- Grace Mondlana, a well-known social media personality, sparked discussions among South Africans with a video showing her unadorned face
- The TikTok clip featuring Mondlana without makeup was circulated by a South African user on X on Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Supporters of the influencer defended her online, asserting her authenticity
Social media influencer Grace Mondlana received a mix of reactions online following the release of a video showcasing her bare face on X.
Previously, she had created a stir when she received criticism regarding her year-end function.
Mondlana also caught the attention of Mzansi when a man who ridiculed her was appropriately reprimanded on social media.
User @holyash21 posted the video of Mondlana without makeup on her X account on April 12, 2026.
“Yoh, makeup is a scam. You’ll didn’t lie,” she captioned the clip.
Responses from South Africans to the TikTok video
@TheGyal_ commented:
“I wouldn’t expect this statement from another female.”
@Kgosigadi_Mj responded:
“The important thing here is happiness and money.”
@m_kobene said:
“Make up or not… Ke skobo,” (she’s not beautiful).
@nicolett_nyambe wrote:
“You are right, ‘makeup is a scam’ because look at the glow on her face. Skin is so clear. She’s beautiful.”
@TheeCompatriot replied:
“Are you insinuating she’s ugly? Because my darling, she’s not. All I see is a clean, hardworking girl, living her best life whilst at it. Do you guys really enjoy bashing and belittling other people? To gain what? Because it’s really getting weird.”
@mntwanomhle10 responded:
“Now do you blame us when we say we don’t want someone with makeup?”
@B_Margiano reacted:
“But you also look like her, though, y’all are in the same range.”
@MissOpinionSA wrote:
“Oksalayo, she’s living a life you can only imagine. Cry louder!”
@inmybarbieera said:
“What I love about her is that her looks have not been able to stop anything, and she’s a very sweet girl.”
@Motso_Belk29 replied:
“But she’s always vlogging without makeup.”
@might_be_kb said:
“And why is that in most cases? Women who have money look like this.”
@GudGirlLucy1 reacted:
“And you know what? She’s authentically herself. And she’s winning this content creation thing.”
@Khitha__ responded:
“Fishing for engagements by speaking like that about another woman, you should be ashamed of yourself.”
@PortiaMoemedi wrote:
“You guys are so so so mean! So mean! There was no need for this tweet. Leave people’s looks out of things, get. Not cool.”
