This week in celebrity gossip: influencer outrage, viral backlash and heartfelt goodbyes
TV personality, Phumeza Shoba has allegedly ended her marriage with her husband and musician, Shota.
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This week's celeb headlines range from bittersweet divorces that got fans talking to emotional losses and extravagant birthday bashes.
Here’s your weekly celeb gossip round-up:
Phumeza Shoba ends her marriage with musician Shota
After 11 years of marriage, it was revealed to the public by “Sunday World” that TV personality Phumeza Shoba is divorcing her husband, Shota.
According to the publication, the TV presenter is the one who initiated divorce proceedings in July 2025.
However, the couple have not addressed the news, and it is also alleged that the pair were together in Spain early this month after Phumeza shared a clip of her admiring the sunset on a yacht.
Phumeza Shoba and her husband, Shota have reportedly gone their separate ways after being married for a decade.
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Ayanda Thabethe throws her son an extravagant second birthday party
The media personality took to Instagram as she shared a glimpse of her child, Enzo’s second birthday.
Thabethe shared a carousel of images of the “Baby Shark” themed birthday party on Instagram as she showcased the celebration.
She also shared an intimate and heartwarming video of the day she gave birth to her baby, as the nurse handed her the newborn after her c-section.
Ayanda Thabethe shared images of the stunning "Baby Shark" themed scond birthday celebration of her son, Enzo.
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Heartbroken Prince Kaybee recalls the last painful moments of his late mother’s passing
South African music producer and DJ lost his mother earlier this year after an illness, and the heartbroken DJ has been revealing how much he is in pain since.
This week, the musician, whose real name is Kabelo Motsamai, reflected on his late mother’s painful final moments.
In a lengthy post, he wrote: “And for some reason, there’s a God that is all-powerful and capable of everything and anything orchestrating all this as part of his plan. If she had to die, let her die but not like this, not to a point she can’t speak or hold her own hand up.”
Music producer and DJ Prince Kaybee shared an emotional post as he reflected on the pain his mother endured before her passing.
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Penny Ntuli addresses the backlash she received after a viral highway video
Radio host Penny Ntuli received backlash recently after she posted a clip of her dancing and twerking on a busy highway with her friend.
The video quickly went viral across social media platforms, and she received backlash from netizens as well as road traffic authorities.
Ntuli apologised for her behaviour, shut down the misconception that she was drunk and urged the public not to repeat what she did.
Radio presenter Penny Ntuli spoke out after facing criticism online for posting a video of her twerking on the highway.
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Naledi Aphiwe renovates her parents' home
Award-winning singer Naledi Aphiwe took to social media to celebrate a heart-warming achievement after she shared that she renovated her mother’s house at just 19.
She shared a video on social media and gave fans a tour of the newly renovated home of her parents in KwaZulu-Natal.
The video features her newly updated kitchen and living room, now sleek and modern, showcasing her stylish renovations.
Rising star, Naledi Aphiwe excitedly shared that she renovated her parents home at just the young age of 19.
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DJ Chymamuque shares an update with fans after a tragic accident
This week, the DJ and music producer shared an update on social media about his recovery after he was admitted to the ICU due to his involvement in a car accident.
He shared in a statement: “Chymamusique is out of ICU as of now - four successful operations, one outstanding. Still hospitalised until further notice. Thank you for your prayers and support during the toughest times.”
The tragic accident led to Chymamusique losing his friend, fellow musician DJ Poizen, who passed away at the scene.
DJ and music producer Chymamusique shared an update revealing that he still in hospital as he recovers from a tragic accident that claimed the life of his friend, Poizen.
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Lasizwe slams SARS' decision to tax influencers
South African media personality, Lasizwe, has spoken against SARS' decision to tax influencers, saying that they don’t have a steady income.
According to “Sunday World”, he said that the idea that influencers have money and live a glamorous life is not true because their value in the entertainment industry is oftentimes undervalued.
Lasizwe also took to X and revealed that he wants to have a meeting with the SARS board to negotiate this move.
Lasizwe Media personality Lasizwe Dambuza shared that he is unhappy with the move made by SARS to tax influencers.
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Faf de Klerk opens up about missing his family during the Springboks tour
Rugby star Faf de Klerk, currently on tour with the Springboks, shared that he is missing his wife and child.
The Springboks are scheduled to play against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship this Saturday at Sky Stadium in Wellington.
Taking to Instagram, the scrum-half captioned his post: “Sossusvlei with my crew 🏜️. Mis julle twee @minevanniekerk 🩵,” as he shared throwback pictures of their holiday in Namibia.
Faf de Klerk shared an emotional post as he revealed how much he misses his family while on tour with the Boks and shared a throwback picture of their family vacation in Namibia.
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Miss Pru addresses the “fallen off” claims
South African DJ, Miss Pru (real name Prudence Sebalo) recently took to Facebook as she addressed online claims that her career as a DJ has fallen off.
“To those who keep saying I ‘fell off,’ I see the comments, I’ve even glanced at some of your profiles and lol, but I’m not going to feed into negativity,” she wrote.
She further shared that as an independent artist, she’s been struggling to navigate growth as she moves into a new space.
South African DJ, Miss Pru. took to social media to address the claims that she has fallen off.
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