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Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Ed Sheeran, Tiwa Savage, Cassper Nyovest to Headline Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 in South Africa

Beyoncé and JAY-Z Global Citizen Festival

Global Citizen Festival Honours the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela; presented by Major Partner, the Motsepe Foundation.

ALSO READ: WATCH: Beyoncé And Jay-Z Are Here For #GlobalCitizenFestivalSA

Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams & Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, Wizkid — these artists and more are convening on 2 December in South Africa with world and corporate leaders to present the biggest campaign on the Global Goals to end extreme poverty ever.

Responding to Nelson Mandela’s call for us to be the generation to end extreme poverty, artists and leaders will be joined by Global Citizens who’ve taken action on the Global Citizen social advocacy platform to earn their free tickets to the festival at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.

The Mandela 100 Festival, in partnership with the House of Mandela, will serve as the capstone event of Global Citizen’s year-long Be the Generation campaign, inspired by the revered former leader of South Africa and his lifelong dedication to rallying people together to use their collective voices to speak for the most marginalized people.

Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 hosts include Trevor Noah, Naomi Campbell, Bonang Matheba, Sir Bob Geldof, Gayle King, Tyler Perry, and Forest Whitaker.

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WATCH: Beyoncé and Jay-Z are here for #GlobalCitizenFestivalSA

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have finally arrived in South Africa for the highly-anticipated Global Citizen Festival SA. Jay Z, his wife Beyonce and their three children were spotted at Lanseria airport on Thursday, November 29.

ALSO READ: Media Personality Anele Mdoda Added To List Of Global Citizen Festival Hosts

Several Twitter accounts have shared videos of Queen Bey arriving at Lanseria Airport. In a video, Jay-Z is seen in a black hoodie trying to hide one of the twins, while Bey was trying to hide away in an umbrella.

After a mob of fans spotted them, they screamed their lungs out for them. The Carters were protected by bodyguards and over a dozen South African police officers.

Beyoncé & Jay-Z, Black Coffee, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Kasey Musgraves, Pharrell Williams & Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, and Wizkid will headline the first Global Citizen Festival to be held at FNB Stadium on Sunday, December 2.

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Somizi Is In The Hot Seat On Tropika Smoooth Fan This Week

Over the past few weeks, superfans of various local celebrities battled it out on TV to prove that they’re the smooothest fans in Msansi on SABC 1’s exciting new celebrity quiz show Tropika Smoooth Fan. Last week, Dianetse Letsika proved that she was Bonang Matheba’s smooothest fan and this week, Somizi is the celebrity in the hot seat.

ALSO READ: Somizi Named First Male Ambassador For Woman’s Makeup Brand

Somizi is a popular choreographer, reality show judge, radio personality and TV presenter. His career began when he was 13 years old – he joined the Broadway musical Sarafina! and travelled the world for 5 years with the production. He made a name for himself as a choreographer and took on massive projects like Miss South Africa between 1998 and 2008 (and again in 2015) and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He is now one of the most impressive TV presenter and reality star in the country with a massive loyal following.

This week, four die-hard celebrity fans will compete in various interactive games in the hopes of being crowned Somizi’s smooothest fan. The winner will make it to the finals on 7 December 2018 where they will compete against the smoootest fans of the other celebrity contestants where, after another round of games, the two top contestants will go head to head to win R250 000 cash and a Honda Amaze!

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10 Things We Learned About Bonang Matheba On Tropika Smoooth Fan

In another exciting episode of Tropika Smoooth Fan this week, Bonang Matheba was in the hot seat as the star was on the hunt to find her smooothest fan. Viewers at home uncovered some interesting facts about the star during the exciting live quiz show.

ALSO READ: Bonang Matheba To Find Her Biggest Fan On Tropika Smoooth Fan This Week

In Tropika Smoooth Fan, four die-hard celebrity fans were chosen out of thousands to compete in a variety of interactive games and ultimately Dianetse Letsika proved she was Bonang’s smooothest fan. Dianetse won prizes to the value of R23 000 and will now move on to compete in the final alongside the smooothest fans of the other celebrity contestants in the hopes of winning R250 000 cash and a Honda Amaze.

These Are Some Of The Exciting Things We Learned About Bonang Matheba On Tropika Smoooth Fan:

Bonang was born and raised in the beautiful city of Mafikeng.
Her middle name is Dorothy.
Mo’ghel is the proud sister to two brothers.
Her family calls the star by her nickname Mafanda.
Before she became a powerhouse in the entertainment industry, Bonang wanted to be a teacher.
Viewers fell in love with Bonang from her very first gig. She hosted the popular SABC 1 music show ‘Live’. The platform essentially catapulted her into superstardom and the presenter went on to present a range of television shows like the popular magazine show ‘Top Billing’.
In the early days of Bonang’s career, she ventured into the world of YouTube with an exciting online reality show titled B*Dazzled.
Fashion has always been something Bonang has been passionate about. While she’s worn some incredible outfits throughout her career, the star has also had a few of her own ranges – namely Baby Star, her bag range, Distraction, an underwear line for Woolworths, and Bonang By Bonang, a T-shirt range which was launched earlier this year.
Bonang has had an incredible rise to fame and shared her story in the best-selling autobiography ‘From A to B’ which was released last year.
The star wears a size five shoe.

