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IOL News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Shalate Sekhabi says goodbye to Shoki: a bittersweet exit from 'House of Zwide'
Shalate Sekhabi's emotional goodbye to Shoki marks the end of an era in 'House of Zwide'. Image: Instagram In a heartfelt Instagram post, actress Shalate Sekhabi bid an emotional farewell to her beloved character Shoki from the popular show 'House of Zwide'. Sekhabi expressed her appreciation to the entire crew and fans who supported her throughout her four-year journey as Shoki, with a mix of sadness and gratitude. 'My heart is filled with so much gratitude. Farewell Shoki! Thank you so much to everyone who has embraced and loved Shoki over the years. It's because of this character that I've become a household name and got my start in this industry. 'Shoki has changed my life beyond anything I could have ever imagined, and the love from all the viewers online and in person is the most amazing thing to come out of all of this. 'It's very bittersweet for me because I will miss playing Shoki,' Sekhabi confessed, acknowledging the profound impact the character had on her life and career. 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 ✕ Shoki became synonymous with Sekhabi's name, and she credited the role for making her a household name. In the show, Sekhabi's character was initially introduced as the close friend of Ona Molapo, played by Nefisa Mkhabela, and she later became the wife of Nkosi Zwide. She also extended her gratitude to the production team, including Bomb Productions, Thabo Boom, and Zwabheka, for believing in her and providing her with this life-changing opportunity. She also thanked the loyal viewers who embraced Shoki and showered her with love and support. Friends and industry peers flooded Sekhabi's comment section with warm messages. Rorisang Mohapi commented: 'You're amazing, mama, keep shining!' While on-screen husband Wanda Zuma reminisced on how Shoki's character was brought to life. The actress was overwhelmed by the outpouring of messages she received from fans, with many expressing their sadness about her character's departure and even pleading with her not to leave the show. As she closes the chapter on Shoki, the 24-year-old actress and musician looks forward to new projects and opportunities, promising to share more of her work with fans in the future. She ended her post with a nod to the show's ongoing drama, asking viewers to continue watching 'House of Zwide' for the unfolding storylines between the remaining characters. The young actress has been with the show since its first season. She's also known for her recurring debut role of Millicent in the 1Magic soapie 'The River', first appearing in season three. Meanwhile, 'House of Zwide' has been renewed for a fifth season and will continue to keep viewers glued to their screens with its captivating storylines.
News24
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Shalate Sekhabi bids farewell to House of Zwide's Shoki
It's the end of an era for House of Zwide fans. For the better part of four years, actress Shalate Sekhabi has donned the character Shoki, best friend and confidante to Nefisa Mkhabela's Ona Molapo on eTV's House of Zwide. The show's fifth season started after the fourth season ended with major cliffhanger where Shoki is involved in a car accident with Wanda Zuma's Nkosi, resulting in her succumbing to her injuries. This marks the end of Shalate's run on the show after a whirlwind four seasons of heartbreak, explosive drama and finding love. Taking to Instagram, Shalate penned a heartfelt message of gratitude as hangs up Shoki's character. 'My heart is filled with so much gratitude. Farewell Shoki! ... thank you so much to everyone who has embraced and loved Shoki over the years. It's because of this character that I've become a household name and got my start in this industry,' Shalate writes. 'Shoki has changed my life beyond anything I could have ever imagined and the love from all the viewers online and in person is the most amazing thing to come out of all of this. This is very bittersweet for me because I will miss playing Shoki, I played her for four years and most of you all know me as her!' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kgabang Shalate Sekhabi (@shalatesekhabi) Fans of the soap opera have seen Shoki grow through all phases of her life. Shoki grew from a young and bright-eyed fledgling fashion designer from Tembisa to becoming the face of the House of Zwide line. Weekday evenings had viewers on the edge of their seats with drama-filled storylines like the intense love triangle between Shoki, Mampho (played by Gaisang Noge) and Nkosi. In the end, true love prevailed as Shoki and Nkosi tied the knot in a lavish and tearjerking ceremony. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TRUELOVE Magazine (@truelovemagazine) House of Zwide is far from the last time South Africans will see Shalate on their screens. The 24-year-old actress and singer's latest role is on the Netflix original series Go!, where she pulls viewers' heartstrings as the character Nthabi. 'This is truly the end of an era but all chapters have to end at some point,' pens Shalate.
