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Ntando Rambani's family grows: a stunning magazine reveal of her new life as a mother of two
Actress, Ntando Rambani has excitedly shared alongside her husband, Una Rams that they have a newborn baby after they decided to keep their pregnancy news out of the spotlight. Image: X South African actress Ntando Rambani (née Duma) is embracing a new chapter in her life as a mother of two. The 29-year-old recently graced the cover of 'Batswadi Magazine' in a stunning photoshoot for the August 2025 issue with her husband, Una Rams (real name Unarine Rambani), as well as her two children, Sbahle Mzizi and her newborn daughter. During the interview, the 'Shaka iLembe' actress revealed that she decided to get a pregnancy test because she suddenly found herself vomiting, having 'those' pregnancy cravings and nausea. 'We finally said, 'Why don't we just get a pregnancy test?' she said. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ While her husband recalled how nervous he was the day they found out that they were expecting a baby in the midst of preparing for their wedding ceremonies. 'I was nervous. I wanted her to feel like a fairy-tale bride, so I immediately calculated how far along she'd be by each ceremony. 'The moment she stepped back into the room with that test, I felt our bond deepen. Life got even more intertwined,' the Grammy-award-winning musician added. The Rambanis have been private about their lives, and this is not the first time that they have made a shocking yet beautiful announcement to the world through a magazine cover. In June, the couple stunned their fans as they shared that they tied the knot in a private ceremony surrounded by loved ones, as they looked stunning for the cover of 'Previdar Magazine'. In an interview with "Batswadi Magazine," the pair explained their decision to keep their lives private. 'We realised that as public figures, there's so little of our private life that we get to enjoy just for ourselves. So these are the little things that we've chosen to keep sacred – the baby, the marriage and probably many more things to come,' the Rambani's disclosed. Fans and friends congratulated the couple as they embraced a new chapter in their parenthood journey.
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New independent school to launch on KZN's north coast
Veloshnee Kasavan , Judy Tate, Jo-ann du Plessis, Trenley Tilbrook, Elwyn van den Aardweg, Martin Mohale, Patrick Lambie Image: Supplied A bold and exciting chapter in South African education is unfolding with the official launch of Seaton House, a new independent school set to rise within the Seaton Precinct on KwaZulu-Natal's North Coast. Construction of the school will begin in January 2026, with the official opening scheduled for 2027. Seaton House promises to deliver an inspiring, future-ready education offering that meets the urgent needs of one of the country's fastest-growing regions. Set in Salt Rock, a coastal region experiencing exponential growth with as many as 60 new families arriving each month, Seaton House has been purposefully conceived to offer a continuous co-educational journey from Grade 000 to Grade 12. The school will launch with Grades 000 – 4 and 8 – 10, and operate under the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) curriculum. Its mission is to combine academic excellence, values-based education, and meaningful community investment within a nature-rich setting designed to support well-being and personal growth. Speaking at a media event at the Manor House in Sheffield Beach, Elwyn van den Aardweg, Seaton House Project Lead and former Headmaster of Kearsney College, explained that Seaton House isn't going to be just another school. 'We're not just building a school – we're nurturing a model for lasting transformation. Seaton House will shape young lives with courage, curiosity, and character. It's about more than preparing learners for exams – it's about preparing them for life, with all its complexity and potential,' van den Aardweg explained. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Seaton House was being developed through a collaboration between leaders in education and community development, including Collins Residential, REACH- SA, and Khanyisa Inanda Seminary Community Projects (KICP). The initiative was founded on a non-profit model, which ensures all surplus was reinvested into the school and surrounding community. In addition to its academic framework, the school will offer a wellness-focused environment with dynamic sports facilities, immersive outdoor learning spaces, and forest trails designed to bring learners closer to nature. Murray Collins, CEO of Collins Residential, emphasised the long-term vision behind the school. 'From architecture to values, every element of Seaton House is designed with intent. We are investing in something much greater than infrastructure, we are investing in the future of our region, our children, and the generations that follow. This school is a tangible reflection of our belief in sustainable, human-centred development,' added Collins. The school's 25-hectare campus has been designed by Phil Thornhill of TCRPV, with landscaping by Bernice Rumble of Land Art Studio, both known for their emphasis on environmentally conscious design. SUNDAY TRIBUNE
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Bridget Masinga's journey: turning loss into light with a heartfelt pregnancy reveal
This week, beloved South African broadcaster and actress Bridget Masinga broke that silence with a message of grace, strength, and vulnerability that resonates deeply within the hearts of many Image: Bridget Masinga/Instagram In a world where pregnancy announcements often flood our social feeds with joy and perfect bump pictures, the quieter stories of loss are often left in the shadows. But this week, beloved South African broadcaster and actress Bridget Masinga broke that silence with grace, strength and vulnerability. Her pregnancy announcement, shared on August 4, was more than just another celebrity reveal; it was a poignant reminder of the long, heartbreaking road some women travel to motherhood. With a heartfelt Instagram caption, quoting Isaiah 60:22, Masinga wrote, "When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen." The post, which included a striking maternity shoot by Gareth Jacobs, quickly went viral. Fans and friends alike, including media personalities Minnie Dlamini, Duma Ntando, Moshe Ndiki, Sarah Langa and DJ Zinhle, flooded the comments with congratulations and prayers of gratitude. But behind this joyful moment lies a journey marked by deep grief and unimaginable resilience. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Speaking the unspoken truth of miscarriage Miscarriage remains a painful and often taboo topic. It's whispered about, rarely posted, and often misunderstood, even though an estimated 10 - 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, according to the National Health Institute. And the stigma around miscarriage is still heavily rooted in silence, shame, and isolation. Masinga has never shied away from the truth. Years before this announcement, in 2018, she bravely shared on social media that she had lost not one, but three pregnancies, each one a silent heartbreak carried quietly while the world moved on. She spoke candidly about the emotional toll it took on her, her relationship, and her faith. 'We lost our second pregnancy, lost my faith and my trust and found myself in a dark place fighting my way back to the light,' she wrote. 'Time doesn't heal all wounds; you just learn to live through it.' These raw admissions resonated deeply with many South African women who have gone through the same multiple times with no real support system, and often, no language to express their grief. Masinga's decision to publicly share her story has opened a much-needed conversation around pregnancy loss, grief, healing, and hope. For many women, especially black women, these experiences are often minimised, dismissed, or spiritualised to the point of emotional neglect. A 2020 study published in the Journal of Health Psychology found that Black women face increased emotional burden from pregnancy loss, often compounded by societal expectations to be strong and resilient. Masinga's vulnerability offers a counter-narrative. Her story tells women: You're not alone. Your grief is real. Your hope is valid. Research shows that the grief associated with miscarriage can resemble that of other loss forms. 'Miscarriage is a traumatic event. It represents the loss of a future, a dream, and too often, a fragment of identity as a woman. What aids healing is acknowledgement, not silence; support, not shame,' experts affirm. Masinga's own words reflect this: 'I truly believe that one day, I will be blessed with the greatest love of all … but until then, I will not lose faith. Faith has been an anchor for her, but so has community. Her post was met with a wave of love, not just from industry peers but from strangers who had followed her journey and seen parts of themselves in it. Congratulations to her and hers; her story is important. It shows that not all paths to motherhood are linear, and not every woman's body story fits the perfect narrative of 'we tried, and then we were pregnant.'
