Meet Mzansi’s sexiest lass
TV stars scorch stiff competition to take titles
With 12 super-hot celebrities in the running, Sowetan LIVE readers have chosen Lockdown vixen Zola Nombona and The Queen heart throb Loyiso MacDonald as 2018 Mzansi’s Sexiest woman and man.
Nombona beat fellow actresses Michelle Mosalakae, Motsoaledi Setumo, Makgotso M as well as presenters Ayanda Thabethe and Bontle Modiselle.
MacDonald was competing against Tiisetso Thoka, Donovan Goliath, Jesse Suntele, Solo and Cedric Fourie.
All 12 stars sizzle in our 2018 calendar.
Past female winners include Boity Thulo, Terry Pheto, Babes Wodumo, Pearl Modiadie and Blue Mbombo.
“This is such an amazing way to start my year. I’m ready to conquer 2018. My hard work in the gym has paid off,” an ecstatic Nombona said.
“I’ve been working out a lot and I’ve gotten to a place where I’ve started understanding my body and what my sexy is. Your sexy is you and embrac- ing your uniqueness.
“This is going to bring so much attention – but such amazing pressure. For me it’s about showing the people how important following your dream and working hard is. I am where I am because I respect my art and people.
“I want to use this title in a way that’s going to change the perception of Mzansi’s Sexiest,” she said.
“It’s not just about celebrities posing in their swimsuits. There should be a responsibility that comes with it to society.”
MacDonald, who follows in the footsteps of past winners Vuyo Dabula, Zwelethu Dube and Siyabonga Thwala, was dumbfounded that South Africans voted him the sexiest man in the land – as he has never considered himself to be hot.
“I have no clue why people find me sexy. I guess it’s a subjective thing. People will find something [sexy] about you and that’s cool,” he said.
“It’s probably because of my character on The Queen [Kagiso Khoza]. I’m sure my character on Zabalaza [Ray] helped too because people like bad boys.
“For me it’s always about the work. I consider myself first and foremost an actor. But this is so good for publicity and putting my name out there for people who are not familiar with my work. I appreciate it so much.”