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Government responds: Moja Love's Isencane Lengane faces backlash for depicting domestic violence

The South African JCPS calls for media accountability in the wake of public outrage over Moja Love's Isencane Lengane, emphasising that domestic abuse should never be entertainment.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Moja Love responds to viewer backlash over ‘Isencane Lengane’, says show reflects real-life stories

Amid growing viewer outrage, Moja Love has defended its controversial reality show ‘Isencane Lengane’, highlighting its portrayal of real-life stories while facing calls for accountability from advocacy groups.

Entertainment TV
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Women For Change demands cancellation of Moja Love's 'Isencane Lengane' for normalising abuse

Women's advocacy group Women For Change has voiced urgent concerns over Moja Love's reality show 'Isencane Lengane,' calling for its cancellation due to its troubling portrayal of abuse and gender-based violence.

Entertainment TV
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Xolani Khumalo returns to host 'Sizok’thola' after charges withdrawn

Xolani Khumalo is set to return as the beloved host of 'Sizok’thola' after murder charges against him were dropped, marking a significant comeback for the Moja Love presenter.

Entertainment Celebrity News
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Man getting his leg snatched on 'Uyajola 9/9' leaves viewers stunned

The woman had approached “Uyajola 9/9” to find out if her suspicions that her man was cheating on her were on to something. Well, she was right, he has been busy with another woman.

Entertainment TV
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Gogo Skhotheni mourns son’s passing

Monde Jr was born without the tube that transports food to the stomach, hence, a machine was used to feed the little lad.

The Star News
Hope Mafu|Published

Gogo Skhotheni’s two year old son, Monde Jr, has died

Gogo Skhotheni and her estranged husband, Monde Shange are mourning the loss of their three-year-old son, Monde Junior.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Halala! Gogo Maweni says I do again with traditional wedding in KZN

The popular sangoma is known for her extravagant ways and her wedding was no exception -she had a five-tier wedding cake.

Entertainment Celebrity News Local
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Moja Love’s Isencane Lengane sparks backlash after disturbing events and comments in latest episode

Reality TV show Isencane Lengane faces backlash and calls for cancellation after a controversial episode featuring disturbing events and comments from main cast member Siyacela Dlamuka.

Entertainment TV Reality TV
Ronewa Jessica Mashamba|Published

Moja Love’s Sizok’thola presenter accused of tasing and choking woman granted R5,000 bail

The Soshanguve Magistrate's Court has granted a presenter and bodyguard from a well-known television show R5,000 after they allegedly assaulted a woman and her brother last month.

News Crime and Courts
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Moja Love blames top politician as Sizok’thola presenter Xolani Maphanga is arrested for attempted murder

It would seem that the drama never stops with the Moja Love show ‘Sizok’thola’ after their new presenter Xolani Maphanga was arrested for the alleged assault of a suspected woman drug dealer during filming of the show.

Entertainment TV Local
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Drama unfolds as Moja Love distances itself from Xolani Khumalo’s new show

In the latest developments, Moja Love has distanced itself from Khumalo, claiming that his new show is under the guise of “Sizok’thola”.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

Moja Love replaces Xolani Khumalo in the return of ‘Sizok’thola’

Speaking about the new opportunity, Maphanga said they will be working tirelessly with communities in the fight against drugs.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

‘Sizok’thola’ making a comeback in April, with a new presenter and his name is also Xolani

Xolani Maphanga is replacing Xolani Khumalo on Moja Love show ‘Sizok’thola’. Picture: Supplied

Entertainment TV Local
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Xolani Khumalo promises better television show after spat with Moja Love

Despite the dramatic split between the two parties, Khumalo has remained enthusiastic about his future endeavours.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

WATCH: ‘Mamazala’ presenter Dingaan Mokebe Khumalo forced to defend 2020 episode following Segomotsi Agnes Setshwantsho’s arrest

Khumalo has urged social media users who accused ‘Mamazala’ production of taking sides to let them do their jobs.

Entertainment TV Local
Oluthando Keteyi|Published