A fighter? Bonang celebrates EFF's birthday
Like many 'fighters', Bonang Matheba sent her well wishes to the EFF that celebrated their 12th birthday.
The political party hosted its celebrations in Khayelitsha in Cape Town over the weekend.
In pics posted on their X account, EFF toasted their anniversary with several bottles of the star's House of BNG champagne.
Like the EFF, Bonang recently celebrated her own birthday. The businesswoman and media mogul turned 38 years old.
Unlike previous years, the star hosted a low-key birthday dinner, celebrated by a handful of friends and family.
She also shared snaps of a fashion photoshoot she commissioned to celebrate her big day. View this post on Instagram
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