'Know who you are': Basetsana Kumalo celebrates her daughter's 11th birthday with heartfelt wisdom
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South African beauty queen and businesswoman, Basetsana Kumalo, shared heartfelt life lessons as a tribute to her daughter's 11th birthday.
Kumalo took to Instagram on Wednesday, July 23, to share the beauty in watching her daughter grow and expressed how much she loves her.
The media personality shared a heart-warming Instagram reel with videos and pictures of her daughter that were captured as she grew up.
'Bontle ba Morena. My darling, precious baby girl, Today is such a special day, because someone unique was born. Your birth brought us such immeasurable joy.
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'When I was pregnant, I never found out if I was carrying a boy or a girl, because for me, a child is such a big blessing and a gift, so I chose not to find out until the day of your birth,' she expressed.
In the lengthy caption, the 50-year-old former Miss SA also reflected on how her life changed when doctors shared that she was going to have a baby girl. Her world changed forever because the 11-year-old brought delight to their family's lives.
Kumalo further shared some advice for her daughter as she continues to grow and forge her own path.
'My advice to you, my baby girl, know who you are before the world tells you who to be. Train your mind to see what's possible before the world gives permission to your dreams.
"Guard your heart, be anchored by your faith, use your voice to speak truth and set boundaries. Dance to the rhythm of your own beat,' she wrote.
This is not Kumalo's first time expressing her love for her children. Every year on her children's birthdays, Kumalo takes to social media and pens emotional birthday tributes dedicated to her children.
In May and April, she took to Instagram to wish her sons, Kgositsile and Nkosinathi, a happy birthday. Kumalo added wise advice as they enter a new chapter in their lives.
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