PLUS: Never Have I Ever been so sad to say goodbye to a series.

The top 12 vying for the coveted title of Miss South Africa had just been announced when finalist Levern 'Donatella' José made headlines for the wrong reasons. News24 takes a look at some of the pageant's controversies below.
Also, in today's Entertainment Flash: An eyewitness recalls watching the motorcycle accident that led to Everwood actor Treat Williams' death, another royal baby is on the way, Rouge's fiancé Macmillan Mabaleka shares details of his proposal, and the Shaka iLembe cast and crew tease what fans can expect from the epic drama.

BRONWYN MCKAY, LOCAL NEWS EDITOR

Author and activist Zoleka Mandela has shared one of her reliefs in her latest health update.
 

Mandela, who previously said she is preparing for the eventuality of her death, is battling cancer for the third time. She was previously diagnosed with and beat breast cancer twice.
 

"The biggest relief was receiving news that my white cell count was good enough to receive chemotherapy yesterday," she wrote, sharing her "awesome" feedback from her oncologist.
 

The 43-year-old added that she was also no longer jaundiced, and her liver was no longer failing.
 

Click 'read more' for the full health update.

Vermont resident Matt Rapphahn was an eyewitness to the motorcycle accident on Monday that ultimately killed actor Treat Williams.

King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan announced Wednesday that they are expecting their third child.

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News24 takes a look at some of the pageant's controversies.

Musician Macmillan Mabaleka recently opened up about asking for his long-time girlfriend and rapper Rouge's hand in marriage.

As the premiere date of the highly anticipated Shaka iLembe draws closer, the channel launched the series at an exclusive event on Tuesday.

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"If you haven't already, here's your cue to binge all four seasons of Never Have I Ever – and here's to more shows like it 'cause she bangs! Man, oh man, never have I ever …been so sad to say goodbye to a series."

- Never Have I Ever S4 by Bashiera Parker

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