“Thank You Mama”

Mzansi celebs who are single moms

By ZAlebs | 15.02.2022 | Khanyi Mbau | Top of The Last Updated On 25.06.2026

“Thank You Mama”
Whether you’re a celebrity or not, raising a child on your own can be quite the hustle. But, our celebrities have proven that single or not they are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that their children have everything they need. 
To count the number of times we have had to gush over how beautifully our celebrity single moms are rocking it out here would be pointless. And so we have decided to put together a list that will celebrate most if not all of our celebrity single moms. 
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Khanyi Mbau

To begin us off is acclaimed actress and socialite, Khanyi Mbau, who ever since her divorce with her baby daddy, has had to raise her teenage daughter Cannes all on her own. 
It is always such a beautiful sight to see the kind of relationship mother and daughter have going on. It is clearly evident that Cannes has been given the world and despite being raised by a single mom, she has quite the supportive family as well. 
It was not that long ago when Khanyi called out trolls for spreading fake news about her daughter, sending them a very stern warning on her social media. Cannes is one lucky girl. 

Pearl Thusi

Next up on the list is the Queen Sono actress. Aside from her teenage daughter, whom she shares with Walter Mokoena, Pearl has another daughter who she reportedly adopted. Now it is one thing to be a single mother because you have no option, but it is another to choose to be one out of the goodness of your heart. 
Just when we thought we couldn’t love her even more, she decided to steal our hearts by being a great mom. Time and time again, she has taken to her social media to gush over her daughters and we love to see it. They are all very blessed and lucky to call Pearl mom. 

Kelly Khumalo

The singer and songwriter is a proud mother of two, Christian and Thingo. If there is one thing we know from Kelly, it’s that her children are her life and that she would do absolutely anything for them. 
And although she has had to raise them on her own with two different baby daddies, it is clear that they are her pride and joy. 
She often takes to her social media to gush and love on them and we love how beautiful of a family they are. Kelly however shocked Mzansi just the other day when she penned a letter to her future husband, saying that she does not want any more children. 

Jessica Nkosi

After her nasty break up with her baby daddy TK Dlamini, it is still not clear whether the two have rekindled their relationship or are just very good co-parents. 
That aside though, we have to say that Jessica’s daughter is one beautiful baby who has all the love she will ever need as a child. It is always good to see how mommy and daughter are always setting our timelines ablaze with their absolute cute moments that are a sight for sore eyes. 
All fans are counting on is that the two, Jessica and TK actually get back together so that they can resume being the happy family that they once were. 

Dineo Ranaka

The mother of two has time and time again talked about her challenges raising her  two children, and how having the support of her siblings and family has made it a lot easier for her. 
Even though in the eyes of Mzansi the reality tv actress is a single mom, she recently set the record straight on Katch it with Khanyi saying that she is not a single parent because she doesn’t know how it feels like to raise her kids alone. 
Well, single mom or not, it is good to see that she is very passionate about her motherhood journey and ensuring that her babies never lack anything in this world. Good job mama!
Motherhood is clearly no bed of roses but it is good to see that these beautiful women have chosen to stick by their children because that is what a mother does. We celebrate them now and always. 
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 15.02.2022
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