Wits University held the annual Fresher’s Party to welcome first-year and returning students to the university. The night was filled with fun and performances by prominent artists such as Focalistic, Scotts Maphuma, DBN Gogo, and many more.
Wits Vuvuzela hit the ground to capture the night, tune in for an experience of fun, laughter, and excitement, ahead of a jam-packed academic calender.
Just when you thought season two had reached its peak of drama, season three will have you on the edge of your seat, gasping for more.
Young, African and Famous is a Netflix reality series directed by Wesley Masilo Makgamatha, and follows the glamorous lives of African media personalities from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Namibia and Tanzania to name a few.
Exciting new characters are added to the cast this season, Nollywood actress Ini Edo, entrepreneur, Shakib Lutaaya and South African social media sensation Kefilwe Mabote. Viewers can anticipate drama, luxury, and vulnerable moments throughout the series.
This season of Young, African and Famous brings fresh drama and excitement as Zari and Shakib take centre stage, stealing the spotlight with their highly anticipated wedding.
The wedding was undeniably beautiful and intimate, radiating love and excitement. However, the event was marred by Annie’s comments, which were loud and uncomfortable. She repeatedly pointed out the age gap between the bride and groom, suggesting that Shakib could be Zari’s son’s friend, which I believe felt out of place, especially in front of Zari’s family. Her remarks added tension to the occasion, taking away from the celebration’s joy and highlighting the group’s awkward dynamic.
This season, Annie seem determined to fix the relationships she damaged last season, especially with Zari and Swanky, as she works to rebuild trust within the group. However, I cannot help but feel that Annie’s actions reveal a narcissistic side to her—she never truly takes accountability for her behaviour and seems to lack the self-awareness she claims to have. Her constant attempts to play victim or deflect responsibility only made me more frustrated.
Swanky shares that after the previous season he went to therapy and in this new season of strong personalities and dramatic moments, his composed manner make him a welcome presence.
I find Diamond’s attitude towards women off-putting this season. He believes he can be with any woman at once, treating Fantana poorly and playing games with her feelings. It’s frustrating to watch because it comes across as disrespectful and manipulative. As for Naked DJ and Kayleigh, their relationship had me feeling like the show was scripted. It felt odd that they only had certain serious conversations about commitment when they were with their friends, considering they live together. Those kinds of discussions should have been happening privately, and it made the whole situation feel more staged than real.
Nollywood actress Ini Edo’s arrival infuses the group with new and potent energy because of her strong personality and commanding presence, which open new avenues for developments and conflict.
However, the biggest drama of the season emerges from the fiery clashes between Kefilwe and Zari. Their intense and chaotic interactions become some of the most talked-about moments, which left me eagerly anticipating the next twist in their ongoing feud.
Overall, my takeaway is that while the drama and intense moments keep things interesting, it is the humour and unpredictable dynamics that really make the series entertaining. Despite the conflicts, there is still a lot of growth and real moments that make you want to see what happens next.
Vuvu Rating 8/10
FEATURED IMAGE: An image of the season 3 cast from Instagram by Netflix.
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Meet Ngeletshedzo Mutwanamba. She considers herself a simple girl who likes reading and listening to music. But these hobbies and her social life took a back seat so she could achieve something extraordinary.
At just 16 years of age, Ngeletshedzo has managed to pass Grade 12 with a remarkable seven distinctions, becoming the top achiever of her school, Blue Hills College. Her high school journey, marked by the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic and constant load shedding, was anything but easy.
Achieving seven distinctions in Grade 12 involved little sleep and a seemingly unending workload.
“I had to make sure that I was able to manage my time because the minute you start making things pile up everything just goes crazy. So, I really had to make sure that I was able to stick to what I wanted to do for the day,” she said.
As the year went on, Mutwanamba found that she got lazier, another mental barrier she had to overcome. “My motivation was the distinction at the end of the day. I knew that if I did not do (an assignment) at that exact moment I might be costing myself a distinction in the next coming year,” said Mutwanamba. She added that she aimed for eight distinctions, but “unfortunately” only achieved seven.
Mutwanamba started her high school journey in 2020, the year of the covid-19 pandemic, a huge shift for her personal and academic life.
“It was the first year of high school, a whole new environment for me…now all of a sudden there’s this disease, now I can’t go to school, and I personally enjoy seeing the teacher physically,” she said, stating that online Zoom meetings were not ideal.
Due to the pandemic, her school implemented a system where different grades attended on different days, which in turn meant that the curriculum was cut short. “…I actually missed out on fundamental things that would have really helped me out in Matric,” said Mutwanamba, as some of these fundamentals include core elements of English and Mathematics.
Social distancing restrictions eventually eased in 2022, but it was the same year that load shedding became a very frustrating issue as South Africa experienced 205 days of load shedding.
“Load shedding was quite the killer,” she said, as the load reductions would delay her from doing work at certain times. The blackouts also meant that she would have to work in the dark using rechargeable lights and plan her days in advance.
An early start at school and skipping a grade five were indicators of Mutwanamba’s smarts, but for her, seeing a friend achieve a 90% pass in their grade eight year is what fuelled her further. This drive culminated in a Mutwanamba donning the coveted white blazer at her school for being the top achiever.
When asked what advice she would give to people pursuing their dreams, she said, “Always remember your goals…. If you remember the reason why you are there in the first place, if you’re in school the reason why you chose a specific subject. If you’re working the reason why you applied for that job…there’s that specific reason that pushed, you to make that choice. So, remember that reason, remember the goals you set for yourself.”
Mutwanamba will go on to study Computer Sciences at the University of Pretoria this year.
FEATURED IMAGE: Photo of Ngeletshedzo Mutwanamba with her parents. Photo: Lungile Makiza.
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