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The whole #opentheindustry thing doesn’t apply to everyone; not everyone has time to help others hustle – LootLove shared her opinion on the matter and shed some light on the fact that once people make it, they often forget to help others because they busy hustling – It is easy to throw shade when you trying to make it, but once you have, you realise it’s not all that easy LootLove recently joined in on the ‘opening up the industry’ debate and shared her views with her followers. The gorgeous Mzansi media mogul is a proud mother of twins with her rapper bae Reason. LootLove has laid some unbreakable roots in the industry. LootLove has a rather different view on the heavily debated topic than most of her fellow Mznasi celebs. She believes that people are only for the whole thing when it serves in favour of them. Taking to social media, LootLove expressed her belief that when people are still trying to make it they are all for the #opentheindustry, however, the minute they actually...

Princess Shyngle has disclosed she had worked on her body and has promised to help disqualified Big Brother Naija housemate Tacha get a better body. The Gambian actress’ move is aimed at silencing one of the housemates, Mercy, from comparing her body to Tacha. Princess Shyngle said this while addressing Tacha’s disqualification from the Big Brother Naija house. The actress condemned Mercy for provoking Tacha and flinging her hair in her face. She went on to say that Tacha will be “the most successful housemate in just a few months”.  She then addressed those who have been saying Mercy has a sexier body than Tacha. Princess Shyngle added that she is “the queen of body works” and said to Tacha, “Abeg hit me up and imma hook you up. Admitting to having cosmetic surgery, Shyngle wrote, “Forget the fact that @symply_tacha is my favourite housemate but this disqualification is bulls**t, she was clearly provoked and she reacted which is very normal, if any girl dare flip her stupid ...

Forget Top Billing. If you wanted to witness a magical wedding, all you needed to do was watch social media at the weekend. That’s when Mzansi celebrated Somizi and Mohale‘s traditional ceremony. The pair tied the knot at Mohale‘s family home in Kibler Park, Johannesburg, on September 28 2019. It was a star-studded affair, with some of Mzansi’s most famous faces in attendance If @somizi can change 5 times on 2 hours awards show, what were you expecting for a day wedding? I didn't expect less from him and he didn't disappoint.....he deserve a wooooooo sheeeem🔥 #SomHaleTraditionalWedding — SolGreen (@Solly_Green) September 29, 2019 .

TV AND FILM actress Khanyi Mbau has scored her first acting award at the Inaugural South African International Film Academy Awards but was not there to collect it. The awards took place on Saturday at Gold Reef City, Joburg. She was made aware of her big win by veteran stage, TV and theatre actor Dr. John Kani. Kani was honoured at the awards with a Life Time Achievement award. He wrote to Khanyi on Twitter: “Last night I attended the Inaugural South African International Film Academy Awards. The house was sad that you were not present to accept the Best Actress Award in a motion picture. Congratulations. Khanyi responded by saying: “Dr. Kani, I had to attend @somizi wedding, I am sooo guttered. Imagine my first award ever, recognition as an actress and I missed it ??. Thank you so much, Dr. The actress who was raised in Soweto, rose to widespread fame when she played the role of Doobsie in the SABC 2 soap opera Muvhango. She also played Mbali in the SABC 1 soap opera Mzansi and SABC...

Former French President Jacques Chirac was given full military honours on Monday as past and current world leaders gathered in Paris to attend his final service. On a mild, sunny morning, French President Emmanuel Macron cut a solemn figure as he presided over the ceremony near the site of Napoleon’s tomb in the courtyard of Les Invalides. A military band played the national anthem, “La Marseillaise,” before Macron inspected the troops. Chirac’s casket, covered with a Tricolor flag, was then carried to the centre of the courtyard. Macron, who did not speak, will also attend a memorial service at the Church of Saint-Sulpice in downtown Paris alongside dozens of French politicians and foreign officials, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and Jordan’s King Abdallah II. A private funeral will take place later at the Montparnasse cemetery. A private family church service for Chirac was celebrated prior ...

