Latest news with #ShoMadjozi
IOL News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Sho Madjozi celebrates the birth of her first child
South Africa's admired cultural icon, rapper, and singer Sho Madjozi has begun a new chapter in her life with the birth of her first child. The artist, known for her energetic Xitsonga-inspired music and colourful fashion, shared the happy news on Friday through her social media channels. She posted a moving message along with a picture of her baby's tiny hand and some beautiful maternity shoot images. The announcement came as a surprise to many, as Madjozi, whose real name is Maya Wegerif, had managed to keep her entire nine-month pregnancy private. On X, she simply wrote: 'Finally." while on Instagram, she captioned the stunning pictures:, "Y'all enjoy Friday without me. My dream to become a mom has finally come true."
News24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Halala! Sho Madjozi welcomes her first child
South African celebrities are embracing the trend of keeping pregnancies and engagements under wraps, only sharing the joyous news once their little ones arrive or their vows are exchanged. Sho Madjozi's recent baby announcement is the latest addition to this exclusive club of skipping traditional bump updates and gender reveals. Read more | From white wedding to quiet joy: Ntando Duma and Una Rams stun fans with baby reveal Award-winning artist Sho Madjozi shocked her followers by announcing that she is a mother. Sho has long been celebrated as a cultural symbol and an inspiration, always boldly representing her Xitsonga culture through her vibrant clothing and energetic songs. Her pregnancy news came after she had been on a music and social media hiatus for months, with many speculations of her working on new music. The John Cena hitmaker shared with her 1.3 million followers in a lovely Instagram post that her dream of becoming a mother is now a reality. "Ya'll go ahead and enjoy Friday without me. My dream to become a mother has finally come true," she posted. View this post on Instagram A post shared by It's Sho time 🪩 (@shomadjozi) The news was accompanied by stunning maternity photos. Congratulatory messages have poured in from all around the entertainment industry and her followers.
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: Health Dept doesn't record foreigners
Here's your daily news update for Friday, 15 August 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. In the news today, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says his department does not track the number of foreign nationals using public healthcare facilities. Meanwhile, a decision on South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan's bid to have his fraud charges dropped has not yet been made, with the case postponed. Furthermore, award-winning singer Sho Madjozi, whose real name is Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif, is a new mother. Weather tomorrow: 16 August 2025 The South African Weather Service has warned that Naledi in North West and Lephalale in Limpopo will see extreme fire risk while most provinces can expect isolated showers, thundershowers, and morning fog this Saturday. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. Health Department doesn't track foreign nationals using public facilities – Motsoaledi Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says his department does not track the number of foreign nationals using public healthcare facilities. Motsoaledi revealed this in a recent written parliamentary reply to ActionSA MP Tebogo Letlape, who had asked for the total number of documented and undocumented foreign nationals recorded as accessing public healthcare in the past five years. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi at Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg on 19 March 2025. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The Citizen Letlape also wanted to know how many illegal immigrants had been reported to the Department of Home Affairs by healthcare facilities, as required by law. In his response, Motsoaledi explained that provincial health departments keep no such records – and that the same applies to undocumented South Africans. CONTINUE READING: Health Department doesn't track foreign nationals using public facilities – Motsoaledi Safa boss Danny Jordaan's fight to ditch fraud charges stalled by NPA changes A decision on South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan's bid to have his fraud charges dropped has not yet been made, with the case postponed for further proceedings. On Friday, Jordaan, Safa chief financial officer (CFO) Gronie Hluyo and businessman Trevor Neethling made a brief appearance before the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Palm Ridge, Gauteng. Safa president Danny Jordaan in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court on 15 August 2025. Picture: Gallo Images The trio face charges of conspiracy to commit fraud, theft and fraud. Each are each out on R20 000 bail. CONTINUE READING: Safa boss Danny Jordaan's fight to ditch fraud charges stalled by NPA changes Sho Madjozi is a mom [Pics] Award-winning singer Sho Madjozi, whose real name is Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif, is a new mother. The Huku hitmaker, who kept her pregnancy under wraps, announced the news on Instagram on Friday. Award-winning singer, Sho Madjozi. Picture: Instagram Madjozi shared a series of maternity shoot images, along with a photo cradling her newborn. 