Zanele Potelwa Bids Emotional Farewell to Selimathunzi in Heartfelt Video

• Zanele Potelwa shared an emotional farewell video tribute to SABC's Selimathunzi, the show she says gave her a voice
• The presenter credited Selimathunzi with shaping her career and allowing her to be her authentic, unconventional self
• Potelwa congratulated the incoming hosts taking over the beloved entertainment show

Mzansi's bubbly TV presenter Zanele Potelwa has officially said goodbye to Selimathunzi, and she did not hold back the tears while doing it. Potelwa shared a heartfelt farewell video on Instagram, a montage-style tribute stitched together from red carpet interviews, on-stage award show footage, outdoor street segments, and behind-the-scenes clips. A recurring caption reading "The sweetest Goodbye to My first TV Love, Selimathunzi" threads through the compilation, closing with the message:

"Thank you for EVERYTHING, my beautiful forever family."

For those who may not know her, Potelwa is one of South Africa's most recognisable young TV personalities, known for her high energy, warmth, and signature boldness on screen, qualities she says Selimathunzi helped her discover and own.

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Zanele Potelwa opens up about what Selimathunzi meant to her

In her caption, Potelwa was candid about just how much the SABC show changed her life.

"Selimathunzi gave me a voice and allowed me to BECOME. Selimathunzi believed in me and allowed me to be my LOUD, Silly, unconventional self."

She described the show as the foundation of the presenter she is today, saying it "moulded" her, opened doors, and introduced her to people she treasures deeply.

"There's NOTHING Selimathunzi didn't do for me."

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Fans and colleagues react to the farewell

The post drew an outpouring of love from followers and those who worked alongside her on the show.

@mooo.nakaa, one of the new Selimathunzi hosts, called Potelwa:

"The ultimate blueprint. Hope to become even half the presenter you are."

@baxbara wrote:

"This is why you're the GOAT. You are such a legend, a blessing to the next gen; may God continue to bless, guide & protect you!"

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@shonisani_m said:

"You are a powerhouse. Congratulations on a beautiful run."

@iamlolonga added:

"What a legend! May you soar higher and higher."

@sizakelemk_03 told her:

"You rock this so gracefully. You were born for this, Queen."

@bhanoyi01 gushed:

"Wow, you are my favourite big sister. I love you, and I miss you so much. I really want to meet you."

@givenbaloyi_ simply summed it up:

"What a run!"

Selimathunzi made a return in 2024

The wait is over as SABC proudly revealed the comeback of their biggest entertainment show.

SABC 1's entertainment show Selimathunzi makes its return to TV and will premiere on Thursday, 5 September 2024.

Source: Briefly News