Mzansi stars Thapelo Mokoena, Shekhinah, Lloyiso and JR serve style and skill at the Racquet Club launch
Mzansi famous faces musicans Lloyiso, Shekhinah and Thabsie and actor Thapelo Mokoena played a game of padel at the launch of the Stella Artois Racquet Club.
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Mzansi celebrities can be quite competitive sports and this was proven at the launch of the Stella Artois Racquet Club, where they hit the court and brought out the sportsmanship.
Actor Thapelo Mokoena, musicians Shekhinah, Lloyiso, JR, Nadia Nakai, Thabsie and Langa Mavuso served flair and finesse at the debut of the Stella Artois Racquet Club - an exclusive experience that brings the elegance of global tennis to local padel culture.
No event is ever complete without a star-studded guest list, and the RRacquet Club served exactly that with actors Lerato Mvelase, Nathaniel Ramabulana and Kgomotso Christopher.
Top musicians such as Manana, top designers Sindiso Nyoni, and Mzukisi Mbane, and influencers Jessica Mashaba and Phupho Gumede.
JR and Roxy Burger won bragging rights for the day’s matches, with Lloyiso and Shekhinah as runners up and Ketlile Lekgetho and Fezile Majozi in third place.
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Celebrities battled it out on the court; Shekhinah and Lloyiso came out victorious from round one but were defeated by JR and Roxy Burger. Music entrepreneur, JR and Burger a former presenter were the ultimate padel champions, winning the first Racquet Club game.
“This isn’t just about play,” said Mokoena after stepping off court. “It’s about how we live and belong - connected, expressive, and active. On the court, it’s as much about camaraderie as it is about competition!
Even if you aren't the biggest panel fan and are just, coming for the courtside action and show off your legs, like Gumede.
Held at the stylish Sass Café in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, the event was hosted by the effervescent Kuhle Adams and was filled with high energy, good vibes, and entertainment with a live set from DJ Mamthug.
Sports luxe was the theme of the day and white and red were the colours of the day brightening up the blue court.
It’s no secret that padel culture has taken over South Africa with it being the latest sports craze and these celebrities have joined in the craze.
While still in its early stages locally, padel is gaining rapid traction across South Africa. Industry insiders anticipate the sport could reach 2,500 courts and 500,000 players nationwide within the next couple of years.
Padel culture has become a lifestyle and the Stella Artois Racquet Club is offering more than just a lifestyle padel guide.
It’s a membership-style platform: a new kind of social club for the modern lifestyle enthusiast. Members can access exclusive event invites, branded merchandise, early padel news, and venue guides - all rooted in leisure and layered with meaning.
"This new club is about creating a cultural community around it. It’s about connection, fashion, health, and how we gather - a mirror of the elevated experiences we bring globally through tennis,” said EsteeBurger, Marketing Manager at Stella Artois.
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