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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Thuli Phongolo denies dating Zimbabwean politician Scott Kupa
This is not the first time Scott Kupa has been linked to a South African celebrity. Actress and DJ Thuli Phongolo has denied rumours that she is dating Zimbabwean businessman and government official Scott Kupa. The speculation began after controversial blogger Musa Khawula claimed that Thuli was in a relationship with Scott, alleging he had bought her a Lamborghini. Thuli Phongolo finds love at the arms of Scott Kupa. This comes after Thuli Phongolo dumping her abusive ex-boyfriend DJ Maphorisa. Scott Kupa who is a businessman and a ZANU PF member of parliament recently purchased a Lamborghini for his new beau Thuli Phongolo. Scott Kupa… — Musa Khawula (@Musa_Khawula) May 29, 2025 Thuli recently addressed the rumours on her Instagram Stories, asking not to be linked to people she 'wouldn't even consider dating'. 'Let me indulge you for a sec… You guys need to stop trying to link me to people I wouldn't even consider dating… I'm not dating Scott Kupa. The end,' she wrote. Scott Kupa was previously linked to Mihlali Ndamase This is not the first time Scott has been linked to a South African celebrity. In December 2023, Khawula alleged that content creator and influencer Mihlali Ndamase went on an all-expenses-paid trip to London, sponsored by Kupa. READ MORE: Thuli Phongolo lives it up in Dubai: 'A dreamy, yummy… funny experience' [PICS] However, Kupa denied the claims at the time, telling gossip site Maphepha Ndaba that he didn't even know who Mihlali was. It's not me, says businessman Scott Kupa denying dating Mihlali. I'm NOT dating Mihlali, says Zimbabwean tycoon Scott Kupa speaking to Maphepha Ndaba. Scott told Maphepha Ndaba that he's too busy to be dating anyone. Scott says his only focus is his business and family that he… — MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) December 29, 2023 Meanwhile, Nigerian footballer Toluwalase 'Tolu' Arokodare recently denied claims that he was in a relationship with Mihlali. This came after Maphepha Ndaba alleged that the 24-year-old Dubai-based footballer was head over heels in love with Mihlali and had been following her and her family on all social media platforms. 'Y'all are killing me with these posts… I am single, y'all please stop, abeg. These posts about me are false,' Tolu wrote on his Instagram Stories. NOW READ: Local star shines in new global Pepsi campaign
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Soccer star denies Mihlali Ndamase dating rumours
The allegations surfaced after Mihlali posted content from her Dubai vacation. Nigerian footballer Toluwalase 'Tolu' Arokodare has denied claims that he is in a relationship with South African beauty influencer Mihlali Ndamase. This comes after online blog Maphepha Ndaba alleged that the 24-year-old Dubai-based soccer star is head over heels in love with Mihlali and follows her family on all social media platforms. The allegations surfaced after Mihlali posted content from her Dubai vacation. While the pair follow each other on Instagram, Tolu has denied the relationship rumours, stating that he is single. 'Y'all are killing me with these posts… I am single, y'all please stop, abeg. These posts about me are false,' he wrote on Instagram. Meanwhile, Mihlali has not responded to the rumours. She shared on her Instagram Stories that she is back at work following her lavish holiday. ALSO READ: Mihlali Ndamase and her mom jet off to Turkey for dental makeover Inside Mihlali's luxury Dubai getaway Mihlali jetted off to Dubai last week. She posted a snap at OR Tambo International Airport, giving fans a sneak peek into her premium travel experience. Her time in Dubai included luxury shopping sprees at high-end brands such as Louis Vuitton, Rolex, and Dior, to name a few. Mihlali also soaked up the sun at the beach and poolside, looking stunning in Fashion Nova swimwear as she showed off some skin. NOW READ: Actress asks for privacy after the arrest of ex-boyfriend
The South African
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
'Let's end it on the podcast': MacG apologises to Minnie Dlamini (video)
South African podcaster Macgyver 'MacG' Mukwevho finally apologised to actress and model Minnie Dlamini. In the past few weeks, MacG and Minnie made many headlines for the wrong reasons. After Minnie Dlamini broke up with his famous ex-boyfriend Brian Monaisa, MacG trolled her. His words divided fans across South Africa, with some organisations calling for his head. Indeed, things have been sorted out and MacG apologised to the talented actress. Minnie Dlamini. Image via Instagram @minniedlamini On Monday, on his Podcast, MacG showed his other side, a man who accepts when he makes mistakes. He apologises and invites Minnie to join the podcast to clarify their differences. 'I want to apologise, first and foremost, to all the female chillers, and women in general in SA, I might have offended with that comment. That was not the intention. We never say things to offend people.' MacG apologised. 'I want to extend an invite to Minnie Dlamini to the show. You are more than welcome to come. This started on the podcast; let's end it there. She said some things, I said some things. Let's squash it once and for all,' he finished, inviting Minnie. They left fans talking after Maphepha Ndaba shared the news of MacG's apology to Minnie Dlamini. @sibalkhulu__asande: 'You guys are worried about MacG's apology, but you are not concerned about how Minnies' case made it to Parliament officials and had more potential of being addressed before CweCwes.' @Mowele Shai 'The apologies we've been getting today are just take it or leave it' @Nozipho Lusekho Jantjies 'I hope it's the last time you mention her name.' @MamaKa Mbali 'We believe you, MacG, and we hope Minnie does come through .. She also said some bad things; we can't turn a blind eye to that. So they need to talk and move on.' Let us know by leaving a comment below or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Also, subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
