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The Citizen
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Watch: Reality TV star tears up in Facebook video during eviction drama
Chaos erupted on Facebook as Pastors' Wives reality television star Nandipha Mlombi, popularly known as Queen Nandi, went live, in tears, claiming she was being forcibly removed from her rented Lonehill home, while her children were locked inside. Read more: Human rights need to come first in evictions In the video, which is now circulating online, Queen Nandi alleged that she paid her rent, but was being evicted by 'thugs' allegedly sent by the landlord. She said she unknowingly rented the property from a woman who allegedly hijacked the building. 'I didn't know. She said it was her house, and now, because she's hijacking the building, she's got thugs to come take out my furniture. 'Now, they've locked me out of this house, while some of my stuff is in there, including my children. My children are in there with thugs.' Nandipha can be heard throughout the live broadcast repeatedly calling for help, pleading for the intervention of the police. 'We've been calling cops to no avail and my children are being held hostage.' The alleged landlord, Vuyiseka Mfeqeka, known as 'Sis Vee', countered Nandipha's claims, stating that Nandipha had rented the house specifically to shoot her reality show for eight weeks and that the agreed period had expired. She also responded to Queen Nandi in a live Facebook video, which is also doing the rounds on social media. 'She was supposed to be out on June 7, but she doesn't want to leave. 'We even had the police involved. We have been going to the police station, but she won't leave.' Sis Vee also clarified that she didn't hijack the building. She owns the property. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
'Risked it all': Where is Nandipha Magudumana's husband?
Nandipha Maguduman's recent court appearance has left many South Africans questioning how and why she gave up her glamorous and successful life – and her marriage – to embark on a criminal spree with fellow-accused, Thabo Bester. The alleged couple are currently facing charges of orchestrating his 2022 prison escape, defrauding the public, and violating multiple bodies. They appeared at the Free State High Court for a pre-trial hearing, which has been postponed to 19 September. Their trial is set to begin on 10 November at the Bloemfontein High Court. With all eyes on Nandipha, many want to know where her other half, Mr Magudumana, is. Despite being a married woman, the celebrity aesthetics doctor allegedly embarked on an affair with Thabo Bester while he was behind bars for a rape and murder conviction in 2012. At the time, Nandipha was married to Mkhuseli Magudumana, who is a paediatric medical doctor. The former couple shares two daughters together: Ayana and Aziza. But according to an affidavit, Nandipha claimed she was Bester's 'customary wife.' In a tweet posted following her arrest, former friend Redi Tlhabi claims the couple divorced in 2022. However, conflicting reports claim that Nandipha is still legally married to Mkhuseli Magudumana, who has kept a low profile since her arrest. Where is Nandipha Magudumana's husband Mkhuseli? Images via Instagram: @drnandi/ Showmax In Nandipha's 2024 bail application, she revealed that she is currently separated from her husband. In a sworn statement, Nandipha claimed that she met Thabo Bester at Wits University in 2006, where he allegedly studied theology. Official reports have revealed that Bester only has a grade 7 education. Nandipha also claimed that she and Bester began dating in 2017, and he paid lobola for her in 2020. While Nandipha Magudumana's frail appearance has concerned many South Africans, others have claimed that she is merely playing the public empathy card. Some even insinuated that she was no better than Thabo Bester himself. In court appearances, Nandipha Magudumana has appeared to read her Bible, pray, and sing, all while under the watchful eye of clicking cameras. Months after her arrest, the mom-of-two was in tears when her attorney claimed that Thabo Bester had 'forced' her to skip the country with her. In a letter written during Women's Month, Nandipha also claimed that she was abused by many men in her life, possibly including Bester. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
19-06-2025
- IOL News
Dr. Nandipha Magudumana and the emotional toll of bad choices: when love becomes a life sentence
