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Sophie Ndaba shows gratitude as she turns 50

Actress Sophie Ndaba has expressed gratitude as she turns 50-years-old.

On Thursday, the businesswoman shared a video of herself dressed in a beautiful white dress. She captioned the post with a note of gratitude and also said, “mercy rewrote my life.”

The former Generation star has been vocal about the challenges she has faced over the years and stated that she is, however, grateful for life, as she turns half a century. 

“Dear Lord. How do I thank you, how do I honour you, King of Kings, lord of lords! You are not Man that you should lie. They whispered they plotted, and they told me Noone would love me ever again! They forgot WHOSE I AM you knew and loved me before I was born! That’s all the love I need! I’m restored! Fully!!! Thank you, Jesus, for 50 YEARS OF life!!!!!”
“Half a lifetime is no joke! I’m grateful. Otekile TAfole in the presence of my enemies! Halala, basheshe bahleka! I love you, Lord,” she wrote.”

 

 

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Many people flooded her comment section, sending the actress well wishes for her birthday.

One social media user wrote: “Strongest woman, people wrote you off but you kept your faith ?.”

South African businessperson, philanthropist, TV personality, and beauty pageant title holder Basetsana Kumalo also took to the former Generations actress’s comment section to wish her a happy birthday saying:

“Happy birthday my love, such a joy to call you my sister and friend. May good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over be your daily portion. May the Lord bless you today and always. I love you. ♥️?????.”

“The hottest 50-year-old! ??, GOD is no man that HE should lie, His promises are yes and amen, GOD of restoration! Merciful GOD, a blessed birthday to you sis ✨?,” wrote a fan.

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