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Cape Town - From actors to singers and athletes, these ten celebrities prove that talent runs in the family.
We've made a list of surprising local celebrity family connections you might not have known about.
1. Beata Bena Green and Tamaryn Green
actress Beata and former Miss South Africa Tamaryn Green are cousins.
Beata also has several beauty titles under her belt and was crowned Miss Teen South Africa in 2013. In 2017 she won the provincial category at Miss Mamelodi Sundowns.
Looks like the gorgeous gene is hereditary!
2. Wayde van Niekerk and Cheslin Kolbe
Wayde Van Niekerk isn't the only family member to win a medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics, his cousin, Cheslin Kolbe, won bronze with the South African Sevens rugby team.
3. Anatii and Noeleen Maholwana-Sangqu
Former TV personality Noeleen Mahulwana-Sangqu is rapper Anatii's aunt. Noeleen and Anatii's mothers are sisters.
4. Simphiwe Ngema and Mpho Sibeko
Local celebrity cousins Simphiwe Ngema and Mpho Sibeko have both made it in the South African acting scene.
Simphiwe is best known for her roles in and , while Mpho starred in e.tv's and
5. Moneoa and Nthati Moshesh
Local actress Nthati Moshesh is singer Moneoa's aunt. The pair often send shout-outs to each other on social media.
About her aunt, Moneoa told Glamour: "She's given me industry advice, she's a great actress and human being in general, and I love her.
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