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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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5 years ago

March 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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Where To Watch Bonang Receiving Her E! Award

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1 day ago

November 11, 2019

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SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 10: 2019 E! PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS — Pictured: Bonang Matheba arrives to the 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar on November 10, 2019. — NUP_188994 (Photo by Emma McIntyre/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

QuenchSA recently reported that South African media Queen, Bonang Matheba, would be getting honoured with an inaugural E! award for African Influencer of The Year.

And now viewers will get to see their fave collect her gong at the glitzy awards show, which was held in Los Angeles, California.

All the glitz and glamour at the E! People’s Choice Awards 2019, as the E! recognised and honoured some of the most iconic and influential people on the continent including South Africa’s own Matheba, will be airing today on the E! Entertainment channel (DStv Channel 124).

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 10: 2019 E! PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS — Pictured: (l-r) Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, and Kim Kardashian West arrive to the 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards held at the Barker Hangar on November 10, 2019 — NUP_188989 (Photo by: Amy Sussman/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank)

The award comes as Bonang Matheba, who’s House of BNG bubbly brand was recently spotted being flaunted by Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, shared her plans to conquer the world in the latest issue of Drum Magazine.

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In addition to honouring Bonang Matheba, Jennifer Aniston was awarded the People’s Icon Award, P!nk was awarded the People’s Champion award and Gwen Stefani with the Fashion Icon Award. The E! People’s Choice Awards celebrated the best in TV, music and pop culture on Sunday, November 10 in Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

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Bonang Awarded ‘African Influencer Of The Year’ At The E! People’s Choice Awards

Bonang Matheba did THAT.

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2 weeks ago

October 31, 2019

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Bonang Matheba has won the fist ever E! People's Choice Award for African Influencer of The Year!

She’s not been dubbed ‘Babes Wama Announcements’ without good reason.

And this time Bonang Matheba is delighted to have been awarded the inaugural “African Influencer of the Year” award at the 45th annual E! People’s Choice Awards!

With the new gong, Queen B triumphantly seals her place as arguably the country’s most influential pop culture figure. A peek into quick read magazine, reveals how Bonang’s social capital ranks amongst other great African artists.

Voted for by fans across the continent, she beat a host of other well-known African celebrities, including Cassper Nyovest (South Africa), Minnie Dlamini-Jones (South Africa), Yemi Alade (Nigeria), Tiwa Savage (Nigeria), Davido (Nigeria), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) and Wizkid (Nigeria).

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“I’m beyond thrilled to be the first ever winner of the African Influencer of the Year category at the E! People’s Choice Awards”, she expressed in a statement.

Adding, “I still can’t believe it – I cried when I found out! I can’t thank my fans enough for voting. Being able to represent Africa and all it has to offer on such a global scale really is a dream come true. Next stop Santa Monica!”

She will receive her award on the red carpet from E! Africa host Kat Sinivasan.

With her new award, Bonang joins A-list celebrity winners of the 2019 E! People’s Choice Awards including Gwen Stefani, the recipient of the “Fashion Icon Award”, Jennifer Aniston, who will be given “The People’s Icon of 2019” award and P!nk who will receive the “People’s Champion Award”.

The E! People’s Choice Awards will be broadcast live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Monday 11th November at 4 am, with E! Live From The Red Carpet: The E! People’s Choice Awards 2019 kicking off at 2 am on E! (DStv channel 124).

The glitzy shindig will also be repeated throughout the day on Monday at 12:25, 16:15 and 21:30 CAT.

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Sophie Ndaba Is Not Dead – She’s Just Joined The Cast of Lockdown

Veteran South African actress Sophie Ndaba joins the award winning cast of Lockdown for the show’s fifth season

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2 weeks ago

October 31, 2019

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Sophie Ndaba is not dead. She has been announced as the newest cast member for Lockdown

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Sophie Ndaba, who recently had to dispel yet another round of false rumours about her death last week, couldn’t be less bothered, more alive and busier. The actress has officially joined the cast of Lockdown for the drama series’ looming 5^th season, QuenchSA has learned.

The popular show, whose four previous seasons are currently available for an essential binge on Showmax, has gained quite the reputation for introducing a new star every season.

Best known for her two decade long portrayal of sassy receptionist, Queen Moroka on SABC 1 soapy Generations, Sophie’s upcoming role is set to shake up the dynamic at the Thabazimbi Women’s Correctional Facility.

She will be starring alongside the main cast, which features some of the country’s most awarded and critically lauded actresses.

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Dawn Thandeka King won Best Actress as Mazet, ahead of her co-star Zola Nombona as Monde (and International Emmy nominee Thuso Mbedu), while Lorcia Cooper won Best Supporting Actress as Tyson, ahead of her co-star Pamela Nomvete as Governor Deborah Banda.

Since losing a noticeable amount of weight last year due to diabetes, Sophie’s been reported dead on social media repeatedly. The latest spate of these reports made the rounds last week, as the new season of Lockdown began filming.

The SAFTA winner is unfazed by the fake news, saying, “I’m just excited to be tackling such a challenging role on one of the biggest shows in the country.”

The 5^th season will premiere on 31 January 2020 on Showmax.