In the spotlight: Bajabulise Thela

Braamfontein Alive introducing:

Bajabulise Thela, as a South African model, qualified flight attendant, and the crowned Miss Mpumalanga 2024. 

Hailing from KaNyamazane, she is the founder of the Mambane Foundation, focused on fighting hunger and empowering young girls. She is known for her work in community development, pageantry, and aspirations to empower youth.

Key Details about Bajabulise Thela:

Pageantry: She was crowned Miss Mpumalanga 2024, as seen in this video. In 2021, she was the reigning Miss Teen Supranational South Africa, preparing to compete in Guatemala, according to this article from The Citizen.

Background: She is from KaNyamazane and represented the Enhlanzeni District.

Education & Career: She completed a marketing management qualification at the University of Johannesburg and is a qualified flight attendant.

Philanthropy: She founded the Mambane Foundation to fight hunger and empower young girls.

Philosophy: Her motto is "we are making the impossible, possible as we are the generation of change"

She's in the news for the right reason of fulfilling her dream of becoming the next Miss African Beauty South Africa 2026 - Preliminary competition to Miss Universe & Miss Supranational and Voting opens from: 1 May - 30 June 2026.

Interested fans, well-wishers, supporters, friends and family can throw their supports behind her through the voting exercise. Below is the link to vote for her:

Imperial Vote - She's contestant 11.

By Olagunju, Success Taiwo

Three (3) Bitter Truth About South Africa.

The lands belong to the White South Africans.

The finance and wealth belong to Foreigners.

Only human-right belongs to Black, Colored, Indian and Chinese's South Africans!

The reason, the black populace depends on protests~

By Olagunju, Success Taiwo.

Hunger in the village - Ramaphosa feed them

I have been in South Africa for twenty (20) years; the hunger in the villages obviously hits different and no one including the President of the country is doing nothing expect hiding money (dollars) in the couch.

We don't want hungry lions on the streets. Is not good for the vibes.

Cyril Ramaphosa must cut the cheque to feed his people. Mandela, Mbeki and my man, Jacob Zuma; did their best!

South Africans are beggars of food in their country. They don't have Millies in the house, but foreigners are seen eating Panarotti Pizza - Shame!

By Olagunju, Success Taiwo

Who's the winner now - Donald J Trump?

The depth of US lost in the war with Iran ---

Russian mogul's ship passes through Strait of Hormuz


Donald J. Trump, loser!

By Olagunju, Success Taiwo

Anti-Foreigners Protests: Let South African Government refund us!

The on-going anti-foreigners protests in South Africa is about to go to the next gear on the 4th of May 2026 as the country prepares for the nation-wide shut down.

"Let the South African government prepare our $61 Billion used to fight for the country liberation then Nigerians can peacefully leave otherwise then, they are just kidding!"

Above are my reaction and honest response to the on-going un-rest, attacks on life, businesses and property owned by foreign nationals that reside in South Africa.

What a paradox! How some un-educated sets of people in South Africa are rooting for exodus of foreigners in the county while South African economy is striving on foreigners' assets, businesses and investments.

Take for example, a small community like Braamfontein; which over the years has been transformed into emerging startup hubs in Johannesburg. The inclusion of foreign beauty shops in Braamfontein can been seen in every nook and cranny; driving daily traffics for South Africans (men and ladies) who depend on the expertise of foreigners for their beauty make-overs.

I came here when Braamfontein was a ghost area. Everything was literary dead. In the wake of survival, Nigerians among other nationals executed perfect business plans to turn around the narrative today. We came into the country and there were no jobs for anyone especially foreigners and we put our 1+1 together and turned into what the government of the country and custodians of law can now feed on whenever they are broke!

As if that is not enough, the lazy among them want us out. Yes, we will leave as soon as all our assets, investments and $61 billion borrowed to ANC to support and fight for the liberation of South Africa are repatriated to Nigeria otherwise is play by moon light for me!

Below is your AI review of the claim:

AI Overview

The claim that Nigeria spent an estimated $61 billion between 1960 and 1995 to support the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa, including direct financial aid, diplomatic efforts, and oil boycotts, is a widely cited narrative, particularly in online discussions concerning historical solidarity. 

Key Historical Context:

• Solidarity and Financial Support: Nigeria did play a significant role in fighting apartheid, with the Nigerian government establishing the Southern Africa Relief Fund (SARF) in 1976. This included mandatory deductions from civil servants' salaries, often referred to as the "Mandela Tax".
• Recognition of Support: Nelson Mandela himself, upon his release from prison, visited Nigeria in 1990 to thank the country for its support, which he acknowledged as being "second to none".
• Oil Boycott & Losses: Nigeria refused to sell oil to the apartheid regime and supported frontline states, with estimates of total economic sacrifices and direct aid amounting to the figures mentioned.
• Controversy and Verification: While the magnitude of support is documented, the exact $61 billion figure is sometimes debated in terms of its precise, audited calculation, though it is frequently cited as representing the total cumulative cost of Nigeria's efforts, including lost oil revenue. 

The sentiment often arises in response to tensions, such as xenophobic incidents or immigration issues affecting Nigerians in South Africa, highlighting the historical support given to the liberation movement. 

By Olagunju, Success Taiwo.

EFF supporters protest: A looming looting

In the unfortunate event after Honourable Julius Malema was sentenced to a direct imprisonment of five years and handed a fine of R60,000. He was sentenced in the East London Magistrate’s Court on 16 April 2026 after he was convicted on five charges related to the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000).

Men and women glad in EFF colours flooded the streets of Braamfontein with their eyes red in grievances of loosing their commander in chief. They were seen chanting struggle songs at the top of their voices. Some with Zulu rods, some with sticks, some with placards and some crying. 

Full story at Politics 2day

By Olagunju Success Taiwo