From Scotts Maphuma's apology to Gogo Maweni's court appearance — top stories of the week
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09 May 2025 - 17:30
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Mzekezeke, Scotts Maphuma and Gogo Maweni made headlines this week.
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Despite facing a trial for alleged assault, traditional healer and reality TV star Gogo Maweni is refusing to let her challenges define her. Instead, she's focusing on her pregnancy, marriage and giving back to the community.
Mzansi stars have come out in support of Scotts Maphuma after he received backlash.
The amapiano star has been criticised by his supporters because of reacting negatively when they want to take pictures of him.
His actions resulted in his live performances being met with a lukewarm reception after which he apologised to fans for his conduct.
Actress Koketso Machaka made her debut on SABC1's Skeem Saam on Monday.
The actress from Ga-Masheshane in Limpopo will be playing the role of Nthati, DJ Thomas' (Tiisetso Thoka) girlfriend who stays in Pretoria and is about to become his wife. Nthati is ready to fight for her man and end his affair with Mapitsi, a married woman.
DJ Sbu has social media users reeling again as he denies he is the man behind the mask of kwaito star Mzekezeke.
In a recent YouTube video, the Radio 2000 presenter said he wanted to acknowledge Mzekezeke's contribution to the industry by expressing his gratitude for all he had done.
Sbu, real name Sbusiso Leope, said while people claim he is Mzekezeke, he is not.
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