DJ Black Coffee has decided to step down from the Miss South Africa judging panel after discovering that he is ‘related’ to one of the contestants.
“I have recused myself from the judging process for Miss South Africa 2014 because it has emerged, to my surprise, that I am actually related by marriage to Top 33 semifinalist Tidimalo Sehlako,” Black Coffee whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo said in a press statement.
“Miss Sehlako is the half-sister of my wife Mbali Mlotshwa and, although she and her half-sister have only ever met twice in person, I had never met her, and notwithstanding that we have no relations of any kind with her, I do not wish any perception arising to distract from the pageant,” he added.
Sun International stated Black Coffee’s revelation would in no way affect Sehlako’s chances in the contest.
“Sun International confirms that there has been no impropriety and that Black Coffee has in no way influenced the result. Miss Sehlako would have been shortlisted in any event without his participation thanks to the scores she received from the other judges,” Alison McKie, GM Marketing at Sun International said.
Maphumulo’s selection for the beauty pageant judging panel was met with much criticism earlier this year, with many questioning why his wife, a former model, had not been chosen for the position instead.
Stylist Felipe Mazibuko was one of the more vocal critics, telling SundayWorld: “I find it hilarious that Anele has become some kind of style and fashion expert, let alone beauty, Black Coffee must just keep the beats coming and leave the beauty to the mother in law, make up artist Bongi Mlotshwa. Pnina has worked in journalism and beauty for ages, I get that. “
Radio presenter Anele Mdoda and magazine editor, Pnina Fenster remain on the panel.
The finals of the pageant take place at Sun City on March 30
Black Coffee steps down as Miss SA judge
DJ Black Coffee has decided to step down from the Miss South Africa judging panel after discovering that he is ‘related’ to one of the contestants.
“I have recused myself from the judging process for Miss South Africa 2014 because it has emerged, to my surprise, that I am actually related by marriage to Top 33 semifinalist Tidimalo Sehlako,” Black Coffee whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo said in a press statement.
“Miss Sehlako is the half-sister of my wife Mbali Mlotshwa and, although she and her half-sister have only ever met twice in person, I had never met her, and notwithstanding that we have no relations of any kind with her, I do not wish any perception arising to distract from the pageant,” he added.
Sun International stated Black Coffee’s revelation would in no way affect Sehlako’s chances in the contest.
“Sun International confirms that there has been no impropriety and that Black Coffee has in no way influenced the result. Miss Sehlako would have been shortlisted in any event without his participation thanks to the scores she received from the other judges,” Alison McKie, GM Marketing at Sun International said.
Maphumulo’s selection for the beauty pageant judging panel was met with much criticism earlier this year, with many questioning why his wife, a former model, had not been chosen for the position instead.
Stylist Felipe Mazibuko was one of the more vocal critics, telling SundayWorld: “I find it hilarious that Anele has become some kind of style and fashion expert, let alone beauty, Black Coffee must just keep the beats coming and leave the beauty to the mother in law, make up artist Bongi Mlotshwa. Pnina has worked in journalism and beauty for ages, I get that. “
Radio presenter Anele Mdoda and magazine editor, Pnina Fenster remain on the panel.
The finals of the pageant take place at Sun City on March 30
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