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All the winners at the 2018 DStv Mzansi Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

DStv Mzansi Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Bonang Matheba

The second Annual DStv Mzansi Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards were held at the Sandton Convention Center last night. The event was hosted by media personality Bonang Matheba who introduced some of popular SA’s stars to present the 13 awards.

ALSO READ: Former Best Friends Bonang Matheba And Somizi Meet At The DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards Launch

Kwesta, Sjava, Bucie, Sun-El Musician, Sho Madjozi, Khaya Mthethwa, Dumi Mkokstad, Ntokozo Mbambo, Mafikizolo, Mlindo The Vocalist, and DJ Maphorisa featuring Moonchild and Zulu Mkhathini, all entertained the crowed with their hottest performances.

Dr Rebecca Malope, was honoured with the 1Life Legend Award by another music icon, Lindelani Mkhize. In an emotional acceptance speech, she gave glory to God, thanked her family and fans, and paid tribute to those who came before her as well as her peers.

See a complete list of the winners below:

Favourite Song of the Year
Prince Kaybee & LaSoulmates ft Zanda Zakuza & TNS – Club Controller

Favourite TV Presenter
Pearl Modiadie

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Bonang Matheba To Find Her Biggest Fan On Tropika Smoooth Fan This Week

Nkosindiphile Nkosi proved he was Khanyi Mbau’s smooothest fan on SABC 1’s exciting new celebrity quiz show Tropika Smoooth Fan last week and this week, Mo’ghel Bonang Matheba is set to find her biggest fan as four contestants are put to the test to see how well they really know Queen B*.

ALSO READ: 10 Things We Learned About Khanyi Mbau On Tropika Smoooth Fan

Bonang Matheba has cemented her spot as one of the most popular celebrities to have ever come out of South Africa. The TV presenter started her career as the host of SABC 1’s popular music show ‘Live’ before venturing into radio as a presenter on youth station YFM. Since then, Bonang’s career has flourished. She has launched multiple fashion lines, became a presenter on Top Billing, hosted a popular radio show on Metro FM, hosted numerous television shows and MC gigs and even appeared in her very own reality show.

Bonang Matheba has become an epitome of class and sophistication and continues to build an empire with her various projects and endorsement deals. Bonang is proof that hard work, being unapologetic and always pushing herself to the limit has affirmed that anything is possible.

Bonang has always been incredibly appreciative of her fans, and her featuring on Tropika Smoooth Fan is another way for her to engage with more fans personally.

“My fans have always been important to me and I acknowledge them each and every day. They have allowed me to be who I am, and to find my biggest fan would be something truly special! You are where you are, not only through hard work but also because of your fans. They are the ones who keeps me going, through thick and thin. They inspire me each and every day, as much as I hope to inspire them. For me, it’s important to recognise that no one is an island, and that making it to the top means so much more when you have the support of those who have been there from day one,” says Bonang Matheba.

This week, four die-hard celebrity fans will compete in various interactive games in the hopes of being crowned Bonang’s smooothest fan. The winner will make it to the finals where they will compete against the smoootest fans of the other celebrity contestants where, after another round of games, the two top contestants will go head to head to win R250 000 cash and a Honda Amaze!

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Bonang Matheba set to host The People’s Pageant SA

South African television personality, radio host and businesswoman Bonang Matheba has been announced as the the host for The People’s Pageant SA.

ALSO READ: Bonang Matheba Announces A Social Media Documentary

The People’s Pageant SA is a new pageant with a cause that will celebrate South African women who are helping to transform the world around them.

Along with millions of rand’s worth of prizes, the empowering approach taken by The People’s Pageant SA means that shape, size, colour, race and height are irrelevant. Rather, by emphasizing non-conformity, it is inner beauty and impact on society that will impress the judges.

Women between the ages of 20 – 40 are eligible to enter The People’s Queen competition, while young women between the ages of 13-19 may enter to become The People’s Princess SA.

The yearlong campaign will be launched at the Capital on Park hotel in Sandton tomorrow and will be followed by a national pop-up roadshow starting in Johannesburg later this week. Face-to-face auditions will take place in May and a Bootcamp in October will see contestants face elimination rounds to reach the finals in December.

