Up Close with Rea Seabela, Mrs South Africa Top 30 Finalist

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Bahle Nhlapho welcomes Mrs. South Africa Top 30 Finalist Rea Seabela to the studio. At 39 years old and based in Boksburg, Gauteng, Rea is a multi-talented performer passionate about storytelling through acting, theatre making, and podcasting. Trained at the Market Theatre Laboratory with a National Diploma in Sport Management, she has held senior management roles and is currently a director at SeaSocks PTY Ltd. A devoted wife of 13 years and mother of three, Rea shares her journey entering the pageant, challenges faced, moments she almost gave up, and how she found renewed motivation to reach where she is today. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and passion for her craft.
4 Nov 2025 Zulu South Africa Christianity

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