The Citizen
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘End of an era': Shalate Sekhabi exits House of Zwide
Sekhabi joined the series at its inception in 2021, playing the role of Shoki. Shalate Sekhabi has announced her departure from the popular drama series House of Zwide after four years on the show. Sekhabi joined the series at its inception in 2021, playing the role of Shoki. Announcing her exit on Instagram, she said playing the character had changed her life in ways she never imagined. 'It's because of this character that I've become a household name and got my start in this industry. 'This is very bittersweet for me because I will miss playing Shoki. I played her for four years, and most of you know me as her,' she added. Sekhabi also thanked the show's producers, Bomb Productions, broadcaster and fans for their support. 'This is truly the end of an era, but all chapters have to end at some point. I look forward to my future endeavours and sharing more work with all of you.' ALSO READ: 'I hope people saw my heart': Inno Matijane bids farewell to 'The Way Ngingakhona' A rising star from Mafikeng Born in Mafikeng, North West, Sekhabi graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2023 with a degree in film and television, later earning an Honours degree. While she started taking acting classes at eight years old, her career launched when she was 13, after shooting her first film. She has since appeared in several local productions, including The River, Rhythm City, A Cup of Sugar and Klevish. Sekhabi currently stars in the Netflix series Go! playing the character Nthabi. NOW READ: WATCH: Dancing queens Somizi and Real Housewives Christall Kay show off their power dance moves
New Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Penang shaken by distant quake
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Fire and Rescue Department received two reports of tremors this afternoon, following an earthquake in Sumatra. Its director Mohamad Shoki Hamzah said the calls were made from Block 1, Taman Selatan in Jelutong, and the City Bayview Hotel in George Town, at 5.15pm. He said the tremors were believed to have been caused by a moderate earthquake in the neighbouring country. "The earthquake occurred at 4.57pm local time. "Upon receiving the reports, teams from the Jalan Perak and Lebuh Pantai fire and rescue stations were deployed to both locations to carry out safety inspections and monitor the buildings," he said. Shoki added that, so far, no structural damage to any buildings had been reported, and the situation remained under control. "Our teams are continuing to monitor the situation, and any developments will be shared in due course," he said. The public has been advised to remain vigilant, follow instructions from the authorities, and avoid spreading unverified information to prevent unnecessary panic. Earlier, it was reported that several areas across Penang experienced brief tremors following a 5.9-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The tremors were felt on the mainland in Nibong Tebal, Bukit Mertajam, Bukit Minyak, Bertam, Penaga, Seberang Jaya, Perda and Butterworth. On the island, they were experienced in Bayan Baru, Air Itam, Farlim, Batu Lanchang, Batu Maung, Sungai Pinang, Jalan Utama, Tanjung Tokong, and Balik Pulau. According to a statement by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) on Facebook, the earthquake was centred in the waters off northern Sumatra at a depth of 74km, occurring at approximately 4.57pm. "There is no tsunami threat to Malaysia, though minor tremors may be felt in some areas along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. "The earthquake was located 107km southeast of Meulaboh, Indonesia. MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the situation," it said. Nurul Amira Abdul Rahim, 40, a resident of Farlim, said she felt light-headed while preparing food for her two children. "I was in the kitchen cooking when I suddenly felt dizzy. It felt as though the floor was shaking. "Even the glass moved slightly, but it only lasted around five seconds. Later, I saw on Facebook that there had been an earthquake," she said. Another resident, M. Aigini, 43, from Tanjung Tokong, said she experienced a similar sensation while watching television. "I thought I was just feeling unwell, but when my husband said he felt it too, we realised something was off. "Still, the tremor didn't last long — just over a minute. We didn't leave the house as it passed so quickly," she said.
