Winnie Mashaba's heart-warming early birthday surprise: a dream car gift from her husband

South African gospel singer Dr Winnie Mashaba took to Instagram to reveal that her husband surprised her with a brand new car, a Mercedes-Benz ML, for her upcoming 45th birthday.

The beloved singer shared an emotional video that shows her emotional reaction at the dealership after being surprised with her new car.

Visibly moved by this gesture, Mashaba walks towards the car and rests her arms and head on it, taking in the moment.

The “Re Tla Mo Leboga Kang” singer shared on the caption that her manager and son pretended that she had to attend a meeting she was eagerly waiting for. At first, she did not want to go, but they convinced her that it was important that she was present.

“Okay, hello 2026. Story of my life. Last Wednesday, my manager @morereng, who is my youngest brother and @malesela_mccoy_kekae, my son, told me that I was needed for a very important meeting that I was anticipating.

“Then I said to them I was tired and wanted to rest for January and they said that it wouldn’t make sense for them to attend that meeting without me.

“Okay, fast forward, I got there, and it was my early 45th birthday present - hubby bought me my favourite car,” she shared.

Mashaba further added that she once told her husband that she won’t die before driving her dream car, as she proceeded to thank him for all the efforts he makes for her.

The award-winning singer was showered with congratulatory messages on social media from fans, friends and family.

“Congratulations, mama,” fellow gospel singer Dumi Mkokstad commented.

“Wow, congratulations woman of God,” Kenyan gospel singer, Evelyn Wanjiru Agundabweni wrote.

While YouTuber and gospel singer Mpumi Mtsweni-Tshabalala added, “Shuuu, this is so beautiful, mama, congratulations.”

Mashaba is a beloved gospel singer who made her debut in the music industry back in 2000 after releasing her first album titled “Exodus” at just 20-years-old.

She quickly rose to fame and has received widespread recognition from the SAMAs, Metro FM Awards, Crown Gospel Awards, Limpopo Music Awards and more.

She was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Trinity International Bible University for her remarkable work in music.

In 2021, Mashaba and her husband of 16 years, Makgogo Maropa, got divorced.

While in 2023, she tied the knot once again, however, she has kept her husband’s identity off social media. It is reported that they share a daughter.