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Bonang Matheba to give away three dresses for matric ball

Bonang Matheba gives away dresses

Television personality Bonang Matheba will be making the day of three young South African women in September when she gives away three of her favourite red carpet dresses and a makeover with her glam squad for their matric dances.

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This comes at the end of Women’s Month in which Bonang graced the cover of GQ’s September Power Issue and was announced a presenter at the Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg on December 2 in celebration of the Centenary of Nelson Mandela.

“I’ve had a most blessed month and want to share in my success by acknowledging others and encouraging individuals to feel strong, beautiful and empowered. So I’m giving three young ladies the chance to win one of my red carpet stunners and to be the queen of their matric dances,” says Bonang.

Entrants need to send their motivation as to why they deserve to win a Bonang Matheba red carpet dress and a makeover, to [email protected].

Watch the video below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnGXPMOFGe9/?taken-by=bonang_m

“I’ll read them all and then announce the winners live from New York Fashion Week. As Women’s Month comes to a close I want us to remind each other that we are all queens in our own unique way,” she adds.

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Nicole Nyaba confirms dating rapper AKA

Nicole Nyaba dated AKA

Socialite and model Nicole Nyaba has decided to come clean about her romance with rapper AKA (real name Kiernan Jarryd Forbes). 

ALSO READ: AKA Cheating On Bonang With Nicole Nyaba?

Speaking to DRUM Magazine, video vixen Nicole Nyaba spilled all of the tea about her relationship with AKA. This comes after months of rumours that and speculation that she and the rapper were dating.

Rumours that AKA and Nicole were dating first surfaced late last year after Sunday Sun reported that they were spotted getting cosy together at an event in Sandton, but they both denied it. However, Nyaba has reportedly confirmed that not only were they dating, but they were also staying together at AKA’s house.

“Kiernan is a nice guy. He is sweet. He opens doors for you, asks if you’re hungry and tells you how beautiful you are when you wake up in the morning. He was an amazing boyfriend. He was constantly making me fall in love with him,” – Nicole said.

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Bonang Matheba is the first ever South African woman to front the STAND-ALONE cover of GQ South Africa

GQ South Africa has unveiled their September cover on Thursday. Television personality and radio host Bonang Matheba is the first ever South African woman to front the stand-alone cover of  GQ South Africa. 

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The magazine revealed on Instagram that Matheba is the first ever woman to grace the front of the “stand-alone cover.” She covers GQ’s September “The Power Issue”.

“Presenting @bonang_m for #ThePowerIssue this September. The first ever South African woman to front the stand-alone cover of #GQSouthAfrica, @bonang_m discusses the role of power in the year of the woman, divulges her hopes for the future and reveals what you’ll never hear her talk about. #GQxBonang (sic),” GQ captioned a photo of the cover.

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Trevor Noah to host the Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100

Trevor Noah to host the Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100

South African-born, superstar comedian Trevor Noah is set to host the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 taking place in Johannesburg. 

ALSO READ: Trevor Noah Named One Of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People

The event, which will take place on Sunday, 2nd December  in Johannesburg, will be honouring Nelson Mandela’s centennial.

Trevor Noah joins a line-up of co-hosts of the host committee including Naomi Campbell, Bonang Matheba, Sir Bob Geldof, Tyler Perry, Gayle King and Forest Whitaker.

Local celebrities such as K Naomi, Lucas Radebe, Nandi Madida, Pearl Thusi, Somizi and Zakes Bantwini will also join as Global Citizen: Mandela 100 Advocates to support the campaign against extreme poverty.

“It is an honor to be a part of the Global Citizen Festival event celebrating the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela,” Trevor said in a statement.

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Former best friends Bonang Matheba and Somizi meet at the DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice awards Launch

Bonang Matheba and Somizi photo

Choreographer and radio personality Somizi ‘Somgaga’ Mhlongo and his former BFF television personality, radio host and businesswoman Bonang ‘Queen B’ Matheba seemed to be in speaking terms again. 

ALSO READ: Bonang Says She’s Not Friends With Somizi

The pair attended the DStv Mzansi Viewers’ Choice award launch in Sandton on Tuesday and they seemed to be playful at the event.

Matheba and Mhlongo were friends for many years before their friendship suddenly and unexpectedly ended in 2016.

In a video clip from the #DSTVMVCA launch, Bonang  can be seen opening the event and welcoming everyone. Her specially shoutout to Somizi left people shook. She said “Hello Somgaga!” which left the crowd laughing very hard.

According to several reports, Matheba told Somizi to “go mobilise your fans to vote” when the nominees for Favourite Personality of the Year were announced which included Bonang Matheba, Somizi Mhlongo, Papa Penny Ahee, Nomzamo Mbatha and Kagiso Rabada.

Somizi then replied with: “Yasss honey, hae du?” and Matheba then responded with, “Ya tsamaya!”.

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