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HotList: These Are Mzansi’s 7 Celebrity Power Couples

These South African celebrity couples make bank…and romance look easy.

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6 years ago

Mar 28, 2015

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These South African celebrity couples make bank…and romance look easy.

Patrice Motsepe & Dr. Precious Moloi Motsepe

The Motsepes are South Africa’s most influential black couple in various areas including philathrophy, medicine, mining and we dare say, fashion. With a net worth exceeding R25 billion according to Forbes, they maintain an enviable life of opulence and access.

Dr. Precious is a qualified medical doctor boasting an impressive resume. But being a concerned pioneer, she opened up one of the country’s first women’s health clinics. She oversees the operation of several key organisations, including the Motsepe Family Foundation. Patrice, on the other hand, has his own billion dollar mining company, African Rainbow Minerals. He is also the richest black man in South Africa.

With all their wealth, the couple remains fairly modest. They have vowed to donate half of their money to charity.

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Khanyi Dhlomo & Chinezi Chijoke

A match totally made in heaven! Khanyi Dhlomo finally found someone hot and clever she can finally hold down a conversation with, without ending up with a headache. The self made millionaire with a media and retail empire tied the knot with the education expert and entrepreneur in 2009.

She founded Destiny Magazine and DestinyConnect.com, as well that million rand Luminance boutique ko Hyde Park. Chigozie is also an over achiever. He is the founder and CEO of Pioneer Acedemics, and has been the head of McKinsely & Company’s African Education Practice.

Cyril Ramaphosa & Dr. Tshepo Motsepe

He is the head of the Shanduka Group with an estimated net worth of R550 million in the bank. He is also a key player within the echelons of the African Nation Congress, South Africa’s leading party. In fact, the party’s vice president has already been tipped as the country’s next president.

His discernible ambition strikes a perfect match with that of his wife, Tshepo Motsepe. If that surname sounds familiar, it is because she is the older sister of the country’s richest man, Patrice Motsepe. Bur really that is besides the point.

Dr. Tshepo is a doctor by profession (although her resume has seen her taking a leadership position in various organisations and projects). Not only does she have a huge mind, she is in the ASHA early Childhood and Development Board of Trustees.

Basetsana & Romeo Khumalo

They maintain a fairly low profile away from the camera, but Basetsana and Romeo Khumalo remain one of South Africa’s most adored celebrity couples. Jill of all trades Basetsana capitalised on her title as former Miss South Africa to build a massive empire.

The media mogul, TV personality, executive producer, fashion icon and philathropist and the businessman exhibit all the signs of a couple on a hustle.

Shona and Connie Ferguson

The Fergies constitute a fierce South Africa media power house couple. Married since forever, the lovebirds have not let their numerious profiles as actors, entrepreneurs and brand ambassadors come in the way of their resilient romance.

Most notably, they both star on Mzansi’s best drama series, Rockville. The show is created and produced by their production company. On the other hand, Connie is back as the lead actress on the country’s highest rated soapie, Generations The Legacy.

Black Coffee & Mbalenhle

The biggest DJ in South Africa and Mbalenhle Mlotshwa have a lot in common, like succeeding numerous gigs to make sure the income flow stays sorted.

He is now considered the biggest vynal DJ to have emerged from this part of the world, and endorsement deals have rang to that effect. She takes on TV presenting and acting at the same time. And together, they contribute substantially to the bills.

Pearl Thusi & Robert Marawa

Too soon? These two have yet to confirm their love locked bliss but we shall let them conduct their lives privately. But fact is we know.

Pic obtained from All4Women.co.za

Although not married, we can safely say together they birth a force to be reckoned with. Robert Marawa is the highest paid sports presenter in South Africa. The Sports presenter holds down several gigs, all which draw consistent high ratings.

Pearl is the juggle radio presenting, TV presenting, modelling and motherhood with ease.

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The SAFTA’s Blasted for Pulling Katlego Maboe’s Nomination

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1 month ago

May 17, 2021

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The South African Film & Television awards are facing widespread backlash after removing Katlego Maboe from their Best TV Presenter Public Vote category.

In a statement, the awards show explained that they had deliberated over the matter of “concerns regarding the nomination of Mr.Katlego Maboe”, and in the end decided to rescind his nomination. Effectively, fans will no longer have the option to vote for Maboe, who has previously won in the category.

Although the National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa (NFVF) did not expand on the said concerns, it is believed the decision to drop Maboe has to do with the cheating allegations that rocked the internet last year.

