Tag: Death and Tributes

MaBlerh remembers Akhumzi Jezile on his birthday

Media personality Mthokozisi Cele, popularly known as MaBlerh, recently shared a tribute to the late Akhumzi Jezile on what would have been his 37th birthday. The TV host took to his X (formerly Twitter) to share a precious moment he shared with his friend, Akhumzi. “When I tell you that we never heard the end […]

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Nhlanhla Kunene remembers Nandi Nyembe 4 months after her death

Actor Nhlanhla Kunene opened up about how the passing of veteran actress, Nandi Nyembe, has left a gaping hole in his life. Nandi passed away on August 23, 2025 at the age of 75 years after a long illness. Nhlanhla and Nandi played grandmother and grandson on the Tshedza Film series Adulting, forming a strong […]

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Former Bok women captain Lusanda Dumke dies

SA Rugby has paid tribute to former Springbok Women captain Lusanda Dumke, who died in East London in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Lusanda was 29 and had been battling a rare gastric cancer. “Lusanda will be remembered not only as a former captain of our Springbok Women’s team, but also as a symbol […]

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Tributes continue to pour in after DJ Warras passed away

Mzansi is reeling in shock after DJ and TV host Warrick Stock, who was popularly known as DJ Warras, was shot and killed in front of the Carlton Centre, a well-known landmark in the Johannesburg Central Business District. Warras was known for standing up against crime, and he is said to have been inspecting a […]

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Connie Ferguson remembers her husband on what would have been their 24th anniversary

South African actress, film producer, and businesswoman Connie Ferguson recently shared a heartfelt message remembering her late husband, Shona Ferguson, also known as Uncle Sho, on what would have been their 24th wedding anniversary. Connie and Shona earned the title of power couple when they started Ferguson Films together in 2010. The company produced award-winning […]

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Brenda Ngxoli cast as Brenda Fassie in ‘Vulindlela’ documentary

Multi-award-winning actress Brenda Ngxoli will embody the character of the late musical icon, Brenda ‘MaBrr’ Fassie, in a four-part documentary. The talented thespian is renowned for her work on Home Affairs, The River and The Queen among others. She will now bring Brenda’s character to life once more narrating the story of her rise to […]

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Manaka Ranaka emotional at late daughter‘s graduation ceremony

Multi-award-winning actress Manaka Ranaka recently accepted a diploma on behalf of her late daughter, Katlego Ranaka, at Ekurhuleni Agricultural College. Katlego, who passed away due to natural causes on the 23rd of January, graduated posthumously with her Diploma in Animal Production. Walking the stage in an emotional ceremony was her uncle Ranaka Ranaka, with her […]

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Manaka Ranaka remembers late daughter on her 25th birthday

Multi-award-winning actress Manaka Ranaka recently penned a heartfelt message to her late daughter, Katlego Ranaka, wishing her a heavenly 25th birthday. Katlego passed away in January this year from natural causes, according to her aunt Nompumelelo Ranaka, leaving behind her four-year-old son who recently turned five. Manaka, who is popular for her roles in Stokvel, Isidingo and Generations: The […]

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‘We just want the truth’ Family demands answers over Mthethwa’s mysterious Paris fall

The family of the late South African Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, is demanding clarity over his mysterious death after he fell from the 22nd floor of a Paris hotel on October 2, 2025. French authorities are still investigating the incident, with South Africa’s acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, dispatching five senior investigators, led by Major General Maqhashalala, […]

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Nathi Mthethwa’s family races to bring his body for funeral

The family of the late South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, confirmed they are working with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) to repatriate his remains for a memorial and funeral service. Nathi who was 58, was found dead on 30 September after falling from the 22nd floor of Paris’s Hyatt Regency […]

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