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10 shocking South African celebrity deaths of 2022.
lifestyle

10 shock South African celebrity deaths of 2022

Suicide
Celeb News

RIP: Celebs we’ve lost to suicide in 2022 [photos]

Suicide
Celeb News

World Mental Health Day: Celebs we’ve lost to suicide

10 shocking South African celebrity deaths of 2022.
Lifestyle

10 shock South African celebrity deaths of 2022

Suicide
Celeb News

RIP: Celebs we’ve lost to suicide in 2022 [photos]

Suicide
Celeb News

World Mental Health Day: Celebs we’ve lost to suicide

Patrick Shai
Celeb News

Patrick Shai: Wife’s cheating rumours divide the family

By Rae Seleme27-07-2022 15:12

Patrick Shai’s wife Masechaba, who is accused of cheating on the actor says she’s willing to take a paternity test for his children.

Patrick Shai and Sechaba
Celeb News

Patrick’s son Sechaba Shai discusses drug addiction & being homeless

By Rae Seleme30-05-2022 16:47

Sechaba Shai, who battled with drug addiction for 17 years opens up about why he was homeless, his father Patrick’s death and staying clean.

Samthing Soweto weight loss
Celeb News

‘Why celebs commit suicide’: Samthing Soweto trolled over weight loss

By Megan van den Heever22-05-2022 20:01

Trolls have taken cruel jibes at singer Samthing Soweto, whose weight loss has raised concerns among his fans…

Riky Rick is rumoured to have committed suicide
Celeb News

Riky Rick and other celebs who committed suicide in 2022

By Megan van den Heever23-02-2022 19:55

Rest peacefully: Riky Rick is rumoured to be one of many celebrities who ended their lives in 2022. Take a look…

Patrick Shai
Soapies

‘Uzalo’ viewers praise and mourn Patrick Shai for posthumous GBV role

By Rae Seleme04-02-2022 10:50

Watch the late actor and GBV activist Patrick Shai give a stellar performance in Mzansi’s most-watched soapie ‘Uzalo’.

A video of Patrick speaking about death just one week before his passing has gone viral
Celeb News

‘If I were to die’: Did Patrick Shai know his death was imminent? [watch]

By Megan van den Heever28-01-2022 12:14

It’s been said that some people have a premonition of their passing before they die – could the same be true for actor Patrick Shai? The veteran TV star shocked the country after news emerged of his suicide last week. This after close friends he was going through a rough patch after a “character assassination” […]

Rasta unveils portrait of Patrick Shai
Celeb News

Rasta shows off his Patrick Shai portrait – and it’s pretty good!

By Megan van den Heever28-01-2022 10:31

‘I think Rasta was just craving Chicken Licken hot wings’: one tweep said of the artist’s impressive portrait of Patrick Shai…

Patrick Shai Masechaba
Celeb News

Patrick Shai: ‘This pain is VERY deep,’ says widow Masechaba

By Thabo Baloyi27-01-2022 19:36

Patrick Shai’s widow Masechaba has urged South Africans to not judge her late husband and also expressed gratitude for support she has received

Patrick Shai memorial service
Celeb News

LIVE NOW: Watch memorial service for veteran actor Patrick Shai

By Thabo Baloyi27-01-2022 12:21

A memorial service is being held until 15:00 at the Market Theatre, Johannesburg, for Patrick Shai who passed away at age 66.

Cassper Nyovest has called out Prince Kaybee after reigniting feud
Celeb News

Hypocrite? Cassper calls Prince Kaybee a ‘b***h’ after Patrick Shai rant

By Megan van den Heever27-01-2022 11:04

Cassper Nyovest had lewd words to share about his rival Prince Kaybee, days after ranting about being insulted by Patrick Shai

Patrick Shai memorial service
Soapies

‘The River’ cast pays tribute to Patrick Shai with behind-the-scenes videos

By Rae Seleme27-01-2022 09:57

The cast and crew of ‘The River’ have taken to social media to pay tribute to Patrick Shai with behind-the-scenes videos and episodes.

