Musanathi Writes 🇿🇦
@Musanathi2
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Writer | Storyteller | uMxhosa | Advocate for Slow Social Runners | Bound By Books | Novice Traveller ✨
South Africa
Joined November 2017
The world is your oyster, the tongue has power and prayer works. ✨.
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Our parents couldn’t afford them Chester. Otherwise, we knew. It was either cosmetic dentistry or school fees. We chose school hence we can afford braces now. 🤲🏾.
You guys be 30 with braces, you telling it took you 30 years to notice you have bad teeth?.
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I’m going to need the women that started having kids later (this is according to society by the way) to motivate me under this tweet and tell me it’s okay to start after 35. Thing is, I want to travel for a few years before kids but also I don’t want to be an old mom. 😭.
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Having a gas stove and a JOJO water tank are now essentials to survive in SA.
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I’m a volunteer for an App called “Be My Eyes.” Basically this App aims to help blind and visually impaired people to recognise objects and cope with everyday situations. Today, I received a call from a blind lady in Durban who needed me to help pick out her outfit. (1/3).
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I’m only learning how to swim now at age 31 and a half. I started social running at 31 (ewe Mthuthuzeli, slow runners matter), I got braces at age 29/30. I first moved to Joburg at 30. My first trip out of SA was at 31. No-one can ever convince me that I’m late in this life! 🌸
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A lady fell at the airport and her cute nana, maybe 4 of age rushed to help. She kept saying: “sorry mommy” “it’s an oopsi, okay, it’s a mistake mommy” and she kept dishing out kisses of affection to her mother. And as we were standing in the queue she said “mama is okay” 🥹♥️.
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In Dec, I invite my nieces (17, 10 & 8) over for 2 weeks in JHB then we go home for Christmas. Last year, we did it as a road trip and this year I booked them flights to come. It’s their first time flying, the excitement, the plans. I’m the coolest Aunt in the world right now. 🥺.
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Pretty wings is a breakup song. 😭.
Pretty wings by maxwel as I walk down the aisle, groom shedding a tear cause I’d be looking so beautiful 🥺🥺🥺.
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Lusuku lwam lokuqala emsebenzini. 🥺
I’m waiting on God with a hopeful heart, I am soooo hopeful. I don’t know when, I don’t know how. I just know it will happen, ndiyakholwa ukuba Kuhle okuzayo. When the time is right, The Lord will make it happen. It will happen. 🙏🏾.
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I have been in braces for a year now. When I got them I was 29 and I kept thinking I’m too old for braces. This is the best decision I have ever made for myself. One more year and a few months to go.
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I love work environments like this! I love fun work places where people are seen beyond the deadlines. This is so cool. ♥️.
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One thing about parents? They never lied, they were right. Firstly, boys will hurt you, hlukana namakhwenkwe mntanam. Secondly, don’t ask for things that I didn’t budget for because it’s pay day, imali yam inengxaki zayo, ANDINAYO. Lastly, turn the volume down, ndine nerves mna.
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And when she was done she said: “I might not see now but I do feel you will be a good Mother to your kids.” We laughed and laughed while I ugly cried with a grateful heart. God does send Angels. 🤲🏾.
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My Dad is on Instagram to mainly keep up with where I am in realish time and see what I’m doing. He is excited ke! These are some of the comments he leaves on my Insta stories. I might not have a Mom anymore but shame uTata uyazama, he really tries and that warms my heart. ♥️
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When mom passed on, my father’s letter at her funeral was read. In the end it read: “Abantwana aba wandipha bona ndizokubajonga, ndibathande, ndibakhathalele” and he has kept his word and done exactly that. That man is our best friend man. What a warm hearted father. 🙏🏾
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The Spar in my area understands exactly what a boerwors roll is. This is it, roll to boerwors ratio is very important!
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I have lost 4kg from dropping carbs and drinking 2litres of water daily. Discipline is hard some days. Here are some of the easy meals I make and enjoy. Please drop yours if you are on the same journey. I need new ideas. 🤍
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My best spent money was deciding to get braces! Fixing my teeth is the best thing I have ever done for myself. Only a few months left then I will be free. 🤭
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My landlord didn’t raise rent for next year, uthi bekunzima kuthi sonke. So no increase in 2025, we will revisit again at the end of 2025. 🥺🤲🏾.
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One thing about parents? They never lied, they were right. Firstly, boys will hurt you, hlukana namakhwenkwe. Secondly, don’t ask for things that I didn’t budget for because it’s pay day, imali yam inengxaki zayo, andinayo. Lastly, turn the volume down, ndine nerves mna.