A woman from Uganda who is considered to be the world’s most fertile woman gave birth to 44 kids while she is only 39 years of age. Mariam Nabatanzi said her hormones aren’t compatible with oral contraceptives. She has given birth to six sets of twins, four sets of triplets and five sets of quadruplets. In total, she gave birth to 44 children but six died from complications that often arise in multiple births. Mariam’s husband abandoned his family three tears ago and she has the burden of taking care of the children by herself. To raise her children, Mariam spends all her time working to earn some money. She does a lot of things: hairdressing, event decorating, collecting and selling scrap metal, brewing local gin and selling herbal medicine to make ends meet. In her home village of Kabimbiri, she’s known as Nalongo Muzaala Bana (the twin mother that produces quadruplets). Mariam’s father had 45 children with several women, and they all came in sets of twins, triplets, quadruplets a...

Beyoncé and Adele have recorded a song together according to One Republic’s Ryan Tedder who also said that Coldplay’s Chris Martin plays piano on the track. The producer and songwriter let the exciting news slip backstage at a Global Citizen Festival. Ryan was talking to a reporter about his band’s new album, which is due to be released in 2020, before mentioning that Beyoncé, Adele and Martin all feature on a song together. According to sources at People Magazine, Adele – who recently got divorced – will also release new solo music, soon. The American publication’s source says: “She is definitely getting ready both mentally and physically to promote new music. It seems it will happen later this year.

The decomposed body of a child was found in an open field in Malabar, Port Elizabeth, on Sunday. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the grim discovery was made by man near a dam at about 9am. “He found a skull and upon observation he found human bones.” The man immediately alerted authorities. “Due to the state of decomposition, the identification of the child cannot be determined at this stage and a post mortem and DNA testing will be done to determine the identity and cause of death,” Janse Van Rensburg said.

A Twitter user wanted to see who people think is the better host - Idols SA's Proverb or Mzansi's Queen B, Bonang Matheba - Proverb put an end to the debate by being a humble sweetheart - He said there's no competition, Bonang is better than him Proverb showed what a sweet and humble person he can be by giving Bonang Matheba praise as a better host than himself. A social media user tried to create competition between the two hosts, but Proverb nicely shut that idea down. According to Proverb, there isn't any comparison, it's 'Queen B all day every day'. Briefly.co.za noticed that Bonang also laughed off the comparison and it's clear the two celebs won't let public opinion pair them off against each other. Proverb shuts down tweep trying to compare him with Bonang Matheba Bonang's response. Now this is how these kinds of situations should be dealt with, Mzansi. Instead of getting upset with the tweep, throwing a tantrum over the compari...

The male psyche built up from a young age is that the more women you conquer, the higher rating you receive among peers, says activist. Abuse and aggression – an issue of power relations – was embedded in society across racial groups, an academic said yesterday. Development economist Nthabiseng Moleko, who has been central in the fight against women abuse, said the male identity, built on dominion and power over a woman was “problematic, but highly prevalent”. “When rejection or choices made by the woman taint the male ego, the man can neither cope nor respond to this, leading to a forceful and violent response. “Violence in our society is also abnormal, even among children. “Criminal acts, the level of violence and disregard for human life, is pointing towards a broken nation. Our people need healing and restoration,” said Moleko. “We have lost our humanity towards each other and must begin to rethink how to appreciate human life.” Moleko, who is based at the University of Stellenbo...

Here come the grooms all dressed in white … and Basotho blankets, and bold red floral print suits, and black suits with gold embellishments, and elaborate Egyptian-inspired outfits … Somizi Mhlongo is known to be a flamboyant fashionista, so it came as no surprise that he didn’t limit himself to just one look when he tied the knot with Somizi Mhlongo Mohale Motaung on Saturday. The new Mr & Mr changed several times throughout the course of their Big Day ending up in extravagant ensembles by local designer to the stars Gert-Johan Coetzee. @gertjohancoetzee took us to Egypt. Perfect for our theme. African traditional wedding,” said Somizi of his and his groom’s custom outfits on Instagram. Coetzee also dressed some of the many celebrities who attended the pair’s nuptials, including TV presenters Bonang Matheba and Lerato Kganyago. Other famous faces on the guest list were rapper Cassper Nyovest, singer Kelly Khumalo, model Babalwa Mneno, EFF leader Julius Malema, athlete Caster...

