Behind the glitz and glamour, some celebrities are true champions of giving back, using their fame for the greater good. Whether it’s donating millions to charities, actively participating in humanitarian missions, or advocating for social justice, these stars prove that their influence goes far beyond the red carpet.
From surprise acts of kindness to ongoing philanthropic efforts, these celebrities are always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest stars who make generosity part of their daily lives, inspiring us all to do a little more good.
Lebogang “The Funny Chef” Tlokana
The professional chef, award-winning content creator, actress and television host that we are very fond of, proved that her big heart has no borders. This is after a Facebook user wrote to her asking for help with her graduation. Lebogang mentions on a Tiktok video she posted that initially, the Facebook user had asked her for help with her hair and make-up for the graduation. The user explained on the post that she had been struggling to put together funds for her big day. She stated on the post that she had only managed to buy herself a suit and saved money for the graduation gown.
When our favourite funny chef saw the post, she decided to not only help the lady with makeup and hair but also go the extra mile. “I asked my friends from P Squared to give her a wig, I asked my friends from Baroka to drive her to her graduation and I had asked my makeup artist to do her make-up and everybody said yes,” Lebogang explained. She further showed a video of her surprising the graduate at a gorgeous venue with flowers and ended up celebrating together with the rest of her family.
@the_funnychef Here’s a little Happiness ❤️ Thank You @barokafunerals @P Squared Beauty Palour ♬ original sound – The Funny Chef
Nomzamo Mbatha
Nomzamo Mbatha is a South African actress, television personality, businesswoman, accountant and humanitarian, she stands for all things human rights and has the people’s interest at heart. In 2015, she established the Nomzamo Lighthouse Foundation, which focuses on empowering South Africa’s marginalised youth through scholarship and youth empowerment programs. This foundation has a growing national footprint across nine provinces, and it continues to develop and expand its programs.
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Shudufhadzo Musida
The former Miss South Africa shared with the Miss World publication about her weekly Instagram Mindful Mondays, a show which features mental health experts discussing various topics related to mental health. Shudu mentioned that the show has been growing massively and garnered a lot of support from users since its inception. “One of my most successful IGTV Live sessions (September 27, 2021) was called Men and Depression. I was joined by Dr Goodman Sibeko who is the Head of Addiction Psychiatry at the University of Cape Town. He is also the Director of the International Technology Transfer Centre of South Africa and is Head of the Division of Addition Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, University of Cape Town.”
“I give his credentials because he is the calibre of mental health care expert who joined me in conversation on a weekly basis. In this particular Mindful Monday talk, we discussed whether depression is different in men and women. While the jury is out, what emerged was the possibility that depression is often undiagnosed in men,” explained Shudu.
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