Mabusi is just lovely. That’s the first thing one thinks after our interview especially because her grace, fun-loving, and conversational nature has been interrupted by a glitch in our meeting. The day before – again – we were interrupted by a storm which caused connectivity issues. But she’s here, glammed up and looking stunning. Her hair looks great, and she shows me her pair of statement dangly earrings layered in gold. Both are from two of her many businesses – Glam Fab Hair, and Glam Fab Jewellery.
She’s friendly, open, talkative, and very likeable. She laughs, shares jokes, and some gossip in-between. We share stories about successful Black businesses, and I commend her choice of bubbly for the photoshoot. “It’s delicious. I’ll tell you where to get it,” she says, promising a plug. Stylish, glamorous, and relatable. I can’t help think she’s the perfect addition to the show as another housewife and probably should have her own isicholo going forward.
THE MABUSI WE HAVEN’T YET SEEN
Describing herself as a people person, Mabusi talks in detail around how much her spiritual journey and growth has contributed to who she is today. “I don’t look down on people; I take them as individuals based on how they treat me – not on what I’ve heard about them. My belief and my spiritual journey also lead me to higher places, and to be honest, it is by the grace of God that I find myself here on a
