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AKA Pens Emotional Letter To Anele Tembe On ‘Difficult’ Father’s Day
While fathers around the world were celebrated, one father in South Africa admitted to having a difficult day.
Rapper AKA penned a letter to his late fiancée, Anele “Nellie” Tembe, on Father’s Day.
AKA expressed his deep sadness in a letter to Nellie, saying that as much as he tried to enjoy the day, everything reminded him of her and that made enjoying the day a very difficult exercise.
“Father’s Day was very difficult for me. Difficult because as much as I have lost you, as a father I cannot even imagine what it feels like to lose a child, especially someone as amazing as you.
This is the last picture I took of you, and this is how I choose to remember you.
“I pray for your family every single day, as I do for mine. We miss you so much Anele. So so much. Everything reminds me of you,” wrote AKA.
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Anele died in April after an incident at the Pepperclub Hotel in Cape Town where she fell from the 10th floor.
Police have opened an inquest docket to probe her death.
Last week AKA teased his fans with the draft of a song that is supposedly about Anele.
He posted videos on his Instagram stories showing himself in the studio working on a song titled “Tears Run Dry”.
Still in a draft phase, the lyrics, sung and rapped by AKA, speak about nothing being able to replace a woman.
“First thing on my mind, when I wake up. Nothing else can replace her, wish I could break down and cry but all my tears run dry,” he sings.
AKA then raps: “I saw you in my dreams, baby that’s why I’m too terrified to go to sleep.”
Last month AKA sat with broadcaster Thembekile Mrototo in his home in Johannesburg where he discussed his “tumultuous“ relationship with Anele and the events leading up to her death.
AKA told Mrototo that Anele had threatened to kill herself by jumping over the balcony.
“We had been having a particularly difficult week in our relationship, lots of arguments and disagreements. We sat down and we spoke and we started disagreeing again and things got heated.
“When things took a turn, I decided that I should remove myself from the situation. I decided that I would book myself into another room and hopefully things will simmer down.
“I left the room but went back because I had taken her phone and we argued and then Anele had kind of threatened to kill herself, to jump off the balcony,” said AKA.
He said that he called the hotel reception for security and while the events are blurry, he remembered walking out of the bathroom and not seeing Anele anywhere in the room.
According to the star, he walked to the balcony and saw Anele’s body on the street below.
When asked what issues the couple were talking about, AKA said he did not want to bring them up but described the relationship as “tumultuous”.
“It was like any other relationship in which there were problems, insecurities.”
Speaking about images and videos that were released in early May, in which AKA is seen punching a door down to gain access to Anele, who had locked herself up, away from him, AKA said: “I know what it looks like, I understand that I need to own that, I regret (it) and it’s not something that I am proud of but I am not an abuser.
“I would not abuse Anele, I treated her like gold.”
At Anele’s funeral last month, her father said that his daughter was not suicidal, nor did she take her own life.
However, he did allude to substance abuse.
“Of course, we must as a matter of extreme priority deal with the scourge that bedevils our youth – alcohol and drugs,” he said.
When asked if drugs were involved in their relationship, AKA said: “Have I tried drugs before? Yes, I have, I can say that without question. On the part of Anele, I am not going to speak on that.”
AKA also revealed that he is not being updated on the status of the inquest.
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Trevor Noah Makes History as First African and Black Emmy Winner in Outstanding Talk Series Category
South African comedian Trevor Noah has etched his name in the annals of television history by securing an Emmy award in the outstanding talk series category for his renowned show, The Daily Show.
This victory not only marks Noah’s triumph but also positions him as the first African and first black person to clinch an Emmy in the outstanding talk series category since its inception in 2015.
In a heartfelt response to the win on Monday night, Noah expressed his excitement, stating, “It’s amazing that I get to be a part of this journey.
It feels like being part of a winning football team.” This achievement comes after Noah’s sixth nomination in the category, and it holds special significance as it was earned in his final season hosting The Daily Show.
The comedian had been nominated five times before, but the sixth nomination proved to be the charm, culminating in this historic victory.
Noah, who announced his departure from The Daily Show in September 2022 after seven years as host, leaves behind a legacy of wit and social commentary.
The search for his replacement is currently ongoing, and fans are eager to see who will step into the shoes of the acclaimed host.
This is not Noah’s first brush with Emmy success; he previously earned an Emmy award in 2017 for an Outstanding Short Form Variety Series, showcasing his versatility in the television landscape.
The Emmy awards are widely regarded as the most prestigious honors in the US television industry, making Noah’s achievement even more noteworthy.
As he moves on to new endeavors, Trevor Noah’s impact on the world of comedy and television remains indelible, and his groundbreaking Emmy win will be remembered as a historic moment in the industry.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) witnessed a heated legal confrontation as Israel’s legal team took the stand to counter South Africa’s allegations of genocide in The Hague on Friday.
Tal Becker, the Legal Adviser in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, presented a robust defense, emphasizing that Israel was engaged in a defensive war against terrorist groups and had not initiated the conflict.
South Africa had urged an immediate halt to Israeli military operations, accusing Israel of mass killings, harm to Palestinians, and explicit genocidal intent by political leaders.
The case, addressing violations of the Genocide Convention, presented evidence of alleged genocidal acts by Israel. However, Becker argued that South Africa’s request to suspend Israel’s military operations was an attempt to deny the country its obligation to defend its citizens.
Becker stated, “The civilians suffering in this war, like all wars, is tragic and heartbreaking.” He contended that Israel’s military actions were directed at defending itself against groups such as Hamas and Palestinian Jihad. The legal adviser described the October 7, 2023 attack as a “wholesale massacre, mutilation, rape, and abduction” of many Israeli citizens.
