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The fly-on-the-wall reality series, Life With Londie London, continues to give viewers an intimate look into the life of singer and businesswoman Londie Zulu as she rebuilds her personal and professional world. Airing exclusively on Mzansi Magic every Thursday at 8pm, the show follows the former Real Housewives of Durban star as she balances motherhood, family responsibilities, her music career and the pressures of public scrutiny. Over recent episodes, audiences have seen Londie navigate everyday realities while reclaiming her narrative and building a stronger future for herself and her family. The series also shines a light on the key people in her inner circle, including her mother, Dudu Zulu, who has quickly become a viewer favourite for her wisdom, warmth and no-nonsense approach. In a Q&A with the channel, the Zulu matriarch spoke candidly about her experience on the show, her relationship with her daughter, and what fans can expect as the season progresses. Why mom said ‘yes’ to reality TV Londie London’s mother and fan-favourite Dudu shares heartfelt insights into raising a star, keeping her grounded and supporting her daughter’s reality TV journey on Life With Londie London. Picture: Supplied Asked why she agreed to join the reality show, Zulu explained her decision was rooted in maternal support. “I said yes to joining the reality show because I wanted to support my daughter. Reality television is truly who she is. It suits her personality and feels more like a calling than just a career.” She admitted that seeing herself on television has been surreal, saying, “Watching myself on television is overwhelming because I never imagined I would be on TV. It still feels so unbelievable.” Dudu’s pride in Londie The matriarch was also full of love and gratitude when describing her daugther. “She is such a blessing. She is an amazing person and I feel incredibly blessed to have been chosen to be her mother. All I can say is, Glory to God in the highest (Luke 2:14).” “I always knew there was something special about her. From the day she was born, she had so much energy and a passion for things I had never been involved in myself. She constantly surprised me. To be honest, I knew she was special, but I never imagined it would become this big,” she added. Keeping Londie grounded One of the recurring themes on Life With Londie London is the close mother-daughter bond. Zulu, known for her strong principles, explained how she helps keep her daughter grounded amid fame. Dudu Zulu with Londie and a family member at the Life With Londie London. Picture: Supplied “Because I am a woman of strong principles, it has always been easy for me to keep her grounded. She knows that when it comes to me, she must always have a good reason for everything she does or wants to do. She also knows that I will always give her honest guidance, which is why she comes to me whenever there is something new she wants to pursue.” Their relationship, she said, is built on deep trust and open communication. “I am her biggest support system. We communicate openly and the respect she has for me is rooted in the trust we have built over the years. I am her prayer warrior. She can call me even at midnight and I will always be there for her. Our relationship is built on love, trust, respect and unwavering support.” Tune in every Thursday at 8pm on Mzansi Magic to follow Londie and her family’s journey.

Patrice Motsepe has reiterated that he will leave his post as President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) when his current term expires in 2029. Motsepe – ‘Nobody is going to persuade me’ The former Mamelodi Sundowns owner took over as CAF President in March 2021, and was re-elected for a second term in 2025. “There are certain things you should never be persuaded about. And nobody is going to persuade me to spend more than two terms as CAF president,” Motsepe told a press conference in Sandton on Wednesday. Motsepe also again voiced his support for incumbent Gianni Infantino as Fifa President. There have been rumours linking Motsepe to a bid for the Fifa presidency, but he was having none of it. “I personally support Infantino, he is a good friend, a loyal friend,” said Motsepe. “He is loyal to Africa. I come from a different background – when people have been loyal to you, you never step them in the back. ‘Fifa doesn’t need me’ “To help in Africa, that excites me. Fifa doesn’t need me (as president). “There are other people who are very good. And who do a good job. We have to be careful that we don’t start focusing too much on certain individuals. Everybody makes a contribution.”

South Africans are demanding urgent action from Minister of Social Development Dina Pule, with pensioners saying the current grant amount is leaving them unable to survive. Comments flooded a recent The South African article, with grant recipients spelling out just how far a R2400 grant a month doesn’t stretch. “WE NEED TO INCREASE NOW!!! CAN SURVIVE ON R2400 PER MONTH !!!!” wrote Meisie van Heerden. Sunil Sivnarain didn’t hold back either, writing: “Sassa budget is not for lavish Salaries and lunches, please increase Sassa Pension as we can’t live with R2400.” From R3500 To R5000 – The Numbers Pensioners Want While government has yet to confirm a new figure, commenters are throwing out numbers of their own. Tseliso Lekonyana said pensioners “want pension increase at least from R3500 up,” while Anton Walker went further, warning that “the longer minister pulè takes to increase sassa recipients grants to R5000, the longer us recipients will take to expose government.” The gap between what’s being requested and what’s currently paid out has become the central flashpoint of the conversation online. Put Her on R2400 – The Challenge to Minister Pule Some commenters issued a direct challenge to the minister herself. “Put her on R2400 to see if she can survive what they pay us. Let her feel what we go through,” wrote Val Botes, a sentiment echoed across dozens of replies. With the pressure mounting, all eyes are now on whether the Department of Social Development will respond with concrete numbers or more promises. Win R2 000 in the South African SASSA grant survey If you receive a SASSA grant and want to share your story, we want to hear from you. Take part in our survey and stand a chance to win R2 000. Your responses help us tell the stories that matter.

Orlando Pirates will need a foreign striker if they are to challenge for the CAF Champions League and Betway Premiership. All three of their strikers are South African and only netted less than 12 goals across all competitions last season. Yanela Mbuthuma has the preferred striker for Abdeslam Ouaddou in the last campaign but was not impressive in his debut season for the Buccaneers. Although he wasn’t poor, but his lack of goals was a talking point. Makgopa on the other hand, showed glimpses but often missed good chances in crucial games. At 26, he is now an experienced forward and a lot is expected to lead the attack. Looking at the pre-season tour, Orlando Pirates need a quality striker to finish chances especially with creative players such as Patrick Maswanganyi and Oswin Appollis. So which strikers should Orlando Pirates sign? Fiston Mayele is a free agent having left Pyramids. The 32-year-old Congolese attacker is no stranger to Bucs faithfuls having eliminated them from the CAF Champions League semi-finals last year. Money might be an issue but his quality will bring success to the club. At 32, he might not be a long-term investment but can give Pirates their long-awaited second star. He is way better than the three strikers they have and should elevate the team. In terms of PSL experience, Peter Shalulile might be a better option. He is also 32 but his advantage is that he is mobile and can trouble defenders. He is a free agent and perhaps a two-year deal might convince him to join Orlando Pirates. Which of these two should join Pirates?

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