In viral footage that circulated on social media in October 2020, the Expresso presenter can be heard detailing a confession to counts of infidelity. In the video, Katlego confesses to having an affair and names the person he’d been meeting at a hotel.

But this was last year, and many have taken to social media to blast the SAFTA’s for their decision.

Appreciation post for Katlego Maboe… he is the GOAT! You will never take it away from him!

The SAFTAS must be condemned for pulling out Katlego’s nomination! It is unconstitutional and most unethical! pic.twitter.com/qLiKHUl7lU

— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) May 15, 2021

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.

Katlego Maboe pic.twitter.com/JspmorZeWz

— MJ Ncube 🇺🇸🇿🇦 (@TherealMJNcube) May 14, 2021

Well, Katlego Maboe is still one of the greatest TV Presenters we’ve ever had. pic.twitter.com/iTmnbQaGoh

— Bruno Sigwela🇿🇦 (@BrunoSigwela) May 14, 2021

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Bonang Files Lawsuit against Podcaster Over Drug Allegations

The allegations were ‘false’ and ‘unlawful’.

Published

1 month ago

May 17, 2021

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Bonang Matheba is demanding an apology and R500 000 from a podcast host who made damning allegations about her on a podcast clip that circulated on 9 May 2021.

In a lawsuit letter published by Bonang on Sunday and addressed to Rea Gopane from her attorneys Thompson Wilks, the offence of defamation of character is detailed.

Dated 16 May 2021, the letter charges that allegations that Bonang introduced her ex-boyfriend AKA to drugs were “false” and “unlawful”. The letter further states; “This defamatory allegation is further exacerbated by the shocking insinuation that the death of AKA’s Anele Tembe (Nellie) was due to Anele’s use of cocaine.”

@reagopane pic.twitter.com/Uy1mws0f6g

— Bonang Matheba 👑 (@bonang_m) May 16, 2021

Earlier this month on May 9th, Gopane and his podcast co-host Blvck Steph on Everything SA Music were talking about the death of AKA’s fiancé Anele Tembe when Gopane made shocking claims that entertainment reporter Scoop Makhathini, aka Siyabonga Ngwekazi, had told them in confidence that “AKA is on [cocaine] and Bonang is the one that got him into cocaine.”

The letter demands Gopane to pay the full R500 000 in damages by Monday at 16:00.

Neither Scoop nor AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes, have commented on the matter.

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First Look at Real Housewives of Durban Star After Tying the Knot [PICS]

Annie Ludick & Kgolo Mthembu Tie the Knot in Style!

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1 month ago

May 6, 2021

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You had to be there to appreciate the special moment when The Real Housewives of Durban (RHODurban) cast member Annie Ludick and husband Kgolo Mthembu celebrated their nuptials. The white wedding was held at the luxurious La Paris Estate in the Cape Winelands and was attended by close-knit family and friends.

Luckily, Showmax will bring the glamorous wedding to your TV screens. You’ll get to see guests dancing the night away in celebration of Mr and Mrs Mthembu’s union.

Looking as gorgeous as ever, the bride wore an unconventional pink wedding gown designed by Jacqui Emmanuel. “I’m an avid fan of the 1920s-1960s period of Hollywood glam,” says Annie.

“That particular period of fashion was elegant and classy – the women of that era were super lady-like and that’s something I really love about that period. I also love the Victorian era – I’m a historical-romance person at heart, so to combine those elements of that era onto my wedding gown was a dream come true and it says a lot about the person I am.”

Mr Mthembu looked just as dapper in his Prince Bespoke suits. Yes, he changed twice, and finished off his wedding attire with some stylish Louis Vuitton shoes.

2021 has proven to be a special year for Annie. Not only did she marry the love of her life but she’s now officially part of Showmax history after the first episode of RHOD broke Showmax’s first-day viewing record at the end of January.

At the time of writing, RHOD remains the most popular series on Showmax, after the two part-reunion, hosted by Phat Joe, launched on the weekend. It’s also now screening every Sunday at 7pm on Mzansi Magic.

“This season of my life is so powerful in shaping my future,” says Annie. “I am so grateful to share my wedding with the people I love and to truly celebrate life and new beginnings.

The last year has been so difficult and uncertain: my wedding has been delayed so many times. So I am so grateful and blessed that everything was absolutely as I imagined: a perfect start to my new chapter.”