Being a mother is something to be celebrated every day, but it’s made extra special on Mother’s Day, when the whole world comes to a stop to pause and admire these powerful forces of women.
It’s even extra special to those who are first-time moms because they get to experience a different kind of life altogether.
Mother’s Day 2025 was filled with love, light and loads of cuteness as a few of Mzansi’s favourite celebrities marked their very first Mother’s Day — and social media couldn’t get enough.
Rosemary Zimu
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The Savage Beauty star and singer had fans swooning after she posted on Instagram a series of photos and videos of her and her baby with the caption, “My favourite hood.” Rosemary gave us all the feels. The usually private star has been glowing since entering motherhood, and it’s clear that baby bliss looks amazing on her.
Buntu Petse
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Known for her role on Generations: The Legacy, Miseducation and many more, Buntu also had her followers gushing. The radiant first-time mom posted pictures and videos of her and all the martriarchs in her life, which are her mother and mother-in-law. She also included herself as she happily sang while cradling her baby in one video.
Tamryn Green
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Former Miss South Africa and medical doctor Tamaryn Green Nxumalo joined the new moms club in quiet elegance. She shared a few photos of her and her baby and some at work, letting us in on how she’s juggling her new life as a first-time mom. On one of the pictures, she’s wearing a beautiful black dress, showing that she’s out and about while using a breast pump to express milk.
