South Africa’s hottest public figures from all spectrums tell us about love
MIKA STEFANO
Radio personality, social butterfly, journalist, gym bunny and blogger.
WHAT DOES VALENTINES DAY MEAN TO YOU?
The day reminds people to celebrate love, be it with your lover, friends and even family. It doesn’t have to be based on one kind of love, the aim is that you spend the day with special people.
WHAT WILL YOU BE UP TO Tomorrow?
I’m spending my Valentine’s Day at the Ultra Festival in Johannesburg with friends whom I love dearly.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST GIFT YOU HAVE RECEIVED ON VALENTINE’S DAY?
I have never really been big on gift. But once in high school I got a cute ribbon from a secret admire…It was a thing back in high school.
SHELTON FORBES
Vuzu presenter, model and professional hip hop dancer. He’s single and ready to mingle.
WHAT DOES VALENTINE’S DAY MEAN TO YOU?
It is a day for people to get to share their love. It’s also the perfect time to be romantic with the person you are in a relationship with.
WHAT IS LOVE TO YOU?
I don’t think that you can actually describe love. It is undefined. I believe in my own kind of love.
DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING SPECIAL PLANNED FOR THE DAY?
No, I will just be relaxing on the day.
WHAT WAS THE WORST GIFT YOU GOT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY?
I got a really nasty sex toy.
WHAT WOULD BE YOUR IDEAL BEST VALENTINE’S DAY?
I am not big on gifts so a relax time together does it for me. Going somewhere nice together like the spa is ideal.
SEEING AS YOU ARE SINGLE, WHAT KIND OF GIRL WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE AS YOUR GIRLFRIEND?
I would like a smart girl. I don’t laugh easily so if she can make me laugh then she is a keeper. I am not too big on the physical appearance but she must be someone I am attracted to.
MBUYISENI NDLOZI
We all know him as the very vocal spokesperson for the Economic Freedom Front.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON VALENTINE’S DAY?
I think if we are given any opportunity to celebrate, perform and practice love we should grab it. We live in a harsh world with not much love to give; that is why days like these should be embraced. It is the duty of politicians and political parties to make sure that enforce and encourage people to be influenced by love in what they do.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY?
Unfortunately, I am not doing anything romantic on the day because I will be attending my grandmother’s funeral.
WHAT WOULD YOUR IDEAL DATE BE?
Cooking does the trick. I think the best way to have a great experience and express how you feel is to cook from the heart, prepare a lovely meal, and have good music playing in the background and an intriguing conversation to go with everything.
WHAT DOES LOVE MEAN TO YOU?
I believe in love, and as an African it isn’t just romantic but to me it is giving all of you to others. Living for others and spreading your love through the things you do for people.
MAPS MAPONYANE
Actor, model, and man on the move.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE?
Yes I do. But, I do think that those who are in relationship should celebrate their love all the time and not just on special days like Valentine’s day.
WHERE WILL YOU BE SPENDING THE MONTH OF LOVE?
Unfortunately, I will be out of the country. I will be in Botswana for a special ladies’ night event.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE WORST GIFT YOU HAVE EVER REIEVED FOR VALENTINE’S DAY?
The worst was not receiving anything. Not celebrating it is the worst gift.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST GIFT YOU HAVE EVER RECEIVED?
I am big on watches, and have collected a few. So for one Valentine’s Day I got a new watch with my name engraved on the back of the clock.
TO THE GUYS…
The main thing you should do as a man is to try focus on what makes her special to you. Instead of the generic things, rather do something together that will make you both happy; dress up, look good for her and make her smile?
MOOSE MAN
Now formally known now as Doctor Musa Mthombeni, he’s a former YoTV and YFM presenter.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE?
I do, and think of it as a daily celebration. If you are with someone you should embrace love every day.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR VALENTINES DAY?
Sadly, I am in Durban working on the day. But I may have something special planned for my lady.
WHAT WAS THE WORST GIFT YOU GOT FOR VALENTINES DAY?
I have never really received anything bad in all the years I have celebrated it.
WHAT WOULD BE THE ONE GIFT YOU WOULD WANT FOR VALENTINES DAY?
Not to aim to high … (laughs) but a Mercedes Benz CLA 45 AMG would be a nice gift.
TWINS ON DECK
DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE?
Ryan: Yes I do, it exists but is hard to find
WHAT WAS THE WORST GIFT YOU RECEIVED ON THE VALENTINE’S DAY?
Darren: For someone to give you money because that is the laziest gift anyone could receive; have some creativity.
Ryan: A book about a guy I simply had no interest in…
WHAT DOES LOVE MEAN TO YOU?
Darren: Finding your imperfect match…Someone who understands you and accepts you with your pros and cons, someone who will stand by you through good and bad, pushing you to be the best you can be whether it be career wise or in life, always a good influence in all aspects.
Ryan: It means comfort, understanding, trust, loyalty… Quite simply love is a best friend and lover all in one. Either you’re lucky enough to feel it or you won’t ever know…
WHAT ARE YOU UP TO ON VALENTINE’S DAY?
Darren: Going to Ultra Festival as we both enjoy a really good time.
Ryan: In our line of work it’s not easy to find time on weekends, and unfortunately Valentine’s Day falls directly on a weekend this year around. Usually I and my significant other celebrate anniversaries and Valentine’s Days in the week leading up to any sort of special day. A quick trip up the coast or to a resort never hurt anybody (Laughs).
WHAT MAKES YOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE THE ONE?
Darren: She’s special because she brings out the best in me, encourages me to follow my crazy ideas and plans no matter what anyone says
Ryan: It’s not easy being a partner to someone in my line of work whether it be a text, or phone call even calls pictures from fans and so forth it takes a strong women to be able to be “okay” with a lot of stuff that happens.
