Robert Marawa’s recent appearances at the Durban July alongside Thando Thabethe stirred excitement on social media over the weekend.
Marawa gained significant attention when Thabethe shared their pictures on Instagram to publicly acknowledge their relationship.
The celebrity pair was also seen at an Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns match held at the Orlando Stadium.
On July 4, 2026, social media user TeeJay posted an image of Marawa on his X account.
“Losing weight is the best thing ever. Look at @robertmarawa, looking dapper,” he captioned the post.
Another user, CebeLihle, shared a picture of Thabethe with Marawa on his X account.
“Robert Marawa and Thando Thabethe share a kiss. Aaw,” he captioned the post.
Reactions to Marawa’s weight loss on social media
@LaxaMel commented:
“Ozempic: Anyone can lose weight if they want.”
@Ms_CarolineMM replied:
“I almost couldn’t recognise him, wow.”
@hervoice50 observed:
“And you find people criticizing that or putting others down.”
@15TeeJay stated:
“Generally, some people are negative; you just ignore them and move on.”
@Therealfugaze remarked:
“You will say it’s the best thing kanti umuntu wenkosi uyagula.”
@15TeeJay added:
“I am not there, I am happy with what I see.”
@D_Molatoli commented:
“He’s looking good and healthy. I think his relationship with Thando also makes him a happy man.”
@15TeeJay replied:
“Being with the right person can do so much for you. I love it.”
@sibongilenduna wrote:
“If I don’t get kisses like this during July. I will surely die.”
@ntlanetokollo remarked:
“No homo, Mara, he can get it!”
@ZinhleM_3 said:
“He looks good.”
@Bhuti_Steve responded:
“Definitely. Now he just needs to get smaller su*t. Ni**a looking super young.”
@LuyandaMqikela commented:
“Ma ujola ne 2k (he’s dating a younger woman), this is how you’re supposed to look.”
@LiraSes posted:
“Fine wine, I feel thirsty already.”
@ReloadedLex remarked:
“The 1996 version of Bra Rob is slowly creeping in.”
@Techno_Count stated:
“Haai, I saw @robertmarawa before the Mexico opening match with Sakina. He’s still the same.”
@MyAfricanRootz commented:
“Losing weight is one thing, but keeping it off is a different issue.”
@Kaledichris noted:
“Why does he look like Pharrell Williams or it’s AI?”
