Not Old, Just Been Young A Long Time

Mzansi celebrities with the most surprising age

By  | Feb 21, 2022, 08:46 AM  | Jessica Nkosi  | Top of the

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It is uncountable the number of times that we have gotten shocked by the ages of our celebrities. From those who have a huge age gap with their romantic partners, to those who pretty much don’t look their age!

It is for these reasons that we have decided to put a list together just to mention celebrities who we think look nothing like their age. Keep reading and let us know if you agree. 


Makhadzi


The African Beyonce as she is so passionately known, has for a long time been one of Mzansi’s most loved artists. 

In fact seeing her on stage one would think that she is a seasoned artist who has been in the industry for a long long time. More often than not, fans have actually believed that the Ghanama hitmaker is old in the industry only to learn that she is only 25 years old! 

Yes you read that right. At only 25, this queen has been able to achieve so much and we couldn’t be more proud of her.



Faith Nketsi


This is yet another Zaleb who many believe is older than she looks. As you already know, the model and influencer has always been known as Mzansi’s ‘pro twerker’ and is always constantly making headlines for her sensational performances. 

Just the other day on her birthday, Nketsi had shared that she was actually turning 27 and tweeps could not believe it. It seems that she is actually in her 30s and even older than 30! Come on guys she cannot be that old. 

Still 27 or not, there is no denying that her real age came as a shock to many and are lowkey waiting for the day when she’ll actually reveal her ‘true’ age. 

Gugu Khathi


Dj Tira’s wife, Gugu Khathi has always made headlines for either ending up on the wrong side of the law, or simply just ruffling Black Twitter’s feathers the wrong way. 

This time however, she was making headlines for her age. On her 31st birthday, DJ Tira had taken to his social media to pen her a heartfelt tribute that had us reaching for the tissues. 

It was during this same time that entertainment blogger Musa Khawula posted that Gugu was indeed turning 31 and tweeps could not hide their jaw dropping reactions. 

According to them, she looked way younger and there was absolutely no way they were going to believe that she actually looked that old. 

Well, what do you think? 

Thembi Seete


Not too long ago, a rumor had started on social media that one of Mzansi’s fave actresses and media personalities, Thembe Seete was 62 years old. 

Yes you read that right. And while it was not exactly sure what had provoked such an exaggerated number, the internet went ablaze with fans and tweeps alike who could not believe what they were reading!

It was actually around the time when Thembi had taken to her social media to give her followers a sneak peek of her birthday celebration. And no, Thembi is definitely not 62 but 42, but as you can already imagine, guys could not believe she looked anything over 50!

But if you think about it, she actually looks even younger than 42 right?



Jessica Nkosi


It goes without saying that Jessica is a force to be reckoned with. There is no counting the number of times she has proven her prowess on our screens and it is a beautiful sight to see. 

Like the rest of our celebrities, on her 32nd birthday not too long ago, tweeps decided to get into a heated conversation and debate on her age. 

Believe it or not, tweeps actually believed that she was in her late 40s, saying that celebrities are always reducing their age all the time, and one such celebrity is Jessica. 

One look at Jessica and one might think that she actually looks younger than 32, and so for tweeps to say that she is in her 40’s was just too much.



Well then there you have it. Which of these Zalebs do you think has the most surprising age? 


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