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TimesLIVE
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Lebo M ‘shocked' by second-hand price for his grand piano
Internationally acclaimed composer Lebo M is said to be devastated at the second-hand price for his grand piano. It is alleged Lebo M was shocked to discover his estranged wife Pretty Samuels sold his multimillion-rand piano for R15,000 to a second-hand buyer. Lebo M has been in a battle over the missing piano, and accused Pretty of misleading the public about a supposed divorce settlement. A source close to the creator of The Lion King said the price for his piano left him brokenhearted. 'The big man (Lebo M) is devastated Pretty sold the piano for R15,000. She agreed to R15,000, which is ridiculous,' said the source. Another source said Lebo M became aware the piano was no longer in storage facilities when he was preparing for a concert with Grammy award-winner Hans Zimmer. ' Pretty is playing victim. She must take accountability for her actions', said the source. Pretty wasn't available to comment on the matter.
The Citizen
05-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Kingdom Business initiative unites Christian entrepreneurs through prayer hike
A group of Christian business leaders gathered for a fulfilling and transforming session of prayer through a hike. In April, residents from eMalahleni embarked on a prayer hike organised by Pretty Mathabela, founder of Kingdom Business initiative, at Ribbokkloof Resort, in an attempt to encourage unity and collaboration among Christian business leaders. 'I have committed myself to creating a community of Christian businessmen and women where we can learn from each other and support each other through this journey,' Pretty said. The hike aimed to provide a platform for Christians in business to come together, pray, network, and learn from each other's experiences. Among the hikers were esteemed speakers such as Apostle Calvin Mabedle and Prophetess Tsakani Mabedle, who are founders and pastors of Bread at the Well Bethel, as well as Nonkululeko Shabangu and Shanice Zwane. Shanice shared her inspiring journey of building her hair salon from scratch, while Nonkululeko spoke about the importance of investing in Kingdom Businesses and the concept of tithes unlocking generational wealth. Apostle Calvin, on the other hand, emphasised the need to seek God's wisdom in business partnerships. The hike took participants on a scenic route at the resort, where they experienced a range of emotions, from the frustration and exhaustion of climbing steep mountains to the joy of being victorious enough to make it to the end. All the participants agreed that the experience was refreshing and rejuvenating, and they are already looking forward to the next gathering. 'Thanks for this experience, I enjoyed it and it was really worth it. I am looking forward to more of this kind of hike,' said Tshebeletso Meselane, one of the hikers who attended. Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: info@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
BBC News
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Beach of Dreams to celebrate towns in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk
Coastlines across the East of England are being celebrated during a UK-wide hoped art project Beach of Dreams, which kicked off at the Port of Tilbury on Thursday, would inspire action to protect coastal from communities in Norfolk, Essex and Suffolk have all contributed to a series of public events, running until 1 director Ali Pretty said the festival would "shine a spotlight" on people, projects and special places that "inspired hope". Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, Harwich in Essex and Orford Ness in Suffolk are all due to feature during the followed story-gathering sessions held at the start of the year, where residents spoke about what life was like living by the 150 of those stories and images will be shown at events from 28 to 30 May, led by art and design organisation Kinetika. The festival is covering eight regions in the UK, stretching as far as Northern Ireland and South Tyneside.A tapestry of more than 600 silk pennants made by people living in those areas - including the East of England - will tour the country over the coming created during a previous Beach of Dreams event will also be reimagined during a workshop in Tilbury on event will conclude when all new silks are brought together on Great Yarmouth beach on 30 May."In these uncertain times, Beach of Dreams emphasises the power of local communities to shape their own futures," Ms Pretty said. "We gather strength and solidarity, proving that together we can make a difference." To find an event near you, visit Beach of Dreams. Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Woman's 300-mile walk for 'life-changing' charity
A woman who battled alcohol addiction is giving back to the charity that "changed her life". Clare Pretty began her rehabilitation in 2015 with Norwich-based Hebron Housing, which provides supported living for vulnerable women. She now works for the charity and this June will join its CEO, Emma Pawsey, on a 300-mile walk to raise money. Ms Pretty said finishing the walk, from Norwich to the village of Hebron in Northumberland, would be a way of helping other women get the help that had made an "amazing difference" to her life. "I'm originally from London, but I relocated to Norwich into Hebron's 'move on' house... to build on my self esteem and my confidence. "From being in addiction for many, many years and being in denial about it, and from being in my deepest, darkest despair, it's changed my life, and changed me into the person I am today," she said. If you have been affected by this story or would like support then you can find organisations which offer help and information at the BBC Action Line. The challenge has been called the Hebron-to-Hebron Walk, because they are going from Hebron Housing to the village of Hebron in Northumberland. The two women will take no food or money and aim to get there by relying on the generosity of the people they meet. A Hebron-to-Hebron Walk was also attempted in 2018, when they went from Norwich to the village of Hebron in Wales. "It was unbelievable last time, the kindness of strangers," Ms Pretty said. "We got lifts on tractors, in delivery vans, and by hitchhiking. We met some wonderful people." Hebron Housing, which helps those fleeing domestic abuse, in recovery from an addiction and at risk of homelessness, has been providing supported living for 38 years. Ms Pawsey said "We have a constant waiting list for our service sadly, and women are in need. "Women are coming to us from very difficult situations, and have very often not had the support they've needed their entire life. "They come to us and we give them a beautiful home and bespoke, high level support. "We help with accessing work and training, but also if someone has severe mental health problems and they perhaps can't even get up in the morning, we make sure they get up, go for a walk, and get out of the house at least once a day." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Domestic violence 'driving factor' in homelessness Homelessness charity raises £50K with cross-UK walk Sexual abuse charity hit by funding doubts Hebron Housing
BBC News
22-04-2025
- General
- BBC News
Woman's 300-mile walk for 'life-changing' Norwich charity
A woman who battled alcohol addiction is giving back to the charity that "changed her life".Clare Pretty began her rehabilitation in 2015 with Norwich-based Hebron Housing, which provides supported living for vulnerable now works for the charity and this June will join its CEO, Emma Pawsey, on a 300-mile walk to raise Pretty said finishing the walk, from Norwich to the village of Hebron in Northumberland, would be a way of helping other women get the help that had made an "amazing difference" to her life. "I'm originally from London, but I relocated to Norwich into Hebron's 'move on' house... to build on my self esteem and my confidence."From being in addiction for many, many years and being in denial about it, and from being in my deepest, darkest despair, it's changed my life, and changed me into the person I am today," she said. If you have been affected by this story or would like support then you can find organisations which offer help and information at the BBC Action Line. The challenge has been called the Hebron-to-Hebron Walk, because they are going from Hebron Housing to the village of Hebron in two women will take no food or money and aim to get there by relying on the generosity of the people they meet.A Hebron-to-Hebron Walk was also attempted in 2018, when they went from Norwich to the village of Hebron in Wales. "It was unbelievable last time, the kindness of strangers," Ms Pretty said."We got lifts on tractors, in delivery vans, and by hitchhiking. We met some wonderful people."Hebron Housing, which helps those fleeing domestic abuse, in recovery from an addiction and at risk of homelessness, has been providing supported living for 38 years. Ms Pawsey said "We have a constant waiting list for our service sadly, and women are in need. "Women are coming to us from very difficult situations, and have very often not had the support they've needed their entire life."They come to us and we give them a beautiful home and bespoke, high level support."We help with accessing work and training, but also if someone has severe mental health problems and they perhaps can't even get up in the morning, we make sure they get up, go for a walk, and get out of the house at least once a day." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
