Makazole Mapimpi’s son with wife Sasha de Sousa celebrated his first birthday with a grand Disney-themed party.
Despite being called up by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, the popular player has kept a low profile in recent weeks.
MAKAZOLE MAPIMPI’S WIFE TURNS ONE!
On her Instagram account, Makazole Mapimpi’s wife, Sasha de Sousa, shared a photo of their son’s first birthday.
Wearing a blue ballgown and a diamond tiara, he influencer revealed that the birthday bash had a Disney theme.
“Prince Charming turned one”, she captioned a cute mother and son picture.
Image via Instagram: @swazisoil
In a clip, the toddler and his friends enjoy a jumping castle, a balloon house, and a 360-degree photo booth.
“I pray your wildest dreams come true, little won,” Sasha captioned the post, which dad Mapimpi liked.
HIS OWN HAPPILY EVER AFTER
Both Makazole Mapimpi and his wife, Sasha de Sousa, have kept their marriage and life as parents out of the spotlight.
According to coach Rassie Erasmus, the Springbok had a difficult upbringing with a broken family unit.
In season one of the Springboks documentary Chasing The Sun, Rassie was left in tears when he recounted Mapimpi’s childhood.
He said of the squad: “On the back of your jersey, there are numbers where you could have photos of family members.
“He only had photos of himself; he didn’t have anyone else, and I asked, ‘Why are you doing this?’ and he said, ‘I’ve got nobody.’”
Rassie added: “He has a massive heart.”
According to TshisaLive, Mapimpi’s mother, Eunice, died in a car accident when he was just 14. Meanwhile, his father had abandoned his family.
Mapimpi also suffered the devastating deaths of his sister, Zukiswa, who succumbed to a brain illness, and his brother Zolani, who was electrocuted.
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