Queening: The fabulous life of Basetsana Kumalo

Basetsana Kumalo lives a very charmed life

By Katlego Molubi | 29.07.2017 | Whats Hot Last Updated On 13.05.2026

Queening: The fabulous life of Basetsana Kumalo

Basetsana Kumalo is undoubtedly the most successful former Miss South Africa. The businesswoman and philanthropist set the bar on what a Miss South Africa is.

She has continuously raised the bar and she is on a league of her own, the beauty queen has mentored some of our favourite stars including Minnie Dlamini and Bonang Matheba.

Basetsana Kumalo works very hard, she successfully juggles a number of projects and she is an inspiration to many. Although she does not show off her flashy side, we know for a fact that she lives a very glamorous life, here are some of the many times she slayed us with her effortless charm.

That one day she attended both Minnie and Bonang’s events on the same day, jet living.

When she stole the show at this years Durban July.

One more just for control….mina nabangan’bam abahle @bouwercarol no @khanyidhlomo #Shisanomics #Buhlenomics #Zonkenomics

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Slaying with other Queens.

Designer baby.

She is so classy, we love how she supports and nurtures young South Africa talent.

Image credit: Instagram/basetsanakumalo

Written by Senior Writer

Katlego Molubi is a senior writer at ZAlebs, covering sport, business and human-interest features. With a sharp eye for the stories South Africa is talking about, Katlego delivers timely, well-sourced reporting and features that keep readers close to the action.

Published on 29.07.2017
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