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Celeb divorces, sad losses and big birthday bashes

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September 12, 2025

CELEB headlines this week swing from bittersweet divorces that left fans talking, to emotional losses and extravagant birthday bashes.

- KAMOGELO MAKHURA

Celeb divorces, sad losses and big birthday bashes

Here's your weekly celeb gossip roundup:

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.

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, as the nurse handed her the newborn after her c-section.

Heartbroken Prince Kaybee recalls the last painful moments of his late mother’s passing

The South African music producer and DJ lost his mother earlier this year after an illness and the heartbroken DJ has been revealing how much pain he has been in since.

This week, the musician, whose real name is Kabelo Motsamai, reflected on his late mother’s painful final moments.

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Major nations warn players over breakaway R360 competition

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Manhunt underway after three men killed in Gugulethu

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If Broos wants to shoot arrows ... he must aim them at the rich

BAFANA Bafana boss Hugo Broos is a forthright man. It's a characteristic that has earned him the respect of both his players and the often-fickle South African media during his time in the country.

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Bulls seek historic win in Belfast as Pollard boosts squad

THE Bulls have never beaten Ulster in Belfast, and they will face the tricky task of trying to change that statistic on Saturday as they aim to kick off their first United Rugby Championship (URC) tour match on a winning note.

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Smith relishes reunion with Steyn as Lions eye turnaround

LIONS flyhalf Chris Smith has enjoyed linking up with former Springbok star Morné Steyn after returning to South Africa this season.

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Unpacking ‘Slay Queens’: inside SA's most controversial lifestyle

IF YOU’VE been hearing the term “slay queen” tossed around on TikTok, Instagram, or local chat shows, here's the lowdown.

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Gwarube fast-tracks stipends for education assistants

THE plight of thousands of young educators in South Africa took a significant step towards resolution as Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube recently announced the resumption of September stipend payments to school assistants.

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