Trending turmoil, a musical reunion and stalker horror

THE entertainment world is abuzz with the latest news. From Nomzamo Mbatha trending for the wrong reasons to Lerato Kganyago’s scary stalker encounter, here is the latest celeb gossip:

- KAMOGELO MAKHURA

Nomzamo Mbatha shuts down claims of being connected to Paul Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashamatile has declared ownership of a Constantia mansion in Cape Town that Mbatha was vacationing at in 2021.

Old pictures taken during the actress's stay at the mansion resurfaced online after a tweet tried to push a narrative about her, using Mbatha’s picture and claiming that Mashatile used to give his side girlfriends access to the mansion.

The Shaka iLembe actress came forward to clear her name and tweeted: “Ok, I would like to credit and acknowledge @Airbnb - shuthi sorry.”

Costa Titch’s mother shares emotional social media tribute

Years after the tragic passing of Costa Titch, his mother, Lara Langeveld, has posted an emotional tribute on Instagram, expressing her profound grief and longing. The amapiano star collapsed on stage in March 2023, while performing at the Ultra Music Festival in Johannesburg.

“I miss you more than words could ever explain. Life has been so strange and surreal since you left us,’ his mother wrote.

Simphiwe Dana accuses Nomzamo Mbatha of copying her hairstyles

The singer has slammed Mbatha and Shaka iLembe for not acknowledging her as the inspiration behind the actress's hairstyles.

“Honey, there’s a difference between appreciation and appropriation. You're not the only one. I'm fed up. It’s deeply disconcerting and cringe,’ Dana wrote.