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The South African
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Are Zimbabwean fans choosing Mawhoo over Naledi Aphiwe?
When South African singer Mawhoo stepped on stage in Zimbabwe this past weekend, she didn't just perform; she connected. Mawhoo performed in Harare at Karma on 31 May. After a lively set filled with sing-alongs and love from the crowd, the artist took to Facebook to share her feelings: 'I want Zim to adopt me… what a sing along…' And just like that, Zimbabweans were sold. The comments came flooding in, fans praising her music, her energy, and most of all, her humility. But Mawhoo's Zimbabwean love story comes just a week after another South African star, Naledi Aphiwe, left a sour taste in the mouths of many fans in Zimbabwe. Last week, when a Zimbabwean admirer politely asked if Naledi Aphiwe could visit the country, Naledi shot back with a cheeky. A TikTok user, Constance Muzenda, commented on one of Naledi's posts, saying: 'Naledi, please come to Zimbabwe.' In response, Naledi replied: ' Hambani niyongilinda khona ,' which translates to 'Go and wait for me there.' The response, meant to be playful, didn't land well. Zimbabwean social media users were quick to label her response as dismissive, even disrespectful. And now, they're drawing a clear line between the two artists and picking sides. Here is how Zimbabweans reacted: @Akeem Dembo: 'South Africans will grow jealous after seeing this.' @Sean Craig: ' Mawhoo, please don't come with Naledi…' @InterpreterIIMlambo: ' Better than Aphiwe Naledi..' @Daisline Tashly: 'Oky, but please, Naledi must stay there, we don't want her in Zimbabwe. ' 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.
News24
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Dineo Langa on peeling back the layers in Unseen S2
When we're first introduced to Naledi, portrayed by Dineo Langa, in the first season of Unseen, she's portrayed as a dynamic woman, married to a doctor. She's fiery, driven and full of spirit. As the sister of the main character (Zenzi, played by Gail Mabalane), Dineo has described the experience of playing Naledi as deeply insightful. To fully embody the role, she often found herself immersing in Gail's world, constantly exploring the emotional depth of her character by asking, 'how would this make her feel?' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dineo Langa (@dineomoeketsi) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dineo Langa (@dineomoeketsi) A lot of the prepping came down to understanding how to plot the world and the emotional points. She would also find musical associations for her character before stepping into her scene. She says, 'As soon as I knew that my lady had run away at a very young age, I knew that my lady had worked very hard to suppress whatever trauma that she had gone through. I knew that my lady had locked away her past, in a 'stronger than most' kind of way.' Stepping into the characters The second season breaks away the peels from Dineo's character and pushes us into her traumatic past. She and Gail got to meet the actors who play the younger versions of their characters. It was an expressive moment of getting to see how they explained their worlds to each other. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dineo Langa (@dineomoeketsi) 'We've watched the Blood and Water, we've watched them do Unseen, we've watched them do so many other things and they really are amazing storytellers. So me having the chance to meet the younger versions but also now having the root of the trauma, the point at which Naledi runs away, how it affects her physically. The trauma is so deep that she is a girl who throws up at the sight of a roadside, you know? So it goes that far deep.' READ MORE | Gail Mabalane on her first lead role in Netflix's Unseen - 'It's something that I don't take for granted' The sisters confront the trauma of reconnecting with their abusive past in a way reflects the complex dynamics of sisterhood. The older sister shoulders the responsibility of picking up the pieces, while the younger one withdraws, avoiding the emotional weight of it all. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dineo Langa (@dineomoeketsi) 'In an abused environment, Naledi goes, 'I can't,' which is not understandable to a firstborn who needs their sister in the form of Naledi. It's not understandable that you're gonna dip when we've got a mother with a chronic illness and you're just gonna run away. That is not fathomable in Zenzi's world because, again, the level of responsibility and what she's been raised with.' Being unseen While the story centers on Zenzile and the often-invisible lives of domestic workers, Dineo highlights how it also mirrors the broader reality of women in South Africa today. 'So the dynamic of even being seen—people will say, 'Yeah, women are doing so much more today.' But there's a large percentage of women who are just being told, 'Hey, your part. Don't do more than that.' Yet, she adds, even when they shrink themselves or stay silent, they're still met with the same criticism and scrutiny.
