The images displayed Tebogo Thobejane without her typical wigs, makeup, or photo enhancements
- Tebogo Thobejane became a trending topic after images of her unadorned face circulated on social media
- The images displayed Tebogo Thobejane without her typical wigs, makeup, or photo enhancements
- Many social media users humorously noted that she appeared unrecognizable and mentioned potential cosmetic mishaps
Influencer and actress Tebogo Thobejane gained attention on social media after revealing photos of her makeup-free face emerged. Thobejane appeared noticeably different without her usual cosmetic touches.
The surge in public interest in Tebogo Thobejane comes following her ex-partner, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, being taken into custody on charges of plotting an attempt on her life. The actress, who was known for her role in the now-ended SABC2 Tshivenda TV series Muvhango, became an online sensation after the bare-faced images surfaced.
Tebogo Thobejane goes makeup-free
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the social media account @realnorma_kay shared clips of Tebogo Thobejane from an Instagram live session, stating:
“Tebogo Thobejane without makeup. Yerrrrr, she must stick to makeup and stop scaring us.”
The shared picture collection illustrated that Tebogo Thobejane embraced a natural appearance. She was without makeup, wigs, or the typical filters that enhance her features.
Check out the image collection below:
Tebogo Thobejane without makeup
— Norma Kay (@realnorma_kay) September 16, 2025
Yerrrrr, she must stick to make up and stop scaring us pic.twitter.com/xUVaL06EgM
Public response to Tebogo Thobejane without makeup
Social media reactions were varied. Many users commented on the transformative effect of makeup while others speculated about possible cosmetic errors leading to her current look.
Some of the comments included:
@mnm_meya expressed:
“Social media is a scam.”
@HereWithShit noted:
“They all hide behind makeup 🤣🤣🤣🤣”
@Nsimbi95067282 remarked:
“The sad part about make-up is that when it’s not on, you, even you yourself, can’t recognise yourself.”
@Tom47096338 commented:
“Makeup is extremely dangerous 😂 sometimes you only realise when someone takes off the clothes that this person is older than I thought.”
@Mary2bakgale inquired:
“What happened to her lips?”
@Ruthas19 stated:
“Makeup is fraud, I could not even recognise this Satan😂😂😂”
@Ammar_Yasir72 observed:
“When you realise Photoshop isn’t magic, it’s mercy.”
@Sbomangaliso7 suggested:
“Those glasses are still hiding something. She is way worse than we see 😭
@snzobo407 commented:
“She looks botched.”
@ZakiaBouman asked:
“What’s left that a woman can’t fake? In the beginning, they fake a snake 🐍”
Tebogo Thobejane’s BBL critiqued
This incident marks yet another occasion where Tebogo Thobejane’s appearance has faced backlash.
Her BBL came under fire after a photo from her outing gained attention on X.
On August 4, 2025, the former actress posted a casual day out on her verified Instagram, which included a visit to an Outback Steakhouse.
In the image that attracted criticism regarding her BBL, Tebogo Thobejane donned a tight-fitting black Alo jumpsuit paired with a long cardigan. She completed her look with white Alo sneakers and a Goyard tote bag.