DA leader Mmusi Maimane has raised eyebrows after allegations that he drove a Steinhoff-sponsored SUV, despite being warned not to. The claims were published in Rapport. The paper claimed that the car was given to Maimane during the 2016 elections by Markus Jooste, former CEO of Steinhoff. Investments worth billions were lost when the company faced allegations of insider trading and accounting fraud, causing its share price to drop. Jooste resigned after “irregularities” at the company were flagged. Rapport claims that after the Steinhoff revelations were made, the car was returned. Maimane has refuted the allegations, taking to Twitter to call the report a smear campaign. Go tla loka bafanas @MmusiMaimane , hope you enjoyed church today. — Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) September 29, 2019 If you think Steinhoff only funded the DA with a car, think again! What is important about the story is not so much that Markus Jooste gifted Maimane with a White Fortune...

The gathering was chaired by Nigeria, one of the countries that were affected by the xenophobic attacks. International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor concede SA has lapses in its security and immigration laws and vows the country will address the problem, and xenophobia. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, where she represented President Cyril Ramaphosa, Pandor said the incidents of violence and looting that erupted in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal “were regrettable and shameful for a nation with such a proud history of struggle and international solidarity support”. The SA government strongly condemned the xenophobic attacks and was working hard to address the security lapses and intolerance that led to it, she said. “We are working tirelessly to tackle crime and lawlessness and to ensure that the arrested criminals face the full might of the law. We are also committed to addressing the inadequacy of our immigration administration to curb illega...

This is why we are called dogs, we are cowards. Can men stop this now? Enough! What have these poor women done wrong to deserve such?” he said in a video on Instagram. In the video, Digaan calls on men to do better and says that violence is not the answer. Why are we so violent, why do we see death and killing as the solution? What mistake did these women do, what wrong did these women do? Dingaan then adds that if men are killing women, why should women trust them. “This is the reason why ladies don’t trust us, this is why we are called trash because of our behaviour. South African men we are cowards, myself included, I am a South African man, I’m no different, I live in SA. The men doing this are our brothers, they are our cousins, they live in our communities. We know them.” He explained that there was absolutely no reason why a woman should wake up and go to a post office and come back home dead. There was also no reason for a woman to leave her house and go to her boyfri...

The university confirms that four students suffered a tragic incident, resulting in an indiscriminate robbery and ensuing violent incident. The University of Cape Town (UCT) has confirmed that four of its students have been involved in an apparent robbery at Clifton Third Beach in Cape Town on Saturday in which one was stabbed to death and another was injured. Earlier on Sunday, News24 reported that police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Andrè Traut said the circumstances of the incident were being investigated. UCT spokesperson Elijah Maholola said the 19-year-old deceased was a first-year humanities student from KwaZulu-Natal. He was stabbed in the chest. His friend was stabbed in the leg. Two others who were with them escaped. “The incident took place on Saturday, 28 September 2019, early in the evening at Third Beach, Clifton, in Camps Bay. Of the surviving students, one suffered a stabbing assault and was treated in hospital. “Though the other two students were not physically ha...

What a weekend this has been for love and weddings! - Mzansi had not one, but three celeb weddings take place over the weekend - Former #OPW presenter, Nomsa Buthelezi, got married to her bae, Zandile Shezi Love is properly in the air this September! Three celeb weddings in one weekend - wow. First, Briefly.co.za reported on Somizi and Mohale's stunning and star-studded wedding, then there was Bontle Modiselle and Priddy Ugly's surprise wedding and now we have Nomza Buthelezi and Zandile Shezi's intimate traditional ceremony. Cupid has been working overtime! ZAlebs reported that Nomza and Zandile only invited people close to them that supported them to their special day. The former Our Perfect Wedding presenter told TshisaLIVE in an interview a day before her big day that she wanted a simple but perfect wedding. "You would think I’m focused on things like décor, food and outfits, but I am not. I know exactly what I want when it comes to those kinds of elements ...

It was in 1990 – the same year that Nelson Mandela was released from prison – that James laid eyes on Thabitha. I met James in 1990,” says Thabitha. “He asked me out and I refused.” James says she didn’t want him because he lived in the city. “For a whole year, she wouldn’t budge. However he persisted and it was in 1991 that she said yes to him after she saw how persistent he was . “In 1997, James sent his family to ask for my hand in marriage,” says Thabitha. “He said he wanted my family to know who he was so he’d be free to visit me. When he finished paying the bride price, I moved into his parents’ home. We’ve been together since then and we had children. He said: ‘My dear, you have given me seven children, let me be an honourable man and marry you’. She says she loves that he is caring. “Even when he goes out to drink, he knows that there must be food on the table, the children must go to school and have a good life. “When I looked at Thabitha, I saw that she was a woman of f...

