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TimesLIVE
23-07-2025
- TimesLIVE
Moja Love's CEO calls for the immediate dismissal of Kenny Kunene
CEO of enterntainment channel Moja Love, Aubrey Tau, has called for the dismissal of Johannesburg's MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene for being associated with the criminals allegedly responsible for DJ Sumbody's death. On Monday, four men in connection DJ Sumbody's death, including Katiso 'KT' Molefe were apprehended, and Kunene was found at KT's home when he was being arrested. In a statement shared on Wednesday, Tau said he found Kunene's alibi was inconsistent and it was shocking that he as an MCC could possibly be linked to a criminal. 'As part of damage control, Kunene has gone on a media tour to try sanitise his image and lie to South Africans. In one media interview, he mentions that he does not know Molefe and in another he states that he met Molefe at some party. In another interview, he states that he was accompanying an unknown journalist to obtain an 'exclusive interview' with Molefe, whom he says he does not know. 'South Africans deserve honourable leaders, and Kunene cannot be seen as one. The Aubrey Tau Foundation calls on the immediate dismissal of Kunene and an investigation thereof. Johannesburg residents deserve members of council who are beyond reproach. The police should immediately ensure that Kenny Kunene's phone and his whereabouts is investigated and, if necessary, arrest him to face the full might of the law.'
TimesLIVE
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Themba 'Skeem GP' Lukhele and Leeroy Sidambe join Moja Love for Mandela Day outreach in Vosloorus
In the true spirit of Nelson Mandela's legacy, media channel Moja Love joined forces with television personality Themba 'Skeem GP' Lukhele and philanthropist and businessman Leeroy Sidambe to mark Mandela Day with a powerful act of service in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni. Partnering through the Skeem GP Foundation and Sakhile Ezweni Foundation, the initiative focused on a local preschool and day care centre that also serves as a support hub for individuals facing substance abuse challenges. The centre provides care for children as young as six months to six years old, while also offering food, stability and emotional support to vulnerable members of the community.
TimesLIVE
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Inno Matijane leaves Moja Love's ‘The Way Ngingakhona'
Innocent 'Inno' Matijane has revealed his decision to leave Moja Love's reality show The Way Ngingakhona after five years. The show follows the loves of members of the LGBTQIA+ community — how they navigate their daily struggles — and it highlights their triumphs too. The media personality and DJ took to his timeline on Sunday, saying after candidly sharing his truth on the platform pertaining to an alleged sexual assault he suffered, he wanted to close the chapter. 'When I was back this season, I wasn't sure if it was the right thing to do. I had already started walking a more intentional path. But I accepted, because I wanted to share one last piece of my truth. And though I didn't say everything, I said enough. 'I have grown in ways I never imagined. Spiritually, emotionally and personally. And that growth has shown me that not every environment will always reflect who you are becoming. That is why I have chosen to step away from the show. 'This decision is not coming from any negativity or discomfort. In fact, my experience with the production team has always been warm and professional. They have treated me with kindness and respect, and I am truly going to miss working with them. I leave with gratitude, not regret.' Inno went on to say he hopes he can make a reality TV comeback one day on a different show. 'This is not the end of my journey in reality television. I still believe in the power of real stories and real conversations. I still love the medium and everything it can be when it reflects truth and purpose. I also look forward to exploring other spaces, including scripted work [acting] and creative projects that allow me to keep growing.'
