By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexeporter.co.za “I would like to invite and encourage everyone to make their way to Soweto Theatre on the 05th November 2022 where I will be recording my first live DVD. “Let’s all meet there and praise the name of the Lord,” said Rhengu Israel Baloyi. Rhengu the Psalmist, as … Read more
By Mr Lee news@alexreporter.co.za Ntomb’ Yomsuthu is a new, up-and-coming Maskandi muso from Kwa-Nongoma, Engolotsha. Born Bonginkosi Zulu, “Ntomb’Yomsuthu” has been singing cultural music in isiZulu since he was still a young cattleman. When he came to Johannesburg around 2010 to seek employment, he tried his hand in music but did not … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za While many kids her age from Alex mostly play football, Kgaugelo Paulinah Meso (9) has already made a name for herself with karate. And Kgaugelo has also made her mother proud with her skills. Dikeledi Meso (34), originally from Moketjie Ga-Moribana in Limpopo, is a proud mom who … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba news@alexreporter.co.za Since Lehae La Alex was founded, many children’s lives in Alex have improved. Founder, Innocent Ngwenya says the kids who are part of his organization are exposed to many beneficial things. This includes the entrepreneurship program, amongst others. Ngwenya says that the goal of these programs is to help children … Read more
“I am proud of who I am and I will soon pay lobola for my girlfriend because she is very supportive of what I do.” By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za “I gave up football to be a male prostitute – and I’ve never looked back,” said Siya Mbatha, former footballer who was once signed by AmaZulu … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba Editor-In-Chief news@alexreporter.co.za John Bopape believed in victory all his life and had already prepared himself for the hectic battle. His couch was tough on him, which is why he won. He says he’s been in the fighting fraternity for six years. “I’ve always wanted to be a boxer,” Section 29, as … Read more
By Jonk Wa Mashamba Editor-In-Chief news@alexreporter.co.za “She is always complaining that she doesn’t get enough time of myself because I’m always busy in the studio. She is very cross and thinks I’m cheating,” said Magamaza Ndlovu, referring to Regina Zengeya, who is known as DJ GinaDeep. DJ Tweelite ,as Ndlovu is affectionately known in the … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba Editor-In-Chief news@alexreporter.co.za When she was in high school, Mmapudi Rosina Shiko used to make a terrible noise in class regularly. And that got her in trouble with her teachers most of the time because she was always on the noisemakers list. After graduating from Tielelo Secondary School, she moved … Read more
By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za A social networking and entertainment movement known as Alex Life Begins at 40 celebrated its first year of existence. The initiative was created by Jimmy Masingi, founder and chairman of the movement. Masingi said that since the movement began, they haven’t looked back. The idea was to mobilize and … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba Editor-In-Chief news@alexreporter.co.za Cricket Regional Explosion (CDR) is development program that focuses on a regional method. CDR wants to make sure every school in a region plays cricket and children from that region has an opportunity. The program is the brainchild of Champions Drive, an NPO that was formed to assist … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba Editor-In-Chief news@alexreporter.co.za “This is my very first award and it feels surreal. I mean out of all the programs, the panel agreed on honoring a girl from the dusty streets of Kromhoek Ga Makgato (Limpopo),” says an exciting Mahlodi Vinolia Ranku. ” People have written me off a couple of … Read more
By Staff Reporter news@alexreporter.co.za Israel Matseke-Zulu visited Zola 7 to reminisce about their lives and careers Actor Israel Matseke Zulu is the latest entertainer to visit former presenter and artist Bonginkosi “Zola 7″ Dlamini at his home. Zola has been receiving immense support from Mzansi lately after his financial woes were made public. The … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba Editor-In-Chief news@alexreporter.co.za In this excellent album, Volume 12, Morris Mshengu Chavalala worked alongside Timbeva for Life, Thomas Mashimbye, Grace Chavalala as manager and Evans Mabasa. Mshengu played lead and bass with Evans and Timbeva playing keyboards. The muso who currently lives in Alex, wrote all six songs which … Read more
By Jonk wa Mashamba Editor-in-Chief news@alexreporter.co.za Sithuli Zulu, affectionately known as Kalawa Jazz Me, has become a role model amongst his peers. This came after he won the man of the game at a recent street tournament that took place at the 19th Selbourne. The 20-year-old man who passed matric in 2019 … Read more