How SA celebs are spending their Easter Weekend

Whether you love road trips or are looking forward to upholding family traditions, Easter is a great time to spend with celebrations with friends and family.

For those in the limelight, this does not include red carpets but special moments that might just inspire last minute plans for those who have not made them. Here’s a look at what they will be getting up to:

Lalela Mswane: former Miss South Africa

For former Miss South Africa, Easter is deeply rooted in family traditions. The long weekend sees her extended family come together for a few days, filled with faith and fun.

“I have two siblings, so Easter weekend is hosted by one of us. We’ll be spending time with my brother, his wife and two daughters, my sister and her partner, myself and my partner and my mom,” the Tropika Island Of Treasure contestant says.

“We arrive at whoever is hosting on the Thursday and attend church on the morning of Good Friday. After church we have lunch and game time – anything from Monopoly, Charades, 30 Seconds and cards. On the Saturday it’s normally relaxed and we do a movie marathon from the afternoon into the evening.

“Resurrection Sunday we’re back at church for the morning service followed by lunch at home and an egg hunt for the kids, although being the last born at home, I include myself because I’ll always be a baby in my family’s eyes!”

Xola Ntshinga: radio personality

Xola Ntshinga, who wakes South Africans up as part of Jacaranda FM’s breakfast show, is prioritising stillness after a busy start to the year – and a birthday celebration.

“A priority for me over this Easter break is trying to get some rest. A lot has happened so far this year, not just here, but the rest of the world, so to get to switch off a bit will be very welcome. It won’t be as quiet as I would like, however, as Good Friday is preceded by my birthday which falls on the day before so there will be a little celebration,” he says.

“I also plan on getting out of the big city and head to the bush for two nights to complete my attempt to shut down so I can be ready, refreshed and rearing for the second quarter of the year when we return to breakfast radio on Jacaranda FM’s Breakfast With Martin Bester."

Shandor Larenty: group wildlife and conservation manager at the Lion & Safari Park

For the content creator and group wildlife and conservation manager at the Lion & Safari Park, Easter is all about reconnecting with nature and slowing things down.

“Over Easter, I’m planning on getting out for a hike, which is always my happy place and the perfect way for me to reset and recharge,” he says.

“There’s something about being outdoors and surrounded by nature that really helps me switch off and take a breather from the pace of everyday life. I’ll also be spending the long weekend with friends, making the most of the slower pace, good company, and a bit of well-needed downtime. For me, Easter is always a nice moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect.”

Carol Ofori: radio personality and author

“Easter is a special time for us as a Christian family. We start the morning by going to church on Good Friday, come home and have a meal together and remember the life of Christ and what happened on Good Friday,” says the radio personality.

“On Sunday we repeat the process, but it is more joyous as He has risen. This year, however, we’re off to the Pumula Beach Hotel, so on Friday morning we will wake up and pray and read the bible as a family before we go down for breakfast. The hotel has activities for the kids so they will indulge in egg hunts, and on Sunday morning we will also spend some time in deep prayer. This year we’re excited to travel as a family.”

Leandie du Randt: actress, presenter and entrepreneur

While many will be using the long weekend to rest, Leandie will be hard at work.

“Usually I go away with my father and brother and his family but this year I am actually working. I am the MC at the music festival HART EN HAAS on Saturday in Hartenbos, then I will go spend the Sunday and Monday with my family-in-law in Cape Town,” she says.

“Easter for me is a lovely way to celebrate my belief with loved ones, but I also do believe that it should be done regularly and anywhere and any time.”

Nay Maps: actor and musician

This Easter weekend Maps is keeping it simple and meaningful with family.

“I am planning to spend time with my family this Easter weekend,” he says.

“We will, of course, be going to church and spending time praising God as a family. We find it important because Easter is symbolic to the life of Christ and how Christ laid his life for us so we could be better people.”

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