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Mpumalanga primary school pupils treated for food poisoning after eating oranges
The schoolchildren had headaches, upset stomachs and started vomiting. The Mpumalanga Department of Education is investigating after 30 pupils were rushed to hospital after showing symptoms of food poisoning. Primary school pupils rushed to hospital It is alleged that on Thursday last week the pupils from MP Mokoena Primary School in Marite, Bushbuckridge, were rushed to Mapulaneng Hospital where they were treated for food poisoning. They complained about headaches, vomiting and had upset stomachs. The Mpumalanga Department of Education's head of communication Jasper Zwane confirmed the incident and said an investigation was underway to establish the cause of the illness. 'Indeed, there were 30 learners who complained about stomach pains. They were rushed to the hospital, they were observed and released the same day. They were back in class the following day. The cause is yet to be confirmed,' said Zwane. ALSO READ: SA's food poisoning crisis: Government's response isn't dealing with the real issues Mpumalanga Department of Health spokesperson Dumisani Malamule added: 'All the learners were stable, none had severe symptoms. They were seen by doctors. All the learners were discharged with treatment to take home on the same day.' Oranges blamed for food poisoning A parent, who did not want to be named, said during a meeting held at the school, it was established that the children had eaten oranges just an hour before they started vomiting. 'We were told that our children were given oranges contaminated with the chemicals used to spray at the farm. Remember, these are young children, mostly from the lower grades, so they did not wash the fruit before consuming them,' said a worried mother. Recently, South Africa has experienced many food poisoning incidents in which pupils were hospitalised. NOW READ: 'This feels like a curse' – Emotions run high at memorial for Naledi food poisoning victims
Eyewitness News
22-05-2025
- Eyewitness News
Court petitioned not to grant bail to man accused of raping, impregnating minor
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING STORY CONTAINS GRAPHIC DETAILS OF A SEXUAL NATURE. JOHANNESBURG - Two petitions have been filed before the Boksburg Magistrates Court against granting bail to a man accused of raping and impregnating a minor. The 28-year-old suspect on Thursday continued his fight for bail before the lower court. During the appearance, the details of the rape of the 11-year-old child was laid bare, angering the gallery in the court, which was filled with the child's family and community. The suspect faces one count of rape, which is a schedule six offence and requires that he demonstrate exceptional circumstances for his release on bail. On 21 April, Naledi, which is not the minor's real name, was with her mother when the change in her body first became apparent. When asked if she had ever had sex before, the young girl said no, but after several pleas, Naledi broke her silence. She named what she called her brother as the man who allegedly raped her. The details of one of the incidents was contained in the investigating officer's affidavit, which was read before the court by prosecutor, Kagiso Ralethata. "She said that she was sleeping in one room with him and on the same bed and the accused started touching her breasts and requested her to remove her pyjamas and panty." The two petitions by the Germiston Ugandan community are pleading with the court for the man to remain in custody.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New babies add to ‘the mob' at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo. Have a look
Eight baby meerkats joined the family at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium this spring, bringing the total number of meerkats at the zoo to 15. Meerkat mothers Keeya and Naledi each gave birth to four baby meerkats, also known as kits, in March and April respectively, according to a news release from the zoo. Spokesperson Tessa Miller said the older kits have started to explore their habitat, designed to replicate the African savannah in the Kids' Zone at Point Defiance Zoo, while the younger kits are bonding with their mother Naledi in their den. 'We're thrilled to welcome these pups to the mob,' curator Natalie Davis said in a release. 'Each birth is a wonderful opportunity to connect guests with this fascinating species.' Native to southern Africa, meerkats typically grow up to 14 inches long with distinct tails only slightly shorter than their height. A member of the mongoose family, meerkats are foragers who largely eat insects and certain types of plant matter. Meerkats are pack animals who can survive longer in larger packs, and they can live up to 10 years in captivity. Miller said the young meerkat mob – the term for a group of meerkats – might not be likely to come out for public view until they've had time to settle into their enclosure. Newborn meerkat pups often weigh just under an ounce and are born with their eyes and ears closed. Gradually, by the time they turn 4 weeks old, their eyes open, they begin to eat solid food and they start to venture away from the den, Miller said. 'They're naturally curious animals, and keepers are confident guests will see them exploring their habitat throughout the day,' Miller said. 'However, they'll also have the option to retreat to their behind-the-scenes den whenever they choose.' The eight baby meerkats don't yet have names, but the keepers will name them soon, Miller said. The meerkats will, for now, remain at Point Defiance Zoo. They're part of a conservation program called the 'Species Survival Plan' coordinated among zoos and aquariums around the world. The program facilitates the breeding of certain species to ensure genetically diverse populations that are suited for long-term survival. 'They are fascinating animals,' Davis said. 'From their unique adaptations to survive arid African environments to their complex social dynamics and unique vocalizations, there are so many interesting things for zoo guests to learn about meerkats.'
