On Wednesday, 24 September 2025, many South Africans and public figures celebrated Heritage Day, including singer Makhadzi, who honored her heritage during this significant occasion.
In a recent post, the artist, who reportedly ended her collaboration with her longtime DJ, shared a nostalgic video that depicted her life growing up in Limpopo and her lifestyle. The clip highlighted her identity as a Venda woman, celebrating her roots on Heritage Day.
In her video, she wrote:
“The reason Covid dared come close to me is because it found me overcoming a lot of diseases, from the village lifestyle 😂😂. Happy Heritage Day.”
You can watch the video here:
The reason Covid did dare come close to me is because it found me overcame a lot of diseases, from the village lifestyle 😂😂. Happy heritage day..❤️ pic.twitter.com/KT7IXXeuLC
— Makhadzi (@MakhadziSA) September 24, 2025
Public reaction to Makhadzi’s heritage celebration
After Makhadzi’s social media tribute, her followers quickly filled the comments section with responses.
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