Sbahle Mpisane's age, husband, accident, career, net worth, and more
South African fitness blogger and social media star Sbahle Mpisane has stolen the hearts of countless local and international fans through her personable nature and knowledgeable fitness content. With an ever-rising career and fanbase, what do we know about the endearing fitness blogger's personal life? This article discusses Sbahle Mpisane's age, family, career and more.
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Sbahle Mpisane is known for her engaging, insightful fitness content, but her parents are prominent figures, too. Despite this, Sbahle created a name for herself separate from her famous parents. Here is Sbahle Mpisane's biography summarised before we further detail her successes and personal life behind the limelight.
Sbahle Mpisane's bio summary
| Full name | Sbahle Mpisane |
| Nickname | ‘FitnessBunnie’ |
| Date of birth | June 18, 1993 |
| Age | 31 years old in 2024 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Birthplace | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Romantic orientation | Heterosexual |
| Religious beliefs | Christian |
| Current nationality | South African |
| Marital status | Single |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Gender | Female |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Parents | Shauwn Mamkhize Mkhize and Sbu Wiseman Mpisane |
| Profession | Fitness trainer and social media influencer |
| Education | The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) |
| Net worth | $1 million |
| Social media | InstagramTikTokYouTube |
How old is Sbahle Mpisane?
Sbahle Mpisane's age is 31 at the time of writing in 2024. The fitness influencer celebrates her birthday on June 18, 1993.
Where did Sbahle Mpisane study?
The successful social media figure attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). She obtained a degree in Housing and Town Planning, and UKZN's website quoted her sharing her choice to study at the institution, saying:
‘I chose UKZN because it’s always easier to stay grounded when you are close to home. From studying architecture to housing, it all goes back to passion in technical drawings, reading maps and enjoying practical work.’
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Sbahle Mpisane's accident
The beloved fitness blogger had a near-fatal road accident in the early hours of August 9, 2018. Sbahle's BMW 4 series crashed into the sidewalk, causing her to hit her head and fall unconscious. Her leg jammed the accelerator and hit a robot before making a final impact with a tree.
In April 2022 IOL posted that Sbahle set the record straight regarding how the accident occurred and whether or not substances were involved. She expressed:
'There was alcohol involved, but I don’t drink to get drunk. It’s just that there was a whole situation that no one knows about that got me into the car accident. Only I know what happened.'
According to the same IOL article, she also revealed that she now believes in Good and attends Bible studies weekly, which she had not done before her life-changing accident.
Why does Sbahle Mpisane wear a boot?
Following Sbahle's accident, fans quickly pointed out that the local public figure wore a moon boot regularly. She spoke out in May 2022 and stated that 80% of her bones were broken at the time, and although she had various surgeries for her injuries, she utilizes the moon boot for extra support. TimesLIVE reported that speaking about her injuries, Sbahle said:
'My nose was completely broken... My arms were broken, including my beautiful hands, my left knee, ankle plus toes were broken and my right foot was badly broken from my hip, thigh, knee, foot, toe, but my ankle bone was completely discharged out of my foot at scene.'
Troubles with the law
Sbahle had further issues with driving, this time being for alleged reckless and negligent driving. Sbahle Mpisane's bail was posted in January 2024 after she appeared in the Midrand magistrate's court on December 29, 2023.
Who is the mother of Sbahle Mpisane?
Sbahle Mpisane's stepmother was Shauwn Mamkhize Mkhize. The duo are close, and Sbahle displayed how close-knit the mother-daughter duo are when she honoured her mother with a tattoo and expressed her love via an Instagram post, captioned:
'My body is my journal & my tattoos are my story. Thank you mom @kwa_mammkhize for always understanding me & being by my side through thy lows and highs, you are a blessing, I love you unconditionally.'
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Whose child is Sbahle Mpisane?
Sbahle Mpisane's parents also include prominent businessman and PSL club owner Sbu Wiseman Mpisane. Sbu owns Royal Eagles FC, which was unfortunately relegated to the amateur league in August 2020.
The businessman rose to prominence again in 2024 when he turned to politics and created his own political party, Gap Fixers of SA (GFSA). The party was in the election race in May 2024.
Sbahle Mpisane's husband
Sbale is unmarried. There is also no information regarding who Sbahle Mpisane's boyfriend may be as of 2024, but it is presumed she is single. Rumours were doing the rounds in early 2023 after the influencer was accused of having an affair with businesswoman and Real Housewives of Durban star Annie Mthembu's husband, Kgolo Da Guru.
However, The Citizen reported that Sbahle hit back at the rumours by posting screenshots on Instagram of individuals' reports claiming the duo was spotted together and adding a 'fake news' sticker over the screenshots.
Awards and recognitions
Sbahle Mpisane's undeniable online presence and fitness training earned her the title of Woman of the Year in Glamour Magazine's health category in 2017.
How much is Mpisane worth?
According to Sports Brief, Mpisane's net worth is estimated to be $1 million. Her father, Sbu has an estimated net worth of R200 million (equivalent to $11 million).
Sbahle Mpisane’s social media profiles
As of July 7, 2024, Sbahle Mpisane's TikTok has 313.6K followers. Her Instagram page has 2.5 million followers, and she also has a YouTube channel under Sbahle's Visual Book, where she shares fitness and personal content.
The award-winning Sbahle Mpisane has made a name for herself through her insightful, engaging fitness content that has won national and international recognition. Despite her struggles following her near-fatal car crash, Sbahle's career has been constantly on the rise, and she has become one of South Africa's most influential fitness bloggers.
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