Dr Nandipha Magudumana is not just a headline or a meme - she's a woman who has lost her medical career, her children, her freedom and public favour all for a man. Image: CrimeInSA/X In her most recent court appearance, Dr. Nandipha Magudumana looked nothing like the woman South Africa once knew. Once styling in designer heels and confidence, she now looks worn out, hollow-eyed, visibly thinner and almost unrecognisable. Her gaunt figure, drawn face and lifeless eyes left social media users stunned. 'Nandipha looks like a shadow," a user on X wrote, while another bluntly added: "Nothing ages you faster than stress." Meanwhile, Thabo Bester, the convicted killer and fraudster with whom Magudumana allegedly orchestrated a dramatic prison escape, sat in the same courtroom appearing well-groomed and composed. Video Player is loading. 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Next Stay Close ✕ 1/ The recent court images of Dr. Nandipha Magudumana since her detention have sparked debate about her wellbeing & state of mind, so here's my in-depth thread 🧵 about her psychological state based solely on visual cues & time in prison… — KrucbalXqution (@KrucbalXqution) June 18, 2025 That difference between the visibly broken woman and a calm Bestern has ignited conversations far beyond just this high-profile court case. It's now become a mirror of how society views mental strength, gender and the emotional cost of bad choices. So, why does it often seem that women carry the emotional burden more visibly, especially when they're the ones on trial for making destructive choices in the name of love? The breakdown isn't always about guilt, it's about being human. "Independent Media Lifestyle" spoke to Dr. Giada del Fabbro, a Johannesburg forensic psychologist to help unpack what's going on beneath the surface of this tragic transformation. Magudumana once had it all - a successful career, a public image and two young daughters who looked up to her. Image: X "This perception that women 'break' while men 'endure' is rooted more in social conditioning than biology," explained del Fabbro. She added: 'Women are taught to express emotions of sadness, anxiety, even shame while men are rewarded for suppressing theirs. The public watches Nandipha fall apart and reads it as a weakness. But what if it's just honesty?" Every time I see Dr Nandipha Magudumana, I can't stop thinking about her kids. How do you even begin to explain to them that you chose a convicted murderer over them and threw your entire life away for crime? Shuuuu — ✨Pebbles (@PebblesNeo) June 17, 2025 It's easy to forget that Dr Nandipha is not just a headline or a meme. She's a woman who has lost her medical career, her children, her freedom and public favour - all for a man - one that doesn't appear to be losing sleep. Smart women, destructive choices The bigger question still lingers: how does someone so accomplished fall into such a toxic trap? Dr. Nandipha Magudumana is a perfect example that you can be highly educated and still be a fool. Educated fool.🚮 — Masemola Amo (@Masemola_Amo) June 17, 2025 "Highly educated women aren't immune to psychological vulnerabilities," del Fabbro said. "Attachment trauma, emotional manipulation and a deep need for acceptance can cloud judgement. Over time, toxic partners erode logic. What may seem like a choice is often the result of prolonged psychological entanglement.' Thabo Bester, the convicted killer who orchestrated his escape from prison with the alleged help of his girffriend, looks dapper and unstressed in court. Image: CrimeInSA/X In other words, intelligence doesn't shield anyone from emotional exploitation, especially when love is used as a weapon. Magudumana may have started out in control, but slowly, piece by piece, she lost her grip. In South Africa, public scandals involving women are almost always laced with moral judgement. As netizens critiqued Magudumana's weight loss, her complexion, her no-name brand make-up and her supposed regrets, fewer people seemed to ask why Bester, the man at the centre of the scandal, appeared unfazed. Rather, the comments were about how composed he was. 'Thabo is glowing' was just one comment that highlights this. "There's a double standard," del Fabbro explained. 'Women are judged on more than their crimes; they're judged on their looks, motherhood, femininity, even how they cry in court. Men face public scrutiny too, but theirs rarely includes their emotional state or domestic roles.' That difference between the visibly broken woman and the composed man has ignited conversations far beyond just this high-profile court case. Image: X Magudumana isn't just facing criminal charges. She's carrying the extra burden of betraying the image of the "perfect woman" as professional, maternal and composed. 