Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani's sweet surprise: baby bump steals the show
Congratulatory messages filled the air after Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani revealed that she is expecting.
Image: Instagram/Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani
Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani announced that she's expecting her first child.
The 'Shaka iLembe' actress has confirmed the news on her social media platforms on June 24 after fans speculated that she has a bun in the oven as she stunned the gold carpet at the premiere of the second season.
However, she did not deny nor confirm anything despite fans flooding her comment section with congratulatory messages.
Taking to social media, Mabuya-Bukani shared carousel photoshoot pictures wearing a cropped black and white jersey that exposes her growing baby bump.
The 32-year-old excitedly captioned her post: 'Bump's out the bag … thank you for your kindness. We couldn't be happier.'
Friends and family of the actress flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages.
Fellow 'Shaka iLembe' actress Hope Mbhele commented: 'The way I wanted to jump when I saw you at the premiere, but I was like let me wait till she announces. So happy for you, my love!!! Congratulations, mama!!!!'
'Oh my baby!! Congratulations, my angel, my baby is gonna have a baby,' actress Kwanele Mthethwa said.
While Asavela Mqokiyana added, 'Congratulations, baby, my bestie is having a mini bestie.'
Keke Mphuthi wrote: 'Welcome to the club, baby mama.'
Mabuya-Bukani is affectionately known for her immaculate acting skills and has appeared on multiple SA favourites telenovelas and dramas such as 'Scandal!', 'How To Ruin Love: The Proposal' as well as 'The Lucky Specials.'
Besides showcasing her talent, the actress has also been giving fans a sneak peek into her relationship with her husband, Aphiwe Bukani, on social media through heartfelt and dedicated posts.
Mabuya-Bukani once revealed on social media that her husband waited for a decade for their first date after asking her out in 2008.
In May 2022, the couple celebrated their traditional wedding ceremony in the Eastern Cape, following their lobola negotiations, which took place earlier that year.
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