SMag cover stars and actors Zamani Mbatha, Luyanda Zuma and Shalate Sekhabi celebrated the Youth Month issue on Thursday afternoon with a bang at their invite-only soirée at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sandton.
Attendees danced the afternoon away with a DJ playlist curated by fellow cover stars Nkuley Masemola, Ponahalo Mojapelo and Mordecai Ngubane in honour of International Pride Month.
Other stars toasting the afternoon skyline with Zardetto prosecco included Tshiamo Modisane, Bradley Ndlovu, Mzukisi Mbane, Siyabonga “Siyababa” Mtshali, Thobeka Mbane, Craig Jacobs, Melanie Ramjee, Nkanyiso Mzimela, Harrison Mkhize, Sabelo The Kreator, Felipe Mazibuko, Yaya Mavundla, Siphesihle Masango, Ms Party and Lesley Mofokeng.
The 27-year-old Mbatha, causing a splash in the second season of Shaka iLembe, was a radiant splash of colour in a striking Rich Mnisi trench coat.
“I thank God and my ancestors for staying humble and believing in myself and remaining true to myself,” he said at the party.
“Everything I’ve ever wanted for myself has happened and is blossoming; it has been incredible to see. I’ve come far and the belief I have in myself and my craft has come full circle.”