The Citizen
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘South Africa needs brave men like Mkhwanazi,' says Moja Love TV boss' foundation
The foundation claims that Saps did not want to collaborate with Moja Love's crime-fighting shows. Moja Love TV channel boss Aubrey Tau, through his foundation, has thrown his weight behind KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. 'South Africa needs brave men like Mkhwanazi who, despite being criticised, love the country dearly and are prepared to die for the Republic,' read a statement by the Aubrey Tau Foundation. Tau is the CEO of Moja Love. On Sunday, Mkhwanazi, through a press briefing in KZN, alleged that certain businesspeople were being shielded by national police leadership and claimed there was pressure on provincial police officers to drop cases linked to politically connected individuals. 'General Mkhwanazi took a bold stand and stood for the truth whilst jeopardising his safety, the safety of his family and fellow police men and women who stood with him.' ALSO READ: Fur, football and forfeits: MaMkhize lives it up as netizens link her to the Mkhwanazi saga Saps slammed for snubbing Moja Love collaboration In the statement, the foundation expressed claims that the South African Police Service (Saps) did not want to collaborate with Moja Love's crime-fighting shows. 'The foundation has noted the unfortunate approach by Saps not to collaborate with Moja Love TV programmes that are aimed at exposing criminals and restoring confidence in the criminal justice system in the country.' Tau's foundation specifically mentioned the popular show Sizok'thola, which is premised on combating the scourge of drug use in the community by raiding the homes of those who sell and produce the drugs. Loosely translated, the name of the show means 'we'll get you'. However, it seems that even when they've apprehended alleged suspects, the show's host, Xolani Khumalo, and his team are barred from carrying out their mandate of removing the said culprit from the community they're allegedly destroying through drugs. ALSO READ: Moja Love didn't want to 'throw Xolani Khumalo under the bus' as 'Sizok'thola' host returns Xolani Khumalo's take In a 2023 interview on DJ Sbu's podcast The Hustler's Corner, Khumalo openly spoke about a drug kingpin in KZN who is allegedly protected by a senior Saps member. 'At some point in Durban, you bust a rich drug dealer. You get a whole brigadier, who is in charge of a unit or a department in Saps, they call that person to say 'tell your people to stand down, what are you doing there',' said Khumalo. The TV host, who is generally seen by the country as a genuine crime-fighting figure, similar to Mkhwanazi, said they were once chased by armed men while shooting in Durban. He said this was because they didn't do a 'proper risk assessment' on the alleged drug kingpin. 'We had the intelligence that this person is a drug dealer, and he's big…and he prepares his drugs at this particular place,' said Khumalo. 'But in terms of the influence that he had, we didn't quite make sure…about how much reach he had.' He said during that incident, his team's guns allegedly needed to be verified. 'Imagine, you are at a place to bust a big criminal, then they turn around and make you look like a criminal…and you are with police [when raiding drug dealers, but] the police are told to stand down.' 'It was the first time seeing an old man brigadier shaking, saying 'I'm not ready to lose my job now', and I saw there that we are just playing. I swore at that old man, telling him that he is useless,' said Khumalo. In the same interview, Khumalo explained that their raids are conducted in conjunction with the Saps, who make arrests, and then the channel follows up. But he said some cases eventually get thrown out. 'To be honest, we do have honest cops. But they are few.' 'Actually, the system is not corrupt; it's the people that are corrupt, because for the system to be functional, it needs human resources. So if the human resource is corrupt, the system can't say 'hey I want to work, can you utilise me?'' NOW READ: Thembi Seete stuns in white bikini during luxurious Mauritius getaway [PICS]
The South African
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The South African
'We don't want Helen Zille as mayor': Ntsiki Mazwai
Outspoken media personality Ntsiki Mazwai has called for South Africans to reject former DA leader Helen Zille's plans to run for mayor of Joburg. Known for her controversial comments, the Moja Love star has gone as far as to call the 74-year-old a 'white supremacist'. Last week, the woman dubbed 'GodZille' confirmed that she was contemplating the monumental task of 'saving' Johannesburg. In a viral X post, Ntsiki Mazwai appealed to South Africans to reject Helen Zille's Joburg mayoral bid. She said: 'We cannot afford to have Helen Zille as mayor of Joburg. She is 100 million times worse than Cyril Ramaphosa. 'She is a white supremacist, and if you look at the Western Cape, you'll see that black people are abused there. They live in s**t conditions. She wants to bring that to Joburg'. Ntsiki – who has repeatedly called out politicians, particularly from the SA, added: 'She comes from a traumatic past for black people and she is triggering. We don't want her, she can go and retire, it's good'. She added that voting for Helen Zille as Joburg's next mayor would be 'a huge and scary mistake that would negatively impact the black masses' In another comment, Ntsiki agreed with her followers that the current mayor, Dado Morero of the ANC, was not the best option for the city. 'Anyone is better than Dada, guys. Helen is still not the answer', she posted. While Ntsiki Mazwai has rejected Gozille's ambitions, others are supporting it. In a tweet that also went viral, author Khaya Dlanga urged South Africans to give Helen Zille a chance, claiming that she offered a 'real, visible alternative' Anti-Apartheid activist Adam Habib stated that Helen was 'Johannesburg's best hope'. He added: 'Joburg needs water, power, roads, and frankly, governance. No one else has delivered it. Zille can!' Actor Siv Ngesi added, 'Jozi is such a huge mess, even the locals who hate @helenzille know that this would be the best thing for that dump of a place!' Speaking to eNCA, Helen Zille claimed that she had until Friday to officially submit her application to contest her bid as Johannesburg mayor. The DA's selection panel would then pick a suitable candidate from several names, including Zille's. 'Joburg is my hometown. I was born in Hillbrow, which looks very different than what it does today. Joburg was a functional city that I love and believe is the powerhouse of South Africa. Its health and its functionality is make or break for South Africa.' She added: 'If Joburg doesn't succeed, South Africa does not succeed.' Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 .
