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By: Simon Majadibodu Fake TikTok “Doctor Matthew Lani” was nabbed at Helen Joseph Hospital, on October 29. Photo: TikTok  Fong-kong TikTok “Doctor Matthew Lani” was apprehended at Helen Joseph Hospital, on October 29. The Gauteng Department of Health confirmed that the fake doctor was apprehended while entering the main entrance of the hospital. “Lani was caught just before 8pm disguised in a hoodie and wearing a surgical mask with a stethoscope around his neck,”  said Gauteng Department of Health spokesperson, Motaletale Modiba. Gauteng Department of Health confirmed in a statement that the bogus doctor was apprehended while he was to enter at Helen Joseph Hospital’s main entrance. Photo: Facebook / Gauteng Health Department  Just after being apprehended, he attempted to escape through the window after he requested to go to the bathroom. He was then apprehended again, “When the security realised that he was making a run for it, they called for reinforcement, and he was subsequently ap

By: Simon Majadibodu   24-year-old  Ashley Tebalelo Matlou is proud to be sangoma (traditional healer) . Photo: Supplied  “I used to see an old woman in my dreams, sometimes even in class when the teacher was busy teaching, and I could see water inside the classroom.” These are the words of Ashley Tebalelo Matlou, who hails from Lesodi Motlana Village, in Mokopane explaining how her calling to be a sangoma (traditional healer) started. She was 16 years old and in Grade 10 when she started having visions and bad dreams. “Sometimes I would hear drums in my ears and birds singing in my ears too,” a second-year Tourism student at Waterberg TVET College said. Ashley’s journey to accept her ancestral calling was difficult because she comes from a family of Christians.  Ashley Tebalelo Matlou said that she started to experience bad dreams when she was in Grade 10, at the age of 16 years old. Photo: Supplied   “It did not sit well with me, because I loved going to church and I was scared of wh

By: Simon Majadibodu The University of South Africa (UNISA) has conferred an honorary doctorate to St. Engenas Zion Christian Church leader, Bishop Engenas Joseph Lekganyane. Photo: X / @unisa The University of South Africa (UNISA) has conferred an honorary doctorate to St. Enganas Zion Christian Church leader, Bishop Engenas Joseph Lekganyane. The prestigious ceremony was held at Unisa Muckleneuck campus, in Pretoria on October 27. UNISA’s vice chancellor and former president Thabo Mbeki led the ceremony. The esteemed spiritual leader of the ZCC is the latest eminent person to join the list of illustrious Unisa alumni when the university confers on him the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (Honoris Causa).     According to the statement released by the university on October 27, states that the university’s council resolved at its meeting on June 23, to confer the honorary doctorate on the church leader, Lekganyane in recognition of his outstanding achievements and globally im

  By: Simon Majadibodu Thobela FM presenter Johannah Sebolaishi Seloga who was well known as ‘JJ Menu’ was laid to rest at Selicon Cemetry in Polokwane, Limpopo. Photo: Facebook / Thobela FM Yaka It was a somber mood, as friends, family members, colleagues and listeners paid their last respects to the late popular radio personality ‘JJ Menu’. The funeral service of the late Thobela FM presenter, Johannah Sebolaishi Seloga who was popularly known as ‘JJ Menu’ on the airwaves, was held at Uniting Reformerd Church of Southern Africa (URCSA). The talented radio presenter who was loved by children was laid to rest at Selicon Cemetery, Polokwane, Limpopo, on October 28. Also read:  https://simonmajadibodu.blogspot.com/2023/10/rip-jj-menu-thobela-fms-presenter-jj.html Thobela FM’s Lesang Bana presenter ‘JJ Menu’ passed away on October 23. Photo: Facebook / Thobela FM Yaka The well-known radio presenter's memorial service was held at Nirvara Hall, Polokwane on October 26, where her colleag

By: Simon Majadibodu Popular traditional sangoma, Gogo Skhotheni has ventured into the music industry, as a deejay. Photo: Instagram / @gogo_skhotheni Popular traditional sangoma and reality tv star, Gogo Skhotheni has launched her career in deejaying. The reality tv star whose real name is Pratricia Tumi Motsoeneng, gained popularity with her show Gogo Skhotheni,  on Moja Love. Skhotheni who is also a Gobela, ventured into podcasting few months back, and started The Venting Podcast With Gogo Skhotheni and Romeo Khumalo . The famous traditional sangoma announced on her Instagram account that she’s debuting into deejaying and is available for bookings. She captioned her post: “Allow me to re-introduce myself @gogoskotheni_thedj.” Click her to see her post:   https://www.instagram.com/p/CyyxJz4NFuO/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Gogo Skhotheni said that she’s available for deejaying bookings. Photo: Instagram / @gogo_skhotheni Skhotheni also shared her first deejaying gig with her fans and fol

By: Simon Majadibodu A Grade 6 learner from Khehlekile Primary School in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni was found hanging in the bedroom at home. Photo: Pixaby  A Grade 6 boy learner from Thokoza, Ekurhuleni took his own life due to bullying allegations.  The Gauteng Department of Education said boy was schooling at Khehlekile Primary School, and was found dead in a bedroom at home in the evening. The tragic incident occurred on October 23. According to the statement issued by the department on October 25, the learner was found hanging at his family's home.  “The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) can confirm that an internal investigation to probe allegations of bullying at school has been launched,”Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona. “Police are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of the learner.” The statement released by the Gauteng Department of Education on October 25, regarding the incident of a Grade 6 learner who was found hanging at his fami