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‘My blessing’: Vigro Deep shares traditional wedding pictures

DJ and music producer Vigro Deep, whose real name is Kamogelo Phetla, has shared pictures from his traditional wedding. The 24-year-old artist tied the knot with his partner, Lilitha Nxadi, in a traditional ceremony held on Saturday, 10 January. Sharing the images on social media, Vigro Deep wrote: “What God has joined together, I’ll honour, protect, and love for a lifetime. My wife, my blessing.” The guest list included several music stars, including producer Mr JazziQ and vocalist Babalwa M. The couple previously held their lobola ceremony in October last year. Pictures from the wedding were widely shared on social media, with congratulatory messages pouring in. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vigro Deep (@vigrodeep_za) ALSO READ: Caster Semenya and wife celebrate nine years of marriage [PICS] Ending the year on a high note Vigro Deep wrapped up 2025 with several sold-out international shows. He performed in cities including Amsterdam, London and Madrid. Reflecting on a listening session in London, he wrote: “We spoke about our journeys, the frequencies we’re drawn to, and the intention that guides our creativity.” He also expressed gratitude for his musical journey, saying: “Grateful for the alignment and the evolution. Different paths, same passion: moving African electronic music forward.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vigro Deep (@vigrodeep_za) NOW READ: ‘Die Kantoor’: Q&A with Albert Pretorius – the Rassie Erasmus of polony from SA’s ‘The Office’

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Dobbo sings Porthen’s praise after SA Rugby nomination

Stormers boss John Dobson believes 21-year-old tighthead prop Zachary Porthen is certainly deserving of his SA Rugby Young Player of the Year nomination. The director of rugby praised his union’s 2024/25 U21 captain and current senior team player, who made his Test debut last November, becoming South Africa’s youngest-ever Springbok prop. He earned Test caps against Japan, Italy and Wales during South Africa’s end-of-year tour, proving solid in the scrums and general play. ‘Exceptional’ general play The latter was where Dobson’s praise was focused, as the former Junior Springbok captain initially had to improve his set-piece play. “He definitely deserves the nomination,” the Stormers boss said. “I’m quite pleased because if you look at the last three [Stormers] U21 captains, from Sacha [Feinberg-Mngomezulu], to Paul de Villiers, to Zach – it’s magic. “His general game has always been exceptional. We selected a 20-year-old tighthead against Benetton who had two international looseheads, and he got a scrum penalty, in April last year. Tightheads are meant to come in at 25, 26. The fact that he is doing it at U21 is great.” ALSO READ | SA Rugby Player of the Year awards: All the nominees Porthen improves his scrum performance Dobson said the Stormers needed Porthen to up his scrum strength, and the youngster did this through help from scrum coaches Brok Harris (Stormers) and Daan Human (Springboks). Furthermore, experience would only make him stronger in the set-piece. “I think the work he has done… is exceptional. If he can tick the scrum power, which he has clearly done now, he is a special player. “I wouldn’t like do a ranking order of our tightheads now with the way he’s playing. He got scrum penalties last week. He’s also a leader as well. “I can’t think of a tighthead playing in South Africa now with his general movement. The way he tackles and carries… I think he’s going to be in the national mix for a very long time.”

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