Nomhle earned two SAMA 18 nominations.

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Ian Jindela

The album titled Ikhwezi “Morning Star” came to reality, as Nomhle the singer, songwriter and performer earned two SAMA 18 nominations. Best African Adult Album and Best Female artist. Port Elizabeth born Nomhle is overwhelmed by the nominations. This was announced this morning at Turbine Hall, Johannesburg. As the singer was about to step out of the glittering venue Mzansi's media couldn't resist her charisma.

On Best African Adult Album, Nomhle is up against music giants Somizi; Unathi whom she worked with for years as the backup singer and her home girl Zonke. On Best female, she will battle up against Zahara amongst.

In less than a year of her album release, Nomhle toured Lesotho, Mozambique and West Africa. Her struggle to get recognition in South Africa has been her strong point. Ingane Kama kelwane featuring Zulu Boy is getting airplay on BBC Africa and Jamaican local Radio Stations including UK. Her album sound is influenced by the rich culture that Africa beholds, as you can clearly identify different sounds from all around the continent, mainly from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mali, etc.

According to Sisa Sopazi, manager and producer this is just the beginning of what is to come. Nomhle’s music will forever set hearts on fire and keep stimulating our minds on issues that people would rather ignore. South Africa has given birth to a new born star. She will set world stages with her beautiful music and culture caring the legacy of great legends like Mama Miriam Makeba, Jabu Khanyile and Mama Busie Mhlongo.

“I am grateful and humbled by the news, it is such an honor for me and my music is finally getting recognition. Thank you to my fans and friends for the endless love and support.” Concludes - excited Nomhle.

Joburg Fashion Week 2012 goes to the North

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Fashion lovers and celebs will be pleased to know that this year’s South Africa’s Autumn/Winter fashion event, Joburg Fashion Week presented by AFI is being held for the first time in an exciting rooftop venue at sophisticated Hyde Park Corner. Get back to life now and yes Mercedes-Benz has signed a three year’s contract with AFI (Africa Fashion International) as the sponsor. What a perfect match, the Motsepe’s must be dancing as they always scoop such huge brands. Do teach Zanele Mbokazi on how it’s done. The launch was attended by first class fashion lovers and some cheap step-up fashion monkeys. Hiding at Hyde Park Corner: This will be soon the home of 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg.

Shopping during the day and watching runways at night on the Rooftop. MORE than 25 designers in 20 Shows over four days will give the country a preview of Autumn/Winter collections when Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg runs from March 7-10. Here is to some of the designers to look for and No! Ephymol will not showcase. Kluk CGDT, David Tlale, Gavin Rajah, Thula Sindi, Spero Villioti, Heni, Leigh Schubert, Abigail Keats, Abigail Betz and the Dax Martin Chocolatier Collection Brought to you by Magnum. Girls aside and some men’s collections by C-squared, Fabiani and Distinctive Man, get your best seats now. No and No we do not want to see some fashion crashers and so called broken floating like guests at Whitney’s funeral. Real fashion at a cost, please Jen Sue no hat at night. Boys get rid of the skinny jeans and slim bags we told you last season.

This year is about true sense of fashion. Please somebody sponsor Mica Stefano and Zizo Beda with some fabrics. Koyo Bala promised not to disappoint as the nation still feel sorry for your openness. Headline presenters can you make sure at least you do not allow Eko Mash to style you. She/He can be a fashion destructive at times. We Love your Black Indian Dress Kuli Roberts. Hell no! to amadamara at such events. Zuluboy and Zakwe if you happen to be on the guest list get your red card now and come with the bang. Sonia the soccer player’s wife has become permanent guest at all AFI shows. Sisi who was the short girl you were with at the launch? Teach her to shut up and give us a chance to greet you... she can talk sana kaloku. Nambitha Mpumlwana, mama thanks for the hug our crew loves you and next time tell your side kick Noluntu to smile, it helps. Oh! Nambitha we love your sexy dress and with heavy Star Wars silver black material. Ladies and gents get read, tickets are on sale at Computicket. See you all at Fashion week. AYISECACE!

President Zuma sends condolences to the Mandela family

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Ian Jindela

President Jacob Zuma has learnt with great sadness of the untimely passing of President Nelson Mandela's sister, Makhulu Nothusile Bhulehluthi (nee Nokuthamba Mandela) on Saturday night, 28 January 2011.

Makhulu Bhulehluthi was President Mandela's youngest sister and his only surviving sibling, out of 31 children of the late Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela.

"On behalf of myself, the people and government of South Africa, I would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to Madiba and the entire Mandela family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow” said President Zuma.

Whilst former president Mandela is back at his Johannesburg home since last night, as routine maintenance has to be undertaken at his Qunu home in the Eastern Cape. “The former president continues to be in good health. We once more appeal for his privacy and that of his family to be respected.” Concludes Presidency Office.