Meet Yvonne Chaka Chaka’s older sister, Refilwe Thabethe! [photos]
· The South African
On 2 June, veteran musician and philanthropist Yvonne Chaka Chaka posted a series of photos featuring her older sister on Instagram. Her fans couldn’t help but comment on their beauty and striking resemblance.
MEET YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA’S SISTER, REFILWE THABETHE
Meet Refilwe Thabethe, the beautiful 64-year-old sister of Yvonne Chaka Chaka, who has stood beside her over the years.
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In a birthday tribute to Refilwe in 2026, Yvonne’s Instagram follower @thembi677 commented that she is a “product” of Refilwe’s teachings, having worked as an English teacher at Mncube Secondary School in Gauteng.
“Happy birthday, ma’am Thabethe, I’m your product from Mncube Secondary.”
Image via Instagram/@yvonne_chakachakaIn March 2026, the sibling duo attended Lira’s birthday celebration held at Hugh’s Jazz Club in Braamfontein. They stepped out in absolute style, dressed elegantly in black outfits.
Image via Instagram/@yvonne_chakachakaTHE SISTERS ENJOYED SOME WAVES AT THE BEACH
Visiting a coastal area without stopping by the beach is almost impossible for many tourists. Yvonne and Refilwe enjoyed some quality time at the beach, and based on the content shared by Yvonne, they clearly had the time of their lives.
Image via Instagram/@yvonne_chakachaka Image via Instagram/@yvonne_chakachakaMEET REFILWE’S FAMOUS DAUGHTER, THULI THABETHE
Yvonne is not the only famous person in her family. Refliwe’s daughter is none other than Thuli Thabethe, a prolific actress and self-proclaimed “multi-hyphenated creative.“
In a heartfelt Mother’s Day tribute to her mother, Thuli simply captioned her post “Mother. A heart full of love.”
Image via Instagram/@rulerofself Image via Instagram/@rulerofselfYVONNE’S BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO HER SISTER
Yvonne penned the following birthday message on Instagram, marking Refilwe’s birthday month in February.
“On this day, I was blessed with a sister. Funny, always joking, shouts, laughs, and is a phenomenal human being,” she began.
“I thank GOD for bringing us together. I am happy to call you my big sisi. Happy birthday to you,” she added.