WATCH | Living large in Dubai — Inside MaMkhize’s family vacation

‘I was mistreated in Congo and my family said how about lunch in Dubai?’

07 November 2022 - 22:31
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Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize living it up in the UAE
Mamkhize Shauwn "MaMkhize" Mkhize living it up in the UAE
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Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize and her family have jetted to Dubai for a getaway.

The reality TV star and businesswoman said the trip was inspired by her having had a “surprising and shocking” experience while in Congo when her soccer team Royal AM made their debut at the CAF (Confederation of African Football) against TP Mazembe.

“As a young team who have made their debut in CAF this year we are learning a great deal about the football culture in other African countries. I, for one, am learning how antagonist a patriarchal society can be. 

“We were beaten 2-0. It's OK. But there was a time when I felt sorry for my guys ... People getting into the stadium and the match commissioner saying nothing. People going into the field interrogating my goalkeeper. I was under stress.”

Shauwn shared a video of them leaving home to catch their flight. 

“Family vac. I was mistreated in Congo and then my family said how about lunch in Dubai? The rest is history.” 

MaMkhize's son Andile Mpisane shared a video of them arriving in the UAE and hopping into a McLaren with his wife Tamia.

See some of the snaps below:

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