Israel’s legal team accused South Africa of presenting a distorted factual and legal picture, alleging that the entirety of South Africa’s case was based on a “deliberately curated, decontextualized, and manipulative description of the reality of current hostilities.”
Becker asserted that Israel had the “inherent right” to take all legitimate measures to defend its citizens and secure the release of hostages taken in the October 7 attack.
He criticized South Africa, stating, “South Africa is not offering the court a lens, it is offering a blindfold.”
The legal battle at the ICJ continues, with both sides presenting their arguments in a case that could have far-reaching implications for how conflicts involving accusations of genocide are adjudicated on the international stage.
Trevor Noah’s show The Daily Show received nominations for seven Emmy Awards, and the comedian can’t keep calm.
The popular show was nominated for the Outstanding Variety Series, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming and Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, and Video Control.
According to Deadline, The Daily Show has received the most Emmy nominations since the South African star became host in 2015.
Reacting to the record nominations, Trevor headed to his social media pages to thank The Daily Show team and the Emmy Awards for the recognition. He wrote:
“When @thedailyshow gets nominated for 7 Emmys!!! Just wow!! Thank you for the incredible honour @televisionacad! And a big congrats to @thedailyshow team and to Chris McCarthy and the whole Viacom / Comedy Central fam! I told you we work well together!”
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Trevor’s followers also headed to the comments section to congratulate the star on the major fit.
Meanwhile, popular South African website, Briefly News also reported that Blood and Water actor Sello Maake Ka-Ncube has added his thoughts to the trending issue of DJ Zinhle and AKA’s co-parenting relationship.
The top celebrities charted Twitter trends after a video of the two dancing at Kairo’s seventh birthday party.
Another clip showing the Siyabonga hitmaker hanging out with her former lover’s girlfriend Nadia Nakai added fuel to the fire.
Twitter users dragged the star for pretending to love Nadia Nakai for clout.
Zinhle fired back, saying peeps enjoy it when people, especially women, don’t get along.
Tracey Lange Kfm 94.5, radio host is taking her knitting passion to the next level and is inviting her friends to join in for Mandela Day.
Lange hosts the weekday mid-morning show. A selected number of listeners and fans will be able to join a live, interactive, 67-minute online knit along with Lange and celebrity friends on July 18 at 12.30pm.
The virtual event will be a fun and engaging session while guests knit items to be distributed to charities in need of warm winter items.
#GeknitDitMetTraceyLange started in 2020 when Lange took up knitting during lockdown.
She initially started knitting as a way to stay occupied during lockdown, but her hobby soon grew into a larger initiative as her listeners, fans, and followers rallied behind her call to knit for charity.
“A project that started as a way to keep my hands busy and out of the fridge during lockdown has now grown into something much bigger than I could’ve imagined,” said Lange.
“I nearly forgot about the project this year, but the listeners of Kfm 94.5 commented daily from March, asking when they can start knitting to help those in need, proving again just how big the hearts of South Africans are. That the need to help and make the lives of others just a little better is in everyone.”
She said they have already collected many items from people who have already knitted this year and that was before they even knew which organisations would be benefiting from it.
“Mandela Day is such a beautiful reminder to share our humanity and to help our neighbours, and this year’s ‘GeknitDit’ guests are going to be so much fun. I can just imagine what these guys and girls are going to get up to – I can’t wait! Make sure you catch every hilarious stitch on Facebook Live,” said Lange.
Other celebrities getting woven in for the good cause include Stormers and Springbok rugby star Juan de Jongh, YouTube sensation Devdon Did It, singer Amy Jones, actor Tim Theron, comedian Alfred Adriaan, entertainer Loukmaan Adams, and special guest Agne Bezuidenhoudt, fondly known as Ma Agnes – the oldest person in the Western Cape.
Lange will also be joined by Kfm presenters Ricky Schroeder, and EB Inglis, and CapeTalk presenter Lester Kiewit.
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Lalela Mswane Makes History As The First Black Woman To Win Miss Supranational [WATCH]
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On Friday, July 15, reigning Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane represented Mzansi at the 13th Miss Supranational pageant in Strzelecki Park Amphitheatre in Nowy Sącz, Poland.
The 24-year-old stood out from the contestants from 69 countries and was crowned Miss Supranational 2022.
The judges were impressed by her national costume dress that pays tribute to her Zulu heritage.
It was designed by Cape Town-based Lloyd Kandlin, responsible for creating the costume worn by Miss South Africa 2019, Zozibini Tunzi, who went on to become Miss Universe that year.
Kandlin was inspired by the vibrant colours and designs of South African prints.
“The idea with the costume was to find a balance in the chaos of our everyday lives, which is why I’ve used a vibrant print but carefully balanced it in perfect symmetry.”
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And for the crowning glory where Namibia’s Chanique Rabe handed over the reins, the KwaSokhulu beauty donned a gold dress designed by William de Beer, owner of Willetdesigns Couture.
Said Mswane after the pageant: “I am overwhelmed; at the moment, it still feels surreal. I am deeply thankful to all the amazing people who have supported and uplifted me, I couldn’t have done it without them.
“I want to thank the organisers of Miss Supranational, the Polish people, all my fellow contestants, the Miss South Africa Organisation and my South African fans. This title is not mine alone, it is South Africa’s victory.”
Mswane was crowned Miss Universe 2021 second runner-up in December last year. This August, she will be handing over her Miss SA crown to one lucky lady.
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