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IOL News
7 days ago
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Anele Mdoda and Buzza James celebrate love and football at the UEFA Champions League final in Munich
Anele Mdoda and her fiance, Buzza James, embracing in Munich. Image: Instagram In a celebration that perfectly blends romance and sporting passion, Anele Mdoda and her fiancé, Bonelela "Buzza James" Mgudlwa, embarked on a vibrant adventure to Germany, revelling in the electric atmosphere of the 2025 UEFA Men's Champions League final. The lovebirds were among the fortunate attendees at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, May 31, where Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered a stunning performance against Internazionale Milan, thrashing their opponents 5-0. 'Good morning from the stage of the biggest football game of 2025. The UEFA Champions League final is set to rock Munich tomorrow, and @heineken_sa has gathered 1,000 fans from across the globe to say cheers to the real hardcore fans,' Mdoda shared on Instagram, detailing not just the thrill of the match but also the enthusiastic spirit of the city. In true Bavarian style, the couple indulged in local delicacies, with Mdoda praising the city by declaring, 'There is beer 🍺, there is pork, and there is mustard.' Their gastronomic adventures included sampling beer, grilled pork, and ice cream, perfectly complementing their exhilarating weekend. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Amid the revelry, the pair even took a respite to embrace a spiritual moment by attending church, reminding their followers that their trip was not only about sporting spectacle but also about meaningful connections. 'Beer is winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for the movie. Name of the movie... Love and Beer 🍺 and 5 Goals,' Mdoda quipped, weaving humour into their experiences and inviting her audience to revel in the spirit of the game.
News24
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Love wins: Inside Anele Mdoda's engagement party
Love is no stroll; it's a beautiful journey that Anele Mdoda and Prince Bonelela 'Buzza' James are walking hand in hand. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Prince Bonelela quotes Isaiah 60: 'Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.' He follows it with a tender line dedicated to Anele: 'These words were written centuries ago, but they feel like they were meant just for you.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bonelela Buzza James (@buzza_james) After celebrating their traditional ceremony of ukwamkela kwabakhwenyana, a ceremony of welcoming the groom into the bride's family, the two's love has shown to blossom even further. The celebration was filled with love, laughter and familiar faces. Anele's close friends food content creator Neo Nontso, broadcaster Cindy Poluta, Mama Riro, Ezile Bubu and Pilani Bubu were all there to cheer on the couple. Neo proudly stepped into her role as maid of honour. 'Your ability to look after everyone with a smile on your face is something of wonder. You are the literal extension of me. Maid of honour!' she beams in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anele Mdoda (@zintathu) Cindy's friendship with Anele has roots in a Instagram DM from 12 years ago, when she messages Anele offering to be her producer if she ever started a talk show. The rest, as they say, is history. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cindy Poluta (@cindy_poluta) Anele shares touching words to Pilani and Ezile: 'Ezile you are a constant reminder of God's angels walking on earth.' 'Pilane, with you in my life there is no room for imposter syndrome.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by P I L A N I B U B U (@pilanibubu) More moments from the celebration: Bridesmaids and Groomsmen announcement dinner ❤️📍🤌🏾 #RoyalRebels #Brideordie — Anele Mdoda (@Anele) May 12, 2025 Bridesmaids squad @CindyPoluta I'm so happy you said yes ❤️ — Anele Mdoda (@Anele) May 12, 2025 Hello my baby ❤️ — Anele Mdoda (@Anele) May 12, 2025 Get busy living — Anele Mdoda (@Anele) May 12, 2025
News24
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Buzza James shares touching tribute to Anele Mdoda - ‘You are my answered prayer'
When images of their lobola celebrations circulated on social media, South Africans joyfully celebrated with pride. Radio personality Anele Mdoda has captured the hearts of Mzansi with her beautiful relationship with lawyer Bonelela 'Buzza' James, as they embark on their journey to officially tie the knot. Having maintained a private relationship until their marriage, many were pleasantly surprised, especially since celebrity relationships often struggle to endure, let alone culminate in marriage. In a heartfelt message on social media, Buzza expressed his gratitude to God for bringing Anele into his life, showcasing the deep love and admiration he has for her. 'You carry a light that no darkness can overcome. It is in your kindness, your laughter, your wisdom, and your unwavering faith. Through every season, you rise—graceful, radiant, and powerful,' he posted. 'As God's glory rises upon you, I am in awe of how deeply He must love me to have entrusted me with your heart. All the glory belongs to my Lord and Saviour #JesusChrist He has made my path clear and straight.' 'I thank God daily for the gift of you. You are my answered prayer, my heart's greatest treasure, and my forever dawn.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bonelela Buzza James (@buzza_james)
IOL News
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Did Anele Mdoda and Bonelela 'Buzza' James get married?