The New York-based couple is said to be experiencing marital problems that have forced them apart. An informant said the couple’s split was amicable. Said the informant: “They remain friends and are cordial to each other. There’s no bad blood and they still talk. But it’s unfortunate they’re no longer in love.” According to the source, busy schedules took their toll on the couple. The source said the two have also unfollowed each other on social media. The couple hasn’t posted each other since February. Insisted the source: “Atandwa is shining brighter and Fikile’s career is also going well.” The source said things were looking up for the said former lovers. “There’s a lot happening in their lives at the moment,” the source said. “Their careers are booming and they’ve been auditioning like crazy, plus they’re both in America. Basically, all the perfect conditions to make it easy for them to drift apart are very much at play.” Another source said their families had...

DA leader Mmusi Maimane drove around in a car that was a gift from Markus Jooste, News24 sister publication Rapport reported on Sunday. Furthermore, Maimane refused to return it for months, even after colleagues warned him about possible reputational damage to both him and the party. According to the publication, Jooste made the white Toyota Fortuner available for Maimane’s use ahead of the municipal elections in 2016. James Selfe, the DA Federal Executive chairperson, confirmed to Rapport that the vehicle was owned by a car rental company and paid for by Steinhoff. He said that after the Steinhoff revelations, the party thought it best, under the circumstances, to return the vehicle, which they later did. But it appeared that Maimane had for months continued to drive the vehicle, despite letters from colleagues warning him of the risks. Jooste is accused of insider trading, cooking financial books and dodging taxes, all of which caused the company's share price to cr...

A woman was arrested for allegedly murdering her husband who bled profusely after his arm was lacerated by a broken mayonnaise bottle during an alcohol-fuelled argument in Aliwal North. Police said the couple, from Saamwerk Farm in the Eastern Cape, had an argument on Friday evening and the 33-year-old man had struck her with a knobkerrie on the head while she was cooking. The couple had earlier in the day been in Aliwal North for an afternoon of shopping. “It is then alleged that the suspect retaliated to the assault by throwing a bottle of mayonnaise at the husband. A shard of glass from the bottle cut through the deceased's upper right arm, leaving him bleeding profusely,” said police spokesperson warrant officer Moitheri Bojabotseha. Emergency medical services were called but the man refused treatment. The couple then continued drinking alcohol and later went to sleep. “The woman alleged that she then discovered that her husband was dead [on Saturday at 5am].” ...

This week, entertainment news dominated the headlines . Somizi left Idols SA fans unimpressed with his criticism of Viggy Qwabe, but his wedding was faultless. Somhale's wedding registry was quite pricey but their special day left us stunned. Cassper Nyovest's cool footwork had fans gushing, and Jacob Zuma's wedding photos were just lovely. We also took a look at the Mzansi celebs who are living and thriving, with HIV/AIDS 1. Fans upset at Idols SA judge, Somizi, for criticising the Qwabe twins Idols SA fans were not happy with the judges after the latest episode of the singing competition. Somizi and Unathi weren't really impressed with the Qwabe sisters' performance but viewers loved them, as usual.Somizi got the most attention from upset social media users, Briefly.co.za noticed. Must be because he said he wasn't 'feeling' Viggy's performance. The twins have been solid favourites with fans of the show right from the start. They even made h...

Wuuuu shem! We really enjoyed every moment #SomhaleTraditionalWedding. Somizi and Mohale Traditional Wedding was just a beautiful day. Taking to Instagram, Somizi shared pictures of their Traditional African wedding with friends and family having a great time of their life. Only the Somhale way. #somhaletraditionalwedding Somizi and Mohale’s big day was all we can imagine with the most beautiful Mzansi African outfits we have seen. They had an Egyptian Themed Traditional Wedding courtesy of @gertjohancoetzee. Somizi and Mohale took to the stage to show their dance moves but that is no shock for our Idols SA judge who is also a choreographer. Mr and Mr smiles just shows they had a lovely time.

