What’s Hot: Pearl Thusi and Lerato’s shade drama

By ZAlebs | 04.11.2015 | Uncategorized Last Updated On 08.04.2026

What’s Hot: Pearl Thusi and Lerato’s shade drama

The drama started when Pearl suggested that Lerato failed to return her shades.

Pearl’s fans then went in on Lerato and demanded to know why she was being so shady by not returning what does not belong to her? 

Some even used the hashtag, “Bring Back the Shades”, when tweeting Lerato.

But Lerato’s fans hit back and accused Pearl of embarrassing Lerato on social media.

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Pearl told her fans it was just one big joke, and asked them to stop attacking Lerato. 

Here’s how the fake twar unfolded:

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Lerato innocently posted a picture on Twitter showing off her fab Miu Miu sunglasses.

A few hours later Pearl tweeted: 

*Notice, how Lerato deleted the tweet Pearl was replying to. Hmmm, interesting!

But it seems neither Lerato or Tweeps got the joke:

Pearl tried to set the record straight:

But fans were not buying it…

Well, whether you believe Pearl was joking or not, it is water under the bridge between the two stars. 

They’ve kissed and made up, and are probably laughing at the joke gone wrong over a glass of wine. 

Image credit: Instagram/Pearl Thusi

Written by Editorial Team

The ZAlebs editorial team brings you the latest in South African celebrity news, entertainment, music and lifestyle. We cover the stories Mzansi is talking about with speed, accuracy and a finger firmly on the pulse of local pop culture.

Published on 04.11.2015
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