'People forget that emotional expression is not weakness. It's often a sign of just how much someone has endured.' Many South African women relate to Magudumana's unravelling. Not because they've seemingly helped a criminal escape but because they've made mistakes, silenced their instincts or stayed in toxic relationships out of fear or misguided love. "I feel sorry for her," said one woman online. "I've made bad choices for a man too. The shame is real." Dr. Nandipha Magudumana during a recent court appearance, looking like her problems are bearing down on her. Image: CrimeInSA/X Fewer things impact our mental health quite like poor decision-making. When we regret the choices we make, it's easy to overthink things, place blame, worry and become anxious. When we talk about bad decisions, we often focus only on the person who made them. But behind every headline and court appearance is a ripple effect, one that quietly crashes into the lives of innocent people, especially children and close family. Magudumana once had it all - a successful career, a public image and two young daughters who looked up to her. So, why do people stick to bad choices, even when things fall apart? Experts say it's often because decisions are made in the heat of the moment, driven by emotion instead of logic. Whether it's falling in love with the wrong person or making a risky move, strong feelings like fear, love, or desperation, can cloud our thinking. And once we've gone down that path, we tend to double down. We try to protect the choice even if that means making more poor decisions to cover up the first one. Now imagine this ripple, a mother behind bars. Children grow up with unanswered questions and a sense of possible shame. Parents and relatives left to explain the unexplainable. And family names dragged through headlines. And while the law may be dealing with her crimes, her "community" is dealing with the ripple effects of her decisions. This courtroom drama might fade from the headlines. But the lessons about mental health, emotional manipulation and the gendered cost of scandal, are here to stay.
The South African
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Palace to prison: How did Nandipha meet Thabo Bester?
Nandipha Magudumana's appearance in court alongside her co-accused Thabo Bester has left many South Africans wondering what went wrong for the former doctor. Known for her glamorous appearance, successful businesses, perfect family life, and beautiful homes, many believe that the woman in the dock is a shadow of her former self. Nandipha and Bester are currently facing charges of orchestrating his 2022 prison escape, defrauding the public, and violating multiple bodies. They appeared at the Free State High Court for a pre-trial hearing, which has been postponed to 19 September. While Thabo Bester appeared as suave as his charming personality, Nandipha Magudumana looked gaunt and run-down in the courtroom. Bester – has has been previously convicted of murder, rape and fraud – wore a black stylish coat and a pair of trendy spectacles. Nandipha – who donned red lipstick and a hoodie – displayed hollow cheeks and expressionless eyes. Her appearance quickly became a trending topic on social media. Entertainment reporter Phil Mphela posted on X: 'A whole DOCTOR, wasted her life on this. Thabo Bester is gaining weight while she is withering away'. Businesswoman and PR exec Farah Fortune agreed, posting: 'Look at Nandipha. Next time you wanna do stupid s**t to please a man'. Fellow X user @BedworthTimes added: ' Look at the glow-up turned glow-down. Sis has aged fast. Prison will humble even the baddest baddie. Not for the faint-hearted, shame!' According to GroundUp – which broke the news of Thabo Bester's prison escape – Nandipha Maguumana began visiting the convict in prison in 2017. At the time, Bester was serving three concurrent life sentences, which he was handed down in 2011 and 2012. They were for two counts of rape, one count of murder, and armed robbery with aggravating circumstances. 'She visited him several times over the coming years. There was even one booking on Valentine's Day', claimed journalist Daniel Steyn in Showmax docuseries Tracking Thabo Bester. Thabo Bester and his lover Dr Nandipha reunited in the dock. Image: Twitter @LindA_MniSii/@pmcafrica However, in her sworn statement since her arrest, Nandipha claims she met Thabo Bester at Wits University in 2006, where he allegedly studied theology. The Department of Home Affairs has since revealed that Bester only has a grade 7 education. Nandipha also claims that she and Bester began dating in 2017, and he paid lobola for her in 2020. In 2022, weeks after Bester's escape, Nandipha approached the Free State High Court, claiming she was Bester's 'customary wife'. The doctor had demanded to collect his 'body' after the prison fire, where he had faked his death. Meanwhile, Nandipha married her lawful husband, Mkhuseli Magudumana – also a doctor – in 2013. The former couple shares two daughters together: Ayana and Aziza. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
