Red Carpet Royalty": Khanyi Mbau Steals the Show at Netflix's 10-Year Celebration

• Khanyi Mbau made a striking appearance at Netflix's exclusive 10th Anniversary event in Johannesburg, dressed in a dramatic red gown
• The invitation-only celebration, dubbed #Netflix10SA, brought together top South African creatives and filmmakers in Rosebank
• Mzansi had a lot to say about Khanyi's look, with fans divided over her bold fashion choices and appearance

Khanyi Mbau reminded everyone exactly why she's earned the title "Queen of Bling" after turning up to Netflix's 10th Anniversary celebration in South Africa looking every bit the red carpet royalty she is, but it was more than just her outfit that got people talking.

The actress, TV personality and reality star stepped out for the invitation-only #Netflix10SA event held in Rosebank, Johannesburg, wearing a fitted floor-length red gown with a dramatic oversized bow detail across the chest. Entertainment blogger @TvblogbyMLU captured the moment, sharing images that quickly made their rounds across social media.

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Netflix's decade in South Africa

The glitzy showcase marked 10 years since Netflix launched in South Africa in 2016, gathering local filmmakers, media executives and creative talent to reflect on a decade of storytelling. The evening also served as a major content reveal, with Netflix unveiling its 2026 local slate, including returning seasons, new reality shows and local film sequels.

Mbau is no stranger to the streaming giant's catalogue. She has appeared in Young, Famous & African, Happiness Ever After, and is set to return for the upcoming Meet The Khumalos 2, making her one of the most recognisable faces in Netflix Africa's library.

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Mzansi reacts to the look

While admirers praised her for delivering yet another high-drama fashion moment, the comment sections painted a more mixed picture, with many fixating on Mbau's appearance rather than the outfit itself.

@TawanaM14 joked:

"Khanyi looks different in all her pictures. I'm sure even her Phone fails to recognise her. 😂"

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@Cozmic_Love wrote:

"She looks nice, but those lips! No mahn. It's like those Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

@PearlLudidi added:

"Kancane, kancane, she's turning into Joan Rivers."

@arghmahn_ observed:

"That muscle on her neck under the chin is telling us she's in her granny era."

@MaphefoMGD kept it direct:

"She must reduce lip fillers."

@bloomin_black offered a warmer take:

"I like the dress and purse."

@ShoogahPops quipped:

"'She's gonna look great once she heals'. 💔"

@iamprescribed concluded:

"The lips look painful."

Khanyi Mbau’s hair reveal stirred reactions

A short video of Khanyi Mbau rocking her natural short hair went viral on X, stunning fans who rarely see her without a wig.

Verified X user Norma Kay shared the 13-second clip on 14 July 2026, which racked up over 134K views.

Source: Briefly News