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The Citizen
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Lerato Kganyago speaks out after being followed by unknown men
Lerato said she laid a trap at a restaurant to catch the 'thugs'. Media personality Lerato Kganyago says she has allegedly been followed by 'thugs' for some time, adding that a police officer allegedly failed to intervene when she recently confronted one of the suspects. The Metro FM presenter said she had long been aware that she was being followed until she set a trap and managed to confront one of them. 'I bravely got out of the car by myself, which I don't advise, and confronted one of them… standing next to a uniformed police officer, who said nothing while this confrontation happened, and only walked away when they realised I had been recording all of them… I only did this because I knew I had 'invisible' security around me… They are thugs!' she added. ALSO READ: Lerato Kganyago and husband book American R&B star Tank for Ndlala Mall launch Lerato Kganyago: 'I set a trap' In a series of posts shared on her Instagram Stories, Lerato said she set a trap at a restaurant to catch the suspects. She said she was tipped off by security at the venue, who informed her that she was being followed. 'I'm very grateful that there are people from the restaurant and security who alerted me that there were people following me, asking about my whereabouts, where I was sitting, and what time I had arrived at the restaurant…' Picture: Lerato Khanyago's Instagram Stories/Screenshot She added that she managed to take photos of the suspects. 'I had captured each and every one of them — from when they walked in the door, where they sat, and when they all started moving as I made my way out!' After leaving the restaurant, Lerato said she confronted one of the people who had been following her outside the restaurant. She said she has since sent photos of the suspects to her loved ones. Picture: Lerato Khanyago's Instagram Stories/Screenshot 'I will always look and sound happy because that's what keeps me alive in spirit. My fear? My fear is worn out. I do not fear anymore,' she added. Picture: Lerato Khanyago's Instagram Stories/Screenshot READ MORE: Gogo Maweni welcomes twins [PICS]
The Citizen
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Lefokolodi: Play it freaking loud
'We're just four regular guys who love music.' It's lekker, it's loud and its moshable. It's punk that's let of some steam and what Nine Inch Nails would sound like if it were on steroids. The music is good, and what makes it even better is that you know, for sure, your parents would ask you to turn it down, because it's that good. Joburg outfit Lefokolodi's music is road rage and a slap of protest in between humour and deep thinking. The band's young EP The Milk Was Finished Because We Were Thirsty is now available on all major streaming platforms. It's not streaming, really. It's tsunami-ing your senses with grinding guitars and rock and roll, like it should be, He was a line ranger musician looking to make a home, and guitarist Shinesh Ramballi wanted to start a band. He had no scene connections, no network, and did what any guitarist in his position would. He went to Marshall Music in Woodmead, Johannesburg and tried to recruit strangers. 'No one gave me the time of day,' he said. 'So, I just started playing through some amps. Loudly.' Two guys noticed while browsing, liked what they heard, and suggested he speak to a drummer named Yakean. He was looking for a band Quickly, a jam session was set up, but before it happened, Shinesh got a message from someone called Lerato. 'He was a bassist looking to start a band,' he said. 'He and Yakean knew each other from a project they called Headmistress.' They met up. They played. It worked. 'The chemistry was instant,' Shinesh said. 'We decided to start a band on the spot.' To christen their new collective, Lerato had a notebook filled with band name ideas. One stood out. 'Lefokolodi,' said Shinesh. 'It means millipede in Sotho.' What they did not realise at the time was that Lerato could also sing. 'We went through a few vocalists,' he said. 'But no one was right. Then we heard Lerato do vocals. That was it.' ALSO READ: 'Roger Waters: The Wall' is an epic watch of powerful music The final piece was Sidney. 'We were adamant. It had to be Sidney, who was in a band called Drumfish. He is on bass,' said Shinesh. The band members go by their first names. They all have day jobs, too. The line-up has been consistent since then with Lerato on vocals, Shinesh on guitar, Sidney on bass, and Yakean on drums. 'We're just four regular guys who love music.' They rehearse weekly and record when they can afford to do so. 'We self-fund everything,' said Shinesh. 'There's no label. No manager. No one is telling us what to do. It's just us.' Hard rock roots The EP is not a concept project, even though it may sound like one. 'These are just songs we wrote over the last few years,' said Shinesh. 'It was not planned. It just happened to fit.' The tracks are true to their hard rock roots, and Shinesh ran through some of the emotional logistics of the somewhat cheekily named songs. Butt Hurt deals with heartbreak. 'It's about unrequited love. The kind that leaves you angry and frustrated.' Mozzie takes aim at social performance. 'It's about people who pretend to be perfect and look down on those who are not,' he said. 'Trying to live up to that standard sucks you dry.' The track Snake Dick is a confidence anthem with a sharp edge. 'It's about knowing your worth and how that upsets people. The 'b**ches' we refer to are the ones who fear confidence. Also, we just wanted to have fun with hip hop.' 8 Tit Bitties is a track about self-acceptance. 'Learning to love yourself, even the bits you do not like. It's about survival, really.' There's a weed anthem Za Za is what he called their weed anthem. 'A love song to marijuana. And the community it creates,' said Shinesh. 'It's about ease, honesty, a sense of peace. And it's just us appreciating the culture we're a part of.' They record the same way they write. He said it's done collectively and without overthinking it. 'Ninety-nine percent of our music comes from jamming,' he said. 'Someone brings an idea, and we build on it.' They have been called punk, post-punk, grunge-adjacent and a bunch of other things. The band do not care. 'That label came from other people. We are not trying to fit into anything.' Authenticity matters more to them than genre. 'Rock is not mainstream like it used to be, but people still connect with it,' he said. Their songs are noisy, riff-heavy, and deliberately unpolished. 'We're not interested in clean,' he said. 'It has to be loud, honest and true to us.' NOW READ: We listened to Katy Perry's latest album, but you don't have to
