Winnie Ntshaba: "This is the time to celebrate life"

Even though Winnie Ntshaba has faced many challenges this year, nothing's going to spoil her festive cheer.

Despite being axed from the hit soapie Generations earlier this year, Winnie also went through a divorce.

The actress told Drum magazine that she's left everything in God's hands and she will focus on spending quality time with her son and extended family.

"By the grace of God, everyone is still alive. This is the time to celebrate life. You never know when your last Christmas is with your loved ones, especially with our parents being so old," she explained.

Winnie also revealed that growing-up, they couldn't afford to have a lavish festive season but this year is going to be bigger and better.

She also told the mag that even though she separated from her husband of seven years, they take turns to spend special occasions with their five-year-old son, Phenyo.

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