Former 'YoTV' Presenter Sade Giliberti and Her Dad's Then-vs-Now Photos Warm Mzansi Hearts
- X user @Stompzzz shared a then-and-now photo comparison of former YoTV presenter Sade Giliberti and her dad
- The throwback post surfaced on the same day Sade celebrated her father's birthday on Instagram with a sweet tribute
- Mzansi fans flooded the comments, reminiscing about watching Sade grow up on their screens
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Mzansi is feeling all the nostalgia after a side-by-side throwback comparison of former YoTV presenter Sade Giliberti and her dad started making the rounds on X.
On Thursday, 13 August 2026, X user [@Stompzzz](https://x.com/Stompzzz) posted two photos captioned "Sade from YoTV and her dad back then vs now," and the internet quickly took notice. The images showed just how much both father and daughter have changed over the years, sparking a warm wave of reactions from fans who grew up watching Sade on their screens.
The timing of the post was particularly touching. On the very same day, Sade, who tied the knot in Portugal, shared a birthday tribute to her dad on Instagram with the caption:
"An oldie but a goodie ❤️ Happy Birthday Papi 🎊," making it clear the two share a close and loving bond.
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Source: Instagram
Sade Giliberti's YoTV days
For many South Africans, Sade Giliberti is a cherished piece of childhood. She was a familiar face on YoTV, the beloved youth television channel that shaped a generation of local entertainment fans. Seeing her all grown up alongside her father brought on a serious wave of nostalgia for those who tuned in religiously.
The then-and-now comparison quickly caught fire, with many fans in the comments expressing just how much time has flown by.
Below are some of the reactions from X:
@AyveeZin01 said:
"The forehead is one of the same"
@ladyhuneybee remarked:
"She has grown so much; man used to enjoy watching her"
@Melanin_0204 shared:
"They've grown"
@ayooladavid722 said:
"Unbelievable"
@TheFixer000 commented:
"They've grown 😍"
See the post that sparked reactions below:
Sade Giliberti claps back at ageists
In a 2023 report, Briefly News previously reported that Sade Giliberti blasted ageists who came up to her and pointed out her "grown" looks.
Giliberti shared a TikTok video saying that behaviour is rude and people shouldn't expect her to look like a teenager forever.
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