Legendary Actor John Kani Celebrates Granddaughter on Graduation From University of Pretoria
- South African actor John Kani praised his granddaughter after she graduated from the University of Pretoria
- The Lion King star took to social media this week to express how proud he is of Ms Simile Rafani
- Netizens joined in to celebrate Rafani on her major achievement, congratulating her on her milestone
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Legendary Mzansi actor John Kani is a proud grandfather. The Lion King star took to social media this week to give praise to his granddaughter.
The actor attended Simile Rafani, his grandchild's graduation ceremony at the University of Pretoria. It was a family affair as Goodman Xolisa Rafani, Nozuko Kani-Rafani, and Mandi Kani attended the festivities.
He could not hold himself back from sharing the proud moment on social media. Rafani obtained her LLB from the University of Pretoria, making her granddad proud.
"What a proud moment. My granddaughter, Ms Simile Rafani, at her graduation ceremony at the University of Pretoria- LLB. Congratulations mzukulwana wam (my grandchild.)"
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On Instagram, Atandwa Kani revealed that she is the first lawyer in their family. He shared a photo of Simile and congratulated her parents as well.
"My niece, Simile “Simoimoi” Rafani has graduated!! Our first Lawyer in the family.. ASIZO’GEZA HEHAKE!! Congratulations to the proud parents @maperetsi & @nozukorafani0808 … HALALA SIMILE! HALALA!!!!!"
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Social media users joined in to celebrate Rafani on her major achievement, congratulating her on her milestone
@NomaDzino exclaimed:
"Congratulations to your granddaughter!"
@thekelo_Teekay said:
"John Kani the legend! Congrats to you too. Indeed you are blessed to see next generation caring over."
@Right1Josh joked:
"Mzukulwana is my type."
@JuliaTsiu stated:
"This is exactly how you show up in the world when Ntate John Kani is your grandad. Congratulations to her."
@CalvinKweyi lauded:
"Congratulations, my elder, to your granddaughter."
@Lisakhanya gushed:
"Congratulations to SimSong. She looks like you."
@james_leta69311 stated:
"Well done young lady. We are very proud of you."
@Sizwemdange shared:
"Proud moment indeed, my elder! Simza and her grandpa!"
@RealMbombo said:
"Congratulations, bra John, God keeps on favouring you with blessings. You kids and now the next generation because you deserve all the blessings and rewards for your contribution to humanity. Well done to Zuko and Goodman for raising such a gem."
More reason for John Kani to celebrate
The actor had been announced as the latest inductee to join the Oscars voting body. Kani was elected to serve as a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
The wonderful achievement came just in time for the actor's 82nd birthday on 30 August 2025.
"I have the honour and pleasure to announce that I have been elected to serve as a Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences- Oscars. I promise to serve this institution with honesty and integrity."
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Atandwa Kani on American's treatment
In a previous report from Briefly News, Atandwa Kani recently discussed one of the biggest struggles of living in the United States of America.
Kani explained that he is frequently asked about his background, and no matter how many times he provides an answer, people abroad don’t get it. Even Thuso Mbedu can relate.
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