Mother's Day moments: celebs share love and gratitude

'My biggest blessing is being called mom'

12 May 2025 - 15:02
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Actress and podcaster Palesa Madisakwane celebrates her motherhood journey.
Actress and podcaster Palesa Madisakwane celebrates her motherhood journey.
Image: Instagram/ Palesa M

In celebration of Mothers Day, some celebrities took to social media to share their journeys in motherhood and the special women in their lives, from Mother's Day spoils to sharing pictures of their bundles of joy.

Here are a few celeb moms who flooded socials on Mother's Day:

I haven’t been too vocal about my journey as a stepmother/bonus mom and how I woke up one day being partly responsible for a two-year-old. Yeah, I met my son when he had just turned two, imagine, and my life was flipped upside down in the best way,” Palesa Tembe wrote.

“When motherhood chose me, I had to embrace it wholeheartedly, with zero reservations. I’ve loved that little man from the moment I met him and have loved him freely since. Being able to pour love into a little impressionable human, speak life into him, help introduce him to faith and the works of God brings me so much joy and fulfilment,” Minnie Dlamini wrote.

Regarding her mother, she wrote: “To be raised by this woman is my greatest gift. I’ve always watched in awe, how she would make miracles happen right before my eyes. No stone unturned for her cubs and prayers that my son will inherit and also win from. She’s taught me be to be kind and empathetic but also to be brave and not take sh*t, even if it means people will talk. My fighter, my protector, my prayer warrior, my everything.” 

“My biggest blessing is being called 'mom'. How fast they grow,” Palesa Madisakwane wrote.

Palesa Tembe on Instagram: "I haven’t been too vocal about my journey as a step mom/ bonus mom and how I woke up one day being partly responsible, for a 2yr old. Yeah, I met my son when he had just turned TWO, imagine, and my life was flipped upside down in the best way. When motherhood chose me, I had to embrace it wholeheartedly, with zero reservations. I’ve loved that little man from the moment I met him and have loved him freely since. Being able to pour into a little impressionable human, speak life into him, help introduce him to faith and the works of God brings me so much joy and fulfilment. Challenging at times, yes. Am I A LOT more patient and mastered the calming tool of breathing, oh heck yes! And do I now know everything one could ever know about Spider-Man and the Ninja Turtles, I could probably singing each theme song backwards at this stage. But I would choose being his mama, over and over again. I’m eternally grateful to have been trusted with this role ❤️🌸 I’m also a Dog Mom! *Dog Moms Matter too* ok. I’ve been blessed with a birthday twin, 01/12/2024 and her name is Marley McQueen. She is a ball of energy and love. In typical puppy style, she refuses to leave my side and has fast become my bestie in her 5months of life. She has brought so much laughter and fun into our home and look forward to watching her grow with our young family. 🐶🐾 Last but most importantly MY MOM!! Words fail me when it comes to this powerful matriarch. Mom God has blessed you with the wisdom, patience, care and love to mother not only those that come from your womb, but all the children you come across. I’m convinced Veli was your child in a past life because you two are so close, you even gossip about me behind my back sometimes I love you even more for it. Thank you for all the sacrifices, the love, and guidance. You’re one in a million. I too have gained a mom in Veli’s mom, who has welcomed me with warm arms and a big smile. I can believe we all only have one pic together (frame 14 I think) but I’m grateful we have the rest of ours to continue to create and capture memories together 👑💎 Happy Mother’s Day to a the amazing mama’s and mother figures out there ❤️"

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