us all the tea and shade, we caught up with Prins.

She became one of the fan favourites throughout the season because of her wickedly funny sense of humour.

True to form, she did not hold back: she spilt the tea on the show, her friendships and the off-screen drama that has been trending.

1.How was your experience on Ultimate Girls Trip?

I had a wonderful time. Jamaica is a beautiful country with beautiful people. I enjoyed the villa and getting to know the ladies. My highlight was meeting Alton and his team; they were so lovely and took care of us.

2. How was it different from The Real Housewives of Gqeberha?

Unlike The Real Housewives of Gqeberha, I actually got along with all of the ladies and formed friendships with them. They are fashionable and have a sense of humour, very different from the ladies of The Real Housewives of
Gqeberha.

Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo reveals what it means to be a woman writer in South Africa

What does it mean to be a woman in contemporary South Africa?

Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo: [It] means I have had to sharpen my skills when it comes to claiming my space. I know the importance of my opinion in my personal and professional space.

As a writer, you are gifted with the ability to express yourself clearly and powerfully, and writing has become important for me on both formal and informal platforms.

Before I published my debut book, The Syndicate of Twenty-two
Natives, I was known as a writer of short stories or reflections on life published on social media.

These are contemporary platforms that can be used to express one's thoughts and tell stories.

From time immemorial, women have been strong and influential, even in traditional settings.

I like to think of myself as an extension of my greatgrandmother, Khokho Mandlesilo (my father's maternal grandmother), who was a very strong and influential woman in her family and community. She was outspoken and feisty, and she did not feel threatened by being the fourth wife in a patriarchal traditional Zulu setting.

She claimed her space and was well-respected well into her 90s. I am a modern extension of Khokho Mandlesilo, but in contemporary times.

I still have to make sure patriarchy and misogyny do not drown out my voice and those of other women.