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The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Mandisi Dyantyis misses nine-hour mark target as Kabelo Mabalane bags his 13th Comrades medal
Rise Mzansi's Chief Organiser, Makashule Gana, recorded impressive numbers at this year's Comrades. Despite his desire to beat his time from last year, musician Mandisi Dyantyis didn't meet his nine-hour target in his participation in this year's Comrades Marathon. 'Honestly, runners who are running in my sort of ability are constantly trying to get to the nine-hour mark,' Dyantyis told The Citizen earlier this week, just days before the race. Spotted Mandisi Dyantyis as well. — Ree (@Moanerleaser) June 8, 2025 'So anything in the nine-hour mark, that's sort of our holy grail, as it were. So it's not going to be different for me this year, I'll try and be around that nine-hour mark.' Dyantyis' finishing time this year was 10:44:17 at an average pace of 7:10. ALSO READ: Mandisi Dyantyis running for the Methodist Church at this year's Comrades Marathon Mandisi Dyantyis' slight drop This represents a drop from last year's numbers, which were 9:33:58 at an average pace of 6:41 min/km. This meant he crossed the finish line just after 3 pm, making Dyantyis one of the 1,313 athletes who ran and finished the race before the 12-hour cut-off time. According to the Comrades website, the Molweni singer went over the finish line at 4:29 pm. Dyantyis' participation in this year's Comrades, which was his third, was also about raising awareness and funds for the Methodist Church. 'The Methodist church has a bursary fund that helps underprivileged kids with registration, books and with things in the university. It's been going on forever, but its funds have depleted, so we're just doing whatever we can,' Dyantyis told The Citizen. ALSO READ: Jazz muso Mandisi Dyantyis clocks-in impressive time at Comrades Marathon Kabelo Mabalane and others Kwaito artist and now preacher, Kabelo Mabalane, participated in his 13th Comrades and finished the race in just under 10 hours. Crossing the finish line just after 3:30 pm, the media personality recorded these numbers: 9:53:00 at an average pace of 6:36 min/km. Attention all South Africans 🇿🇦🚨 Kabelo Mabalane has some advice for you 😏💪 📺 Stream #Comrades2025 on DStv: June 8, 2025 His wife, actress Gail Mabalane, was cheering her husband on. In one of Gail's Instagram stories, the Unseen actress said she was part of the Comrades' wives' supporters club. Rise Mzansi's Chief Organiser and Member of Parliament, Makashule Gana, recorded impressive numbers at this year's Comrades. I dedicate this Comrades to my good friend Khethamabala Sithole of @IFP_Indlovu , Jobe, who was laid to rest today. June 8, 2025 'Runner 6812 has finished Comrades with a time of 09h17. This is 2nd best time. My training delivered,' wrote the politician on his X account. Gana finished the race just two minutes after 3 pm, running at an average pace of 06:12 min/km. He was on the road for nine hours, 17 minutes and nine seconds. Other popular faces at this year's Comrades are influencers Gloria Nokwazi Ngcobo and FitMasi. NOW READ: 'It changes me': Emotional Gerda Steyn delighted with fourth Comrades win
TimesLIVE
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Danger and DJ Boonu recount meeting King Mswati III in Eswatini
Kwaito singer Danger recently met King Mswati III. Real name Mzi Tshomela, Danger is from a music group Big Nuz. He recently visited Eswatini with members of Swidi Film alongside DJ Ntukza and DJ Boonu. The Ubala lolo hit maker took to his social media to share an image of himself with the Swazi monarch. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Danger said it was refreshing meeting the head of state from the Kingdom of Eswatini, 'Sphila Ngokuhlanganisa Bekumnandi (We hustle to make living), all I can say was it was refreshing to see the king again, it isn't my first time meeting him. I got the breather I always wanted to pave a way for my next offering,' said Danger. Image: X DJ Boonu said: 'We went to Eswatini to explore avenues of my production company, and we had to meet the king as a mark of respect. From time to time we're going to be shooting shows there.'
