While many of us were balling on a tight budget, in anticipation of those month-end debit orders, some local celebrities were “livin' la vida loca” during the festive season.
Some Mzansi stars are still in holiday mode and enjoying some relaxation in Miami and Zanzibar.
Check out how some of your favourite ZAlebs spent their hard earned cash during the holidays.
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DJ Zinhle and Kairo
South Africa’s top female DJ went all out to make sure her daughter Kairo had a memorable first Christmas. Not only did Kairo get a festive themed cake with her name on it, but the tot also enjoyed an awesome “babycation” with her grandmother in Saldanha Bay.
DJ Zinhle also celebrated her birthday in style, and her friends spoiled her rotten on her big day. BFF Nomndeni Mdakhi bought Zinhle some Prada! Debit order worries for what? And the good times continue in January. Baby K is still relaxing on the beach with her glammy aka grandmother.
Maps Maponyane
While everyone is slowly making their way back to work, Maps Maponyane is living large in Miami. The model spent New Year’s Eve in the city and even got to hang out with rapper Mase – you know, Diddy’s sidekick. Maps’ rumoured girlfriend, actress Nomzamo Mbatha, is also in Miami. She was spotted at Diddy’s New Year’s Eve party as well.
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Minnie Dlamini
Minnie gave her mother one of the best Christmas gifts ever – a lunch served by master chefs! Yes, the TV personality decided her mother should just sit back and relax instead of slaving away behind a hot stove.
She hired two chefs to prepare the family’s Christmas lunch! And Minnie's festive fever did not end there, she is still in holiday mode in Durban.
Tumi Voster
The radio DJ has been showing off her amazing beach body all season. She is still living "le good life" and soakin up the sun.
Image credit: Instagram/ Minnie Dlamini