Pearl Thusi

Pearl Thusi shares a touching message to Basetsana Kumalo

Pearl Thusi birthday

TV personality Pearl Thusi shared a part of her heartfelt birthday speech, dedicated to Basetsana Khumalo on Instagram.

Pearl, who recently celebrated her 30th birthday earlier this month, shared how Basetsana Khumalo helped her, from receiving her first laptop to Bassie helping her bury her grandmother.

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In the video, she said “I didn’t have money to go bury my grandmother. I called her and we were supposed to drive down together because she was headed that way and it happened that she was actually going to Newcastle and I was going to Durban. And she bought me and my daughter a flight and hired us a car, so I could lay my grandmother to rest. “

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Pearl Thusi retweeted by Sam Smith

Pearl Thusi and Sam Smith

South African TV personality Pearl Thusi is over the moon after Sam Smith retweeted her tweet. Samuel Frederick Smith, better known as Sam Smith, is an English singer-songwriter. He rose to fame in October 2012 when he was featured on Disclosure’s breakthrough single “Latch”, which peaked at number eleven on the UK Singles Chart.

Here is the tweet that caught Sam Smith’s attention.

https://twitter.com/PearlThusi/status/991942231132078080

Pearl could not hide her excitement, she even gave an acceptance speech of her achievement.

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Catching feelings out in cinemas

Catching feelings movie Pearl Thusi

Locally produced feature film, Catching Feelings, is now showing at various cinemas across the country. The film was written and directed by Kagiso Lediga who also plays a lead role alongside Pearl Thusi. … Read Full Story

Kagiso Lediga is dragged in public over his looks

Kagiso Lediga called ugly

South African stand-up comedian, actor and director Kagiso Lediga is not bothered by women who call him ugly in public.

Speaking on Fresh Breakfast show on Metro FM, Kagiso said he felt comfortable with the way he looked even when some people called him ugly. You can listen to the interview here:

“I have been called ugly a lot by women in public. People would say; ‘that ugly one,” he said. Kagiso further added that he developed a thick skin and the hate did not bother him.

“It’s not a big deal. I don’t have a problem with it. People are surprised how good I look when I arrive in a suit. It doesn’t hurt. It only stings a little when they knock my work.”

Kagiso’s directorial debut, Catching Feelings, opens in local box offices on March 9 and the the film’s producer Tamsin Anderson told news publications that he was excited to see the response from fans.

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Top Model South Africa Announces 2018 Winners!

Top Model South Africa Melissa Magiera

The Grand Finale of Top Model South Africa (TMSA) was hosted on the 17th of February 2018, in the Big Top Arena at Carnival City.

This spectacular event, brought to life by renowned Choreographer and Producer, Willie Venter, wowed thousands of spectators as more than 80 finalists from all over the country competed for this prestigious award. But at the end, it was Melissa Magiera (22) from Cape Town, and Alexander Jenkinson (18) from Cullinan, who walked away with the title of Top Model South Africa!

“Winning Top Model SA is a dream come true for me,” says Melissa, a professional dancer with more than 10 years experience. “Always believe in yourself, no matter what. Hard work and determination will get you what you truly want.”

Alexander Jenkinson
Alexander Jenkinson (18) from Cullinan

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