When two related people work in the same environment or work place, other people will assume it’s because of nepotism. So, is it true for these related celebrities who are famous and some have worked together? Judge for yourself as we disclose 10 more celebrities you didn’t know are related to each other.
No1. Primo Baloyi & Lucas Radebe
We all know Lucas Radebe, the former Bafana Bafana football star but we might not have been cognizant that he has a son who has become famous just like him. His son is Primo Baloyi who became famous when he decided to become a tiktoker, away from his father’s shadows. Primo played football for a while but retired at 25 after his father advised him to become a coach. He really looks like his father and do feature him on his tiktok videos to amuse his fans. [1]
No2. Jerry Mofokeng and Lerato Makhetha
Another father -son famous duo is that of Jerry Mofokeng and Lerato Makhetha who are both actors. One will obviously say Lerato took it from his father for him to become one of the greatest actors of his time. At one point Lerato and his father Jerry acted in the same drama series as father and son at the amusement of fans.
No3. Zenande Mfenyana and Akhenime Mfenyana
It’s really easy to see that Zenande and Akhenime Mfenyana are related by just looking at them. They resemble each other very much that you don’t need to know their surnames to know about how they relate. The duo sisters are both famous for being actors and might be on the same scene one day. The two are currently acting in different dramas; Zenande acts on 1802: Love defines Time while her younger sister Akhe acts as a lead actress in Gqeberha: the Empire.
No4. Proverb and Lerato Mvelase
These two have no similar surnames so most people are not familiar with how they relate. They are biological siblings who share the same mother but different fathers. The duo is famous but for different reasons. Proverb is known for presenting talent search program, SA Idols while Lerato is an actress. [2]
No5. Khosi and Mangaliso Ngema
Drama lovers got to know Khosi when she appeared on Netflix series Blood and Water where she portrayed Fikile. In real life Khosi is related to the veteran actor and entrepreneur Mangaliso Ngema who is her biological father. It’s clear that acting runs in their blood since they are both well known actors.
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No6. Thapelo and Seputla Sebogodi
It’s really amazing how most actors have sons or daughters who became famous for acting as well. And Thapelo and Seputla Sebogodi are not an exception as they are father and son who are both actors. But to our surprise, most people were unaware that these two are related. It was until they were both cast members of the award winning South African local series and telenovela The River that people noticed.
No7. Wayde van Niekerk & Cheslin Kolbe
Cheslin Kolbe and Wayde van Niekerk, both accomplished athletes, are proud of each other with a rich sporting heritage. They are related as cousins who come from a family with a strong sporting tradition. Both Cheslin and Wayde have achieved great success in their respective sports. Cheslin Kolbe is known as a Springbok player, which means he plays rugby for the South African national team. In their younger years, Cheslin and Wayde used to play rugby together.
No8. Beata Bena Green and Tamaryn Green
The Greens lineage clearly has some form of pageantry and modeling DNA within their bloodline. South African actress Beáta Bena is an actress, model and entrepreneur. According to Media 24 – South Africa’s largest media company – she participated in the Miss South Africa pageant in 2020 with her cousin, Tamaryn being the titleholder of Miss South Africa and Miss Universe runner up in 2018.
No9. Oros and Lunathi Mampofu.
The Mampofu siblings – Lunathi and Oros – are faces that are no stranger to our screens as they both take on the film industry. Many may confuse the Mampofu twins, Oros and Prince, however, Oros is the one that is more of a public figure than his twin brother. Oros is a professional MC and actor who rose to prominence after he appeared on SABC 1’s Skeem Saam. Lunathi, the twins older sibling is easily a fan favorite with her versatility as she has appeared on The River, Ingozi, Fatal Seduction, Unmarried and now stars on 1802: Time Defies Love. [3]
No10. Khanyi Mbau and Lasizwe Dambuza
The Queen of bling Khanyi Mbau and social media personality Lasizwe are also related. They happen to share the same father, Menzi Mcunu who is a taxi boss. Khanyi played parent-like roles on her step brother on numerous occasions, a clear picture of how close they were to each other. But in other recent news, the two were involved in family feud and were no longer that close to each other.