The year 2025 brought baby news that stopped timelines mid-scroll. South African celebrity pregnancies in 2025 sparked excitement as familiar faces shared personal moments with fans. Some announcements were emotional, others playful, but all felt deeply human. With South African celebrity pregnancies 2025, the spotlight shifted from careers to cribs, nurseries and growing families
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2025 was a year filled with joy as many South African celebrities shared the exciting news of their growing families.
From surprises to long-awaited arrivals, these A-listers invited fans into their journey to parenthood. Whether through grand reveals or heartfelt, intimate posts, every announcement carried its own special magic.
As 2026 begins, we celebrate and reflect on some of the most memorable pregnancy announcements of 2025.
Here’s a roundup of the celebrities who welcomed bundles of joy in 2025:
Jessica Nkosi
The former The Queen actress delighted fans when she announced she is expecting her third child with her husband and fellow actor, Ntokozo Dlamini, on Thursday, 18 December 2025.
She shared the exciting news in a sweet video that highlighted her growing baby bump. In the clip, she donned a stunning white satin maternity dress paired with a matching cape.
Fans quickly flooded her comment section with heartfelt congratulations and well-wishes.
Natasha Joubert Vermaak
The Miss South Africa 2023 surprised fans on 27 October when she announced that she and her husband, Enrico Vermaak, are expecting their first child together.
The lovebirds, who exchanged vows in a stunning ceremony in March, shared the joyful news on social media through a beautiful video showcasing Natasha’s blossoming baby bump.
They shared that they had kept the pregnancy a secret for five months.
Eben Etzebeth and Anlia
Congratulatory messages flooded the rugby star and his wife’s timelines after they revealed in October that they were expecting their second child.
They shared their excitement on social media with a joint post captioned, “#BabyEtzebeth2 on the way! 😍🤰 Can’t wait to welcome our little wildflower girl! 😁🙏”.
In October, they celebrated the arrival of their baby, sharing a heartwarming family picture from the hospital with their daughters.
Cassper Nyovest and Pulane
The multi-award-winning rapper revealed during his Fill Up Toyota Stadium concert in the Free State in December that he and his wife were expecting their first child together.
On 26 December, he shared the exciting news that they had welcomed their daughter.
Cassper is also a dad to a son from his former relationship with Thobeka Majozi.
Yonda Thomas
Another celebrity couple celebrating parenthood is actor Yonda and his wife, Taz Emeran.
In October, they revealed their pregnancy on Instagram with a joint post showing a scan and Taz’s growing baby bump.
On 25 September, the couple announced the arrival of their baby, posting an adorable photo of their newborn’s tiny feet with the caption: “Our prayers answered.”
Khosi Ngema
The Blood & Water actress and her partner announced their pregnancy in October on Instagram, sharing stunning photos from a maternity shoot.
On 2 December 2025, Khosi confirmed the arrival of their baby, sharing a family photo with the caption: “And then we were three.”
Ntandoyenkosi Kunene-Radzuma
The former Miss South Africa 2016 winner announced her pregnancy in December 2025 in stunning snaps from her pregnancy shoot. Dressed in a flowing orange gown by Sherif Tailor, she captioned the post: “To a season that was, and a blessing now in our arms.”
Ntando, who welcomed her first child, Oyinkosi Mthethwa, in 2019 with her ex-husband and gospel star Khaya Mthethwa, celebrated this new chapter with heartfelt excitement.
BBM stars Gash1 and Thato Mthombeni
Much-loved South African couple and Big Brother Mzansi season 3 stars, Brandon “Gash1” Mthombeni and Thato, have welcomed their first child together.
The couple shared the exciting news on 31 August with an adorable Instagram video, and in October, they celebrated the arrival of their little bundle of joy.
Sho Madjozi
The BET award-winning musician announced her pregnancy in August 2025, sharing stunning photos from a maternity shoot.
The news came as a complete surprise to many, as she had managed to keep her entire nine-month pregnancy private, with no one suspecting a thing.
She announced in December that she had given birth to her baby boy, stepping into her new chapter of motherhood.
Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson
Actress and digital creator Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson announced on 1 January 2025 that she was expecting her second child.
She later shared on 23 June that she had welcomed her baby into the world.
Are there any other South African celebrities who announced their pregnancies in 2025? Tell us in the comments.
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