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#IdolsSA season 16 is currently airing on our tv screens and the first episode was full of giggles and a fair share of controversy after viewers felt the judges favored Zozibini Tunzi’s sister when they awarded her a golden ticket. Somizi also stole the show when he struts his stuff in his birthday suit live on camera. Many people might have wondered about IdolsSA judges salaries. How much does Somizi, Randall Abrahams, Unathi, and Proverb earn for being on IdolsSA? These are supposed IdolsSA judge salaries and other contractual obligations which SIC (South African Idols) Entertainment offers their judges and presenter as a remuneration package. 1. A car The producers at SIC Entertainment do all the judges’ travel arrangements to and from the airport as well as to and from recordings for the programme, as well as any other appearances that judges are required to do for the show. If a judge feels like he/she is not getting along with the provided driver, using his/her own transport is a...

South Africa’s COVID-19 infections show signs of slowing across most provinces, and Ramaphosa could announce eased lockdown restrictions later this week. This is according to a report by The Sunday Times, which cited expert opinions that the pandemic is waning in major provinces such as Gauteng, the Western Cape, and the Eastern Cape. Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize announced yesterday that there are now a total of 553,188 cases of coronavirus in South Africa. This is an increase of 7,712 cases from the 545,476 infections reported previously. The data shows that there are 301 new COVID-19 related deaths, taking the total to 10,210 casualties, following 305 deaths reported on Friday. These numbers reflect a continued trend in the decline of daily active cases and an increased recovery rate across the country. However, professor Salim Abdool Karim has said he is concerned about KwaZulu-Natal, which has a dangerous infection rate. “If the epidemic really takes off in KZN like what we saw ...

Instead of saving up to perform an expensive DNA test. There are some basic genetic traits a man can observe if his child has or not, that way he can know if the child is his or not. Let's talk about the DNA Test first; The DNA Paternity testing is a methodology or Pattern involved with the use of DNA profiles to determine whether a man is the biological father of a child. DNA, Deoxyribonucleic Acid, is a highly advanced technology that has the accuracy of about 99% when determining the paternity of a child. But due to the advanced nature it is very expensive to perform,and as such many men can not afford it even though they want to carry out the test urgently. So here I will be listing alternate ways you can use and test if your child is truly yours. This test require no skills and can be done at home. 1. Tongue Rolling: Having the ability to roll your tongue is a genetic trait, now as a man if you can roll your tongue your child should be able to do so too. But if as a man you ...

Relationships: why do some breakups hurt men more than women? In recent studies, men have been shown to suffer more than women when a relationship comes to an end. And while some people would not have been surprised to hear this, for others, it was unexpected and even dismissed. Even though men have emotions just like women, this doesn't always appear to be the case and they are often portrayed as having an inability to show emotions by women and the media. Men are often stoic and the emotions that they do express are often limited to a few emotions, such as: anger and frustration. So what these studies have done is created awareness around the fact that although men don't always show their emotions, it doesn't mean that they don't have them. And the reasons they don't show them is partly due to the pressures that men face and what it generally means to be a man. Roles Times are changing and while a man has been seen as the provider for so long, this is a role tha...

How to tell if your partner is cheating on you: 25 signs that they will show you, It’s not easy to deal with suspicious of cheating,today I'm going to show you how to know if your partner is cheating So many things are at stake, including your relationship. What if you are wrong? Oh, but what if you are right? What if you accuse your partner of cheating and it’s not true? What if they deny it? How will things change? Can you ever go back to being normal again? If you suspect your spouse is cheating on you or even micro cheating on you, you’ve got a lot to think about but before I go into the main point, if you like to see more article on parental and relationship advice please click on the follow button and turn the notification on,like and comment how you feel about this article after going through it, you can also share it to your friends and love ones But before you approach them, pay attention to some of these unfortunate signs that they might be cheating. How to tell if your...

According to social media reports, The wife of Tshegofatso Pule’s baby daddy ordered a hitman to kill Tshego. It is believed the wife has just received an amount of at least 8 million from her Mother’s death and hired a Hitman with an estimated amount of R70 000 to eliminate Tshegofatso Pule as she posed a threat to her Marriage. Tshegofatso Pule who was 8 months pregnant was found dead hanging on a tree with stab wounds. She was last seen with her baby daddy leaving a flat and she got on a car (which was believed to be a meter taxi), the baby daddy stayed behind. See post below:   After all the investigation done Tshegofatso murderer was arrested and he denied to apply for bail when he appeared at court. The man who appeared in court last week crying and hiding his face is set to appear in court on 24 June,he is currently held in custody and the case is still being investigated. The man will testify on Wednesday 24 June under oath.The whole country is advocating for justice f...

