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The Citizen
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Weekly entertainment wrap
Gayton McKenzie went viral playIing his first golf tournament. On this week's entertainment wrap we have a look at Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie who went viral when he played his first golf tournament. This is followed by Phelo Bala who recently completed six months of rehab. Lastly if you looking for something to watch you can check out Ama Grootman which is now streaming on Showmax. The reality show dives headfirst into the lives of six self-proclaimed gentlemen from Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, who are navigating gout, girls young enough to be their daughters and chaotic relationships. ALSO READ: Get to know the new faces of Listing Cape Town as show returns for season 3
IOL News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Phelo Bala's 30-day body transformation: a journey to self-discovery and empowerment
South African singer and reality television personality, Phelo Bala, has taken a bold step towards personal transformation by announcing the commencement of a 30-day body transformation challenge. Image: File image This week, South African singer and reality television personality Phelo Bala took a bold step towards personal transformation by announcing the commencement of a 30-day body transformation challenge. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Bala shared, 'This is me - raw, real, and ready to take on the next chapter of my transformation. It's not just about physical change but about embracing discipline, pushing limits, and honouring the body God has blessed me with.' Bala's announcement comes as part of a deeper commitment to health, wellness, and intentional living. The singer stated that this journey reflects his ongoing battle with mental health, particularly his long-standing struggle with severe depression that dates back to when he was just 16 years old. Striking a tone of resilience, he emphasised the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and showing up for oneself each day, stating, 'Growth happens when we step out of our comfort zones.' Bala's transformation challenge also coincides with a personal milestone; he shared a photograph alongside a certificate demonstrating his successful completion of a six-month substance abuse recovery programme on April 27. This achievement has reaffirmed his commitment to self-care and has fostered a sense of renewal in his approach towards life and wellness. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Not one to shy away from his past, Bala has openly shared his struggles with depression over the years. He candidly reflected on his darkest moments through social media, sharing with his followers the times he believed he wouldn't see another year. 'Living with severe depression since I was 16, and somehow I'm still standing and somehow fighting my way through this thing called life,' he wrote. Yet, amidst the challenges, Bala's message resonates with hope and self-love. He encourages others on similar journeys - be it in fitness, sobriety, faith, or self-discovery - reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles. 'Let's walk this road together, one day at a time.' The conversation around mental health continues to gain traction in South Africa, fostering an environment where individuals like Bala feel empowered to share their struggles and journeys towards recovery. His post comes at a crucial time when awareness surrounding mental health issues is vital, with many individuals bravely breaking the silence around their experiences. For anyone struggling with depression or substance abuse, resources are available. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) offers support through hotlines, including 0800121314 for substance abuse and 0800567567 for suicide crisis intervention.
The Citizen
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Phelo Bala completes substance abuse recovery programme
Phelo is also embarking on a body transformation journey. Musician and television personality Phelo Bala says he is ready to take on his next chapter after completing a six-month substance abuse recovery programme. Phelo opened up about his journey on social media, posting his sobriety certificate. ALSO READ: One in four alcohol addicted teens first exposed by family members Phelo's transformation journey He also shared a 'before' transformation picture and revealed that he is beginning a 30-day body transformation challenge. 'This is me—raw, real, and ready to take on the next chapter of my transformation. Today marks the beginning of my 30-day body transformation challenge. 'It's not just about physical change but about embracing discipline, pushing limits, and honouring the body God has blessed me with,' he wrote. Phelo added that the journey is about living with purpose and showing up for himself every day. He said he plans to give his fans regular updates about his transformation journey. He added, 'Knowing that growth happens when we step out of our comfort zones. If you're on a similar path — whether it's fitness, sobriety, faith, or self-discovery — know that you're not alone. Let's walk this road together, one day at a time.' Phelo's struggle with alcohol abuse has been showcased on his family reality TV show, The Bala Family. one of the episodes, Phelo caused a scene at a family funeral while drunk. His brothers, Zwai and Loyiso, tried to get him help but were unsuccessful, as shown on the show. NOW READ: 'Gone but not forgotten': Zahara's fans clean her grave [VIDEO]
The Herald
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald
Phelo Bala celebrates completing substance abuse recovery programme
Phelo Bala has shared an update with his fans after completing a six-month substance abuse recovery programme. Last November, convicted blogger Musa Khawula claimed Phelo had been admitted to a rehabilitation centre in Johannesburg after an alleged drug relapse. On April 27 Phelo marked the end of his journey with a certificate of completion, and he's embarking on a new challenge — a 30-day body transformation journey. In a candid Instagram post, Phelo shared a picture of himself before his transformation, saying: ' This is me — raw, real and ready to take on the next chapter of my transformation. Today marks the beginning of my 30-day body transformation challenge. It's not only about physical change but about embracing discipline, pushing limits and honouring the body God has blessed me with,' he wrote. ' For me, this journey is a reflection of my commitment to health, wellness and living with intention. It's about showing up for myself every day, knowing growth happens when we step out of our comfort zones.' Phelo promised to share updates about his journey and encouraged his followers who are on a similar path, ' whether it's fitness, sobriety, faith or self-discovery', to keep going and take it one day at a time. He was not available to comment at the time of publishing this article.
TimesLIVE
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Phelo Bala celebrates completing substance abuse recovery programme
Phelo Bala has shared an update with his fans after completing a six-month substance abuse recovery programme. Last November, convicted blogger Musa Khawula claimed Phelo had been admitted to a rehabilitation centre in Johannesburg after an alleged drug relapse. On April 27 Phelo marked the end of his journey with a certificate of completion, and he's embarking on a new challenge — a 30-day body transformation journey. In a candid Instagram post, Phelo shared a picture of himself before his transformation, saying: 'This is me — raw, real and ready to take on the next chapter of my transformation. Today marks the beginning of my 30-day body transformation challenge. It's not only about physical change but about embracing discipline, pushing limits and honouring the body God has blessed me with,' he wrote. 'For me, this journey is a reflection of my commitment to health, wellness and living with intention. It's about showing up for myself every day, knowing growth happens when we step out of our comfort zones.' Phelo promised to share updates about his journey and encouraged his followers who are on a similar path, 'whether it's fitness, sobriety, faith or self-discovery', to keep going and take it one day at a time.