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No-one is talking about this enough! There is an STI outbreak in Gauteng. High-rate areas have been identified as Sandton and Braamfontein. Bring back Soul Buddyz, Soul City and Intersections! In the meantime, use condoms!.
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A Zulu guy just looked me straight in the eye with so much pity and said: “Aw Nkosazana, letha lesosikhiya (my car keys) kimi nge lunch and I will go fix them. The key in question . 👇🏾😭
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Remember when my dad wanted two fried eggs ne bisto? Well, today he wants eggs and mince meat.🤣🤌🏾. Side note: Nomsimelelo is my late mother, uthi he woke up missing her because she used to make him this breakfast eright!
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Guys, don’t be embarrassed to make changes in order to survive Cyril Ramaphosa’s economy. Downgrade if you have to, cut out on unnecessary spending, use contraceptives if you’re not financially ready to be a parent. Carry lunch, bulk buy, spend smart. No-one is coming to save us.
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1. I wash dishes immediately after eating and I clean as I go along. 2. I never leave without making my bed. 3. I’m always home by a decent time after groove. 4. I never compare myself to anyone, I don’t suffer from peer pressure. 5. I’m very careful about who I let into my life.
People that were raised by extremely strict parents, how has that affected you as an adult?.
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Our parents had to wait till retirement in order to build their dream home, be able to pay off debt or even drive a car. Some passed on without any of it. They did the best they could, with what they knew. This is why we must educate ourselves about financial management.
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My Dad is such a hands on grandfather. He is knee deep in book covers because his granddaughter is going to Grade 3. He is sellotaping, putting name tags on things and making sure Aya is ready for Wednesday. My Mom chose well for all of us. Even in her absence, wasinceda sana.
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Yeah no, I think the cheat code is to find a person you’re in sync with, learn what consideration is, know how to be together but give each other space when needed, save money, go on adventures, taste new foods together, cuddle a lot and just laugh till your bellies hurt. 🌸.
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You shouldn’t have cheated on your wife kaloku sthandwa sam. 🫶🏾.
Count it a blessing to live with your child… drop offs are so heart breaking. 💔.
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So, I helped her pick an outfit. She wanted burgundy to be strong in her outfit and so we patiently navigated this. She then asked where I was from, I told her. She asked if I had children, I said not yet but I’m praying for them. She offered to pray with me right there. (2/3).
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Guys, please send him to rehab. This attention is going to start overwhelming him. He needs to be rehabilitated not posted on social media.
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Government Employees Medical Scheme.
So GEMS doesn't take private sector clients?.
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Here is a video of my nearly 60 year old father dancing and being hyped up by his 5 year old granddaughter. See comment for more of their morning routine when they are not dancing.
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“Oh Tabitha, Timmy is scared” 😭
it's 4pm in 2006. What are you doing?.
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My cousin is 32 years and getting married to a 52 year old next week (she is seeing this tweet, we have been laughing at this for a month now). The theme of the wedding is Sofia town. Sabe silapho ke eMonti, sihleli ne ntanga zika Mhlekazi. 😩.
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Kim Kardashian said, she needed someone to do all the small things with, someone to workout with, watch Netflix with and someone to stay in with. She went on to say, she is grateful for the big things but she would love to experience the small things as well.
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I got to Clicks and my cashback was R547. I have won as an adult today!.
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Me showing up at the friends vacation because ndilivolontiya elingena mali. 😭
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Jokes aside, I really hope everyone yearning for companionship really finds it. As people, we can’t self-love ourselves to companionship. To want a person to share your life with is not the absence of self-love. Those wanting kids too, may God grant you the desires of your heart.
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My best childhood memory is Dad calling our landline every night to check on us (he worked away). We would each get a turn on the landline to speak to him, around 7pm the call came and we would dive for the phone. uMama would be the last to speak, they would go on and on. 🌸
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Nothing I hate more than people attending a funeral only to be rowdy or stay in cars and start drinking. Bra, these people are mourning why are you being so disrespectful man. 😭.
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Guys! I entered a competition on Umhlobo Wenene FM a while back. Now every time I answer the phone I say: “One life uguqula ubomi.” Bethuna, my life is hard man. When will Mhlobo Wenene call me, so I win. 😭😭😭.
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I’m posting this picture again because someone made snaaks and funny comedies of how tall I am in the previous post. 😅. Guys, I have been 1.74m tall since Grade 7. I hated it at some point, but now as an adult? Ag, please come on! . I’m tall and that’s my superpower, now what?
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Why did she remove her wig like that na, hayi naye kodwa. 😂😭.
