Lamiez Holworthy opens up about motherhood journey

For many fans, Lamiez Holworthy is known for her infectious energy behind the DJ decks and her lively presence on television. But behind the scenes, the road to motherhood was far more emotional than many realised.

This week, the South African DJ and TV presenter shared a deeply personal reflection as she celebrated the third birthday of her son, Leano-Laone Zion Morule. Her Instagram post revealed how watching the raw footage of his birth for the first time stirred powerful memories of fear, hope and faith.

“Three years ago, our son was born,” she wrote. “Today is the first time I watched the raw, unedited version of my birth video, and I cried.”

The moment, she said, brought back overwhelming feelings — not only of joy but also disbelief.

A quiet fear after miscarriage

Before welcoming her son, Holworthy carried a private fear that she might never become a mother.

After experiencing a miscarriage, she said she subconsciously convinced herself that having children might not be possible.

Then something unexpected happened.

On her 30th birthday, she discovered she was pregnant — a moment she now describes as life-changing.

For many South African women, conversations about miscarriage and fertility remain deeply personal and often hidden from public view. Holworthy’s openness has resonated widely online, with many followers thanking her for speaking honestly about the emotional toll such experiences can take.

The anxiety before the big moment

Despite the joy of the pregnancy, the day her son was born came with its own wave of nerves.

Holworthy recalled being in her hospital room before the procedure, feeling anxious after doctors explained that a catheter would be required before her Caesarean section.

She joked about the moment in her post, asking other mothers if they could relate.

But the nerves didn’t stop there.

Even though she is known for her many tattoos, Holworthy admitted that she has always been afraid of injections — something that made the epidural particularly daunting.

“I needed to sit still while huge needles were injected into my spine,” she wrote, explaining that tattoos and medical needles are very different experiences.

A panic attack and the support that mattered

At one point before the procedure, Holworthy experienced a panic attack and struggled to breathe.

In that moment, it was her husband, rapper Khuli Chana, who helped calm her.

She described him as her “partner in crime,” recalling how he held her hand and reassured her that everything would be okay.

Support from partners during childbirth is often highlighted by mothers as one of the most grounding elements during the process — and Holworthy’s story is no different.

The moment everything changed

Just after 10am, the couple finally welcomed their son.

Holworthy joked that the doctors, her husband and even the photographer technically saw the baby before she did — but that didn’t take away from the overwhelming joy of the moment.

The experience, she said, still feels surreal even three years later.

“I am a mom, guys,” she wrote proudly.

“To the smartest, bravest and funniest little guy I know.”

The meaning behind her son’s name

Her son’s name carries special significance for the family.

Leano-Laone Zion Morule was chosen because, according to Holworthy, it reflects a promise fulfilled.

“We named him that because God kept His promise,” she shared.

For fans who have followed her career — from her rise in South Africa’s music scene to her television success — this glimpse into her personal life offered a reminder that behind the spotlight are real struggles, fears and victories.

A story many mothers relate to

Holworthy’s reflection sparked warm reactions online, with fans and fellow celebrities flooding her comments with birthday wishes for her son and messages of admiration.

In a country where motherhood stories are often celebrated but the difficult journeys behind them are less discussed, her honesty struck a chord.

Sometimes the most powerful moments in life happen far away from the stage or camera — in hospital rooms, in quiet prayers, and in the hands of the people who stand beside us when we’re most afraid.

For Lamiez Holworthy, that moment arrived just after 10am three years ago — when the baby she once feared she might never have finally entered the world.