Makazole Mapimpi’s Wife Sasha de Souza Celebrates Son’s Birthday: “Our Little Prince Charming"
- Over the weekend, Springboks star Makazole Mapimpi and his wife, Sasha de Souza, celebrated a very special milestone in their family’s life with a magical party
- The celebrations were filled with fun and surprises, and fans quickly flooded social media with reactions to the heartwarming moments
- Behind the joyous occasion, Mapimpi’s personal journey has been shaped by loss, revealing a side of the rugby star few know
Springboks star Makazole Mapimpi’s son turned one over the weekend and was celebrated with a beautiful Disney-themed party.
Mapimpi’s wife, Sasha de Souza, shared pictures of their son and the celebration on Instagram on Sunday, 14 September 2025, receiving an outpouring of love from fans and netizens.
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Dressed in a sparkling blue ballgown and a glittering diamond tiara, Sasha revealed the birthday bash’s Disney theme. She added a sweet caption to a mother-and-son photo:
“Our little Prince Charming is one today.”
In a video from the party, the toddler could be seen enjoying a jumping castle, exploring a balloon house, and posing in a 360-degree photo booth.
Sasha also shared a heartfelt message alongside the footage:
“May all your wildest dreams come true, little one,” a post that Mapimpi showed his love for with a like.
How did South Africans react to the beautiful birthday party?
Fans flooded the post with reactions:
@cheryllynnfaro:
“Beautiful.”
@maighlin:
“How stunning.”
@ana_maria_:
“Beautiful.”
@nombongo_zuba:
“This is beautiful.”
As seen in the picture below:
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@ella:
“I love it.”
@kyra:
“Absolutely stunning.”
@sdudla:
“The queen and her prince.”
@mia-thendo:
“Ohh boy, this is cute.”
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Mapimpi's private marriage
The Mapimpis have kept their marriage largely private. It was only revealed by Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus in September 2024 that Mapimpi is married and a father.
Mapimpi lost his mother when he was 14, after his father had abandoned the family years earlier. His grandmother then raised him.
Look at the picture below:
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Tragedy struck again five years later when his sister passed away from a brain illness, and his only brother reportedly died from an electric shock, according to RugbyPass.
These devastating losses left Mapimpi without any immediate family, and during the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, he relied on his teammates and friends as the family he knew.
Take a look at the picture below:
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Erasmus reflects on Mapimpi’s loss
In a viral Instagram video posted by Hellenix78, Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus was seen emotional while recounting Mapimpi’s story.
During preparations for the 2019 World Cup, players were asked to provide pictures of their families to be incorporated into flocked numbers on their jerseys.
When Erasmus asked Mapimpi for his family photos, the winger could only provide a picture of himself. When pressed, Mapimpi quietly explained that he had nobody left, having just lost his brother.
Sasha de Souza wows fans
Briefly News previously reported that Makazole Mapimpi’s wife, Sasha de Souza, continues to turn heads online, with her Instagram posts regularly capturing the attention of fans.
The Eswatini-born content creator, who goes by the handle @swasisoil, is known for her beauty, style and captivating presence on social media.
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