Cape Town – Fans are abuzz with speculation over South African media personality Maps Maponyane, who recently shared a photo hinting at a possible romance with rumoured girlfriend Miss South Africa 2020 Shudu Musida.
Taking to Instagram during the Durban July festivities, Maps posted a picture of himself and Shudu, capturing the vibrant atmosphere of the event.
While he initially focused on his accolades, including winning the HollywoodBets Best Dressed Male Award, it was his mention and coupling picture of Shudu that ignited a flurry of rumours.
“Another great weekend filled with entertainment, fashion, music, food, and racing, at the @hollywoodbetsdurbanjuly one of the biggest horse racing events on the continent! 🐎 💨 This year was all about riding the wave and ensured a range of interpretations that inspired a colourful event! I was lucky enough to walk away with another @hollywoodbets Best Dressed Male Award – Thank you to @imprint_za for specifically creating this custom print for me and pulling it all off from start to finish in 3 days✨🌊🐎” Maps’ caption read.
He added: “And shout out @shudufhadzomusida (also wearing @imprint_za by @mzukisimbane) for using the occasion to raise awareness around HIV & AIDS, through targeted messaging on her dress, especially in the province that ranks the highest for HIV & AIDS prevalence (KZN) and deciding to Spread the wave of awareness through the #ForeverWena campaign.🧠👏🏾.”
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Fans quickly connected the dots, with some jokingly speculating about the nature of their relationship amidst the glamour and activism at Durban July.
Here’s a taste of what’s buzzing in the comment section:
@asis_we: “I bet they even holding hands behind that dress 🤣🤣🤣 so beautiful man❤️”
@mukololowahakutama: “He gone ladies, I mean gone gone gonest”
@ariana_mazaza: “The post is not about the outfits 👏🔥😂”
@queen_sne: “Are they an item?”
@omontle_thato: “Just make a baby already 😂I am ready to babysit”
@bafedile: “I don’t think I’ve ever been more invested”
Maps’ knack for romance
Maps Maponyane’s vibrant dating life is no secret in the spotlight and his rumoured romance with Shudu is just the latest commotion.
According to The South African, Maps has a penchant for beautiful women and his track record includes past links with actresses like Nomzamo Mbatha, Boity Thulo, as well as social media influencer Nadia Jaftha.
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Compiled by Lauren Petersen
