Khanyi Mbau and Daughter Khanukani's Then-and-Now Photos Go Viral on Social Media

Khanyi Mbau and Daughter Khanukani's Then-and-Now Photos Go Viral on Social Media

  • A throwback-versus-now side-by-side post featuring Khanyi Mbau and daughter Khanukani has taken social media by storm
  • The viral X post highlighted how much Khanukani has grown to resemble her mother, with fans calling them virtual twins
  • Mzansi praised Khanyi for the bond she built with her daughter while raising her as a single mother
The throwback images highlighted the close bond between mother and daughter
Photos showing Khanyi Mbau and daughter Khanukani through the years resurfaced online. Image: Khanyi Mbau
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A side-by-side throwback photo comparing media personality Khanyi Mbau and her daughter Khanukani, widely known as ‘Khanz’, has taken social media by storm, with fans floored by just how much the two resemble each other today. X user Stompzzz shared the viral post with the caption:

"Khanyi Mbau and her daughter went from mother & daughter to besties real quick. ❤️"

From toddler days to mirror selfies

The left image in the post captures a younger Khanyi seated beside a toddler-aged Khanukani, while the right shows the pair in matching patterned blazers, both sporting sleek, long dark hair in what appears to be a mirror selfie. The transformation left many users doing a double-take, with several pointing out that the two now look less like mother and daughter and more like sisters.

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Khanyi has raised Khanukani largely in the public eye, regularly sharing glimpses of their relationship across social media platforms and on reality television. As Khanukani has grown into a young woman, their dynamic has visibly evolved into something resembling a genuine friendship, a bond that many fans have commented on with warmth.

Check out the X post below:

Mzansi reacts to the striking resemblance

The post by X user @Stompzzz drew a wave of reactions from fans across the country. Here is what they had to say:

Emkem_Mike wrote:

"Kids grow up so fast, man; she was young and look at her now"

Gumseewadaa said:

"Aww, I love this kind of bond! ❤️🥹 They went from mother and daughter to best friends, and you can really feel the love between them. Beautiful relationship! 🥰✨"

V_daebi added:

"They grow so fast. 🤣 Like, how? And they are so cute together. 😻💕"

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TVbogat quipped:

"So she wanted to look like her child. 😳"

Jasonnalitunge offered:

"This shows a good example to parents out there. May God bless them."

She_JD14 raised an eyebrow, writing:

"She is also bleaching the baby. 😳🧐"

Glamfika kept it simple:

"The daughter is truly beautiful."

Khanyi Mbau looks like her daughter

An X user shared a photo of Khanyi Mbau and her daughter Khanukani, comparing the two to twins.

The post quickly racked up tens of thousands of views as fans weighed in on their striking resemblance.

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Gloria Masia (Human interest editor) Gloria Masia is an Entertainment Writer at Briefly News. She holds a Diploma in Public Relations from UNISA and a Diploma in Journalism from Rosebank College. With over 8 years of experience, Gloria has worked in digital marketing, online TV production, and radio. Email:gloria.masia@briefly.co.za

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