Cassper Nyovest and Hlomla Dandala
Celeb News

‘Playing victim’: Hlomla Dandala blames Cassper for Patrick Shai’s death

By Megan van den Heever26-01-2022 16:26

Actor Hlomla Dandala has accused rapper Cassper Nyovest of ‘playing innocent’ after the death of veteran actor Patrick Shai.

Patrick Shai
Celeb News

‘Social media is breaking me’: Patrick Shai’s last call to his friend [Listen]

By Rae Seleme25-01-2022 11:27

Thabang Sefotho says Patrick Shai revealed in their last phone call that the character assassination on social media was breaking him.

Patrick Shai
Quiz

SOAPIE QUIZ: RIP Patrick Shai…Test your knowledge of the late actor

By Rae Seleme24-01-2022 16:14

Think you’re a Patrick Shai fan who knows it all? Then take part in our popular soapie quiz and WIN R1 000 in cash!

Nomsa Buthelezi slams trolls who criticised Patrick Shai
Celeb News

‘Congrats, he’s dead’: Nomsa Buthelezi slams Patrick Shai trolls [watch]

By Megan van den Heever24-01-2022 11:42

‘He may have been dealing with stuff in his life, but you pressed the go button’: Nomsa Buthelezi said of trolls who attacked Patrick Shai.

Patrick Shai
Celeb News

From abuser to activist: Patrick Shai on reforming his life [video]

By Megan van den Heever24-01-2022 10:41

From being called a ‘monster’ to inspiring South Africans as an anti-GBV activist: Here’s how Patrick Shai left behind his abusive past.

New details have emerged of the death of veteran actor Patrick Shai
Celeb News

Patrick Shai: New details of death and funeral plans

By Megan van den Heever24-01-2022 09:12

According to reports, police have confirmed that Patrick Shai committed suicide and that his body was discovered by his wife…

Patrick and Kopano Shai
Celeb News

Patrick Shai’s son Kopano reveals he was humiliated by his videos

By Rae Seleme24-01-2022 08:54

Kopano Shai took to Facebook to reveal that his father – Patrick Shai’s videos about Cassper Nyovest were an embarrassment.

Patrick Shai
News

Patrick Shai: ‘A compassionate hero of our struggle against GBV’ – CGE

By Thabo Baloyi23-01-2022 23:07

As an advocate against gender-based violence, Patrick Shai has worked with the Gender Commission of South Africa

Patrick Shai
Celeb News

Patrick Shai’s friends talk about his last days before ending his life

By Rae Seleme23-01-2022 10:33

Patrick Shai’s close friends – Sello Maake KaNcube and Botlhale Modisane from the Tshegofatso Pule Foundation chat about his last days.

Tweeps troll Cassper Nyovest after death of Patrick Shai
Celeb News

‘Guilty conscience?’: Tweeps troll Cassper after Patrick Shai’s suicide

By Megan van den Heever23-01-2022 09:39

Casssper Nyovest is facing cruel jibes after tweeps accused him of being the motive behind the suicide of veteran actor Patrick Shai.

Cassper and Patrick Shai
Celeb News

‘Only God knows’: Cassper Nyovest reacts to Patrick Shai’s passing

By Rae Seleme22-01-2022 17:21

Rapper Cassper Nyovest and tweeps react to legendary actor and GBV activist Patrick Shai’s passing on social media.

Patrick Shai
Celeb News

RIP: ‘Skeem Saam’, ‘The River’… inside Patrick Shai’s memorable roles

By Rae Seleme22-01-2022 14:53

From ‘Generations’, ‘7de Laan’, ‘The River’ to ‘Skeem Saam’, actor and GBV activist Patrick Shai had many memorable roles.

Patrick Shai
News

BREAKING: Veteran actor Patrick Shai PASSES AWAY

By Thabo Baloyi22-01-2022 13:07

Veteran actor Patrick Shai boasts an illustrous career, having starred in several hit shows like Soul City, Generations and 7de Laan

Cassper Nyovest is not happy with Patrick Shai
Celeb News

‘F*ck, this is too much’: Cassper speaks out following Patrick Shai saga

By Marilynn Manuel18-01-2022 13:30

‘God I can’t do this anymore’: Cassper is not happy that Patrick Shai disrespected his mom and has asked God to help him deal with it.

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