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Watch: Zenande Mfenyana chop off her dreadlocks after 20 years

Zenande Mfenyana, who has always rocked her signature hairstyle dreadlocks, has decided to chop them off after 20 years.  

The actress took to her Instagram where she showcased to her followers how the dreadlocks were being chopped off. 

She also revealed that her dreadlocks held a sentimental part in her life hence it was difficult for her to come to terms with chopping them off as her dreads were like her “best friend,” however, she is ready to embrace her new journey. 

“A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life – Coco Chanel. It’s been 20 years of my dreadlock journey and it’s time for it to come to and end. I am welcoming the new me, the changed, lighter, wiser, wealthier me,” she wrote.

 

Many of her fans along with industry colleagues cheered her on as they wished her all the best of luck on her new journey.  

Here is what peeps had say: 

Actress Lunathi Mampofu took to Zenande’s comment saying: “Crazy!!!!! So excited for this new journey! It’s New beginning all around!!” 

Television presenter Pearl Modiadie wrote: “Happy New Year mama!!Lots of blessings all around for your new beginning!”

Actress Siyasanga Akhenime Mfenyana was shocked to see her fellow actress shave off her hair however she was excited to see what her new chapter entails.

“I’m soooo shocked!!! I literally spoke to you this morning. But you look so beautiful. You just reminded me of 2002 Zeni. Really looking forward to witnessing your next chapter,” she wrote.

Actress, TV presenter and fashion designer, Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa who has also recently shaved her hair off took to  Zenande’s comments where she simply wrote: “Mama” with heart emojis. 

Also see: Enhle Mbali speaks on forgiveness

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