August has come to an end, and we will take a glimpse at the events that got South Africans talking.
The 8th month was unarguably filled with juicy activities from politics to entertainment; these sagas garnered mixed reactions and feelings, which people expressed on various social media platforms.
Let’s reflect on the major highlights of the month below:
Lebo M’ and Pretty Samuels Divorce
Lebohang Morake left South Africans shocked by the news of his divorce from his wife, Pretty Samuels. Mzansi was shocked by the news as this is Lebo’s alleged 4th marriage. The estranged couple whose marriage lasted for a year is yet to finalize their divorce.
The influencer and DJ trended for days after a video clip revealing an intimate session with Prince Kaybee leaked. She claimed the man who recorded the video and leaked it was Kaybee; she further claimed that the music producer is the first celebrity she slept with. The saga got South Africans talking for days as the tape made rounds on social media.
Black Coffee’s hands
Black Coffee caused a stir after bringing out his two hands in a photo. The DJ usually keeps his left arm in his pocket after an accident which occurred years ago. Seeing the left arm in a photo got mzansi talking.
Tol Ass Mo and Mome Mahlangu divorce
Tol Ass Mo broke news about divorce from Mome Mahlangu months after winning against Lerato Moloi who claimed the comedian raped her. Tol said his estranged wife was supportive of him during those trying times, but they are heading towards a divorce and he claimed to be done with dating black women.
Julius Malema – EFF at 10
The Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) political party had a memorable event this August, as they celebrated their 10th anniversary in a grand style by filling up FNB stadium. The major highlights from the event were Julius Malema’s iconic speech and photo. However, he sparked a debate after singing the struggle song at the stadium – Shoot to kill, kill the Boer, kill the farmer. Elon Musk’s attention and many others slammed Julius and asked that the South African government should take necessary actions, as Musk claimed that Malema was calling for the killing of the whites.
“They are openly pushing for genocide of white people in SA. Cyril Ramaphosa, why do you say nothing?” the Tesla and Space X CEO asked.
Natasha Joubert as Miss SA
The South African organisation crowned Natasha Joubert this month of August as she emerged winner of the beauty pageant competition. Natasha inspired South Africans as her journey to become Miss SA started in 2021.
Musa and Liesl Laurie vacation
Musa Mthombeni and Liesl Laurie are consistent with serving their online audience sizzling couple goals and content. Shortly after arriving from a vacation, the couple announed going on another vacation at Mauritius to celebrate their 2nd wedding anniversary.
Tol Ass Mo new lover
Towards the end of the month of August, Tol Ass Mo successfully gained himself more haters by proving that he has moved on from Mome Mahlangu before their divorce got finalised. Photos of the comedian and his new lover being mushy surfaced on social media and it Mzansi troll him.