Award-winning radio and television host Anele Mdoda tied the knot to Bonelela Buzza James. Picture: X/ApheleleJody Image: X/ApheleleJody Although Anele Mdoda and her new fiancé/husband Bonelela 'Buzza' James insist they aren't formally married yet, in the eyes of the law and in line with the Recognition of the Customary Marriages Act, they could in-fact already be married. The radio presenter took to her breakfast show on 947 this week, pronouncing boldly that 'firstly let's just lead with I'm not married'. She added: 'What you have been witnessing on social media was not a wedding, that was the final celebration, the final instalment of lobola being paid to my family from my fiancé's family'. 'He is my fiancé, he is not my husband yet, we are not married, they just finalised paying lobola,' Mdoda insisted on her radio show. Her statements have caused much confusion and ire on social media, with many pointing out that the couple had already met the legal threshold to be considered married. For a couple to conclude a marriage under customary law, they have to be over 18, consent to the marriage, have lobola paid (does not have to be paid in full) and a celebration must take place. Under customary marriage law, a wedding certificate is not a requirement, unlike with civil unions. HHP/Lerato Case A nuanced explanation is required to make an understanding of what Mdoda is saying. In some respect, she is correct in saying that the conclusion of lobola is not in itself a wedding, however, the festivities and celebrations that accompanied the lobola payments, in the eyes of the law, do indeed conclude and meet the minimum requirements of a concluded marriage under customary law. In the landmark HHP case, the court found that Lerato Sengadi was the rapper Jabulani Tsambo's spouse, despite the fierce protestations of the Tsambo family who argued unsuccessfully in court that they had yet to accept the bride. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Sengadi, who had separated from HHP, proved in court that she was the former rapper's legal wife after she was able to prove he had paid lobola for her and produced photographic evidence that a celebration took place. In terms of Section 3(1) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, in order for a customary marriage to be valid, it has to be entered into by a man and woman over the age of 18, who have the intention of getting married under Customary Law, and the marriage must be negotiated and entered into or celebrated in accordance with Customary Law. According to Khaya Dlanga, Mdoda's close friend who leaked the whole affair on social media unknowingly, said what had transpired at the Mdodas was a ceremony called 'ukwamkela abakhwenyana' - loosely, a marital ceremony to accept the groom and his family. 'In our isiXhosa custom, lobola is not a once-off payment, even if you can afford to do so. It is supposed to be done in stages and, traditionally, it is never entirely finished or completed. This is deliberate. It ensures that the groom remains present and committed to the union of both families, rather than disappearing once the celebrations are over. 'What happened was the final lobola ceremony and the moment the groom was officially welcomed by Anele's family. In other words, ooMfene were welcoming ooMadiba. 'The traditional wedding has not yet happened because it takes place at the groom's family home. So while the couple are referred to as the bride and groom, this was not the traditional wedding itself,' Dlanga explained. By Dlanga's own explanation, which has been seconded by Mdoda on air, they acknowledge a marital celebration took place - although they do not call it a wedding ceremony. It is thus, fair to conclude, that in the eyes of Home Affairs and the law, the couple have already concluded a marriage in the eyes of the law. Read more on the legal and financial implications of lobola which you need to think about before the process. Further, in the absence of a stipulated antenuptial contract (ANC) couples are automatically considered married in community of property under customary law, resulting in the equal sharing of assets, such as property and vehicles, as well as liabilities. Hopewell Sathekge, Director at STBB Attorneys, in a previous article on the same subject told IOL that lobola is widely established in South Africa and each culture has its own set of rules and practices. The legal expert said that while civil marriages take place in a church or in front of a marriage officer, and require a marriage certificate, customary marriages follow the customs of the community and are far more flexible. Sathekge said that once the lobola negotiations are concluded, the couple would have the same legal status as civil marriages. 'However, what isn't as commonly known in customary marriage, is that once lobola negotiations are concluded, couples are married in community of property, meaning that assets like a home or car and liabilities like debt are equally shared,' Sathekge emphasised. 'Therefore, when the time comes to buy a home or split assets, there are several important factors that a couple married in community of property must consider.' IOL
The South African
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
'You are my living promise': Bonelela Buzza James gushes over Anele Mdoda
Anele Mdoda and Bonelela Buzza James, formerly Prince Bonelela Ngubengcuka ka Mgudlwa, sealed their lobola negotiations last weekend with a traditional ceremony – Ukwamkelwa kwabakwenyana. No doubt Anele Mdoda often trends whenever she posts or gets posted, thanks to her huge social media following. News of her union flooded online after Khaya Dlanga, Mdoda's friend, shared photos of the couple on his Instagram, which he later deleted. A few days after the ceremony, James took to Instagram to pen a heart-warming post for Anele Mdoda. He shared photos from their wedding and captioned them: 'Ndiyabulela Thixo Onamandla Onke (Thank you to the Almighty). Ndandithandaza – wandiphendula (I prayed and he answered). 'Hayi nje ngemfesane, kodwa ngowona mfazi omhle unobubele, noxolo, nothando emhlabeni (He answered me with a beautiful wife who's humble, peaceful and loving in the world). Ndithi bayethe kuwe MaMfene (I praise you, MaMfene).' The other part of Bonelela Buzza James's post reads: 'Nguye intliziyo yam eyayimlindile lonke elixesha sizichoymie (You are who my heart has been waiting for all this time). 'Nguye isithembiso sakho esiphilayo (You are my living promise). Ndithi haleluya, mayibongwe iNkosi! (I say hallelujah, praise the Lord) Uthando lwam lusuka kuwe Bawo. Ndi bulela nobawomkhulu ngolandela uKrestu.' Against the post, fans and fellow celebrities were quick to flood his comment section with congratulatory remarks. Award-winning actress, Masasa Mbangeni, wrote: 'What a beautiful prayer! Congratulations!!! Akamhle umfazi wakho! (Your wife is so beautiful)' Despite keeping her love life under wraps for years, Anele Mdoda seemingly confirmed the news with a cryptic social media post. She shared videos of cows and added a playful caption, 'Princess treatment,' which left many convinced that the 947 host was off the market. Anele Mdoda also received a bull as a congratulatory present from her boss. Over the years, cows have been a powerful symbol of respect, honour, and unity in traditional African weddings. 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.
