I have this picture in my head I just can't get out. More than half a decade ago, while covering a feature in the newsroom, there she was. It is not so much her words that re-awakened that memory, but her essence. In as much as I treasure each interview, other than the respect I take to each encounter, it is probably safe to say the appointment was nothing out of the extraordinary. I had back-to-back interviews to conduct and the ever present lurking deadlines of the press office.

However, there is something about Phumeza that cannot be classified as ordinary. She has a way of putting you at ease, slowing your tempo, commanding your time. She places you in the moment, steps into it and leaves. A portion of her remains. When compiling this article, I was once again confronted with an essence of Phumeza. I didn't pause, but stopped. I acknowledged her presence and the joy that our paths crossed again.

I celebrated how far she has come as a singer and actress on some of our country's most watched shows. Not only is she a leading lady, but one who has kept her demeanour and not compromised her core. I danced at the knowledge that not only is her career moving up and filled with exciting new plans, but there is progress.

She is not where she was when we last touched base. There is new life within her (literally) and a life partner by her side whom she recently married! I don't know if (hopefully when) our paths will cross again, but when they do, I am confident that she will not be where she is. I take comfort in the knowledge that who she is, will speak on her behalf. I hope my article does her justice. Better-still, I hope you meet her for yourself someday to see what I am talking about.

My very loved Wedding Anthem readers... I give you Phumeza.

In one sentence, who is Phumeza?
Phumeza is a down-to-earth woman whose first love is the arts within the entertainment industry (music, acting, modelling). I love to love and to be loved!

Please tell our readers a little bit more about you...
I am a singer, signed to Shota Music and have released three albums, (dance) was nominated for a Metro in 2010. I have worked with Shota, Rocco from France, BigNuz, Tira, Theo Kgosinkwe etc. I am also a model, have done many ad campaigns for Edgars, Jet, TV adverts, magazine editorials, endorsed Ladine (hair product) and Loxion Kulca (clothing brand). I am also an actress having played lead roles in Sokhulu & Partners Season 2 on SABC 1 (receptionist Pumi), Generations in 2012 also on SABC 1 (Sandra Jacobs), Intersexions, A Place Called Home, Dube on 2 Reloaded which was a comedy show on SABC 2...etc. I also do appearances, MC work, performances and presenting.

Can you please tell your fans what you have been up to and/or what's next?
I recently got married and I'm expecting my bundle of joy soon! Also currently shooting a game show as a presenter for Mzansi Magic called Cula Sibone. I have also started working on my beauty range for women. Mainly a fragrance, hair product for natural hair and lotion... those three for now ,-)

How do you find a balance between what you do and who you are?
Being in this industry is all about creating a persona out there for work purposes. So we stay glamorous out there and make sure we deliver what's needed of us at the time, but when it comes to being at home all that is left behind. It's about remembering why one is doing this in the first place, definitely not for the two seconds of glamour, but building a unique brand for young women in South Africa and that is not as easy task. It takes a lot of hard work and staying grounded, and for that I'm grateful for the people around me. They definitely help me stay grounded and not grow a big head.

We celebrate love. Do you think true love exists? If so, Who/what/where is it?
Yes. I do believe True Love exists. It's very hard to find nowadays though or to even know when it's true. I believe if someone wants to find it, they should be willing to compromise, commit 100%, understand that it takes a lot of hard work to get to that stage where you are with your best friend first rather than your boyfriend. It's not easy, but definitely worth it. Only a person can know when they've found true love. No one can tell them.

Do you think there is still a place for marriage in this day-and-age?
Most definitely, I do think though that this generation needs to go back to ancient times to learn what marriage really means. It's not just a fancy title and diamond ring or getting married for fame or money. It's something sacred, something that involves committing yourself for a lifetime, the word divorce shouldn't even exist. Marriage is a beautiful thing and one shouldn't get married if they have the slightest doubt. 

Do you have a message to Wedding Anthem?
I'm really pleased to know that there are still people out there who are keeping the spirit of love alive. In this day-and-age, Love is something that is taken fore granted and worse, when people get married for the wrong reasons as our parents/families and even worse God gets involved (saying our vows only to break them). The more a positive message is put out there regarding love/marriage the better. So a big high five to Wedding Anthem!

* Photos by Kevin Mark-Pass.

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