Nomzamo Mbatha and Mihlali Ndamase at the Monaco Grand Prix with Other South African Stars

The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix lived up to its reputation as an exclusive event. This is where sports meets fashion and celebrity culture. Nomzamo Mbatha and Mihlali Ndamase lead South African entertainers present at the race. Also at the race were Zamani Mbatha, Ama Qamata and Nqobile Khwezi.

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Nomzamo Mbatha, known for her role in Shaka iLembe  was invited to the House 44 Paddock Club to experience Lewis Hamilton’s Mission initiative. The programme gives opportunities to young people. Mbatha was there as part of her advocacy work.

Mbatha attended key paddock events and also engaged in hospitality experiences that brought top entertainment figures. Her fashion choices fit into Monaco’s well established reputation.

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Mihlali Ndamase was also at the Grand Prix weekend. Her Instagram page from Monaco showed luxury yachts, waterfront settings, and exclusive event spaces of the race. As one of South Africa’s popular influencers, her presence shows the importance of  digital creators in the entertainment space.

Ndamase’s trip also became a trending topic online after she was seen spending time with Nigerian footballer Tolu. While neither addressed the attention directly, the moment added further visibility to her Monaco appearance and contributed to ongoing online discussions.

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Also spotted at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix were Zamani Mbatha, Ama Qamata and Nqobile Khwezi. Zamani met Formula One driver Yuki Tsunoda, while Ama experienced her first Grand Prix as a guest of Audi. Nqobile, representing SuperSport Africa.

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The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix attracted celebrities from film and  fashion industries. The appearance of Nomzamo Mbatha and Mihlali Ndamase, and other South African Stars shows how appealing the event is to global celebrities.