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Rae Seleme

Rae Seleme is a seasoned entertainment and lifestyle writer who is popularly known as “The Soapie Police”. She kickstarted her soapie blogs on TVSA, and has published articles on Iharare and ZAlebs before joining The South African. She is an avid soapie viewer and critic who analyses characters, provides conspiracies, spoilers and reviews to all your favourite South African soapies and telenovelas. Rae obtained her BA Media Studies degree at the University of Limpopo, a copywriting postgraduate diploma from AAA School of Advertising and a PGCE at Unisa.

M-Net rubbishes reports ‘Gqeberha: The Empire’ is cancelled

By Rae Seleme 20-07-23 10:55

Mnet stated on DStv.com that there are no plans to cancel South Africa’s first isiXhosa telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire. ALSO READ: ‘Gqeberha: The Empire’ coming to an end? MNET: ‘PLANS ARE IN PROGRESS FOR NEXT SEASON’ Mnet added that Gqeberha: The Empire is scheduled to remain on-air for the foreseeable future and that plans are in progress for a second […]

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‘Binnelanders’ fans pay tribute to Bradley Olivier: ‘We’ll miss you’

By Rae Seleme 19-07-23 11:12

702 reports that popular actor Bradley Olivier, who played Danny Jantjies in Binnelanders reportedly passed away in hospital on Tuesday, 18 July after having a heart attack at the age of 36 years. ALSO READ: ‘Binnelanders’ star James Alexander dies after secret cancer battle TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR DANNY JANTJIES Binnelanders producer, Human Stark confirmed to the Namibian radio station […]

Lethukukhanya Mjaji aka Miss Albany. Photo: Lungisa Mjaji

‘Thanks to that girl’: Tweeps react to R9.99 Albany bread price

By Rae Seleme 17-07-23 09:17

Three-year-old girl, Lethukukhanya Mjaji aka “Miss Albany” is trending on Twitter after a social media user @MfokaMqulusi shared a picture of the R9.99 Albany bread price on Sunday, 16 July. ALSO READ: Update: Bokomo offers ‘Miss Albany’ a year supply of products ‘THANK YOU MISS ALBANY’ A Twitter user who goes by the handle @MfokaMqulusi shared […]

Patrons tip waiters R10 000 at Cape Town coffee shop

By Rae Seleme 14-07-23 07:47

The I Love Coffee shop in Cape Town revealed on their Facebook account that they received a R10 000 tip when staffers from Libra Walk Essential Services popped in for a cup of coffee. ALSO READ:Patron spends R182 500 on alcohol, tips waiter R21 900 [PHOTO] PATRONS TIP R10 000 The Cape Town Coffee shop thanked the patrons for […]

Derick Hougaard x Nadine.

What to know about rugby legend Derick Hougaard

By Rae Seleme 12-07-23 07:12

From his popular match at 19, to his relationships with Karlien van Jaarsveld and Nadine, here’s what to know about retired rugby player Derick Hougaard. ALSO READ: Latest: Nadine shares Derick Hougaard update with Jacaranda FM DERICK HOUGAARD: FAMOUS MATCH TO RETIREMENT IOL reports that the former Springbok flyhalf and Blue Bulls legend Derick Hougaard is popularly […]

Actress Asavela Mngqithi announces pregnancy [PHOTOS]

By Rae Seleme 04-07-23 18:55

Talented actress Asavela Mqokiyana née Mngqithi revealed on her Twitter and Instagram accounts on Tuesday, 4 July that she is pregnant. ALSO READ: A look at actress Asavela Mngqithi’s new house [pictures] ASAVELA MNGQITHI IS GOING TO BE A MOM The former Isibaya actress Asavela Mqokiyana née Mngqithi also thanked her husband for his support during her pregnancy. […]

Actress Letoya Makhene-Pulumo reveals why she left ‘Generations’

By Rae Seleme 04-07-23 15:25

Talented actress Letoya Makhene-Pulumo opens up about leaving SABC1 soapie Generations: The Legacy as Tshidi Moroka-Phakade in 2021. ALSO READ:Letoya Makhene-Pulumo is grateful for ‘Home Wrecker’ role WHY ACTRESS LEFT ‘GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY’ The Home Wrecker actress Letoya Makhene-Pulumo tells TshisaLIVE that she chose to focus on her other talents and didn’t leave Generations: The Legacy on bad terms. The actress, who […]

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Letoya Makhene-Pulumo is grateful for her role in ‘Home Wrecker’