“Being passionate about empowerment and education, this is such a great fit for me. I sincerely believe that South African women can be the change we need to be as a nation, and The People’s Pageant SA is such a special opportunity to uncover our gems,” says Bonang.

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In addition to Bonang being host & ambassador, The People’s Pageant SA will also partner with The Bonang Matheba Foundation to provide prizes of one education bursary per week for 30 weeks to young women, with each bursary valued at R50,000.00 each.

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Bonang Matheba announces a social media documentary

Media personality Bonang Matheba is without a doubt one of the most talented and successful celebrities in South Africa. The former Metro FM radio host has announced that she will have a social media documentary.

ALSO READ: Female Rapper Nadia Nakai Releases Behind The Scenes Documentary

A documentary which she co-produced called Public Figure will be released in 2019. The documentary, which is produced by American production company, Red Button Films, will look at the power of social media and how it has impacted society.

“Super proud of this project!! Co-produced an awesome documentary titled Public Figure alongside @redbuttonfilm …. @publicfigurefilm explores the power of social media & how it’s impacted society! Out in 2019 (sic),” – Bonang Matheba captioned the trailer on her Instagram account.

“This is an international project that has been in the works for a very long time. This is another step in my journey of being an executive producer and growing my production skills,” – Matheba told TshisaLIVE.

Watch the trailer below:

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Warrant issued for TV personality Bonang Matheba in tax fraud case

According to Jacaranda FM news, a bench warrant has been issued for television personality Bonang Matheba after she failed to appear at the Commercial Crimes Court in Johannesburg on Thursday.

ALSO READ: Bonang Matheba Sues Sunday World R10m Over ‘Tax Fraud’ Cover Story

According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), a bench warrant is an inactive warrant of arrest. Should Matheba fail to appear in court on October 4, a warrant for her arrest will be issued.

“Should she fail to appear then a warrant for her arrest will be issued and she will be arrested wherever she is,” says National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane.

“As a state we had a challenge that the summons were not served personally to Miss Bonang Matheba but were, however, served via her legal team,” – NPA’s Phindi Mjonondwane said.

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These Are The Eight Celebrities Taking Part In Tropika Smoooth Fan

On 10 September 2018, Tropika announced the launch of Tropika Smoooth Fan – an exciting new live celebrity quiz show which is set to find the smooothest fans of some of Mzansi’s hottest celebrities.

ALSO READ: Brendan Peyper And Lisanne Lazarus Winners Of Tropika Island Of Treasure Maldives

Rorisang Thandekiso has been announced as the host of the show’s debut season and now, the impressive list of A-list celebrities who will take part on the show have officially been announced.

These are the celebrities who will be searching for their smooothest fans on Tropika Smoooth Fan season 1:

Khanyi Mbau

Khanyi Mbau is one of the country’s most prominent television personalities. The star started her career on SABC 2’s hit soap Muvhango back in 2004 and has gone on to host shows like The Scoop and The Big Secret while racking up quite the acting portfolio. Khanyi has also added author and radio host to herresumé over the past few years proving that there is nothing that she can’t tackle. The star’s personal life hasn’t been without controversy, but her determination, talent and personality has helped her become one of the biggest stars in South Africa today. “I am so excited to appear on Tropika Smoooth Fan,” Khanyi says. “Over the years, my fanbase has been my greatest asset. They’ve stuck with me through the good and the bad times and now, it’s time to put them to the test and see just how well they know me.”

Letoya Makhene

Letoya Makhene is an actress, singer and TV personality who has shot to fame over the past few years. Letoya’s career started when she was cast in an advert at the tender age of nine, and she went on to present on various youth-orientated TV shows including YoTV. When she was 14, Letoya formed the group S’kool Girlz with her sisters which saw the star break into the music industry. Letoya’s presenting career got a boost after she became a co-host on the second season of Idols South Africa and appeared in popular soapies like Isidingo and Generations. Today, the star plays Tshidi on Generations: The Legacy. “I’m really looking forward to meeting my biggest fan on the show! Tropika Smoooth Fan is an exciting new concept and I am so excited to be a part of it,” Letoya says. “My fans should enter because not only do they stand a chance of meeting me, but there are also lots of great prizes that are up for grabs. Oh, and the show promises to be a whole lot of fun!”

Babes Wodumo

Musician Babes Wodumo, whose real name is Bongekile Simelane, spring-boarded the Gqom musical sensation which is currently taking the country by storm with her smash hit ‘Wololo’. The star has gone on to release multiple hit records as she continues to push herself and her musical genre creatively – something that has garnered her a massive following. “My fans have been incredibly supportive throughout my career so far and I am so excited to see just how much they really know me on Tropika Smoooth Fan,” Babes says. “I am excited to connect with them on a different level on the show so if you think you have what it takes to be my smooothest fan, buy a Tropika today and follow the on-pack instructions to enter!”

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