Your weekly fix on what’s trending in the crazy world we live in. From fashion to politics and everything in between, we’ve rounded up the top trending stories from this week:
Legendary musician Hugh Masekela has passed
Legendary musician Bra Hugh Masekela has died. Bra Hugh’s family issued a statement confirming the news. “After a protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer, he passed peacefully in Johannesburg, South Africa, surrounded by his family.”
Tweets have been pouring in from people sharing their fondest memories of him and sending their condolences to his family.
The passing of global Jazz Icon Bra Hugh Masekela is a loss to us all. Heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues #RIPHughMasekela pic.twitter.com/1iXSU4ePex
— Prof Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3) January 23, 2018
Today, we mourn the loss of a legend. Not only one here at home, but throughout the world.
Robala ka kagiso. #RIPHughMasekela pic.twitter.com/Ms1P9ZHkCL
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) January 23, 2018
Reflecting on the life and times of the late great pioneer of Afro-jazz, bra Hugh Masekela with our our very own icons and living legends at the home of Bra Hugh Masekela. #RIPHughMasekela pic.twitter.com/5msFZ6TVsV
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) January 23, 2018
Katy Perry is coming to South Africa
Katy Perry announced this morning on her Twitter account that for the first time she will be bringing her ‘Witness the Tour’ to South Africa for two nights only. She will be performing on the 18th and 20th July at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg and tickets go on sale this Friday so be sure to act swiftly as we’re sure this one will be a sell-out!
🇿🇦‼️SOUTH AFRICA‼️🇿🇦 #WITNESSTHETOUR is coming to YOU for ✌🏼 NIGHTS! I am over the moon to be performing there for the FIRST TIME EVER!! Can’t wait to 👁 u all @Ticketprodome on JULY 18 & JULY 20! 🎟 on sale this FRIDAY @ 9am ❤💋 pic.twitter.com/Z7eG8JkSi3
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) January 24, 2018
Demi-Leigh is back in SA!
Our very own Miss Universe is officially back in her beautiful country. After a few months of travelling around the world to celebrate her reign including rubbing shoulders with Kendall Jenner at the Golden Globes, Demi-Leigh Nel Pieters in back in South Africa.
She had a very warm welcome from fans at the airport as well as thousands of people expressing their excitement over twitter.
We’re happy to have you back Demi!
We are ready for you Demi! #MissUniverse #WelcomeHomeDemi🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/XYRGNGPN2g
— Cell C South Africa (@CellC) January 24, 2018
Welcome home to the beautiful @DemiLeighNP❤️Feeling #proudlysouthafrican today! #DemiComesHome #MissUniverse pic.twitter.com/TqGdANlmJh
— Elrico Bellingan (@Luxo_Blog) January 24, 2018
This is not a drill! #MissUniverse @DemiLeighNP has landed. pic.twitter.com/rI2yNyoYOm
— Miss South Africa (@Official_MissSA) January 24, 2018
#MissUniverse is home. pic.twitter.com/sCCpqYcgAq
— Times LIVE (@TimesLIVE) January 24, 2018
Day Zero is quickly aproaching
Day Zero has been moved to 12 April, and Capetonians have been warned to step up their water-saving game or face disastrous consequences. City of Cape Town Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson on Tuesday urged residents to drastically cut down on their water usage. “Unfortunately, due to a drop in the dam levels of 1.4%, Day Zero has, as of today, moved forward to 12 April 2018,” he said. “However, it is still possible to push back Day Zero if we all stand together now and change our current path. Now is the time to do so. We will not be getting second chances.”
Instagram’s new feature is a massive gamechanger
When Instagram introduced filters and stickers, our stories changed forever. Now the social media platform is letting users add even more sass to their stories by adding GIFs. If that wasn’t enough to get you excited, in the coming weeks, Instagram will also be rolling out the ability to upload photos and videos of any size to your story — so you never have to crop a furious friend out of that group snap again. Crazy times we’re living in people!
Want more breaking celebrity news? Click here.
