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Celebs in lockdown: Innocent Sadiki is cooking, baking and praying Just like her twin sister, Millicent Mashile, Innocent Sadiki has been having pretty late mornings during the national lockdown. Between making sure her family has the tastiest meals, and feeding her spiritual life, this mother-of-two has managed to stay productive. We caught up with the Skeem Saam actress to find out what a lockdown day in her life looks like. What time do you wake up? I wake up after 10am every day. The latest I have ever woken up is 11am and I was totally embarrassed." What's the first thing you do after waking up? I brush my teeth, shower, make my husband and kids a full breakfast". What do you do for breakfast, lunch and supper every day? For breakfast, we like   bacon, avocado, hash-brown, chips, cheese, eggs and toasted bread. Lunch,   we snack on Simbas, nuts and fruits. And for supper, we like butter chicken and roti, oxtail and dumplings, spaghetti a

Tumelo Candice Modiselle  Dear Candice  Mokwena Sagwadi Independent Publishing House fam, would love to say Happy birthday. Growth is important. Remember that its not about love but, it is about the love we have for you. May our Father-In-Heaven give and give more blessings, upon your life.  Please take note that we're celebrating with you. And, Mokwena Sagwadi Independent Publishing House  wrote this message for you: “Birthdays are a new start, a fresh beginning and a time to pursue new endeavors with new goals. Move forward with confidence and courage. You are a very special person. May today and all of your days be amazing! On your birthday, I thought of giving you the cutest gift in the world. But then I realized that is not possible because you yourself are the cutest gift in the world.  Lots of love”. Edited: Mokwena Sagwadi  Catch more on Mokwena Sagwadi Independent Publishing House 

Sonia Mbele on how she’s coping during Covid-19 lockdown With everyone at home due to the current lockdown, more people are spending most of their time on social media, this has not been the case for actress Sonia Mbele. The actress has not been very active on social media since the country went into lockdown. And she recently opened up on her Instagram page after her inbox was flooded with fans asking about her whereabouts. “I’ve been getting a lot of DMs from most of you complaining that I’ve been under the radar. So, here’s a thing; with a household and three mouths to (feed), maintaining it hasn’t been easy,” she wrote. She also explained that she has been working while away from social media and that made her realise that escapism has been her coping mechanism. “I know we’ve all been affected so my stresses are no exception. However, we all have different coping mechanisms and mine has been to escape, sorry to have escaped you guys as well but it was the only w

Sophie Lichaba on how lockdown has affected her restaurant and shisanyama businesses Although the South African economy is slowly re-opening following the recent total shutdown, it will still be a while before all businesses are allowed to operate. These include, among others, movie theatres, concert venues and shisanyama spots. During her recent interview with  Afternoon Express , renowned actress and businesswoman Sophie Lichaba spoke to Palesa Tembe about how her businesses have been affected by the lockdown. “As a businessperson, whether you like it or not, events have come to a halt. My husband and I, as you know, own restaurants and shisanyama's. That had to be cut to a total standstill.” Sophie added that those who get to work from home are blessed. “For those who are able to film, it’s a blessing, a great blessing,” she said. Sophie, who graced the cover of the Media in April, also revealed she has a cooking show coming soon. Although she recently admi

Queen Nkhensani Saves  Submitted by:   Baloyi Nkhensani Many people won't believe in you until, you make a 'wow'. Despite her fears, she did overcome those obstacles that seemed to be impossible. Meet Baloyi Nkhensani, our South African hero. Who appeared on Sabc 2 show. And, also heard on South African radio stations, educating people about social economic issues. Baloyi is from outside of Tzaneen, in Ka-N'wamitwa. Ka-N'wamitwa is a small village that has most of Xitsonga tribe people. She didn't let friends influence her. She graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand, with two honours degree. One in social worker and two in psychology. Baloyi helps people with mental health challenges; Depression, suicide, and ect. And she also intervenes with gender-based violence issues where, she refers clients to the direct departments for help. And, Baloyi has a passion in early childhood development. She's fully employed by BRIDGE innovat

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