Singer Lady Zamar said she is tired of people who always give her advice about her facial acne. She expressed this through a post on Twitter. The singer went on to say that she plans on blocking anybody who mentions her acne problems. Lady Zamar trended on social media last month after Durban based singer Babes Wodumo made fun of her acne in a video that eventually went viral. She said people need to know that she’s not blind nor stupid to be walking around with visible acne without trying to find ways to remedy it. She said she is currently on an acne treatment and like any other treatment it takes time for it to work. The next person who tries to give me advice on my acne problem is getting blocked.. DO YOU THINK IM BLIND OR STUPID THAT IM JUST CASUALLY STROLLING AROUND IN LIFE IGNORANT OF THE VERY PAINFULLY VISIBLE ACNE ON MY FACE? REALLY??😤 I’m on treatment and it TAKES TIME! Get over it! — MONARCH💞🦋 (@Lady_Zamar) September 28, 2019

The Energy Department has announced that the price of 95 octane petrol will increase by 18 cents per litre from Wednesday, 2 October. This brings the price of 95 octanes to R16.21 c/l inland. This is the eighth consecutive hike since the beginning of the year. The increase was predicted by the Automobile Association on the back of oil strikes in Saudi Arabia. The department said the price of 93 octanes, however, will drop by 4 cents per litre. Diesel and Illuminating paraffin will increase by 25 cents per litre.

Britain's Prince Harry is due to arrive in Malawi on Sunday, the final stop of the solo leg of his southern Africa tour before rejoining his family in SA, where wife Meghan held a meeting on Saturday with female activists. The Duke of Sussex left the duchess and his four-month-old son Archie - who stole the spotlight when he sat on his mother's lap while his parents chatted with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu in Cape Town - to visit Botswana, Angola and Malawi. While Harry has visited Malawi several times privately, this trip will mark his first visit in an official capacity. On arrival in the capital Lilongwe on Sunday, he will visit a college and interact with young women whose education is supported by funds from Britain. After that, he will meet President Peter Mutharika, who he knows after meeting on a number of previous occasions, and later attend a reception hosted by the British high commissioner. Harry, Queen Elizabeth's grandson and sixth in line to the...

A man was stabbed to death and his friend seriously injured during an apparent robbery on Clifton's 3rd Beach in Cape Town on Saturday night. “The circumstances surrounding the death of an adult male believed to be in his twenties are being investigated after he was stabbed to death on 3rd Beach Clifton ... at around 9.30pm," said police spokesperson Lt-Col Andrè Traut. “The suspects who attacked the victims during an apparent robbery are yet to be arrested.” Former Cape Town councillor Jacques Webber said in a post on Facebook that he had received numerous messages about events at the beach on Saturday night. “From what I am told, last night saw 1000's [thousands] of students descend onto the beach after matric farewell events. I was contacted when the first fight broke out and informed Law Enforcement Services who were already responding to the beach from various locations,” Webber said in his post.

Sho Madjozi’s John Cena single is going viral across the world, getting shoutouts in 73+ countries. The star first performed the track several weeks ago on international music platform Colors. Since then, fans have been begging the BET award winner to drop it as a single. She finally did so and immediately trended on social media in SA. The star also took to social media to ask fans around the world where they would be listening to it from and got responses from fans as far and wide as Barbados, Thailand and Finland.

A rapist who came knocking at his victim’s door just after midnight on New Year’s Day last year has been sentenced to life in jail for the attack. Skhumbuzo Sgede Ngogwana, 26, was this week handed the maximum sentence in the KwaDukuza Regional Court after being convicted for the rape of a woman in Mzulwini in Maphumulo. “It was on 1 January 2018, just after midnight… A 59-year-old woman was asleep in her house when she heard a knock at her door,” said KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele. “The victim immediately contacted her children informing them of the [suspect] knocking. When Ngogwana heard the victim making a phone call, he forcefully kicked the door open. He grabbed the victim, dragged her out of the house and repeatedly raped her.” The case was reported to police, who arrested the suspect the following day. He was denied bail and has been behind bars since being apprehended. “This sentence will serve as a warning to other rapists who intend to commit such...