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Guys, did Tsekeletse not pass away in 2017???.
Tsekeleke's family sought help from social workers and secured an order stopping his girlfriend, Black Cat, from managing his bookings. They have announced that all future bookings for Tsekeleke will now be handled directly through them. Additionally, the family has taken
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I truly believe from the bottom of my heart that kuhle kodwa okuzayo. I have faith that God has not forgotten, good things are coming. 🌸.
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I’m craving the smell and freshness of new things; a new phone, a new city, a new car, a new partner, a new home, a new child. As the bible says, old things have passed away, behold, all things have become new. - 2 Corinthians 5 vs 17.
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This is a sincere tweet out of my heart, please don’t bring negativity to it.
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I don’t care man but I need myself on those bush weekend aways nomfana this year. I deserve things like that. 😌🥺🕯️.
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Hey beloveds! Where do you buy your tracksuits or lounge wear that doesn’t get lint balls? Oontshontshi). I’m so tired of always buying and boom two weeks later, it’s a feast of oontshontshi.
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This was R87 million. 🤣. Please register to vote next year bethuna. 🫠.
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I got the job. Here’s to new beginnings.🥂.
Congratulations to me, I don’t know for what yet but something is coming. 🎊.
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Challenged myself last year by learning how to swim at age 32. Well, this is a small effort but today I beat my own record on the backstroke. 🏊🏾♀️
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@KabeloWorldWidz Not as freely and comfortably as I do now because having kids will affect my current lifestyle financially.
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The little ones didn’t cry but the big one did. 🥺♥️
In Dec, I invite my nieces (17, 10 & 8) over for 2 weeks in JHB then we go home for Christmas. Last year, we did it as a road trip and this year I booked them flights to come. It’s their first time flying, the excitement, the plans. I’m the coolest Aunt in the world right now. 🥺.
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Ukuthandana? I highly recommend. Five stars from me that thing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
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That thunderstorm last night was here to fetch someone! I have never heard anything like that in my life!.
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I have just received my day to day itinerary down to each country I will be visiting. I can’t believe that I get to turn 32 in Italy this year and spend the rest of October and early November touring Europe. What a gift to myself. I have dreamt of days like these. 🥺.
I understand why my mom always said ndinamabhongo ka Nomathemba. I really do dream big a lot. I daydream a lot too. For example, the whole day today I was dreaming of me travelling all over Europe. I could see it. I was so happy. 🕯.
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Influencers are so rude. No ways guys, you don’t have to be vile when responding to people. These people admire you, why be mean? Answer: “It’s available at Checkers, you can use it on your kitchen counters and anywhere else in the house.” Simple, clean, crisp response.
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Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller. Venice 🇮🇹
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In addition to me believing that government was a real man in a suit. I also grew up thinking this was my mother and I. But, I was so confused as to why we hanged in almost every black household. I’d love to know the story behind this image. Almost every black household had it.
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My dad is a superhero because he has dedicated his life in ensuring that we know he is here for us. He has open all lines of communication and we can go to him for everything. My dad is a superhero because after my mom died, he stepped up for us. (1/3) #PanadoSA #ADoseOfCare
Is your Dad your superhero? 🦸🏾♂️⚡ .Tell us what makes him the best Dad and he could win a R2000 dose of care courtesy of Panado!.Include #PanadoSA and #ADoseOfCare in your answer. Competition closes 10AM today. Ts&Cs apply .#ExpressoShow
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My father’s granddaughter says the first thing she will do when she has money is buy uTamkhulu wakhe imoto. She is currently in Grade 3 ke lomntu. 🥺😂.
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A lady took out a loan and gave it to bf so that he could pay lobola for her. The deal was that bf would pay her back monthly. He couldn’t take the loan himself because he has a bad credit record. Well, he has vanished and didn’t show up to the lady’s home as planned Saturday.
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About 4 years ago, I assisted a lady with transport to her graduation and a few small things that she needed. Well, same lady has just sent me money to go have breakfast wherever I want as a thank you. I am overjoyed because I love a happy ending and I love money. 🎉.
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Listen! I can’t wait for my mom era where I’m waking up on Saturdays to go watch my kids play school matches. Rocking up in my SUV and my K-way jacket with a Starbucks decaf in my hand. 😮💨.
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Decided to skip all the festivities this year by not going home. I really wanted to rest and just reflect in silence while having no pressure of doing anything. All I do is eat, nap, go for a swim, read, write and just be with myself. Best decision ever. Kumnandi ubamdala. 🌸.
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I told uSisi that I want to do something special for her. She straight up told me I must not bother myself, mandimnike la mali yalanto i-special. 😅🫶🏾.
