South Africa’s beloved queen of Venda music, Makhadzi, is back in the headlines—and no, it’s not for another chart-topping hit. This time, it’s her battle with the English language that has fans buzzing online once again.
From red carpet interviews to social media captions and live performances, Makhadzi’s hilarious (and sometimes confusing) English moments have become part of her public persona—and the people love her for it!
Let’s take a fun stroll down memory lane as we look at the iconic history of Makhadzi vs English, and why fans say maybe, just maybe, she should stick to her Venda roots… or get a translator on standby. 😅
🎤 From the Studio to the Stage… to the Grammar Police!
Despite being one of Mzansi’s biggest musical exports, known for her electrifying energy and Venda pride, Makhadzi has often found herself trending for her less-than-perfect English.
In her defense, she has never pretended to be a fluent English speaker. But that hasn’t stopped her from trying—and sometimes failing—in the most entertaining ways.
Here are just a few moments that had fans clutching their stomachs:
🤦♀️ 1. The Infamous “Please Forgive to Me” Post
One of Makhadzi’s most viral grammar slip-ups came in 2022 when she posted an apology on Facebook after a controversy with her former dancer. The post read:
“I’m really sorry for everything. Please forgive to me.”
That “forgive to me” had Twitter in tears and Facebook in flames. While some dragged her, most defended her, saying “at least she’s trying.”
😬 2. The Red Carpet Interview Mix-Up
During a major music awards red carpet, Makhadzi was asked about her success and excitement. Her response?
“I’m so very excited… I come here for supporting to my success!”
The interviewer didn’t know whether to laugh or nod politely—but viewers were in stitches! The clip went viral within hours, with people dubbing it “peak Makhadzi English.”
📱 3. Caption Confusion
Her Instagram and Facebook captions have become legendary for their unintentional comedy. One caption read:
“I am thanks for loving me always. I will doing the more music for you.”
Comments were flooded with laughter, clapping hands, and messages like “We love you just the way you are!” and “Google Translate must be tired.”
🇿🇦 Fans Say: “Stick to Venda, Queen!”
While some have criticized her, the majority of fans stand firmly by her. In fact, many say they love her even more for her flaws.
“English is not a measure of intelligence,” one fan posted.
“Let her speak the language that made her famous,” another added.
In a country with 11 official languages, fans argue it’s high time local celebs are allowed to shine in their mother tongues—fluent English or not.
👑 Final Thoughts: We’re Laughing With Her, Not At Her
Makhadzi might break English into pieces, but she builds hits, stadiums, and history with her music. And that’s what really matters.
So whether she’s saying “please forgive to me” or “I am thanks,” one thing is clear: Mzansi will always forgive to her—because Makhadzi is a national treasure.