This week in celebville: Nadia Jaftha gets engaged and Ye delays Joburg concert

This week in the entertainment world came with everything, from court battles, cute couple moments, emotional milestones and a few headline-grabbing shocks. 

Here’s a look at the stories that were on everyone’s lips:

1. MacG agreed to gender sensitisation training after Minnie Dlamini's complaint

Podcaster MacGyver “MacG” Mukwevho agreed to take part in gender sensitisation sessions after remarks he made about Minnie Dlamini sparked outrage. 

Dlamini filed a complaint at the Johannesburg Equality Court, accusing MacG and his "Podcast and Chill" co-host Sol Phenduka of hate speech and discrimination following a podcast episode. 

The media personality asked for a public apology, R1.5 million for GBV survivors and training for both hosts. MacG admitted he sometimes makes mistakes, described his words as speculations and offered to improve his apology. 

He said he is willing to mediate and to take the training if the court requires it, but he disagreed with the demand for the R1.5 million donation and argued the matter could be pursued in civil court.

2. Nonku Williams and new boo serve Sunday kitchen vibes

Reality star Nonku Williams gave fans a peek into a soft afternoon with new partner Lungani Rammaledi. The pair filmed a playful kitchen session where Rammaledi cooked sirloin and lamb, and Williams prepared a creamy garlic fish. 

Gospel music played in the background as they tasted each dish and teased a cooking challenge. The video, shared on Instagram, showed a calm, grown romance and came after Williams’s very public past relationships. 

3. Donald praises Naledi Aphiwe and Mawelele for reviving R&B and Afropop

Veteran musician Donald took to Facebook to applaud Naledi Aphiwe and Mawelele for bringing new life to R&B and Afro-pop in South Africa. 

He said their rise came at a crucial moment for the genres and praised their professionalism and maturity.

Donald also promoted their single “Buya Ekhaya”, noting that the song explores the tougher side of love and adds to a growing body of work that is helping to restore interest in these sounds.

4. 2Baba and wife argue on Instagram Live

Nigerian star 2Baba and his wife, Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, were seen arguing during a live interview hosted by Daddy Freeze. 

The video shows 2Baba repeatedly telling his wife to “shut the f*** up” while she said people should see them together. At one point, she tried to take the phone away, and the Live stalled as guests watched in shock. 

Being a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Osawaru was summoned by the Edo State House of Assembly to explain conduct it says has embarrassed the House. 

5. Brenda Ngxoli on intense prep for Brenda Fassie role

Actress Brenda Ngxoli revealed that she spent 13 months preparing to play Brenda Fassie in SABC1’s four-part documentary “Vulindlela”.

Her routine included gym work, weight loss drips, personal trainers, a Mediterranean diet, dance classes and voice coaching. 

She also spent time speaking to Fassie’s old associates and allowed herself to feel the emotional weight of the role, saying she cried even when the cameras were off. The docu-series aims to tell Fassie’s story from rise to redemption, and the final episode will air on Saturday.

6. Ye delays Johannesburg concert as Yeezy expands production plans

Ye’s Johannesburg show has been postponed after organisers, the Monyake Group, stopped communicating with fans in October. 

In a statement, Yeezy LLC said the performance will be expanded into a larger production and broadcast and that ticket holders for the original date will receive refunds through TicketPro. 

Yeezy’s team said they are finalising new dates and a new production plan and will not work with the previous promoters on this project.

7. Mörda surprises his parents with a new home

Musician Bongani Mohosana, known as Mörda, surprised his parents with a new house and shared the reveal online. The video of the milestone showed family members hiding behind a gate before shouting “surprise!” when the parents walked in.

His mother broke down in tears, and his father praised him before cutting a red ribbon at the entrance. 

DJ Zinhle also posted pictures from the day, and fans flooded the comments with blessings and congratulations for the family.

8. Nadia Jaftha is officially off the market

Content creator Nadia Jaftha announced her engagement to Reece Meyer with a series of pictures from Bali. Jaftha has kept her relationship private, so the news surprised many followers. 

Meyer co-founded Ace Labs and co-owns the Smile Bar with Jaftha, which explains why the pair have often been seen together behind the scenes. 

The engagement marks a joyful new chapter after Jaftha’s public split from Xavier Haupt in 2024, and fans responded with delight.

9. Black Coffee’s mother sparks debate on 'boy mom' culture

A picture of Black Coffee’s mother at a grandchild’s birthday set off debate online about the so-called “boy mom” culture. 

The image showed her smiling with one of the DJ’s former partners, and some users argued that the picture highlighted how mothers can excuse bad behaviour by their sons.

Others defended the grandmother, saying children deserve love from all sides. The exchange reopened conversations about accountability, blended families and how parenting shapes the adults that will be raised.

10. Venus Williams shares intimate engagement portraits

Tennis star Venus Williams posted intimate engagement portraits with fiancé Andrea Preti and captioned the set “Engaged 1/31/25”. 

The images show the couple in a garden setting and include one with Williams’s dog Harry. 

For a star that is famously known to be private, the pictures offered a rare personal glimpse and reinforced that this engagement is a quiet, cherished moment for her.