7 times Zoleka Mandela rocked headwraps

Author of the book When Hope Whispers and twice the survivor of Breast Cancer, Zoleka Mandela is an inspiration to many. From being a wonderful mother of four to loving every moment of being with her partner Mr Bashala, she can do no wrong in our eyes. We love how she’s real and open about her struggles too. If you’re looking to lose weight, follow her lead (she lost 17 kgs in time for her birthday in April earlier this year).

My BEFORE (22nd December 2016, after Chemotherapy) and my AFTER (6th April 2017, after Radiation) picture, losing 18,4kgs certainly wasn’t the easiest but I have you guys rooting for me … THANK YOU VERY MUCH for making me feel like you were always in my corner and always encouraging me to push through no matter the side effects of Radiation!!! ?? It’s been over 20dys since I reached my target weight of 70kgs, I haven’t worked out since my 37th birthday but I’m glad to say that although FOOD is still an issue for me … I’m still within the 60s side of the scale and now working on a goal weight of 65kgs. ? #Maintaining70Kgs #GettingBackTo70Kgs #WorkoutMotivation #WeightLossJourney #37YrOldMotherOf4 #BeforeAndAfter #LostOver18KgsIn4Months

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For some headwrap inspiration take a look at the seven times that Zoleka took her headwrap game to a whole new level.

Mrs. Bashala meets Photoshop … Oh, hey!!! ? This is the dreamy look! ? #MrsBashala #ProudCongoleseWife #MakotiKaThierry #MwasiYaThierry #WifeOfAnAfricanMan #AfricanPrintsBySarah #MakeUpByMrsBashala #NtoZinhleAccessories

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Do you take pictures too, right before an event just in case the mirror’s feeling a little to generous – to identify a few imperfections on your make up? ? I do, I did … I didn’t blend my eyeshadow like a pro! Plus I’m always fighting shine on my face, I don’t even own foundation because I can’t stand it … ? Powder all the way! Anyway … Good morning, beloveds! ❤️ Time for Criminology … ? #MakeUpByMrsBashala #WifeOfAnAfricanMan #MwasiYaThierry #ProudCongoleseWife #MakotoKaThierry #37YrOldMotherOf4 #MrsBashala

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Because bathroom selfies always have the best lighting … ? Black leather cuffs and yellow earrings: @ntozinhle_accessorize, Yellow Ring: @hlubicreations, African Attire: Sarah – (Congolese Corner Market, Yeoville) 0736626041 … ❤️#WifeOfAnAfricanMan #MakotiKaThierry #ProudCongoleseWife #MwasiYaThierry #MrsBashala #AfricanSwag #AfricanPrintsBySarah #NtoZinhleAccessories #HlubiCreations #37YrOldMotherOf4 #BathroomSelfie #PeplumBelt #MakeUpByMrsBashala

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I went to Sarah (0736626041) in Yeoville, for a dress fitting and only to discover that I had lost inches on my waist, I’ve gone from a 30 (since a few months ago) to a 26 … ? She had to take in the waist of this skirt she made me. Enough of that randomness … I wanted to show you the outfit she made me! ? #ProudCongoleseWife #MwasiYaThierry #MrsBashala #MakotiKaThierry #WifeOfAnAfricanMan #37YrOldMotherOd4 #AfricanPrintsBySarah #CongoleseCornerMarket

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You guys, thank you so much for all the birthday wishes yesterday! I have to thank my late daughter, Zenani … Had it not been for her tragic passing and at the hands of a drunk driver, I would have never gotten clean and sober. I’m also thankful for my son, Zwelami for believing in me and keeping me on a path of recovery, seven years later! To my late son, Zenawe and my daughter, Zanyiwe … Being your mother is one of the best things about me. ❤️ I have no idea why you have chosen me as your mother but it’s my highest honoured being a mother to you and your older sister and brother. To all my babies – Zenani, Zwelami, Zenawe, Zanyiwe, my twins (I’m hoping to conceive miraculously) and my 7 unborn children at the fertility clinic ? … Although I want to say that I’m sorry in advance for what you are yet to read in When Hope Whispers and the sequel, I’m not really sorry … What I am though, is unashamedly (already) proud of the children you are and the children I want to raise you all to be – I want you to embrace and live your truth, in acceptance of your real selves albeit fear, self doubt and judgement from others. You have so much to offer the world! ❤️ God, I’m ready for my twins now. Please? ? Okay … Thanks, bye! ? #37YrOldMotherOf4 #MakeUpByMrsBashala #MrsBashala #MwasiYaThierry #MakotiKaThierry #ProudCongoleseWife #WifeOfAnAfricanMan #AfricanPrintsBySarah #NtoZinhleAccessories

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You guys, thank you so much for all your comments! Thinking of each and every one of you this morning, wanting to wish you all a weekend as blessed and beautiful as you all are! ❤️ #MrsBashala #37YrOldMotherOf4 #WifeOfAnAfricanMan #ProudCongoleseWife #MwasiYaThierry #MakotiKaThierry

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Beloved hearts, thank you so much for all the birthday wishes and the reminder of how truly blessed I am to have you all think of me on my 37th birthday today! ❤️ I’m home and feeling sick to my stomach after breakfast and lunch, couldn’t make it out to dinner or eat everything on my Cheat List! ? I’m bloated, feeling nauseous with serious stomach cramps and a headache! ? My birthday was almost everything I wanted it to be today, pity though about all the food not agreeing with me! ? #37YrOldMotherOf4 #MakotiKaThierry #MrsBashala #MwasiYaThierry #ProudCongoleseWife #WifeOfAnAfricanMan #NtoZinhleAccessories #AfricanPrintsBySarah

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