Relax! Thando Thabethe didn’t bleach her skin

By ZAlebs | 22.06.2020 | Thando "Thabooty" Thabethe | Drama Last Updated On 01.04.2026

Relax! Thando Thabethe didn’t bleach her skin

Although skin bleaching has become a trend, not everyone is a fan. We’ve seen people like Mshoza, who has proudly shared her skin-lighting journey with the public, go that route in the past.

In an interview with Drum magazine, Mshoza said bleaching her skin had nothing to do with self-esteem issues or being black. 

She explained: “I just wanted a lighter skin…” However, not everyone who is light skinned has taken Mshoza’s path. 

Thando Thabethe recently found herself in a bizarre situation. One of her Twitter followers hinted that the Generations: The Legacy actress and radio personality had bleached her skin.

Ridiculous, right? We all know that Thando was born with a light skin tone. We reached out to Thando, who did not want to comment. She did, however, send a picture of herself as a baby, because, you know, a picture tells a thousand words. 

So there you have it!

Written by Editorial Team

The ZAlebs editorial team brings you the latest in South African celebrity news, entertainment, music and lifestyle. We cover the stories Mzansi is talking about with speed, accuracy and a finger firmly on the pulse of local pop culture.

Published on 22.06.2020
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