By Rae Seleme 30-06-23 15:02

Former Generations: The Legacy actress Letoya Makhene-Pulumo plays the role of Kenzie Miyeni on Netflix’s Home Wrecker. ALSO READ: Letoya Makhene shares Brenda Fassie’s thoughts before she died [watch] ACTRESS LETOYA MAKHENE RETURNS TO SCREEN The talented actress Letoya Makhene-Pulumo plays the role of a damaged woman Kenzie Miyeni and stars alongside Enhle Mbali and Nay Maps in Netflix’s Home […]

‘I’m going to miss the people’: Connie Chiume exits ‘Gomora’

By Rae Seleme 29-06-23 13:48

Veteran actress Connie Chiume’s character MamSonto exited DStv’s most-watched telenovela Gomora this week. ALSO READ:‘Gomora’ actor Ntobeko Sishi discusses contemplating suicide CONNIE CHIUME: ‘FOUR YEARS IS A LONG TIME’ The former Rythm City actress Connie Chiume, who plays MamSonto in Gomora revealed to TshisaLIVE that she’s going to miss the people she worked with. Chiume added that Gomora’s cast and crew became a big […]

RIP: Limpopo mourns Premier Mathabatha’s wife Maggie

By Rae Seleme 29-06-23 10:25

Limpopo province’s first lady Maggie Mathabatha, who was wife of Premier Chupu Stanley Mathabatha passed away at 62 years after a short illness. ALSO READ:Flight tickets scam: Hawks raid Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha’s office MAGGIE MATHABATHA DIES The passing or Premier Stanely Mathabatha’s wife Maggie was confirmed in a statement by the office of the […]

Derick Hougaard x Nadine.

Latest: Nadine shares Derick Hougaard update with Jacaranda FM

By Rae Seleme 28-06-23 09:23

Afrikaans pop singer Nadine revealed in an interview with Jacaranda FM on Tuesday, 27 June that they didn’t think the retired rugby player Derick Hougaard would wake up. ALSO READ: Poisoned? Derick Hougaard to reveal who gave him ‘toxic’ meds NADINE: ‘HE IS EATING LITTLE SNACKS’ Nadine also revealed on her Facebook account on Wednesday morning, 28 June […]

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‘Chicken Licken’ ad with Gavin Hunt and Jomo Somo – SA reacts

By Rae Seleme 27-06-23 11:39

South Africans are applauding Chicken Licken for featuring legendary soccer coaches Gavin Hunt and Jomo Sono in their latest advert titled #UndefeatedSinceForever. ALSO READ: WATCH | Chicken Licken brings Wakanda to Cape Town [VIDEO] INSIDE GAVIN HUNT AND JOMO SONO’S ADVERT The fast food chain restaurant’s latest advert, which stars Gavin Hunt, Jomo Sono and soccer commentator […]

‘Skeem Saam’: Thabo Mkhabela wants to scrap Leshole image

By Rae Seleme 26-06-23 09:23

Skeem Saam actor and casting director Thabo Mkhabela says he wants to play a role that’s total opposite of Leshole Mabitsela. ALSO READ:‘Skeem Saam’s’ Thabo Mkhabela: ‘The 50/50 concept wasn’t about money’ THABO MKHABELA: NEXT CHARACTER The actor-casting director Thabo Mkhabela tells Drum that he doesn’t want to be remembered as the person that Leshole Mabitsela was. “[I want […]

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Thami Mngqolo reveals why ‘Generations’ cast went to Nkandla

By Rae Seleme 23-06-23 21:21

Talented actor Thami Mngqolo, revealed on King David’s Podcast why the cast of Generations travelled to Nkandla to try to save the SABC1 soapie after salary woes with the producers. ALSO READ: ‘End of an era’: Actor Musa Ngema exits ‘Generations: The Legacy’ ‘GENERATIONS’ CAST AT NKANDLA The father of two and award-winning actor Thami Mngqolo played […]

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‘Gomora’ actor Ntobeko Sishi discusses contemplating suicide

By Rae Seleme 23-06-23 19:48

Musician and actor Ntobeko Sishi, who exited Gomora as Ntokozo tells City Press that he was depressed and emotionally fragile for a long time, to the point of contemplating suicide. ALSO READ:Actor Ntobeko Sishi reveals why he left ‘Gomora’ NTOBEKO SISHI: ‘MY AUNT FOUND A COUPLE OF MY SONGS’ The Gomora star Ntobeko “Sishii” Sishi revealed this about his new EP and […]

‘Skeem Saam’ actor Molefi Monaisa: Where is Wallet now?

