Shauwn Mkhize reveals she made her first million at just 21

Shauwn recently hit a milestone of 1 million followers on her year-old Instagram account and to celebrate she used the opportunity to share how she banked her first million. Taking to Instagram, she posted a snap of herself in a gorgeous suit and let it be known that the figure '1 million' was nothing new to her.

In the post, MamMkhize compared reaching a 1 million strong social media following to when she saw her bank balance all those years ago — the only difference was that she did not want the money to leave her account.

“Then she goes and puts on a power suit ... two of six cause this has brought back memories and reminds me when I made my first R1m.

“Now, not in followers, the feeling was the same except that I didn’t want it to leave my [bank] account ... mind you, I was only 21 years old.” 

Over the past few weeks Shauwn's life has been filled with both highs and lows. 

On October 18, Shawn's reality show Kwa Mam'Mkhize scooped the Best Reality Show award at the Hollywood African Prestigious Awards. 

Shauwn hosted an intimate gala dinner for media and esteemed guests to celebrate her win. In a pre-recorded acceptance speech that was played at the dinner, Shauwn said that she was still in disbelief that a show, predominantly in IsiZulu would make such waves internationally. 

“We are so excited, my family and I would like to thank all the viewers and fans for watching and supporting the show, being welcomed in the industry has been nothing short of amazing."

Meanwhile, Shauwn's company was also issued with a final liquidation order by the high court in Pretoria.

The application was brought by the SA Revenue Service (Sars) for outstanding debts which totalled about R204m.

Sars welcomed the judgment against Zikhulise Cleaning Maintenance & Transport Service. Sars stated its right to liquidate a taxpayer when an assessment is under appeal.   

Zikhulise Cleaning Maintenance & Transport was provisionally placed in liquidation in 2018, until the court issued a final liquidation order against the company, which it appealed.

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