A beautiful local sport reporter, Chulumanco Amahle, decided to buy herself an expensive gift as an early birthday present – Amahle bought herself a brand-new Mercedes Benz and she showed off the whip on social media – While many congratulated her on the new car, others could not believe she was actually 20 years old On Monday, sport reporter Chulumanco Amahle took to Twitter to show off her new whip. She revealed she bought herself an early birthday gift. Amahle shared photos of herself with her new whip and she captioned it: “Not doing too bad for a 20-year-old. Early birthday gift to myself.” The post gathered over 18 400 likes and South Africans could not believe Amahle was only 20 years old. Twitter user, @ituselolo_, commented: “There is absolutely nothing wrong with being 35 sis, anyway congratulations.” Others did not care about Amahle’s age and they simply congratulated her on her new whip. Twitter user, @VuyelwaDeSousa, wrote: “Hehehe haibo! I wonder what some of us are doing wrong.” Boromo Mokoena, who goes by the Twitter handle @Boromo_M, commented: “Wow! Congratulations Amahle, I’m inspired.

– Pearl Thusi shocked us all when suddenly another little princess joined her tribe – Choosing to be Okuhle’s mommy is one of the best decisions Pearl has ever made – Pearl took to social media to express how still in awe she is over her baby girl Talking to social media to boast about her tiniest. Pearl shared the sweetest picture of Okuhle and poured her heart out about being given the gift of being her mommy. Baby girl is growing up too fast! “Butterflies have wings, so they can fly. Fish have gills, so they can swim. I have a heart, so I can love you. ❤️ Being a parent isn’t in DNA… it’s in loving you every day, in all I do or say.” Pearl Thusi is one momma bear who would literally do anything for her cubs, and she does. Choosing to mother a child that you did not choose to have requires a special love, care and commitment. Briefly.co.za knows that Pearl took on the responsibility of being Okuhle’s mother by choice, a choice she has never looked back on.

As the Covid-19 cases and related deaths continue to rise at an alarming rate in South Africa, celebrities and influencers are urging peeps to stay safe.

In the effort to help flatten the curve, media mogul and former beauty queen, Basetsana Kumalo delivered an important message reminding everyone to stay safe and follow all the precautionary health measures.In a video clip posted on her Instagram, on Monday, Kumalo offered words of encouragement and comfort to the families who have lost their loved ones to the deadly virus.

She said: “I want to take this time to convey my deepest and sincere condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones due to Covid-19.”

She added: “My prayers are with those who are and battling and fighting… in hospitals and at home. It is so sad you hear that a family member, a friend, a colleague has passed on and you can’t go and mourn them.”

In her brief speech, the author of “Bassie: My Journey of Hope” reminded the South Africans to stay safe.

She said: “We have to practices the protocols that we’ve been asked to practice: social distancing, sanitizing, washing our hands regularly and wearing our masks.

She continued: “This is a matter of life and death and it’s a dark hour for humanity. Please, let’s stay home, let’s stay safe. This too shall pass.”On Friday, Idols SA judge Unathi Nkayi spoke up about the coronavirus pandemic that is ravaging lives across the globe, revealing that her cousin tested positive to the virus.

She said in a post on her Instagram account: “My cousin is infected and everyday friends of mine tell me of people they know who are infected. NAMES….infections are evolving from number to names. Please BE SAFE🙏🏾.”

This comes just days after actor and TV producer, Zola Hashatsi, revealed had he is recovering after he tested positive to Covid-19. He told his fans that he is recovering well at home.

“The Queen” actor Mlamli Mangcala, on Friday, released a video clip on social media announcing that he is fighting for life in hospital after contracting Covid-19.

He captioned the post: “Covid-19 defeated. When winning both the battle and war #MlamliCovid-19victory.”

Mzansi viewers enjoy a wide range of telenovelas but a few favourites always stand out. The Queen and Gomora have both been trending over the weeks but for different reasons. Audiences seem to be loving the refreshing new Gomora but are not too impressed with the current storyline on The Queen.

It seems there’s no clear winner here and each show has its own audience that its best suited for. Meanwhile, we previously reported that Gomora is dominating the TV screens and fans can’t get enough of the show’s talented cast. Many Mzansi social media users have taken a liking to Sana Mchunu.