The co-founder of the controversial South African Satanic Church, Riaan Swiegelaar, was a sangoma before leaving traditional healing for Satanism. Swiegelaar made headlines when the first Satanic church in South Africa was registered in February. He had been a qualified traditional healer for eight years. “My journey started when I met my tata [father], Dr. Alfred Megwa, in 2008. I was already doing psychic work and he felt that I needed to twasa [apprentice] with him in order to take my ‘seeing’ to the next level,” he told The Citizen. After completing his training, he practiced part-time as a sangoma, offering psychic services to clients and rituals to treat emotional and spiritual afflictions. But after learning about Satanism, “I no longer felt the deep draw towards traditional healing. “In Satanism, you do not practice animal sacrifice as you revere life. To take life would be antiSatanic. “I saw myself more as a Satanist than traditional healer and so chose to acknowledge my in...

The next phase of school reopening will take place next month. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the department will work to ensure everything is ready for pupils who return. On 6 July, most primary and secondary schools will be able to operate. Schools for pupils with disabilities will also be reopening next month. The department says schools are allowed to deviate from this plan for health, safety and social distancing reasons. It has promised to continue working with schools to make sure pupils and staff are protected. Coronavirus Hotline Number: 0800 029 999 from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday Help protect your loved ones by sharing this official South African government COVID-19 service with your family, friends and community. Send HI to 0600 123 456 on WhatsApp. The NICD has another Clinician Hotline to improve #COVID19 communication and support for healthcare providers. The Clinician Hotline is 0800 11 1131, operating 24 hrs. The Public Hotline is 0800 029 999 also...

Last night’s episode marked the end of an eight-year journey for Skeem Saam’s most-loved actress Lesego Marakalla. Her character, Rachel Kunutu/Maphuthuma, whose family and the Turfloop Police have been searching for after she disappeared without a trace. Her antics left her antagonist husband Marothi in jail, taking half of his money and pinning her sudden disappearance on him. In the recent episode’s final scene, the actress is seen getting into a maxi taxi headed to the airport with her luggage. In the last shot, she winks at the camera – confirming the rumour that she’ll be leaving the show to focus on her studies. We are still struggling to come to terms with her exit from the show as she’s one of our faves, along with late actor Charles Maja who played Leshole’s father Big Boy Mabitsela. Maja also made what could be his final appearance this week. After her last appearance, Marakalla took to her social media to write, “It’s been good, God has been good! Thank you all f...

Zodwa Wabantu has found herself in hot water following her recent images shared on Instagram, which saw her posing without face mask in the middle of town. The media personality has previously been spotted socializing with others, however her followers seem to have had enough of her disregard for the rules. The first image captioned with, “We Meet, Discuss & Separate.”, saw her posing with her arm on Senzo Ntencane Zondi, clearly not keeping to the 1 metre distancing law. One fan stated, “Gal What’s the point of separating when your body is touching his body????”. Another follower commented with, “Social distancing???? Not even a ting. Another image saw her buying vegetables from a street vendor, who was also not wearing a face mask. Zodwa appeared unfazed as she interacted with him closely.

South African media personality, Somizi, was put on blast on Instagram, after the legendary Yvonne Chaka Chaka called him out. In a video shared on Thursday, 18 June 2020, Somizi was seen munching away at his lunch, which appeared to comprise a monstrous sandwich. The media star danced and sang with joy as he scuffed down his meal whilst showing off each bite to the camera. Thereafter, Yvonne immediately commented on the image, claiming that she had planned a date with Somizi, to which he did not show up to. She stated, “Wena man. I am angry with you. We had a date today.” Fans immediately jumped in support of Yvonne, scolding Somizi on his misdemeanour. One follower stated, “Why did you keep our mom waiting? Not cool!”, whilst another added to the conversation with, “You owe the nation apology, imagine you stood the whole MaDlamini up? A national treasure”. Somizi is yet to comment back on the post.

We all wanted to be the successful people we see in magazines, in newspapers, and on the internet. What qualities do these successful people possess that bring them to their success? All successful people have a set of characteristics and threads that enable them to succeed. Here are 5 signs that show you are going to be highly successful: 1. You know what you want, even though you don’t know how to get it yet. Have you ever been so sure of something that you’re constantly bursting with energy? Perhaps you knew you always wanted to be a dancer ever since you were given your first pair of ballet flats, or maybe staring up at the night sky as a lost lonely teenager made you curious about what is beyond the empty void of adulthood that motivated you to become an astronaut. You can be absolutely sure about what you want, but you may not know how to necessarily obtain your dreams yet, and that’s okay. You’re starting somewhere, and that’s what counts. 2. You don’t maintain a work/life bal...

