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‘Tropical baecation’ Did Shudu Musida and Maps Maponyane confirm romance?
Former Miss SA Shudu Musida and Maps Maponyane are enjoying a tropical island baecation together, despite their attempt to hide it..
According to their Instagram followers, Shudu Musida and Maps Maponyane have unofficially confirmed their romance during a trip together to the Seychelles.
This, after both the beauty queen and the handsome model left flirty comments under each others’ posts.
The former Miss South Africa and the model and TV presenter have been romantically linked since 2022.
SHUDU MUSIDA AND MAPS MPAONYANE GO ON BAECATION?
Both Shudu Musida and Maps Maponyane are currently in the Seychelles, enjoying a luxurious tropical holiday.
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The rumoured couple have been careful not to post pictures together.
Shudu – the 2020 Miss SA – has been showing off pics of her sexy swimwear looks.
“Happiest close to the ocean,” she captioned one.
Interestingly, Maps commented with a loved-up emoji face under the post.
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Meanwhile, Maps has also been pics of him sitting amongst palm trees and “disconnecting in the perfect place.”
But under one post, Shudu seemingly let slip that they were together.
She commented: “You said up close and personal, Mr Maponyane.”
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FLIRTY FRIENDS SINCE 2022
Back in 2022, Shudu Musida and Maps Maponyane first sparked rumours that they could be flirty friends.
As brand ambassadors of property development group Tricolt, the duo had been booked to work together on several campaigns.
Maps and Shudu shot a video campaign for the group, which they shared stills on their Instagram accounts. Just days later, the good-looking stars reunited again to MC an event at luxury Johannesburg property Ellipse Waterfall.
Shudu shared captioned a pic of them together: “A beautiful evening of luxury with my amazing co-host”. Maps gushed on his IG: “My co-host definitely stole the show, though and I was a happy extra”.
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It wouldn’t be the first time referred to his lady interests as “just a friend”.
According to IOL, the dashing star has referred to both Nomzamo Mbatha and Boity as his “buddy” and “bestie”, respectively