Leleti Khumalo recounts meeting President Cyril Ramaphosa
Veteran actress Leleti Khumalo recently had a serendipitous travel experience that turned into a proud moment of national representation.
The Sarafina! star took to social media to share how she unexpectedly crossed paths with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, not once, but twice while travelling to and from Monaco.
In her post, Khumalo revealed that she first bumped into the President at the airport ahead of her departure to Monaco, where she was nominated for a prestigious international award.
Although they were heading to different countries, the two were on the same flight and had a warm exchange before boarding.
“We had a great conversation, and he also wished me great luck for the awards and my nomination,” she shared.
To her surprise, fate stepped in again on her return journey.
“We bumped into him again upon our return back to South Africa, on the same flight again, but this time I had the award with me,” she wrote with joy.
Khumalo described the encounter as a full-circle moment and a deep honour, saying it was special to show President Ramaphosa the award and how well South Africa was represented on the global stage.
“Thank you for your kind words Mr President. I don’t take the honour of representing my country in something I’m so passionate about lightly,” she concluded.
Fans and fellow stars have since flooded her comment section with congratulatory messages, praising both her achievement and her humility.
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