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday evening sit-in restaurants and hair salons, among others, will be allowed to reopen. He said the reopening will be under strict conditions, and the exact dates for their reopening will be communicated in the coming days. Here is all you need to know about the additional businesses that will reopen under the Level 3 lockdown. In an address on Wednesday evening, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced hair salons and restaurants, among others, will be allowed to reopen during the Level 3 lockdown. Ramaphosa said further announcements would be made in the coming days indicating the date from which these activities would be permitted. He added the Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected and disrupted the livelihoods of millions of people, and these industries reopening was part of the state's plan to save lives and livelihoods. Here is all you need to know about the additional businesses that may reopen under the Level 3 lockdown: What a...

When a woman is in love, she tends to make a lot of sacrifices for her man. She sometimes, loses herself in the process and that could be dangerous. Sadly, most women don't know that there are responsibilities meant for a wife and no else. Hence, when she starts playing the role of a wife, she 'devaluing' herself in the relationship. Here are 12 things you should never for a man, when you're not born married to him: 1. She should never use words of endearment on any man: Except for her family members and a man engaged to her, every lady should learn to call men by their names and leave off the 'dear', 'sweetie', 'hun' and all of that. If he is not married to you and has not made a commitment in that direction, please his name would just be fine. 2. Never think of sleeping over at his place: Most women don't know that men don't always value things that could be gotten very easily. If he is not married to you, you have no business staying...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning on alcohol-related incidents. The president says several international and domestic studies show clear linkages between alcohol abuse and gender-based violence. Over 21 women and children have died violently in recent weeks. Ramaphosa says a war is being waged against women and children in South Africa. He says rapists and killers walk among us and have no regard for the sanctity of life. Of course, it is not alcohol that rapes or kills a woman or a child,” Ramaphosa said. “Rather, it is the actions of violent men but if alcohol intoxication is contributing to these crimes, then it must be addressed with urgency. “We need to draw the lessons from this lockdown and decide how we can protect our society from the abuse of alcohol. “Certainly, we need to provide greater support to people with drinking problems, including through rehabilitation and treatment.” The president says responsible drinking needs to be encouraged es...

Tsonga rapper Sho Madjozi has left Mzansi beaming with pride once more, after the news that she bagged the Best International Act nomination at the 2020 BET Awards. If she wins, it will be her second BET Award in two years. The excited musician took to social media to share the news with her ever-growing fan base, stating just how emotional she was at the news. “I am in tears … After winning for best Newcomer last year, I have now been nominated for Best International Act at the #BETAwards2020,” she said. Sho is nominated among some of the biggest names in Africa including Nigerian act Burna Boy and Congolese singer-songwriter Innoss’B. South Africans were super excited for Sho, recalling that joyful time last year when Sho won the BET award for Best New International Act. This year Zimbabwean songstress Sha Sha, who also made the 2019 SA music scene LIT, scored a nomination in the Viewers Choice Best New International Act category, something that South Africans celebrate...

Limpopo musician Makhadzi continues to represent her people very well and continues to break records. One of Africa’s biggest music channel, Channel O had an exclusive playlist dedicated to the musician. The 30 minute show called ‘Only Makhadzi’ was dedicated to playing only her music. This is said to be a first for a Venda artist. Fans kept singing her praises and hoping for a longer playlist next time. However many are livid at the fact that she is the first artist from Venda to have her own slot, saying artists from Limpopo deserve the same recognition as any other artists from other parts of the country. One fan was not impressed at her being labelled ‘a first’ anything as many others before her should have received the same treatment. Insinuating that the music industry looks down on musicians from other tribes. “This is it. You are part of the problem. Channel O should acknowledge our musicians now and then. It is not something we should celebrate, we are happy for Makh...

South Africa will look at the use of the drug, dexamethasone, as a means of the treatment for severe Covid-19 cases in the country. Minister of Health Dr. Zweli Mkhize said in a statement early on Wednesday morning (17 June), that the drug had seen a successful trial in the UK. Dexamethasone is a steroid that has been used since the 1960s to reduce inflammation in a range of conditions, including inflammatory disorders and certain cancers. It has been listed on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines since 1977 in multiple formulations and is currently off-patent and affordably available in most countries. For patients on ventilators, the treatment was shown to reduce mortality by about one third, and for patients requiring only oxygen, mortality was cut by about one fifth. While the full findings of the trial are still required, South Africa’s Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) said that use of the drug may be considered for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Covid-19 who ar...