Nothando Maseko

Media Specialist Broadcast journalist /Creative/Sings a lot in the shower/Chocaholic/Fast cars/Debate and literature crazy. Personal views

[Nothando Maseko @Nothando77]

To date, the #umaungasebenzi has been the most hilarious but heartbreaking. The satire has the not so silent undertones of the daily struggles n impact of poverty n abuse on our people. #VukaDarkie

[Biker Micer @biker_micer]

@Makhuele @Daiisy119 Getting a warning for not attending a funeral? What kind of a diabolical company is this??!

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@Manikipi @ConCourtSA Please share more.

[POWER987News @POWER987News]

President Cyril Ramaphosa on the appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States @NkosinathiShazi

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@zaizai7 Happy birthday Zan❤️

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Jesse Jackson, Mugabe, and Mnangagwa inspecting a scene after the 1986 South African bomb in Harare.

[Nothando Maseko @Nothando77]

Black butterfly. We were robbed.

[RELISH WIRE NEWS @relishwirenews]

Tsakani "TK" Mhinga, a talented South African R&B singer known for her soulful voice and hits like "I Find It So Strange," passed away on February 27, 2006, at the age of 27.

She was found unresponsive in her hotel room in Bryanston, Johannesburg, by hotel staff around 13:30 after she did not respond to calls. The day before, she had been spending time with friends, including kwaito artist Mandoza, in the same hotel. She reportedly declined an invitation to join others, saying she was going to take a bath.

Initial police reports and media coverage pointed to a possible drug overdose, with toxicology tests later confirming the presence of cocaine and high levels of alcohol in her system. The official finding leaned toward this as the cause.

However, questions arose early on. Reports from 2006 noted marks on her neck, and some sources, including police entries at the mortuary, listed "strangulation" as a possible factor. An inquest was held, and evidence presented included signs of pressure to the neck combined with the substances found. The inquest court concluded the cause involved pressure to the neck and cocaine but could not determine whether another person's actions contributed to her passing. Independent experts consulted by media at the time suggested the circumstances raised concerns, pointing to elements like a towel around the neck, other physical signs, and the social context of the evening.

The family expressed hope that her passing would lead to greater awareness about substance risks, with relatives noting the challenges of media speculation during their grief.

No further criminal charges resulted from the inquest, and the matter was not pursued as a homicide case. The official record remains tied to the combined effects of substances and physical pressure, without a clear finding of external involvement.

In recent years, especially around anniversaries like the 20th in 2026, fans and some voices online have revisited the events, calling for renewed review due to perceived gaps in the original handling, such as evidence collection and investigation depth. Calls have appeared on social media to re-examine the case for clarity and closure.

To date, no new formal inquest or court process has reopened the matter or changed the recorded outcome. TK's music continues to resonate, remembered for its emotional depth and her contribution to South African R&B.

[Nothando Maseko @Nothando77]

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[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

Remembering the great Roberta Flack, who passed away one year ago today.

[Kurrco @Kurrco]

27 years ago today, Lauryn Hill won five Grammys in one night 🏆

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill made history as the first hip-hop album to win Album of the Year, and Lauryn Hill became the first female solo artist to win five Grammys in one night.

[Nothando Maseko @Nothando77]

@nasiphim We should.

[Kwena Molekwa @Miz_Ruraltarain]

Tshepo Mahloele has acquired FlySafair through his company Harith General Partners, making him the first Black South African to own an airline outright.

No DNA just RSA 🇿🇦🙌✨️🎊

[Nothando Maseko @Nothando77]

South Africa and China have signed a landmark agreement that will grant South African exporters duty free access to the Chinese market.

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[🎼🌺Music Love♥️ @ThoNg676733]

Suffering as she did from a life ending illness, she could still sing softly and gracefully. What a life that woman led. She was the Queen of Song💖

[Nothando Maseko @Nothando77]

The Judicial Conduct Tribunal has found Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge not guilty following allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct levelled against him by Andiswa Mengo.

[Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @NOIweala]

Very instructive speeches in Davos today by several world leaders - H.E Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada, H.E President @EmmanuelMacron of France, H.E President @vonderleyen of the European Commission and H.E Vice President He Lifeng of China. While present geopolitical stresses around Greenland were front and centre, some speeches had implications for the global trading system focused around the need for a responsive, more flexible system that allows variable geometry whilst maintaining predictability, stability and fairness underpinned by global rules. Others emphasized the need for a strengthened multilateralism based on reforms of the global trading system. With trade measures being used for non-trade geopolitical issues, for a good outcome we need steady nerves and focused dialogue that averts a damaging global trade war.

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Every day at noon, @UN_Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric steps on stage to answer questions from journalists from all around the world.

On Awake At Night, he reflects on the importance of telling the stories of the different crises worldwide.

https://t.co/jt1WHq8uow

[Mzilikazi wa Afrika @IamMzilikazi]

“You don't expect the people who came to invade us to write the truth about us.” ~ Miriam Makeba #WakeUpEverybody✊🏿

[Khayelihle Rafiq Khumalo-James @KhayaJames]

Mbalula says it's believed that there were 20 South African men stuck in Ukraine and now the number has gone down to 17, that means 3 people might have died there. #sabcnews #Ukraine

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Tony Yengeni is now the second Deputy President of MKP. #Yengeni

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Mpumalanga High Court grants interim order halting disbursement of former Deputy President DD Mabuza’s R44 million investment payout. #Mabuza

[Nothando Maseko @Nothando77]

Today we need the brave spirit of Khabisi Mosonkuthu to broker peace in the turf wars between Taxi drivers and Ehailing drivers. Mosonkuthu once showed thee most feared taxi bosses who is BOSS by shutting down Taxi operations for months in Soshanguve.#maponyamall