Grace Mondlana

Grace Mondlana
Born
Grace Mondlana

(2001-01-19) January 19, 2001
Thembisa, Gauteng, South Africa
EducationUniversity of Pretoria
Occupations
  • Influencer
  • content creator
Years active2020–present

Grace Mondlana (born 19 January 2001), is a South African influencer and content creator. She is widely recognised for her lifestyle vlogs and won the Emerging Creator Award at the DStv Content Creator Awards in 2024.

Early life

Mondlana was born in 2001, Thembisa, Gauteng, South Africa and attended Queens High School in Johannesburg.[1] She went to the University of Pretoria where she obtained Bachelor degree in Education in 2024.[2]

Career

Mondlana began creating content during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she was teaching on YouTube and videos include lifestyle vlogs, motivational content, wellness tips and relatable.[3][4] She has collaborated with a variety of brands and secured notable partnerships include Coca-Cola, Stork, Cadbury, Neutrogena, Takealot, KFC and Stimorol.[5] In 2024, she won the Emerging Creator Award at the DStv Content Creator Awards.[6][7] She was featured in Sowetan SMag cover alongside other TikTokers to discuss how the platform has changed their live.[8] In 2025, she collaborated with Nivea internationally where she traveled to Germany and China.[9][10] She was recognized as one of the Top 16 Youth Owned Brands (YOBA) in South Africa.[11] She became the first ever brand ambassador for Great Wall Motor (GWM) South Africa.[12][13]

Later the same year, in November, Mondlana hosted a widely publicised annual year end party attended by influencers and other celebrities.[14][15] Fans were shocked of the drinks price menu as it was very expensive.[16] These events contributed to ongoing media interest in her public life.[17] In April 2026, she was named the first female ambassador for Eden Perfumes.[18]

Personal life

Relationships

Mondlana was previously in a relationship with Sipho Lazarus Zulu, who died in a car accident in June 2025.[19][20] She publicly mourned his passing which substantial media attention and drama.[21][22]

Health

In late July 2026, Mondlana reported a medical emergency through social media vlogs.[23] According to her updates, she experienced sudden nausea while descending a flight of stairs and collapsed.[24] The fall resulted in a severely torn and sprained ankle ligament that required surgical realignment.[25] She was hospitalized for eight nights.[26] During her hospital stay, further diagnostic investigations were conducted, including an electroencephalography (EEG) to assess brain activity. These tests indicated an underlying neurological condition as the cause of the collapse.[27][28]

Awards and nominations

Year Association Category Nominated works Result Ref.
2024 DStv Content Creator Awards Emerging Creator Herself Won [29]
2025 Youth Owned Brands Awards Top Personalities & Influencers Brands Herself Won [30]
South African Social Media Awards Best Personality of the Year Herself Nominated [31]

References

  1. ↑ Cupido, Gerry (2024-01-21). "TikTok star Grace Mondlana celebrates her 24th birthday in style". IOL. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  2. ↑ Maako, Keitumetse (2024-06-13). "Social media star Grace Mondlana brushes off 'mean girl' backlash as she chooses safety over content". News24. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  3. ↑ Cupido, Gerry (2024-10-20). "Grace Mondlana: From teacher to emerging content creator". IOL. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  4. ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2025-10-03). "Grace Mondlana Shows Off Her New Home". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  5. ↑ "Get to know Grace Mondlana". The Vibes. 2025-10-16. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  6. ↑ Ramalepe, Phumi (2024-10-14). "From Coachella Randy to Grace Mondlana, all the big winners at the 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards". News24. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  7. ↑ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2024-10-21). "Grace Mondlana Wins DStv Emerging Creator Award, Inspires with Journey from Teacher to Content Creator". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  8. ↑ Seemela, Masego (2024-09-12). "SMag's cover stars share how TikTok has changed their lives". Sowetan. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  9. ↑ Falithenjwa, Qaqamba (2025-04-23). "Grace Mondlana marks her second international travel and ventures to China". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  10. ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2025-07-10). "10 Interesting Facts About TikTok Star Grace Mondlana". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  11. ↑ Kgarose, Nelson (2025-06-22). "Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards announces winners". Sandton Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  12. ↑ Zvikaramba, Tayananiswa (2025-08-12). "Grace Mondlana Makes History With Her Latest Deal, Fans Elated "Social Media Is Changing Lives Hey"". Briefly. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  13. ↑ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2025-08-11). "Grace Mondlana Announced as new GWM South Africa Brand Ambassador". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  14. ↑ Kamko, Aphiwe (2025-11-10). "A look inside Grace Mondlana's star-studded year end party". News24. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  15. ↑ Mandoyi, Sindeka (2025-11-14). "Social Media reacts to Grace Mondlana's year end party". Glamour. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  16. ↑ Chiraag (2025-11-10). "Grace Mondlana's Pricey Party Menu Sparks Debate Over 'Free Drinks' Promise". Joburg ETC. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  17. ↑ Qwabe, Thenjiwe (2025-11-11). "The Grace Mondlana effect: 5 times the influencer became the talk on social media". IOL. Retrieved 2026-02-25.
  18. ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2026-04-20). "Grace Mondlana Makes History With Latest Ambassadorship Gig". Youth Village. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
  19. ↑ Maako, Keitumetse (2025-07-09). "Love, loss and backlash: Grace Mondlana's tearful tribute to ex Sipho Zulu sparks debate". News24. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  20. ↑ Keteyi, Oluthando (2025-07-18). "TikTok star Grace Mondlana faces backlash after her ex-boyfriend's funeral". IOL. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  21. ↑ Nkadimeng, Innocent (2025-07-07). "'He was the love of my life': Content creator Grace Mondlana mourns death of ex-boyfriend". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  22. ↑ Simelane, Nomonde (2025-07-07). "Grace Mondlana publicly mourns ex boyfriend…while in a new relationship? Internet reacts". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  23. ↑ "Grace Mondlana breaks down in hospital vlog after terrifying fall and shock diagnosis". News24. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  24. ↑ Ntuli, Lungile (2026-08-04). "These content creators showed up for Grace Mondlana in hospital [video]". The South African. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  25. ↑ Selisho, Kaunda (2026-08-04). "Grace Mondlana opens up about hospital ordeal, ankle surgery and neurological diagnosis". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  26. ↑ Mdaka, Zintle (2026-08-04). "Grace Mondlana opens up about neurological condition diagnosis after scary fall". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  27. ↑ "Grace Mondlana breaks down in hospital vlog after terrifying fall and shock diagnosis". News24. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  28. ↑ Selisho, Kaunda (2026-08-04). "Grace Mondlana opens up about hospital ordeal, ankle surgery and neurological diagnosis". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-08-16.
  29. ↑ Lesemane, Lineo (2024-10-14). "DStv Content Creator Awards: Here are the 2024 winners and what they won". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  30. ↑ Kgarose, Nelson (2025-06-22). "Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards announces winners". Sandton Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
  31. ↑ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2025-08-18). "South African Social Media Awards Announce 2025 Nominees". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
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