Fans Spot Tension Between Nomzamo Mbatha and Bonang Matheba at the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards

Fans Spot Tension Between Nomzamo Mbatha and Bonang Matheba at the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards

  • Mzansi stars Bonang Matheba and Nomzamo Mbatha attended the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards
  • The TV personalities rubbed shoulders with Prince Williams and US actor Billy Porter
  • However, fans noticed tension between Bonang and Nomzamo on the green carpet when they were taking pictures

Social media users have picked up tension between South African stars Bonang Matheba and Nomzamo Mbatha.

Bonang and Nomzamo Mbatha attended the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards.
Fans picked up tension between Nomzamo Mbatha and Bonang Matheba. Image: Bryan Bedder/Jemal Countess
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Why fans think Bonang and Nomzamo are beefing

One of Mzansi's most recognisable stars, Bonang Matheba and Nomzamo Mbatha looked stunning as they carried out their duties at the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards.

The media personalities hung out with the founder of the awards, Prince Williams, and US actor Billy Porter, who was co-hosting alongside Bonang.

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In a video shared by @MusaKhawula, they all gathered on the green carpet to take pictures. But fans noticed how Bonang and Nomzamo failed even to acknowledge each other's presence.

"The longstanding tension between Bonang Matheba and Nomzamo Nxumalo is palpable at the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards," Khawula wrote.

Mzansi reacts to the speculations between Bonang and Nomzamo

Reacting to the video, fans indeed noticed some tension between Bonang and Nomzamo. People questioned what might have been the cause of this.

@SesiNono praised:

"They are both beautiful and powerful women in their own rights, they really don't need all that tension."

@UniQueensess86 replied:

"The other one is making money moves the other one moves with money."

@BabyPana23 stated:

"Bonang is my girl ☝️🤩"

@Keagh_Bathong shared:

"You can from this video that Bonang is not the wrong one here."

@SesiNono observed:

"They couldn't just put it on hold for these two minutes. Not mogal being shown the back view."

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@DonknowMcgrego laughed:

"I love that they can feel each other's energy 😂😂no fake hugs or anything like that."

@Nthabee_Komane claimed:

"Hmm we know of someone who can't keep friends. She's the one who's wrong."

@Emmy_Jiyane asked:

"Wow, that was intense. What happened, did B stealth Nomzoma's man or something?"

What you need to know about Bonang Matheba

Bonang Matheba, the renowned South African media personality, was born on 25 June 1987, making her 35 years old as of 2022. She hails from Mafikeng and is the daughter of Gampi Matheba, a lecturer at North-West University, and Charlotte Mokoena, the Executive Vice-President for Human Resources and Corporate Affairs at Sasol.

Bonang Matheba attended Fourways High School in Johannesburg before enrolling at the University of Johannesburg, where she pursued a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She left her studies after securing her first job but later returned to complete her degree.

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Bonang is a versatile TV presenter, radio host, actress, social media personality, and businesswoman. Her television career began at 15 when she appeared on the SABC2 kids' show Manhattan Fantasy Challenge. She later auditioned for and landed a role on the popular music show Live Amp on SABC1.

Bonang's boyfriend hangs with Sim Dope

In a previous report from Briefly News, Bonang Matheba's alleged boyfriend, David Phume, was recently spotted hanging out with Sim Dope.

They posed for a cool photo on a balcony, and peeps had plenty to say about their looks.

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Jessica Gcaba (Entertainment editor) Jessica Gcaba is an Entertainment Editor for Briefly News (joined in 2023). She is a Journalism graduate from the Durban University Of Technology (2019). She has 4 years of experience as an Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist at Africa New Media Group writing for ZAlebs website. She passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. To reach her, contact: jessica.gcaba@briefly.co.za