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The South African
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Sweet Guluva and All Gold join forces to inspire young people
Since being crowned the winner of Big Brother Mzansi Season 5, Sweet Guluva has carved out an impressive path in the entertainment industry. The KwaZulu-Natal native has been on a steady rise, securing the bag through brand collaborations and public appearances, all while staying true to his roots. Now, the charismatic star is using his platform to uplift and inspire, partnering with All Gold in an exciting initiative aimed at encouraging South African youth to dream big and persevere. The All Gold School Tour, part of the widely celebrated All Gold Dance Challenge, recently made a special stop at Mgazi Secondary School in Nquthu. Sweet Guluva joined fellow ambassador Somizi Mhlongo on the school tour, where they motivated and empowered young people. The 23-year-old opened up about his journey with All Gold and why this campaign is so close to his heart. 'Wow, what a wow! God is working, and God is aligning. All Gold has always been a part of my life, so receiving that call felt like a full-circle moment.' Sweet Guluva believes the collaboration is a perfect match. 'I've stayed original throughout my journey. I am a traditional man, and I know the All Gold brand is about heritage, quality, and authenticity – values I also live by.' He believes initiatives like All Gold are essential in inspiring hope and self-belief in young people. 'By going from school to school, we're showing learners that their dreams are valid and achievable. It's about planting the belief that they have the power to shape their own future – and that giving up should never be an option,' he said. When asked what message he wants young people to get from representing All Gold, he said: 'I want them to know that it's possible. Whatever you desire or dream of, God will provide. Just keep going and pursuing your dreams.' WHAT INSPIRES YOU THE MOST ABOUT THIS COLLABORATION? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
News24
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Sweet Guluva on success, humility and privacy - ‘You need your family just to be also grounded'
He might be R2 million richer, but he'll never forget his humble roots. Akhonamathemba Zwane, affectionately known as Sweet Guluva to his beloved fanbase across the country, is still riding the high of his Big Brother Mzansi season five win. Through it all, Sweet Guluva has never lost his faith and attributes his humility to his family and to God. 'I'm also accepting the fact that I'm a Godly person,' he tells TRUELOVE. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akhonamathemba Zwane (@sweet_guluva) While Sweet Guluva is of the first of his family to experience the spotlight and highs and lows that come with fame, he reveals that they are the people who know him best and can attest to life-changing experiences. He explains, 'In life, they've been there before, so most of the situations they know better than I do. So maybe, with [handling money], they know vele... 'This is how you handle this, this is how you stay humble, this is what you do'. So, you need your family just to be also grounded and also just reconnect.' From MCing high-profile events like the Durban Music Festival and returning to his roots in the small KzwaZulu-Natal town of Nquthu engaging, entertaining and inspiring thousands of school kids with All Gold's youth empowerment school tour to testing his diski skills with the Broscape Championship with Dove Men, the 23-year-old's star is still shining bright. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akhonamathemba Zwane (@sweet_guluva) Since being a part of major brands and inspiring campaigns, some might believe Sweet Guluva may feel a sense of responsibility especially to the youth in his hometown. However, he explains, 'I don't see it as a responsibility. People follow what they feel is genuine and real. That's what truly connects.' READ MORE | From trumpeting These Streets to Horns in the Sun: Mi Casa's Mo-T's everlasting hits Sweet Guluva's newfound fame hasn't come without it's hardships and devastating losses that life unexpectedly throws our way. Towards the beginning of May 2025, the young star issued a statement through his team confirming the loss of his sister, Lwazi Zwane. Sweet Guluva describes the relationship he had with his sister to us as 'very tight', but he is also adamant about maintaining his privacy through such life events as well as with his relationship with fellow housemate Ashley Ogle, which he says is also 'very tight now.' While Sweet Guluva is cagey about any details around his love life and upcoming projects, he tells us to keep our eyes on his social media. 'All will be shared on social media if there's anything, but for now we're still trying,' he says.
TimesLIVE
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'I've stayed original throughout my journey' — Sweet Guluva on becoming All Gold's latest ambassador
Since leaving the Big Brother house as winner of season 5, Sweet Guluva has been one of the most sought-after personalities. Many brands and celebrities have been associating themselves with the reality star. Now Sweet Guluva has partnered with All Gold in an initiative aimed at inspiring young people. Sweet Guluva attributes his attractiveness to brands to staying true to himself. His authenticity has paid off, he says. 'I've stayed original throughout my journey. I've been true to myself. I am a traditional man and I know the All Gold brand is about heritage, quality and authenticity — values I live by. 'People follow what they feel is genuine and real. That's what connects. All Gold has always been a part of my life, so receiving that call felt like a full-circle moment because it was something true to me. Last week, Sweet Guluva, with the other brand ambassadors including Somizi Mhlongo, visited Thembisa before moving on to Mgazi Secondary School in KwaZulu-Natal. Speaking about why inspiring young people is important to him, he said he wanted them to know they hold the tiller for their future and should dream big. 'I want them to know it's possible. Whatever you desire or dream of, God will provide. Just keep going and pursuing your dreams. 'Initiatives such as All Gold are valuable because they give young people a sense of hope and possibility. By going from school to school we're showing learners their dreams are valid and achievable. It's about planting the belief that they have the power to shape their own future — and giving up should never be an option.'