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Isiduko(clan name) is the beginning of a person's identity in the Xhosa culture, it traces back your lineage(umnombo) to Ancestors. Ukubiza umntu ngesiduko is the highest form of respect kwaXhosa. It says; I see you, nomnombo wakho kunye namanyange akowenu ahamba nawe. Camagu!.
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I have a toxic but beautiful relationship with usisi. She will disappear for 2 weeks, come to work ethe futhu BUT she is so good at her job. Now, I’m like andisayibaweli lento uyenzayo yongafumaneki emsebenzi. Uthi: “Cima ifown dali uphole, subaqhelisa aba phathi, abazokubetha.”.
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I believe so much in the power of prayer and the tongue because I saw it in action in my late mom’s life. Prayer and speaking things into existence is the greatest inheritance she left me. Sondela mhlobo wam, here’s a thread of how my mom changed my belief system forever. (1/5)
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If you’re filming content at an establishment, be cognisant of the people around you. It’s not fair to include them in your videos that will trend on social media. For example, I’m now trending on TikTok eating a huge ass burger, totally oblivious that I’m being recorded. 😤.
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In Grade 1, I was receiving an award for being the best in class. My mom and dad took the morning off to come attend, they came with a photographer uTat’uGanyanza. My mom also brought me a pie and a can of Iron Brew. Best day of my life. 🤍.
When was your first memory of feeling loved?.
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On a serious note, yesterday in traffic and during loadshedding, people were robbed at gunpoint in their cars on Grayston Drive and forced to handover phones plus wallets. So, please be aware of this. If you’re stuck in traffic during loadshedding, there is nowhere to run. 😭😭😭.
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Who is Dr Nandi? And who is Thabo Bester? I’m going to need someone to explain as if I’m a 4-year old.
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Again, I think the cheat code is to find a person you’re in sync with, learn what consideration is, know how to be together but give each other space when needed, save money, go on adventures, taste new foods together, cuddle a lot and just laugh till your bellies hurt. 🌸.
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A two income household where I am only contributing 30% 🕯️.
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My dad giving Ringo a tour of his gallery at home. And ofcourse, he made a special mention about the beauty of his late wife, my mother. 🥺🤍
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Atleast once a year, I will always pull this video from my archives. “Never despise the day of small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin” - Zech 4:10.
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“Thula wazi ndinguThixo. Be still and know that I am the Lord”.
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I will never forget that one time uMama was praying but me and my little sister kept giggling, I can’t even remember why. Well, uMama stopped mid prayer, wanqakula iflop wasibetha then continued with the prayer on some “Uxolo Yesu, bendiphi kanene, ndibeka naba sesibhedlele….
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I’m waiting on God with a hopeful heart, I am soooo hopeful. I don’t know when, I don’t know how. I just know it will happen, ndiyakholwa ukuba Kuhle okuzayo. When the time is right, The Lord will make it happen. It will happen. 🙏🏾.
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That which is meant for you, will always find you. 💕.
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@waithera_jk This is my husband. When you do find him, please tell him; his kids and I are still waiting for him to come back.
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I'm still waiting for him to come back with the ingredients. 🤣🤣 I'm already in the kitchen with my apron. I will also be making him umleqwa for lunch. My parents were married for 25 years and they were best friends. Kodwa ke simgcinile utata, njengoba naye esigcinile. 🤍
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I will not be single in 2024. Asoze, I’m not spending another year as isishumane mna. I’m giving love a chance in 2024, if I die, I die. 😭.
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Black women taking care of their physical and mental health, getting their finances in check, being loved right, working their dream jobs, travelling the world, giving themselves experiences and just fully living life with grace and softness is the content I love to see. 🥺♥️.
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Very rude and ungracious.
There was a lot happening during the haka 😅. Couldn’t hear it because the whole stadium sing Ole ole 🎶, smoke bombs going off 💨🔥, plane flying over Ellis Park ✈️ & Sister Betina finishing it off 🎵. Priceless 👌🏾
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Please DON’T just cancel your policies with Old Mutual, because you will have to start afresh with new waiting periods particularly for funeral cover policies. Rather speak to a Financial Adviser first, and see how you can switch over without losing your benefits.
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Flashback to when uRingo visited my home eBhisho and uTata gave him a tour of his photo wall. Of course, my Dad made my mom the star of the show. 😅
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Yanga iminqweno yakho ingafezekiswa, imithandazo yakho iphendulwe, iindlela zakho zikhanye, ze konke okuhle okuphathwa zizandla zakho kuchume kwande. ✨.
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