Nine South African Celebrities Who Were Rejected by Their White Fathers

Today, we’re going to reveal nine South African celebrities who were rejected by their white fathers. Each of these individuals has faced the challenge of growing up without the presence of their father, due to various circumstances. Let’s delve into their stories and understand the impact of such absences on their lives.

1. Joanne Rey

Joanne Rey is best known for her roles as an actress in “Mango Asel” and as Prudence in “Rhythm City.” Born in Durban to a black Zulu mother and a white father, Joanne grew up without a father because he left them while she was still a toddler.

She has tried to reach out to him via social media, appealing that she wants to know him and her other siblings, but she got no response until today.

2. Brighton G

Another actor and celebrity who was abandoned by his white father is Brighton G. On television, Brighton is known for portraying the role of Qin in e.tv’s drama series “Scandal.”

He has also appeared in dramas where he portrayed the gay character, B. Brighton grew up without his father because he left him while he was 5 years old, and his mother died while he was 17 years old.

His white father was a doctor, which means he was capable of supporting him and his only brother, but he totally abandoned them until today. Despite not living with his mother for long, the popular actor understands the importance of family and having a steady life partner.

3. Angela

Angela, the actress known for playing the role of T in “With a Seat” and “Smoke and Mirrors,” was left by her father while she was still young. She was raised by her mother, a single parent, because her father of Italian descent left while she was 6 years old.

Even though her father is Italian, she uses her mother’s surname, as her father is Italian and cannot be a co-parent. Despite growing up and being raised by a single mother, Angela has paved her own career path and has appeared in several dramas, including “Ling.”

4. Pumeza

Pumeza is a well-known actress, singer, model, and television producer. She is best known for playing the role of Pum in e.tv’s drama series “Suu and Partners.”

Born to a black mother and a white German father in Johannesburg, South Africa, her father left her mother while Pumeza was still a toddler, and she never saw him until today. In other reports, it is said her father denied her to be his daughter at birth, meaning he never wanted anything to do with her.

In recent years, Pumeza has hosted a television show called “Abundant,” which helped those abandoned by their parents to reunite with them. In the last episode of its first season, Pumeza had to look for her own father, who turned down a request for a reunion but later she finally got to spend time with her old man, and she expressed joy with her followers on social media.

5. Trevor Noah

Another celebrity whose father was absent for the rest of his childhood is Trevor Noah, a well-known South African stand-up comedian. He was born to a black Xhosa mother and a white Swiss German father who had come to South Africa to work.

His father loved him, but because of apartheid laws, which did not allow interracial relationships, he could not have him around all the time; otherwise, it was going to jeopardize the relationship forever, since the state would take away the young Noah.

So, Trevor grew up with his mother and grandmother, who took care of him until adulthood. His father technically abandoned him for his sake until apartheid was over.

6. Sarah Lang

Sarah Lang is a well-known blogger, social media influencer, and academic from South Africa. She was born to a British father and a South African mother on February 26, 1993. Her second surname, Lang, is from her full second name, Nora Lang, and her first name, Sarah, is her grandmother’s name from her father’s side.

She is very secretive about how she grew up with her white father, but it’s very likely that her father was present. Her father died in 2016, a few weeks after she shared the wedding ceremony with her ex-husband.

7. Sha Jo

Most people are familiar with Sha Jo, who became famous for singing a song titled “John Cena” after the professional wrestler John Cena. She was born to a black Zulu mother and a Swiss father on May 9, 1992. Her father was an NGO member, which he had founded, which helped people claim their own land.

Her parents were not partners, but they were officially married to each other. When they divorced, Sha Jo was affected negatively and was left in the custody of her mother, as her father would travel across Africa because of his NGO work.

Though she would travel with him sometimes, it is quite evident that the separation of her parents left her with limited time with a father who was always on the road.

8. Miranda Jas

So far, we have covered actors and celebrities whose fathers were totally or partially absent in their lives, but in Miranda’s life, things are different. Born to a white father and a black mother, her father was always present in her life until his death during the COVID-19 period.

This is one of the unique cases because it appears like white fathers always denied and ran away from their children born during apartheid. Miranda was mostly raised on her mother’s side of the Bass in the Free State. Her mother died when she was 6 months old, so she never grew up to see her.

9. Amanda Dink

Amanda Dink is an actress, model, and television host. She is well known for featuring in “Intim S” and playing the role of Luman. She is of French, Italian, Portuguese, and South African ancestry. Her father was also available in her life since she was young.

Amanda’s father is not really white but colored. The father of her father, that is, her grandfather, was a white French man, so her ancestor traces back to a white man.

And that would be all for today. Thank you for reading, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more content about your favorite celebrities.

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