Anele Mdoda turns Wanderers Stadium into birthday playground for son’s big 10

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Cape Town – Anele Mdoda elevated her son Alakhe’s milestone 10th birthday into a grand spectacle by reserving Johannesburg’s iconic Wanderers Stadium affectionately known as “The Bullring” for an unforgettable cricket-themed celebration that dazzled both guests and onlookers.

The surprise was carefully orchestrated. In the days leading up to the celebration on August 10, Anele teased her followers with an air of mystery: “He has no clue what his party is this year!!!! And everyone has done a great job at helping me keep the secret.”

The secret was revealed when Alakhe’s wish for a cricket-themed party came to life: “Alakhe said he wanted a cricket party, so we said DP WANDERERS!!! The Bull Ring!,” Anele later shared.

A special video montage played photos charting Alakhe’s first decade, the children insisted on singing the national anthem before embarking on their own “Alakhe T10” friendly match—complete with pink versus green teams—and the adults looked on with pride.

Adding to the star-studded atmosphere, cherished friends like Trevor Noah, Sizwe Dhlomo, and even former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo joined the festivities.

Anele quipped of the latter appearance: “I don’t know anyone who likes cars more than him,” a nod to Alakhe’s enthusiasm for automobiles.

That same day doubled as a family celebration—the broadcaster’s own father turned 70, further elevating the event’s significance.

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