Former Beauty Queen Basetsana Kumalo Shares Life Lesson With Her Daughter Bontle

• South African former beauty queen Basetsana Kumalo recently celebrated her daughter, Bontle's special day
• As the star's child turned 11, Kumalo decided to share a very important life lesson with Bontle on social media
• Basetsana shared the life lesson alongside a cute video showcasing Bontle's life from birth till now as she turned 11

South African former beauty queen and media personality Basetsana Kumalo recently marked her daughter, Bontle's special day on social media as she turned 11 years old on Wednesday, 23 July 2025.

While her daughter celebrated another year around the sun, the businesswoman, who resigned as the CEO of Connect Channel in 2024, shared a touching life lesson with her child.

Kumalo also reflected on the moment Bontle was born, describing it as a day that changed her world forever. She further mentioned that, choosing not to know her baby’s gender until delivery, she recalled the joy and excitement in the room when the doctor announced it was a baby girl:

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"Today is such a special day, because someone unique was born. Your birth brought us such immeasurable joy. When I was pregnant, I never found out if I was carrying a boy or a girl, because for me, a child is such a big blessing and a gift, so I chose not to find out until the day of your birth," she wrote.

The beauty queen further shared how Bontle's existence on earth brought so much joy to her and the family. Kumalo also gave her an important lesson she should remember as she grows up.

She said:

"You've brought joy to our lives. Watching you grow is beautiful, and I often see my mannerisms in you, which surprises me.

"My advice, my girl, is to know yourself before the world shapes you. Visualise possibilities, guard your heart with faith, speak truth, and set boundaries. Dance to your own rhythm. Happy 11th birthday! May God's hand be on you, and may you walk in favour, with goodness and mercy all your days."

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See the post below:

Netizens wished Bontle a happy birthday

Shortly after the star who expanded her empire and ventured into the film industry shared that touching message to her daughter, many netizens flooded the comment section with birthday messages. Here's what they had to say below:

thatondala said:

"Happy birthday to princess Bontle ba Morena."

zolekazim wrote:

"11 Already? And so tall. Beautiful & bright Bontle, wishing you many more abundantly blessed returns."

khanyisamalabi commented:

"Sending love and abundant wishes to our baby girl on her birthday and congratulations to the parents. Watching Bontle grow, I love what she stands for."

lethabondala_ responded:

"Happiest birthday, beautiful Bontle. May God's abundant blessings be yours today and many more Years to come. May today bring all the Joys you look forward to having in the new year."

Basetsana Kumalo speaks out against Jackie Phamotse

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Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that Jackie Phamotse's victims, Basetsana Kumalo and her husband, Romeo Kumalo, reflected on the financial and personal effects the five-year legal battle had on their lives.

Basetsana spoke at length about the damages the family suffered as a result of Jackie Phamotse's defamatory tweets.

Source: Briefly News