'Y'all go ahead and enjoy Friday without me. My dream of becoming a mum has finally come true,' she wrote, captioning the pictures. CONTINUE READING: Sho Madjozi is a mom [Pics] CCMA orders Gamagara municipality to pay six workers a year's wages for being fired after one day The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) recently ordered Gamagara municipality in the Northern Cape to pay six workers 12 months' compensation each after unfairly dismissing them a day after they were employed. The women were hired as general assistants on 1 July 2025, but were dismissed the following day without a valid reason. Picture: iStock CCMA ruled that each worker receive their full annual salary of more than R160 000 as compensation. CONTINUE READING: CCMA orders Gamagara municipality to pay six workers a year's wages for being fired after one day Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini calls taxi and e-hailing turf war just 'business competition' Soweto parliament president Nhlanhla 'Lux' Dlamini has challenged claims of a turf war between taxi drivers and e-hailers in the township, relegating it to just 'competition' in the industry. Lux spoke to broadcaster eNCA outside Maponya Mall on Friday, where a 27-year-old e-hailing driver was killed on Wednesday. Nhlanhla Lux. Picture: Nigel Sibanda 'What we managed to establish is that the taxi industry, Soweto Taxi Service (STS), and the e-hailing organisations are clear that they are not fighting. If they are not fighting, then who is fighting?' Lux further described the existing tensions between e-hailing drivers and taxi drivers as 'competition'. CONTINUE READING: Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini calls taxi and e-hailing turf war just 'business competition' Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: Top 10 stories of the day: Taxis and e-hailers turf war | Durban beach plane crash | Weekend of sport
News24
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
New mom glow: Sho Madjozi stuns fans with her baby's first heartwarming moments
Sho Madjozi, real name Maya Wegerif, has welcomed a healthy baby into the world. Her fans celebrated the surprise news, marvelling at her discreet pregnancy journey. Speculation has arisen that Malawian-born South African artist Gemini Major is the baby's father, with fans eagerly awaiting updates. South African musician Sho Madjozi, whose real name is Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif, has joyfully welcomed a healthy baby into the world. The beloved artist behind the global hit 'John Cena' took to social media to share touching moments from this special journey. In a heartfelt post, she revealed a stunning image of her baby bump alongside a tender photograph of herself cradling her newborn shortly after giving birth. The post, captioned 'Finally,' also featured the pink heart emoji, which has welcomed speculation that the baby is a little girl. Take a look below: Finally 🙏🏽😍💖 — It's Sho time (@ShoMadjozi) August 15, 2025 The announcement surprised fans, who expressed their excitement and sent warm congratulatory messages. Admirers also marvelled at Sho Madjozi's ability to maintain privacy throughout her pregnancy. Last month, rumours of a baby shower—accompanied by photos and video footage—started circulating online, and many anticipated confirmation that never came. At the time, a source revealed to Sunday World that the 33-year-old was 'overjoyed' about the pregnancy. The source further hinted that the baby's father is Gemini Major—real name Benn Gilbert Kamoto—a renowned music producer and collaborator of artists such as Nasty C and Nadia Nakai. Sho Majozi is pregnant and is expecting her first baby with rapper Gemini Major🍼✨🙌🏽🎉 The two love birds had a colourful baby shower in July attended by close friends and family The 'Huku' hitmaker is said to be overjoyed and keeping things private for now. — UNCLE CHARLES (@mixedracedUncle) August 14, 2025 Fans may recall that Sho Madjozi was previously rumoured to have been romantically linked to acclaimed cricketer Kagiso Rabada. Rabada dismissed these rumours, clarifying that the two are just close friends. Similarly, in 2022, Sho Madjozi addressed public speculation head-on, humorously debunking pregnancy rumours on social media by assuring her followers, 'First things first, I'm not pregnant. Let's just start there.' Meanwhile, fans eagerly await more photos and videos from the first-time mom.
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The Citizen
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Sho Madjozi is a mom [Pics]
Congratulations are in order... Award-winning singer Sho Madjozi, whose real name is Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif, is a new mother. The Huku hitmaker, who kept her pregnancy under wraps, announced the news on Instagram on Friday. Madjozi shared a series of maternity shoot images, along with a photo cradling her newborn. 'Y'all go ahead and enjoy Friday without me. My dream of becoming a mum has finally come true,' she wrote, captioning the pictures. ALSO READ: WATCH: Kayleigh Schwark and Naked DJ expecting their first child Congratulations are in order for Sho Madjozi Fans and fellow celebrities have since flooded her comments section with congratulatory messages. 'Your circle is very good; they managed to keep this private for more than nine months… Congratulations,' Clemmy commented. Molefe said: 'I love these new-age celebs. They just pop up as mums without telling us they are pregnant. Congratulations, Mommy! Enjoy your bundle of joy.' NOW READ: 'This is extremely sad': Gayton McKenzie reacts to former Uzalo actor's plea for help – [Video]