News24
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Rebecca Malope's 40-album career honored at Metro FM Awards
It was a night of glitz and glamour at Mbombela stadium in Mpumalanga. Stars came out for the METRO FM Music Awards 2025 to celebrate the contribution made by South African musicians and entertainers. Themed 'Crowning Greatness', the event saw stars 'receive their flowers.' Gospel legend Dr. Rebecca Malope (58) was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award together with Kwaito artists, TKZee. 'God is good!' she told Drum, kissing her trophy. 'I am truly honoured.' She started making music in 1984, at 16 years old. She has more than 40 albums under her belt. The Angingedwa singer says she does not take any form of recognition for granted and she appreciates every award as it shows through the years it has touched lives. Read more | Dr Rebecca Malope on life after retirement and her advice to upcoming artists 'I am blessed to still be around in 2025 when many of my peers have passed. I am honored that also my music has lived through the different generations, she adds. 'Staying relevant is not something one forces. But when your music has a message - it will last a lifetime.' Almost in tears, Sis Ribz as she is affectionately known by her fans, says it has not been an easy journey. 'The music business is tough emotionally and financially. But we do it for the love.' A few weeks ago, she was criticised on social media after an old video of her performing alongside controversial pastor Sheperd Bushiri went viral. Read more | Rebeca Malope stunned by her statue – 'When I was called on stage, I thought I was getting flowers' 'I am used to criticism. I am human, it hurts at times but I know who I am. I have never gone to his church, I was booked to perform at an event and he happened to be open to the guests." Sis Ribz concludes that her music does not discriminate. 'Gospel music is for everyone, and it does not discriminate or choose who it heals. I am just hoping my music lives for more generations and continues to heal people.'
The South African
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
'I would have to be Superman to have pulled of Mzekezeke' DJ Sbu
Sibusiso Leope, widely known as DJ Sbu, has once again denied being the person behind the masked kwaito artist known as Mzekezeke. For over two decades, many South Africans have believed that Leope is the man behind the mask. In the 2000s, Mzekezeke emerged as one of the top-selling kwaito artists in the country before he seemingly vanished from the public eye. During a recent podcast, the 37-year-old musician and businessman acknowledged that many South Africans still believe he and Mzekezeke are the same person. 'It's a beautiful compliment when people say that. It's not a character, it's actually a human being. We did some great work together with Mzakesman, but I know a lot of people still say it's a rumour, they think it's me, which I think is a beautiful thing; he was ahead of his time. 'I would have to be Superman to have achieved everything that Mzekezeke achieved, 'DJ Sbu said when asked if he wasn't Mzekezeke. 'Mzekezeke set the trend, that's why you guys are wearing masks now. He wore a mask 20 years ago.' After a clip was shared on social media showing DJ Sbu denying that he is Mzekezeke, many users urged Leope to stop discussing the Kwaito star, as most people have already figured out that he is the man behind the mask. 'Mzekezeke is a brand that he generates separate income from. We all know he is, but if he admits it, then Mzekezeke as a brand would die, which he is smart for not allowing,' he tweeted @KapshunGoCrazy. 'This is so outdated, let's talk about something else please,' tweeted @enoskmoshapo. @sirmango_muvs wrote: 'It's funny how DJ Sbu and Mzekezeke had the same lips… they were both chubby with big asses at some point dj Sbu started losing weight and so did Mzekezeke. Sbusiso, that trick is too old.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Fit for 'The Don'? Isidingo star's grand tombstone revealed
Isidingo actor Don Mlangeni Nawa was honoured with a dignified funeral service and a larger-than-life tombstone erection over the weekend. The 65-year-old veteran star died earlier this month after a battle with prostate cancer. Like many late industry greats, Don Mlangeni Nawa was buried at West Park Cemetery's Heroes' Acre. On Facebook, popular funeral provider Khaabo Tombstones shared a look at the gold and black granite tombstone they had designed and erected for the actor. The stone featured a life-size portrait of Don, which was erected on three steps. On each stair was a list of the actor's industry achievements. The company posted, 'Don Mlangeni was laid to rest the executive way, fitting for an icon!' Don Mlangeni Nawa's tombstone is one of several celebrity creations spotted at Heroe's Acre. Others include, Kwaito stars: Emmanuel Matsane 'Mjokes', Prokid, Mapaputsi, and Mshoza Actors: Connie Chiume, Shona Ferguson, Joe Mafela Artists: Robbie Malinga and Mandoza During the funeral proceedings, Don's coffin was spotted being transported via a fire truck to his burial place at West Park Cemetery. According to Sphesihle J Hadebe, this was due to the City of Ekurhuleni granting him a special civil funeral. The coffin was draped in a South African flag and given an extraordinary send-off. 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.
