PLUS: Mshoza died of complications from diabetes, says manager

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In honour of Feel Good Friday, here's an inspiring story about how an unlikely friendship partnered with misfortune, played a part in Dolly Parton donating $1 million toward coronavirus research. We continue to spread the happy vibes with a look back at Shudufhadzo's inspirational Miss South Africa homecoming tour. 💓

GRAYE MORKEL, LOCAL NEWS EDITOR

The unlikely story of how Dolly Parton helped to fund the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

The year 2020 has not been filled with many feel-good stories.
 

But as this annus horribilis limps towards its end, comes a story befitting a Hallmark Christmas movie. Like any festive film, fans would know, every feel-good flick starts with some kind of tragedy.
 

In this case, a car crash and a visit to the hospital emergency room in 2013. American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton had been involved in her first car accident and although she wasn't badly injured, she paid a visit to the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre.
 

According to a report by Vanity Fair, it's here that the Jolene hitmaker met Dr Naji Abumrad, a Lebanese-American physician and surgeon.
 

The two instantly connected over a shared interest in all things science and similar backgrounds that saw them going from growing up poor to establishing successful career paths of their own.
 

Click 'Read More' for the full article. 

According to Mshoza's manager, the musician died of complications from diabetes.

The complaint alleges that Naya was not warned of the "dangerous conditions" at Lake Piru and the boat she rented was "grossly underequipped" when it came it safety measures.

The much-delayed Warner Bros. superhero sequel Wonder Woman 1984 will premiere on HBO Max and in theaters simultaneously.

Following her three-day Miss South Africa homecoming tour, Shudufhadzo Musida looked back on the experience, saying: "It was nothing short of amazing."

According to an online report by Netwerk24, all the presenters at the Afrikaans radio station RSG (Radio Sonder Grense) were issued letters of dismissal this week.

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