Phuti Khomo Turns Father’s Funeral Into Fashion Moment — Mzansi React “Runway, Not A Farewell!”

Actress and model Phuti Khomo had everyone’s timelines buzzing over the weekend after attending her father, Jabu Senior Khomo’s funeral in Mamelodi.
Known for her ageless beauty, the former Imbewu star didn’t come to mourn quietly — she served couture realness from Sherif Tailor, leaving fans gagging.
Mzansi remembers her glow when she turned 40, but this time it wasn’t just her face card — it was the hat, the outfit, the whole vibe. And yes, people noticed.
Mourning or Fashion Show?
A fan at the funeral told SurgeZirc SA, “I mean, wow, it looked like they were at a fashion show, not mourning their father. And they even served breakfast!”
Social media users shared snaps of Khomo’s outfit on Instagram, and South Africans had… opinions:
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- Saint.xmlm: “Let people grieve the way they want 😭.”
- Innomorolong__: “It’s a high-budget funeral. I see nothing wrong.”
- Els_aaron: “Ai msmba! This over-the-top stuff should be done while they’re alive. New-age funerals are too performative.”

And then there’s Truacia, throwing subtle clapbacks: “She buried her dad the way she wanted. Acknowledged the tears, did it her way. Leave her alone.”
Fans Are Here for Phuti Khomo’s Looks
Meanwhile, others couldn’t care less about the “funeral drama” — they were just here for Phuti:
- Cmaragelo_fearlessmother: “Puthi is so beautiful, iyho 😍😍.”
- Nelo_decor: “Dressed decently. No skin showing. Perfectly fine.”
- Tshabalalasasa: “What a send-off! Honour your loved one your way. Mad money or not, I’d do the same. Gossip mongers, chill 🔥🤏🤌.”
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