Cape Town – Khanyi Mbau, media personality, has once again captured the public’s attention with her latest cosmetic transformation.
Known for her fearless approach to beauty and self-expression, Khanyi recently unveiled her new look at the premiere of Netflix’s Meet the Khumalos.
Her appearance sparked widespread reactions, ranging from admiration to criticism.
Khanyi Mbau redefined her image, stayed booked, and still has people pressed over her looks? That’s iconic energy. pic.twitter.com/yZNxgdsGXM
— The Reply Guy on X (@FootballStage_1) April 8, 2025
Khanyi’s journey has been marked by a series of cosmetic procedures, including a blepharoplasty, which she underwent in Turkey last year.
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This procedure removes excess skin from the upper eyelids and reduces puffiness from the lower eyelids. While some fans praised her for embracing her individuality, others questioned the extent of her transformation, with debates about beauty standards and self-esteem dominating social media.
From this to that i swear one day we will forget how Khanyi Mbau Looks like 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Hr9BGAjV6N
— Dr Chauke 📝 (@_BlackZA) August 28, 2024
Khanyi Mbau looks 10 years younger 😳❤️ pic.twitter.com/1coMjtqeGg
— Hermaine M (@HermaineM) December 9, 2024
Despite the mixed reactions, Khanyi remains unapologetic. She has previously stated that beauty is subjective and rooted in self-expression.
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Compiled by Lisabeal Nqamqhele
