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Zikhona Sodlaka celebrates women in media this Women’s month

Actress and media personality Zikhona Sodlaka took to her social media to honour some of the women who have kept many families entertained and glued to their TV screens day in and day out, through their artistic talents.

The mother of one shared this post on an important day in Mzansi, where the country was celebrating and honouring the August 9, 1956, march to the Union Buildings by women in protest of the carrying of the pass books.

Taking to her social media, the mother of one shared a placard with a long list of names of women who are killing it in the media fraternity.

The list included:

“Unathi Nkayi. Bonnie Mbuli. Mbali Mlotshwa. Minnie Dlamini. Nomzamo Mbatha. Boniswa Meslane. Zandile Msuthwana. Mbalentle Mavimbela. Thuso Mbedu. Caster Semenya. Awethu Hleli. Sindi Ndllathu. Layla Swart. Zenande Mfenyana. Sibulele Gcilitshana. Thadiswa Mazwai. DJ Zinhle. Dawn Thandeka King. Zola Nombona. Lusanda Mbane. Sanelisiwe Yekeni. Lira. Hlubi Mboya. Masasa Mbangeni. Mama Noxolo Grootboom. Pumeza Matoti. Thando Thabethe. Shoki Sebitsane. Lala Tuku. Bonang Matheba. Unathi Guma. Makhadzi. Simphiwe Dana. Connie Chume. Vathiswa Ndarha. Samkelo Ndlovu. Penny Lebyane. Busiswa, Zozibini, Thembisa Mdoda. Khanyi Mbau. Charmaine Mtinta. Joane Reyneke….”

The award-winning actress captioned her post:

“We really are our ancestors answered prayers! The wildest dreams of our Ancestors! “Let’s know them, Be them, raise them.” ~ @angaliaapparel.”

 

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Industry friends and social media followers commented on the Gqeberha: The Empire actress:

Actress Bonnie Mbuli commented:

“Abundant blessings to you mami ??.”

Former Miss Universe Zozibini who was also on the list responded, adding:

“Forever wena!?❤️.”

Actress and radio host Thando Thabethe shared:

“Love you so much Zee❤️.”

Other users sent more name suggestions, commenting:

“Thembi Mtshali, Kelly Khumalo, Sindi Ndlathu , Connie Ferguson……list is ended.”

One user melted the multi-talented actress, noting:

“Add Zikhona Sodlaka to the list, you are a phenomenal woman ❤️.”

To which Zikhona responded with a smiling emoji ?.

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