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Skeem Saam’s Pebetse Matlaila fears for her child’s life in South Africa

Pebetse Matlaila Skeem Saam

Actress Pebetse Matlaila says she fears for her child’s life in South Africa, we need to protect them. This comes after a man was accused of raping a seven-year-old girl in the bathroom of a Dros restaurant in Pretoria. 

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According to Divorce Laws, everyday women including children are murdered, physically and sexually assaulted and threatened.

Pebetse Matlaila is a South African actress, radio personality, producer and voice over artist best known for her role as Mokgadi Matloga on SABC1 drama series Skeem Saam.

Speaking to TshisaLIVE, the Skeem Saam actress said she’s evening thinking of home schooling her daughter to protect her. She also said she was tired of always looking over her shoulder fearing the worst and wanted to fight back.

“The one thing that keeps me up at night is the safety of children, especially the girl child. I don’t even know what to do. We live in fear because our children’s lives are ruined before they even start. I am even scared to send my child to school. I’m contemplating home schooling her. You don’t even know if they are safe when they are not in your sight.

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Watch Khanyi Mbau as a memoji

Khanyi Mbau memoji

South African actress, musician and host Khanyi Mbau has decided to create an animated cartoon of herself using the iOS 12’s new memoji feature. ALSO READ: “The Scoop” Hosted By Khanyi Mbau … Read Full Story

L’vovo on government not helping local artists while they are still alive

Kwaito star L’vovo Derrango

Kwaito star L’vovo Derrango says local artists are broke because government doesn’t support them, instead, they spend more money on international artists such as ‘Beyoncé and Drake’. 

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Derrango took to Twitter to express his frustration at the lack of support, responding to news that the South African government wants to help ProKid’s family bury the late hip-hop artist.

The kwaito hit-maker said: “Because when we’re alive Government rather gives foreign artists money. Beyonce n Drake dont need more Private Jets n mansions. South African media n Gov hates local artists. We broke because we are not supported at home.”

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L’vovo went on to say “If only you guys understood how this thing is so tough. I dont blame people who die broke. It’s tough being on the spotlight – life is expensive. Artists/celebs are ‘expected’ to ‘have it all’ and ‘the best of everything’ kanti akuhambi kanjalo [things aren’t what they seem], lento inzima [this thing is hard].”

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Hlumela Nyaluza launches unique book Navigate Humans: Be Against Normality

Hlumela Nyaluza

Eastern Cape born independent author, Hlumelo Nyaluza, launches the world’s most uniquely structured self-help book, Navigate Humans: Be Against Normality, a proudly South African product by a young male.

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First revealed last year, Navigate Humans: Be Against Normality, has now been accepted by 16 book stores including CNA stores nationwide. The book is also available globally on AMAZON.

Written in 19 days using a borrowed laptop and minus R7 to his name, Navigate Humans: Be Against Normality shares Hlumelo Nyaluza’s “Human Navigation” philosophy of how humans can move from “nothing” to everything (destiny) using what he or she has and how one should be against the norm to stay ahead of one’s peers.

“Getting to this point has been incredible. The journey hasn’t been easy, but I’m over-joyed by the support I’ve received thus far. Getting the SABC to endorse my book and single-handedly closing the CNA distribution deal are some highlights of this journey. Thank you South Africa for believing in me” shares Hlumelo Nyaluza.

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