Cicely Tyson dies: ‘She had a heart unlike any other’ – Barack Obama
Cicely Tyson, a phenomenal woman who defied Hollywood’s norms for black actresses, gracefully passed away at the age of 96.
International
News
Jackson Mthembu: Presidency minister has died
Presidency Minister Jackson Mthembu has passed away after a battle with #Covid19
News
Bheki Ntuli: KZN transport MEC dies aged 64
Bheki “Mphemba” Ntuli lost his life to Covid-19 complications.
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Watch live: Mzwandile ‘DJ 1D’ Nzimande funeral [video]
#RIPDJ1D: Join the send-off of Mzwandile Nzimande via livestream right here:
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Lisa Montgomery: US executes mom killer
Lisa Montgomery becomes the first woman to be executed by the US government since 1953.
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Israel Mosehla: Mzansi mourns death of Gospel star
South Africa’s gospel fraternity loses a bright star #RIPIsraelMosehla
International
Remembering Stella Tennant: Five things you didn’t know about the catwalk icon
Stella Tennant’s death has rocked the fashion industry. Here’s what we know about her untimely passing.
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Joselyn Cano: IG model reportedly dies during plastic surgery
It’s believed Joselyn Cano’s death was the result of complications in a BBL surgery.
News
Diego Maradona: Argentina football icon has passed away
2020 takes another icon. Rest in peace, #DiegoMaradona
News
Anele Ngcongca: Ex-Sundowns star has died – Here’s what we know
Anele Ngcongca lost his life in a tragic car accident. Find the latest updates right here:
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Mshoza dies at 37: Mzansi mourns Kwaito icon
Mshoza passed away in Johannesburg in the wee hours of this morning, her manager confirmed.
Local
Oskido loses his dad to Covid-19
We would like to send our condolences to Oskido and the Mdlongwa family for the loss of their father, Esaph.
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Blimey, is Gavin Watson still alive? – Here’s what we know
This tweet from investigative journalist Mandy Wiener should put an end to claims that Gavin Watson is still alive.
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George Bizos: Anti-apartheid activist has passed away
George Bizos was part of the legal team that helped Nelson Mandela, Govan Mbeki, Walter Sisulu and others escape the death penalty at the Rivonia Trial. #RIPGeorgeBizos
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Who is Semali Moeti? – Here’s what we know about Mzansi’s rakgadi [video]
The #rakgadichallenge is the latest trend but what do we know about Semali Moeti? We did some digging and here’s what we found out:
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‘Rakgadi’ trends after this shocking memorial service brawl [video]
Semati Moedi, sister to Lebogang Khitsane, is trending as a fierce rakgadi. Others disagree. We broke it all down right here.
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RIP Bob Mabena: Mzansi pays tribute to fallen broadcasting icon
#RIPBobMabena. A broadcasting icon, a SAMA winner and the only man in history to turn down a marriage proposal from Brenda Fassie.
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Candy Moloi: Veteran actress dies, here’s what we know
Candy Moloi will always be remembered for her polarising character on Muvhango. Rest well, Vho Makhadzi #RIPCandyMoloi
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East London family left gutted after burying the wrong corpse
In #EastLondon, at least six grieving families have had to deal with added trauma of being told they had buried the wrong corpses.
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Andrew Mlangeni: The last of the Rivonia Trialists dies aged 95
Andrew Mlangeni, the last of the Rivonia Trialists, passed away this morning.
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Kaunda Ntunja: SA mourns the loss of veteran rugby commentator
#KaundaNtunja will forever be remembered for the goosebump-inducing, hair-raising roar he gave #SiyaKolisi. Rest in peace.
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Elize Cawood: Daughter details SA actress’ cause of death
#ElizeCawood left a stellar track record on and off the screen. Rest in peace to a SA veteran.
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RIP Papers 707: Amapiano star dies aged 42, cause of death revealed
Thabza Da DJ made it clear that Papers’ death had nothing to do with Covid-19 #RIPPapers707
International
Elvis Presley’s grandson, Benjamin Keough, dies: This is what we know
#BenjaminKeough was Elvis Presley’s only grandson and on Sunday, he was found dead in Calabasas, LA.
Movies
Rest in peace, Zindzi Mandela: Watch these doccies to honour her life
Honour the memory of #ZindziMandela by watching these movies and documentaries.
International
Hagen Mills: ‘Baskets’ actor loses his life in attempted murder-suicide
Hagen Mills turned the gun on himself after attempting to kill his baby’s mother
Health for Dummies
RIP James Mahoney: Doctor dies after delaying retirement to help fight Covid-19
Dr James Mahoney made the ultimate sacrifice and chose to help low-income patients over his retirement.
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Malibongwe Gcwabe: Revered gospel singer dies aged 55
Malibongwe Gcwabe died as a result of a ‘respiratory attack’. It’s not clear if this is related to COVID-19, at this stage.
International
Betty Wright: Queen of soul music has died – This is what we know
Betty Wright was the first woman in history to get a gold plaque (500 000 records sold) for music released under her own label.
International
Andre Harrell: Celebrities react to passing of Uptown Records founder
Andre Harrell will forever be remembered for the impact he made in entertainment. Rest in peace to a legend.