SA Reacts to The Funny Chef’s Pregnancy Announcement: “Congratulations, Mama”

SA Reacts to The Funny Chef’s Pregnancy Announcement: “Congratulations, Mama”

  • Former Champions and The River star, The Funny Chef, has confirmed on her social media accounts that she is expecting her first baby
  • The social media personality shared photos of her baby bump on her Instagram and Facebook accounts on Sunday, 31 August 2025
  • South Africans took to the media personality's social media posts to congratulate her on becoming a first-time mother
TV personality The Funny Chef is expecting her first baby
SA congratulates The Funny Chef on her pregnancy news. Images: The_FunnyChef
Source: Instagram

Award-winning radio and TV personality The Funny Chef, real name Lebogang Tlokana, surprised her fans over the weekend when she announced her pregnancy.

Tlokana, who recently announced her engagement and lobola ceremony on her social media, is looking forward to being a mother.

The actress's best friend, Lamiez Holworthy, who previously threw her a party, took to Tlokana's post to congratulate her.

The former Our Perfect Wedding host shared on her Instagram account on Sunday, 31 August 2025, that she's expecting her first baby.

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"To my Little human child. I chose a suit instead of a dress because mommy’s very different and eccentric," she wrote.

The actress also shared that her unborn baby is the beginning of everything for her and shared photos of her baby bump from her photoshoot.

"The beginning of my existence. I love you," she added.

Industry colleagues and fans of the media personality took to her social media post to congratulate her on her pregnancy.

South Africans congratulate the media personality

simply_juniie said:

"I just opened my Instagram and this is the first thing I see.❤️Congratulations, Mama."

Shaka ILembe actress Sive Mabuya commented:

"Another baddie down😍😍😍. You’re already such a wonderful mom. Congratulations, beautiful❤️."

Moghelingz responded:

"What a blessed day to hear this news?😍 Congratulations, Mama!❤️."

Tlokana's best friend, Lamiez_Holworthy, reacted:

"I love you and our little one so much. So blessed to experience all God’s blessings with you."

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Actress Salamina Mosese responded:

"😍❤️Congratulations, gorgeous. That is one lucky child getting you as a mom."

Casting director Lesedi Matsunyane replied:

"Ah, congratulations, my love! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️."

Khanyisile.Marilyn said:

"Yes, I knew it! It’s gonna hurt. It’s gonna be difficult, but we are gonna run!😍😍😍"

Actress Rosemary_Zimu wrote:

"Congratulations, Mommy Chef❤️❤️."

stylesbytumi replied:

"Ah, man. You deserve this and more😍. Congratulations, my babe."

Kelebabez said:

"Oh, my living God. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Congratulations, mommy. ❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌 Ke batla go screamer vn note. Tap ekae IG?" (I want to scream on the voice note. Where's the tap on Instagram?)

mpumi_landan replied:

"I bet you’re going to be the coolest mom, no cap! Modimo ke ooh," (There is a God).

I am.Sands wrote:

"Congratulations, my chef. May the good Lord continue to bless you and your family."❤️
SA congratulates The Funny Chef on her pregnancy
The Funny Chef reveals she's expecting her first baby. Images: The FunnyChef
Source: UGC

Gash1 and Thato welcome their bundle of joy

Former Big Brother Mzansi stars-turned lovers Gash1 and Thato Mthombeni have announced they are parents.

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The former Generations: The Legacy actors revealed on their social media accounts over the weekend that they have welcomed their bundle of joy.

South Africans and fans of the reality TV stars took to their Instagram posts to congratulate them and celebrate their news.

Source: Briefly News

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Rae Seleme (Entertainment editor) Rae Seleme is a seasoned entertainment writer who kickstarted her writing career on TVSA. She has published articles on Iharare, ZAlebs, The South African before joining Briefly News. Rae obtained her BA Media Studies degree at the University of Limpopo, a copywriting postgraduate diploma from AAA School of Advertising and a PGCE at Unisa. Email: contact@briefly.co.za