The Citizen
21-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Sallies Village resident to represent SA at Global Youth Summit in Nepal
Sallies Village resident and United Nations Brand Ambassador Lerato Maris (31) has been selected as an international delegate and award recipient at the Global Youth Leadership Summit and Award 2025, taking place in Kathmandu, Nepal from June 20 to 24. The summit aims to gather young leaders, innovators, peacemakers, youth activists and civil society pioneers from around the world in a single forum to share their contributions, experiences and knowledge on pertinent global issues. 'It is truly an honour to know that a small-town girl from Brakpan can have a major impact internationally through sheer passion and dedication in being a leader and mentor, and also holding up the pride of the United Nations in everything I do in effecting transformative change,' she said. The political activist and influencer also bagged a nomination and was shortlisted in the WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards 2025 in the Public Sector category. These awards, now in their 11th year, continue to spotlight the achievements of women, showcasing the female talent pipeline and the next generation of future leaders. ALSO READ: WATCH: Kwa-Thema's Deep Level residents face danger as housing structures collapse Lerato was also shortlisted for the 2025 Southern Africa OSPAs (Outstanding Security Performance Awards) in the category Most Outstanding Female Security Professional. These awards recognise and reward outstanding performance across the security sector. 'The OSPAs are based on identified factors which contribute to security excellence and are designed to promote the security field and show the world that security is a fundamental and vitally important factor in business success,' explained Lerato. 'The United Nations is a massive organisation when it comes to security. Its crucial roles in addressing threats to international peace and promoting peaceful conflict resolution through international co-operation are all executed through mechanisms of diplomatic efforts, sanctions and regimes. 'It is my honour to be a nominee recipient for the UN through these awards.' According to Lerato, her dreams of being a global leader, philanthropist and mentor, all stem from her pride and hometown. 'To the youth and future leaders rising up from Brakpan – if your dreams don't scare you, then they are not big enough,' she said. 'We possess so much more than we credit ourselves, and it is time to show the world that as much as we aim for the moon, we definitely will land amongst the stars.' In addition, Lerato is also currently nominated for the FREESA Young Leaders Awards 2025 in the Politics and Government category. This category recognises young leaders who are actively engaged in politics and government affairs, demonstrating a commitment to improving their communities and the nation as a whole. Nominees in this category may have initiated positive policy changes, advocated for democratic rights, or shown exceptional leadership within political or governmental institutions. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Oscar Mbo and Lerato Phasha welcome their first baby
Award-winning South African DJ and music producer Oscar Mbongeni 'Oscar Mbo' Ndlovu and his partner, Lerato Phasha, are over the moon after welcoming their baby. Oscar shared the news on Instagram with a series of pictures. They featured Lerato's growing baby bump cradled lovingly, him holding their newborn at the hospital in scrubs, and a joyful selfie of them with Lerato holding their baby in the background. He captioned the post, 'Faithful God. Glory!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oscar Mbo (@oscarmbo) Lerato replied, 'I love you so much, babe,' to which Oscar responded, 'I love you long time, sunshine.' Fans flooded the comments to congratulate the new parents, who had kept the pregnancy under wraps for months. This marks their first child together after being in a relationship for some time and occasionally sharing moments on social media. The renowned DJ has a nine-year-old son from a previous relationship. His journey through fatherhood continues to win the hearts of many. He often shares heartfelt moments with his son on social media, highlighting their close connection. In a December interview with Mum and Baby , he shared the lessons he's learned as a father. 'I've learned patience, and as old as I am, he's the one who has been teaching me about it, how to keep trying until things work out,' he told the outlet. On his fatherhood journey, he said: 'It's been amazing. Having a child has been a true blessing, as it has helped shape me into a better man. 'There are so many things I've had to learn and adapt to, like taking care of my son and realising that his future is in my hands. I've witnessed a lot of growth, and that's been the most rewarding part of my fatherhood journey so far,' he said. WHAT INSPIRED YOU ABOUT THE DJ'S PARENTING STYLE? 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.
The Citizen
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Oscar Mbo and partner welcome their first baby
The pair have been together for several years. Oscar posted a series of pictures showing Lerato's adorable baby bump, alongside a video taken on the day of labour. Picture: Instagram/@ oscarmbo Congratulations are in order for music DJ and producer Oscar Mbo and his long-time partner, Lerato Pasha. The pair recently announced that they have welcomed their bundle of joy. The couple, who kept their pregnancy journey private, shared the exciting baby news on social media on Wednesday. Oscar posted a series of pictures showing Lerato's adorable baby bump, alongside a video taken on the day of labour. In one clip, he is seen cradling the newborn, beaming with pride and joy. 'A faithful God. Glory!!' he captioned the Instagram post. ALSO READ: Khanyisa Jaceni welcomes her first bundle of joy Oscar and Lerato: A love story that began a few years ago The pair have been together for several years. During an interview with Mac G and Sol Phenduka on Podcast and Chill, Oscar opened up about how their love story began. He said he first spotted Lerato back in 2017 on Twitter, now known as X. 'I hunted her down… she was in a relationship at the time. That guy made her stop using Twitter,' he added. Oscar said a few years later, Lerato responded to one of his Instagram stories with a fire emoji. 'When I checked her profile, I saw it was her, and we met several days later. We gelled on the first day,' he added. The pair have been tight-knit ever since and do not shy away from flaunting their relationship on Instagram. NOW READ: 'The abuse as a foreign woman of colour in this sphere never ceases:' Melissa Reddy leaves Sky Sports