By Rae Seleme 23-06-23 19:38

Fans of talented actor Molefi Monaisa, who played Wallet on Skeem Saam have wondered if he’s returning to the show. His last appearance was in the spelling bee competition episode in December 2021 on the SABC1 soapie. ALSO READ:‘Skeem Saam’: Here’s why fans love the ‘poetic justice’ of Wallet PLAYING WALLET IN ‘SKEEM SAAM’ The 49-year-old […]

Comrades Marathon winner reveals plans for R1.7 million prize

By Rae Seleme 23-06-23 14:14

North West-based Comrades Marathon winner Tete Dijana shares his plans for his R1.7 million cash prize. ALSO READ: R1.7 million Comrades Marathon winner remains a security guard TETE DIJANA PLANS FOR R1.7 MILLION PRIZE The father of two and two-time Comrades Marathon winner Tete Dijana tells Drum Magazine that he plans to invest his R1.7 million money for his children. […]

Afrikaans singer Patricia Lewis: Where is she now?

By Rae Seleme 22-06-23 16:54

Former Afrikaans singer Patricia Lewis opened up about taking a break from the public eye and raising her now-19-year-old son in an interview with News24. ALSO READ: Hlelo and Ntando Masina: Where are the twins now? WHERE IS PATRICIA LEWIS? The former TV personality Patricia Lewis remains one of South Africa’s most-celebrated Afrikaans singers with 12 platinum selling albums […]

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Teko Modise: ‘I got paid R2 000 at Ria Stars, was left with R200’

By Rae Seleme 21-06-23 19:29

Popular soccer star Teko Modise revealed to SuperSport earlier this month that he used to get paid R2 000 before tax at his first professional club, Ria Stars. ALSO READ:SOCCER LIFE: Teko Modise proving his balling skills [Video] ‘I GOT PAID R2 000 AT RIA STARS’ The soccer star added that he was living with Abednigo Netshiozwi […]

Tete Dijana

R1.7 million Comrades Marathon winner remains a security guard

By Rae Seleme 19-06-23 20:21

Two-time Comrades Marathon winner Tete Dijana says he won’t quit his job as a security guard after receiving R1.7 million. ALSO READ: How some runners cheated the Comrades Marathon TETE DIJANA EARNED R1.7 MILLION MONEY City Press reports that Northwest-based Comrades Marathon winner Tete Dijana recently received R1.7 million prize money after winning this year’s race. According […]

‘Skeem Saam’: Actor Thabo Mkhabela promoted to casting director

By Rae Seleme 19-06-23 14:20

Skeem Saam actor Thabo Mkhabela, who is popularly known for playing the role of Leshole Mabitsela has been promoted to casting director. ALSO READ:‘Skeem Saam’s’ Thabo Mkhabela: ‘The 50/50 concept wasn’t about money’ THABO MKHABELA: CASTING DIRECTOR The actor Thabo Mkhabela, who plays Leshole Mabitsela on the show is now working behind-the-scenes. Social media blogger @Jabu_Macdonald, who’s […]

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Woman accused of hiding jewellery worth R40 million

By Rae Seleme 15-06-23 11:35

SundayTimes reports that a 22-year-old woman Ammaraah Ismail, who is reportedly dating an upmarket jeweller Hoosein Mohaned is accused of hiding jewellery worth about R40 million from liquidators for her boss. ALSO READ: Umlazi jewellery store robbers make court appearance in Limpopo WOMAN ACCUSED OF HIDING JEWELLERY The upmarket jeweller Hoosein Mohamed and his alleged girlfriend Ammaraah Ismail […]

Party for the poor? Social media reacts to EFF R900 jackets

By Rae Seleme 15-06-23 10:52

TimesLIVE reports that popular political party EFF has launched “revolutionary regalia” for its 10th anniversary, with a branded jacket of R900 each. ALSO READ:EFF congratulates Gerda Steyn on Comrades Marathon record run EFF ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS The EFF is selling their jackets for R900 each for their 10th anniversary celebration, which will be hosted at the FNB Stadium on […]

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Murdah struggled with his confidence after Black Motion – Report

By Rae Seleme 14-06-23 20:51

The musician Murdah Bongz, who left Black Motion in 2022 tells Daily Sun that he struggled with his confidence for the first few months after the split. ALSO READ:‘He misses Black Motion’: SA reacts to Murdah Bongz’s meltdown MURDAH BONGZ SOLO CAREER Bongani Mohosana aka Murdah or Morda finally opened up about life after Black Motion […]

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SA woman receives ‘missing’ parcel from Post Office – 13 years later!

By Rae Seleme 13-06-23 12:49

A Durban woman was left speechless after the South African Post Office delivered her missing parcel 13 years later. Sanja Hanekom revealed on her Facebook account that she finally received the parcel she was expecting 13 years ago via the South African Post Office. ALSO READ | Post Office has failed to pay into employees’ retirement […]

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