Phat Joe has resurfaced again from obscurity to perform hosting duties on the Real Housewives of Durban Reunion. The radio jock is too familiar with the Real Housewives franchise, having sat in the same seat moderating the reunion of the sister show in the Jo’burg leg.

Joe’s brash style of presenting has created a cult following in which fans expect his comments to add fuel to the fire. If his show Cheeky Palate, which debuted late last year is any indication of what to expect, there might some tongues wagging between the cast members.

Fans of the reality show drew comparisons between the Real Housewives of Johannesburg and the coastal version of the show – only to reach one unanimous conclusion, the drama in the former was much more spicy than in the latter.

While we didn’t see much bickering or weaves being pulled of people’s heads, the RHOD was by far the most glamorous of the two shows. It will be interesting to find out if there are any friendships or animosity that exists post production.

If anyone has the skillset to make the cast members reveal their secret, Joe’s your guy. News of his appointment was broken by entertainment commentator, Phil Mpela on his Twitter page.

CASTING NEWS: Phat Joe to host #RHODurban reunion

Phat Joe will be the moderator when the ladies of Real Housewives of Durban sit down at the reunion tv special to recap their time shooting the reality show. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/yMxVMKCspr

— Kgopolo Mphela ☕️ (@PhilMphela) April 19, 2021

There was no word on whether the show will be brought back for a second season. In any case, make sure you don’t miss the full recap of shenanigans that took place in this season of the Real Housewives of Durban on the 29th of April.

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Shocking reports of the tragic death of Nellie Tembe sent shock waves across social media on Sunday morning.

Various sources have reported that the 22 year old, who’d been engaged to rapper AKA at the time of her passing, is the woman who was found in a critical condition outside the popular Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town inner city. The couple is said to have been staying at the hotel over the weekend.

Paramedics performed a full life-support resuscitation on the scene, but due to the severity of the injuries, she was declared deceased soon after.

According to TimesLIVE, AKA’s manager Phumza Nohashe, confirmed that the Forbes and Tembe families would be issuing a statement imminently. Sources close to the rapper have described him as “grief stricken” and “inconsolable”.

Condolences have begun pouring in as shock continues to shroud trending topics.

The story is developing.

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Veteran South African actor has passed away on Saturday, March 13th. He was aged 56.

The sad news were shared on his official Instagram account and immediately sent shock waves on social media. “A Giant Has Fallen”, the post read.

 

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Ngubane had been focusing on his health for a while. In May 2020, the actor’s debut on The Queen had to be pushed back after he was hospitalized over an undisclosed illness. Since then the actor had not made many public appearances as projects were on hold.

Born on August 28th in 1964, Ngubane grew up in Ladysmith, Kwa Zulu Natal. The actor is revered as an icon for his popular portrayals of a number of iconic characters. He is known most for portraying the rol of Sibusiso Dlomo in the soapie Generations between 2003 and 2014.

Before then, he’d also starred in such television series as Yizo Yizo, Ashes to Ashes, Gold Diggers and Heist. In 2016, he premiered on popular Mzansi Magic telenovela Isibaya.

Ngubane also starred in How to Steal 2 Million alongside a power cast that included John Kani, Terry Pheto and Rapulana Seiphemo.

Tributes have started pouring in as the country mourns his passing while remembering his indelible contributions.