{"id":2019061,"date":"2025-09-13T11:30:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T11:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2019061"},"modified":"2025-09-13T11:30:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T11:30:48","slug":"this-week-in-celebrity-gossip-influencer-outrage-viral-backlash-and-heartfelt-goodbyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/this-week-in-celebrity-gossip-influencer-outrage-viral-backlash-and-heartfelt-goodbyes\/","title":{"rendered":"This week in celebrity gossip: influencer outrage, viral backlash and heartfelt goodbyes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This week\u2019s celeb headlines range from bittersweet divorces that got fans talking to emotional losses and extravagant birthday bashes.<\/b><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s your weekly celeb gossip round-up:<\/span><\/p>\n

Phumeza Shoba ends her marriage with musician Shota<\/strong><\/p>\n

After 11 years of marriage, it was revealed to the public by \u201cSunday World\u201d that TV personality Phumeza Shoba is divorcing her husband, Shota.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the publication, the TV presenter is the one who<\/span> initiated divorce proceedings in July 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the couple have not addressed the news, and it is also alleged that the pair were together in Spain early this month after Phumeza shared a clip of her admiring the sunset on a yacht.<\/span><\/p>\n

Phumeza Shoba and her husband, Shota have reportedly gone their separate ways after being married for a decade.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ayanda Thabethe throws her son an extravagant second birthday party<\/strong><\/p>\n

The media personality took to Instagram as she shared a glimpse of her child, Enzo\u2019s second birthday.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thabethe shared a carousel of images of the \u201cBaby Shark\u201d themed birthday party on Instagram as she showcased the celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n

She also shared an intimate and heartwarming video of the day she gave birth to her baby, as the nurse handed her the newborn after her c-section.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ayanda Thabethe shared images of the stunning \u201cBaby Shark\u201d themed scond birthday celebration of her son, Enzo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Heartbroken Prince Kaybee recalls the last painful moments of his late mother\u2019s passing<\/strong><\/p>\n

South African music producer and DJ lost his mother earlier this year after an illness, and the heartbroken DJ has been revealing how much he is in pain since.<\/span><\/p>\n

This week, the musician, whose real name is Kabelo Motsamai, reflected on his late mother\u2019s painful final moments.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a lengthy post, he wrote: \u201c<\/span>And for some reason, there\u2019s a God that is all-powerful and capable of everything and anything orchestrating all this as part of his plan. If she had to die, let her die but not like this, not to a point she can\u2019t speak or hold her own hand up.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Music producer and DJ Prince Kaybee shared an emotional post as he reflected on the pain his mother endured before her passing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Penny Ntuli addresses the backlash she received after a viral highway video<\/strong><\/p>\n

Radio host Penny Ntuli received backlash recently after she posted a clip of her dancing and twerking on a busy highway with her friend.<\/span><\/p>\n

The video quickly went viral across social media platforms, and she received backlash from netizens as well as road traffic authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ntuli apologised for her behaviour, shut down the misconception that she was drunk and urged the public not to repeat what she did.<\/span><\/p>\n

Radio presenter Penny Ntuli spoke out after facing criticism online for posting a video of her twerking on the highway.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Naledi Aphiwe renovates her parents\u2019 home<\/strong><\/p>\n

Award-winning singer Naledi Aphiwe took to social media to celebrate a heart-warming achievement after she shared that she renovated her mother\u2019s house at just 19.<\/span><\/p>\n

She shared a video on social media and gave fans a tour of the newly renovated home of her parents in KwaZulu-Natal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The video features her newly updated kitchen and living room, now sleek and modern, showcasing her stylish renovations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rising star, Naledi Aphiwe excitedly shared that she renovated her parents home at just the young age of 19.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DJ Chymamuque shares an update with fans after a tragic accident<\/strong><\/p>\n

This week, the DJ and music producer shared an update on social media about his recovery after he was admitted to the ICU due to his involvement in a car accident.<\/span><\/p>\n

He shared in a statement: \u201cChymamusique is out of ICU as of now \u2013 four successful operations, one outstanding. Still hospitalised until further notice. Thank you for your prayers and support during the toughest times.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The tragic accident led to Chymamusique losing his friend, fellow musician DJ Poizen, who passed away at the scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

DJ and music producer Chymamusique shared an update revealing that he still in hospital as he recovers from a tragic accident that claimed the life of his friend, Poizen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lasizwe slams SARS\u2019 decision to tax influencers<\/strong><\/p>\n

South African media personality, Lasizwe, has spoken against SARS\u2019 decision to tax influencers, saying that they don\u2019t have a steady income.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to \u201cSunday World\u201d, he said that the idea that influencers have money and live a glamorous life is not true because their value in the entertainment industry is oftentimes undervalued.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lasizwe also took to X and revealed that he wants to have a meeting with the SARS board to negotiate this move.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lasizwe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Faf de Klerk opens up about missing his family during the Springboks tour<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rugby star Faf de Klerk, currently on tour with the Springboks, shared that he is missing his wife and child.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Springboks are scheduled to play against the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship this Saturday at Sky Stadium in Wellington.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking to Instagram, the scrum-half captioned his post: \u201c<\/span>Sossusvlei with my crew \ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f. Mis julle twee @minevanniekerk \ud83e\ude75,\u201d as he shared throwback pictures of their holiday in Namibia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Faf de Klerk shared an emotional post as he revealed how much he misses his family while on tour with the Boks and shared a throwback picture of their family vacation in Namibia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Miss Pru addresses the \u201cfallen off\u201d claims<\/strong><\/p>\n

South African DJ, Miss Pru (real name Prudence Sebalo) recently took to Facebook as she addressed online claims that her career as a DJ has fallen off.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTo those who keep saying I \u2018fell off,\u2019 I see the comments, I\u2019ve even glanced at some of your profiles and lol, but I\u2019m not going to feed into negativity,\u201d she wrote.<\/span><\/p>\n

She further shared that as an independent artist, she\u2019s been struggling to navigate growth as she moves into a new space.<\/span><\/p>\n

South African DJ, Miss Pru. took to social media to address the claims that she has fallen off.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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