Two men hit during a shootout with police were treated in a Durban hospital under police guard after being caught cruising in a stolen vehicle. The pair face charges of attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition after exchanging gunfire with the authorities in Umlazi on Thursday. Police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele said officers from the provincial task team had been conducting an operation in P Section when they spotted a hijacked vehicle with three occupants in Siqunga Road. “They instructed them to stop but the occupants stopped the vehicle and fled on foot. The driver, 20, was found inside the vehicle and was immediately arrested.” The man appeared in the local magistrate’s court on Friday for possession of suspected stolen property. The vehicle he was driving was hijacked in Merebank in June, police found. “Police chased the fleeing suspects who opened fire on them and a shootout ensued on Msingane Road. Both suspects, aged 29 and 30, sustained g...

THE disadvantaged Limpopo communities will soon be able to access free Wi-Fi to enable them to have reliable connectivity. The province is making progress in implementing the broadband telecommunication infrastructure network project. The project is in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha, who is also the chairman of the provincial executive council, said they want poor communities in the rural villages to advance with the times. “The provincial Information Communication Technology nerve centre is currently being completed as the data centre. “It will serve as the foundation for connectivity to institutions with voice and data capabilities. “The design of the architecture and future state architecture will soon roll out the broadband in the province after their completion,” he said. According to Mathabatha, the issues which were delaying the process were clarified between all relevant stakeholders. The project will be run by Limpopo Connect unde...

Somizi is officially off the market! The Idols SA judge and Mohale Motaung made it official that they want to spend the rest of their lives together yesterday during their traditional wedding. A star-studded event made way better by the gorgeous and handsome Mzansi Celebs from all corners of South Africa. What made it all better was definitely the decor and that amazing cake. Taking to Instagram, Somizi shared pictures of the wedding cake and had this to say – The chandelier cakes and tower cakes were the center of attention. Only the somhale way. #somhaletraditionalwedding From our counting, Somizi Wedding Cake had 10 layers and was accompanied by those chandelier cakes and made everything simply amazing! The cake was made the Somhale way, this according to Somizi. We are pretty sure the cake cost a fortune but then who can put a price tag on love and happiness? If that cake is any indication, we are pretty sure the white wedding cake will be out of this world! We can only wait and ...

Former Bosasa supremo Angelo Agrizzi has hit back at media reports quoting family members of Gavin Watson which essentially accused him of being involved in the “murder” of Watson. Watson was pronounced dead on the scene of a car crash near OR Tambo Airport last month. The Bosasa-owned Toyota Corolla sedan he was driving collided with a concrete bridge pillar on an access road to the airport terminal. It remains unclear why Watson was at the airport that morning. Preliminary autopsy reports have indicated that Watson’s heart had stopped beating and that he was possibly dead before the collision, evidenced by the lack of significant bleeding from a serious neck wound which resulted in a severed carotid artery. There has been no official evidence made public to indicate Watson may have been murdered or that his death is being treated as suspicious. Police investigators have been tight-lipped over the probe. Now Agrizzi has taken a swipe at the Sowetan newspaper, which on Wednesday publ...

Police have confirmed the arrests of three men in Milnerton in connection with ongoing protests. This follows days of violent demonstrations in Dunoon and Joe Slovo that have been linked to traffic law enforcement operations against minibus taxis. Police say two men were apprehended on Friday on charges of public violence. A third suspect was taken into custody on Saturday on a charge of malicious damage to property. Police say the areas remain tense at this stage and officers remain on scene. On Saturday morning a bus was set alight as protests flared up in Milnerton, leading to the closure of several roads around the Joe Slovo area. A Dunoon ward councillor warned the protests may continue until taxi associations and the City of Cape Town reached an agreement. Lubabalo Makeleni said the Dunoon Taxi Association was fed up after their taxis were impounded. “The taxis have been impounded over the past month and they were tolerant, but there were no results in their favour.” On Friday,...

Saturday was a very eventful day as two of our favorite couples, Somhale and Rick Jade (Bontle and Priddy Ugly), tied the knot in traditional wedding style. *ululates* Rapper Priddy Ugly and choreographer Bontle Modiselle tied the knot this weekend in a beautiful and intimate traditional ceremony. The newlyweds, Dineo and Solo Langa, were also at the wedding to celebrate the union of the lovely couple. In an interview with Afternoon Express, the couple, who are expecting their first child, revealed that Priddy actually proposed way back in 2015 while he was still a sound engineering student. “I told her, baby I ain’t got no money but like I just want you to know that you’re the woman I wanna be with for the rest of my life. And I asked her, will you marry me?” Priddy said in the interview. According to Drum Magazine, Priddy paid lobola in February 2018 and since then the couple had been preparing to have their formal ceremony. Congratulations Rick Jade! We wish them a happy and pros...