The actress plays the amusing Zodwa Zondi. She’s a hot mess and viewers absolutely love it. After Teddy was taken from her, Zodwa will stop at nothing to get him back. Her convincing acting skills have had viewers calling for her to receive the highest honour in the acting industry.

The viewers have compared the two hit telenovelas.

Twitter user AdvoBarryRoux said: “The Queen has lost substance and authenticity. Maybe the entire soapie was just a popularity contest from the beginning. #TheQueenMzansi”

To which Twitter user sokoleecious responded: “#Gomora is sizzling”Ntsiky46099092 said: “I haven’t been watching The Queen ever since Gracious was fired. I’d rather watch something else than watching The Queen”

DeeMtsweni said: “I stopped watching we cannot deal with Corrupt Politicians, GBV, Covid and get home to sit to that nonsense. We have enough on our plate. They should just start afresh.”

thaboreagan said: “The Fergusons have lost the touch… The moment your head grow so big that you even think you bigger than your audience, the harder you fall. Their time to be exposed is coming in due course. Right now there is no difference between #TheQueenMzansi and #GenerationsTheLegacy. Shame”

Former Generations actress Sthandiwe Kgoroge has opened up about testing positive for Covid-19, warning how the virus can attack your vital organs.

The star recently took to Instagram to reveal that she is living with the coronavirus, and is already nine days into her recovery. She said Covid-19 was potentially devastating, and she did not wish it on her worst enemies.“I don’t have enemies but if I did, I wouldn’t wish this on them. This virus hits at all your vital organs, everything. Sthandiwe did not disclose how she contracted the virus but said she was grateful the rest of her family did not have it. I thank God the rest of the family is clear. I’ve been self-isolating. It is lonely, but God live

She is the latest celeb to open up about contracting the virus, and said she prayed for all those in the industry who were infected. I pray for your strength,” she added.

Last week actor Zola Hashatsi revealed he had tested positive, while former The Queen star Mlamli Mangcala told fans he had spent several days in ICU on oxygen in his own fight with the virus

s and I know for a fact this, too, shall pass.

World-renowned South African musician Nkosinathi “Black Coffee” Maphumulo is the latest Mzansi celebrity to land up in trouble with the taxman.

According to legal papers submitted by the award-winning record producer at the Johannesburg High Court recently, the 44-year-old, who is known for his sold-out shows across South Africa and internationally, may owe the SA Revenue Service (Sars) millions of rands.

‘I was being assessed to pay arrears income tax in the amount of R40 million by Sars‘, says Nkosinathi Maphumulo.

In court papers, he wrote that he was “being assessed to pay arrears income tax in the amount of R40 million by Sars”, but was able to negotiate his indebtedness to Sars “to an amount of R8 million, after making representation on my present financial position and inability to comply with R40 million assessment”.

He also said he had reached an agreement with Sars to dispose of his immovable properties to generate funds to pay the R8 million, specifically to avoid the attachment of his properties.

Maphumulo’s statement read: “Considering the nature of his business, it is impossible to predict or state his average monthly income due to the fact that it fluctuates substantially as a result of not only market forces, but also the seasonality of the industry.”

Black Coffee’s representative, Kagiso Dinaka, declined to comment on the tax matters.

Finance lawyer and chairperson and co-founder of Tshisevhe Gwina Ratshimbilani Incorporate, Peter Tshisevhe, told City Press that celebrities didn’t always intend to defraud Sars.

‘They are not exposed to the business side of the entertainment business and they always fail to manage their finances’, says Lawyer Peter Tshisevhe.

“They don’t wake up and decide to default Sars. Most of them are good at what they do, but they are not exposed to the business side of the entertainment business and they always fail to manage their finances,” he explained.

Tshisevhe, who in 2015 was rated the best mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Africa and one of the best in the world by the internationally peer-reviewed Best Lawyer’s International listing, said people usually ended up owing Sars millions because of interest and penalties that accumulate over years.

“Tax issues are very complex. It isn’t only celebs who struggle to manage their finances – even businesspeople find themselves on the wrong side of the tax man.”

Tshisevhe blames two things – the lack of exposure and the complexities of financial management.

“Exposure is everything. The word of advice to [celebrities] is that they must seek professional advice in structuring their business affairs.”

The House music deejay and producer is not the first celebrity to find himself in hot water with the tax man.

Others who were previously hauled over the coals were Cassper Nyovest and AKA, who reportedly owed Sars millions.