South African celebs share how they’re spending the Easter weekend

Venecia Valentine

There’s plenty to enjoy over Easter. You get a long break, family time, good food, and a chance to reset. Across the country, familiar faces are slowing down and choosing what matters most.

Here’s how some of South Africa’s best-known personalities are spending the weekend.

Lalela Mswane

For Lalela Mswane, Easter centres on family traditions. The long weekend brings her extended family together for a few days of connection and celebration. They arrive on Thursday, attend church on Good Friday, and spend the rest of the day sharing lunch and playing games. Saturday is more relaxed, with a movie marathon, while Sunday starts with church before another family meal and an Easter egg hunt.

Xola Ntshinga

Xola Ntshinga is focusing on rest after a busy start to the year. He plans to celebrate his birthday just before the Easter weekend and then escape the city for a short bush break. The goal is to switch off, recharge, and return to his radio duties feeling refreshed.

Shandor Larenty

For Shandor Larenty, Easter is about reconnecting with nature. He plans to spend time hiking, which he describes as his way to reset and step away from daily pressures. The weekend will also include time with friends, making the most of a slower pace and good company.

Carol Ofori

Carol Ofori is combining faith and family travel this year. She and her family will mark the religious significance of Easter through prayer and reflection before heading to Pumula Beach Hotel. While there, they plan to enjoy family time, take part in activities for the kids, and continue their Easter traditions in a different setting.

Leandie du Randt

Leandie du Randt will be working through part of the weekend. She is set to host the HART EN HAAS music festival in Hartenbos on Saturday. After her work commitments, she will travel to Cape Town to spend the remainder of the weekend with family.

Nay Maps

Nay Maps is keeping his Easter simple and focused on meaning. He plans to attend church with his family and spend time reflecting on the significance of the season. For him, the weekend is about faith, gratitude, and being present with loved ones.

A shared theme

Across different lifestyles, one theme stands out. Easter remains a time to pause, reconnect and be present. Whether through travel, faith, family gatherings or rest, these moments shape how the long weekend is spent.

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