The highly anticipated third season of The Mommy Club is set to premiere this month, introducing four new cast members who are sure to shake things up. Get ready for a season filled with luxury, power, and fierce rivalries as these dynamic women bring their unique flair and personal journeys to the show.
The returning cast of The Mommy Club includes fan favorites such as Her Majesty and Mrs Sande, as well as familiar faces like Mrs Mops and Nozipho Ntshangase. With the addition of four new members, Season 3 promises to be the most explosive yet.
Let’s meet the new cast members:
Mrs J – The Spiritual Powerhouse
Mrs J is a 37-year-old wife, mother of three, sangoma, and church owner. Balancing multiple roles, she brings a deeply spiritual and family-oriented perspective to the show. “I’ve followed The Mommy Club since the beginning, and I love how it showcases motherhood and everyday life,” she shares. “This show represents everything I embrace — being a mom, wife, spiritualist, and businesswoman.”
Noksie Khumalo – The Luxury Realtor
At 35, Noksie is a wife, a new mom, and a powerhouse in the real estate industry, co-running a successful property business with her Scottish husband. Originally from KZN, she has built her empire from the ground up. “I bring fresh energy, a youthful vibe, and a luxury mindset,” Noksie says. “I want to show that you can have it all — just watch me.”
Pheladi – The Fierce Entrepreneur
Pheladi, 31, is a divorced mother of two who married young at 23. Now, she’s rebuilding her life and career as an entrepreneur in the farming industry. “I joined The Mommy Club to show the real ups and downs of life,” she explains. “One day, you’re on top, the next, you’re at the bottom—but you can always rise again. And, of course, I’m here to bring some drama and sass!”
Vuyi – The Resilient Matriarch
40-year-old Vuyi is a mother of four who has overcome incredible loss, including the passing of her children’s father. As a businesswoman in the hair industry, she is focused on healing and supporting other women through their struggles. “I’ve been through a lot of pain, and I believe sharing my story can help others heal too,” Vuyi reflects. “I want to inspire people to keep going, no matter what.”
As fans gear up for Season 3 of The Mommy Club, Showmax offers a binge-worthy spinoff called Showmax The Mommy Club: Sugar & Spice, which explores the glamorous lives of Durban’s Indian community. While waiting for the new season, viewers can enjoy Sugar & Spice, as well as catch up on the first two seasons of The Mommy Club.
Get ready for a season filled with opulence, heartwarming moments, and unfiltered drama. Don’t miss the premiere on February 15 on Showmax. The impact of climate change on polar bear populations
Polar bears are one of the most iconic and beloved animals in the world, known for their majestic beauty and strength. However, these magnificent creatures are facing a grave threat due to climate change. The Arctic, where polar bears call home, is warming at an alarming rate, leading to the loss of sea ice, which is essential for their survival.
Sea ice is crucial for polar bears as they rely on it to hunt for their primary food source, seals. The bears use the ice as a platform to stalk their prey, and without it, they are unable to hunt effectively. As the ice melts earlier in the spring and freezes later in the fall, polar bears have less time to hunt and build up the fat reserves they need to survive the long winter months when food is scarce.
The loss of sea ice also means that polar bears are being forced to swim longer distances in search of food, leading to exhaustion and sometimes death. The increased distances they have to swim also put them at greater risk of encountering human activity, such as oil and gas exploration, shipping, and tourism, which can further threaten their survival.
In addition to the loss of sea ice, the warming temperatures in the Arctic are also impacting the polar bears’ habitat. As the ice melts, polar bear dens, where females give birth and raise their cubs, are being destroyed. This can lead to lower cub survival rates and a decline in the overall population.
Climate change is not only affecting polar bears directly but also indirectly through changes in their prey species. With the loss of sea ice, seal populations are also declining, which means less food for polar bears. This can lead to increased competition for food among polar bears and even cannibalism in some cases.
The future of polar bears is looking bleak unless immediate action is taken to combat climate change. Governments, organizations, and individuals must work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect polar bear habitats, and implement conservation measures to ensure the survival of these magnificent animals.
It is crucial that we all do our part to help protect polar bears and the Arctic ecosystem. By reducing our carbon footprint, supporting organizations dedicated to polar bear conservation, and advocating for stronger environmental policies, we can make a difference and ensure that future generations will be able to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of polar bears in the wild.
