As South Africans prepare for the long Easter weekend, several local celebrities are taking time to rest, reflect and celebrate with family.
From former Miss SA Lalela Mswane to Nay Maps, here is what some of South Africa’s celebrities will be doing over the holiday.
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Lalela Mswane, former Miss South Africa
For Lalela Mswane, Easter revolves around family traditions. She said she will be spending the weekend with her siblings, their partners, children and her mother.
“We arrive at whoever is hosting on the Thursday and attend church on the morning of Good Friday. After church we have lunch and game time – anything from Monopoly, Charades, 30 Seconds and cards.
“On the Saturday it’s normally relaxed and we do a movie marathon. Resurrection Sunday we’re back at church for the morning service followed by lunch at home and an egg hunt for the kids, although being the last born at home, I include myself,” she said.
Xola Ntshinga, Jacaranda FM radio personality
Xola Ntshinga plans to use the long weekend for rest after a busy start to the year.
“A priority for me over this Easter break is trying to get some rest. A lot has happened so far this year, not just here, but the rest of the world, so to get to switch off a bit will be very welcome,” he said.
Ntshinga also shared that his birthday falls on the day before Good Friday, and he intends to spend two nights in the bush to recharge ahead of returning to his radio show.
Carol Ofori, radio personality and author
Carol Ofori said her family will observe the spiritual significance of Easter while travelling.
“Easter is a special time for us as a Christian family. We start the morning by going to church on Good Friday, come home and have a meal together and remember the life of Christ. On Sunday, we repeat the process, but it is more joyous as He has risen. This year, however, we’re off to the Pumula Beach Hotel, so on Friday morning we will wake up and pray and read the Bible as a family before breakfast,” she said.
Leandie du Randt, actress, presenter and entrepreneur
Leandie du Randt said she will combine work and family time over the weekend.
“Usually I go away with my father and brother and his family, but this year I am actually working. I am the MC at the music festival HART EN HAAS on Saturday in Hartenbos, then I will spend Sunday and Monday with my family-in-law in Cape Town,” she said.
Nay Maps, actor and musician
Nay Maps plans a simple family-focused Easter.
“I am planning to spend time with my family this Easter weekend. We will, of course, be going to church and spending time praising God as a family. We find it important because Easter is symbolic to the life of Christ and how Christ laid his life for us so we could be better people,” he said.
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