It’s day three of the African National Congress National Executive Committee meeting taking place in Boksburg. Sunday’s meeting is expected to kick off with discussions around the economy. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s recovery plan is expected to top the agenda. The document has already caused tensions with some of the party’s alliance partners. The discussion also takes place amid major economic challenges for the country, with thousands in the mining and banking sector facing possible retrenchments.

Kelly Khumalo is constantly being pulled through the media because of haters, but one thing that is undeniable is her flawless beauty and loyalty to her roots. Taking to social media, Kelly Khumalo showed off her gorgeous outfit as she attended Somizi and Mohale’s Traditional wedding. She never fails to give a killer fashion statement and turn heads with her flawless beauty. She is looking so lovely and Amazing at the same time, her outfit is out of this world and she looks like a Goddess. As always when it comes to dressing Kelly delivers. She never disappoints whenever it comes to fashion. Her taste in fashion is simply classic and she really knows how to make every outfit she puts on look stunning on her.

Booty hitmaker, Blac Youngsta has been charged with felony possession of a prohibited weapon after getting arrested on Wednesday, 25 September. The 29-year-old rapper was pulled over by the police while driving with three of his friends. According to TMZ, only two were charged and arrested. The police officers allegedly found pistols, prohibited ammunition and marijuana in the car. “Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Youngsta and 3 friends were driving around H-Town Wednesday afternoon in a GMC Yukon — with BY in the backseat — when cops pulled ’em over for running a red light. We’re told the officers smelled marijuana, so they searched the car and found 3 pistols and weed,” read part of the article. The other friend, whose name is Marcus Dion Cartwright was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon. The rapper is currently locked up in jail in Texas.

Somizi and Mohale are having one of the most stunning and glamorous traditional weddings we've seen in a long time, if ever Somizi's golden and his hubby's white outfit left us stunned - it's gorgeous! - Thanks to snaps shared on social media, we get some sneak peeks at what happened at Somhale's wedding The day that Somizi and Mohale have been dreaming about for months is here and almost over too. The couple's traditional wedding day is one that everyone looked forward to and although we weren't invited we can still see how it goes down - thanks to social media. Briefly.co.za scoured the social media streets and bring you a handful of the moments captured on camera. Look at the gorgeous couple - their smiles are as bright as can be. And those outfits, oh my! Chairs fit for kings: . Just a glimpse 💒💍💍💍👑👑 #Somhaletradionalwedding pic.twitter.com/dNP9dqJbA4 — Xola Nukani 🏳️‍🌈 (@Iam_Xola_SA) September 28, 2019

In a complete role reversal, the Duchess of Sussex asked a Nelson Mandela University student and her friends to pose for a picture with her so she could send it to her friend Michelle Obama. “I still cannot believe it,” Sithembele Ncube, 25, said after her royal encounter with Meghan, who is married to Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth’s grandson and sixth in line to the British throne. Ncube met up with the royals in Cape Town on Wednesday during the pair’s first tour in Southern Africa. “She just asked to take a picture with me to send to Michelle Obama [wife of former US president Barack Obama],” Ncube said. Ncube, a computer science honours student, belongs to the Obama Foundation, which strives to inspire, empower and connect people to change the world. She's been part of the organisation since the start of 2019. “The royals had invited a few youth organisations to meet them and I went as part of the African Leaders initiative [part of the work of the foundation],” said Ncube, w...

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It truly was a special day for Somizi and Mohale as the two tied the knot in their traditional wedding. The event was like a fashion show with Mzansi Celebs rocking designer wear left right and centre. We fell in love with the 10 layer Wedding cake that was at the event but what deserves a special mention is the outfits the couple wore for the wedding. Not to mention those golden chairs… Truly Amazing! Now that the traditional wedding is done we can’t wait for the white wedding and knowing Somizi, it will be a day to remember. We took a look at some of the pictures from the Traditional Wedding after the event… priceless moments! They are a lovely couple and they are amazing together. The grooms! #Somhale #SomhaleTraditionalWedding Dressed in matching outfits these two were definitely having a fabulous day. The wedding dance was surely out of this World and it’s a must-see video that we shared below. Somizi is really shakin to the music and all Mohale can do is smile. ...