THIS past weekend ended on a sad note with news of the passing of actor, Mpho Sebeng.
The Ring of Lies actor died after he was involved in an accident in Potchefstroom on Sunday, 5 May. His family confirmed the news in a statement.
"The family of the South Africa entertainer, Mpho Sebeng are saddened to confirm, to the public and media that their son has indeed passed away. Mpho met his untimely death in the early hours of Sunday, 5 May due to a tragic car accident in Potchefstroom.
"While the family appreciates the immense outpouring of love and condolences, the family requests some space to process the news. Details of his home going celebrations will be communicated in due course and we request that you continue to hold the Sebeng family in prayer."
in other entertainment news, Disney released the first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King, with many members of the 2019 voice cast returning, including John Kani as Rafiki, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, Donald Glover as Simba and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala.
Beyoncé's daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, will play Kiara, the daughter of King Simba and Queen Nala. Thuso Mbedu and Kagiso Lediga are all part of the cast, lending their voices to the film in main and supporting roles.
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Mzansi was left in shock after the wives of polygamist and reality TV star, Musa Mseleku didn't give him tlof tlof during their family trip. Mseleku, who is married to four women, spent two nights alone, attempting unsuccessfully to share his bed with two of his wives.
In politics news, former President Jacob Zuma was due to appear before the ANC's National Disciplinary Committee on Tuesday, 7 May after being suspended by the party for joining the uMkhonto Wesizwe party in 2023.
A letter is making rounds on social media from the office of ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, which states that the ANC postponed the disciplinary hearing against Zuma due to security concerns.
The Limpopo MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture Nakedi Kekana is outraged by the senseless murder of an on-duty security official at Shiluvani Community Library in Greater Tzaneen Municipality.
It is alleged that an unconfirmed number of assailants entered the library premises and demanded a firearm from the deceased. He was then fatally shot in the head.
