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Power couple alert: Forbes listmaker Zareef Minty is seen with beauty star Tharina Botes

Young millionaire, Zareef Minty, finally posts about his rumoured romance with 2023 Miss World Thailand finalist, South African-Thai beauty queen Tharina Botes.


The world of social media and celebrity gossip has been set ablaze. This as young millionaire, Zareef Minty, has finally let the cat out of the bag about his sizzling new romance. It is with none other than 2023 Miss World Thailand finalist, South African-Thai beauty queen Tharina Botes.

Every beauty queen deserves her prince, and it seems Tharina has found hers.

What makes this celebrity union even more intriguing is that both the wealthy Zareef and Tharina share South African roots but currently live in different countries.

The 26-year-old Tharina is a former Miss South Africa finalist and got her first pageant title as Miss Teen Gauteng in 2014. She also flew the flag high for South Africa at Miss International 2016, in Japan.

Tharina, the Miss World Thailand finalist, has been making waves in the beauty and pageant industry. Her grace, and beauty, have propelled her to the forefront of international beauty competitions.

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Who is Zareef Minty?

Born in Vereeniging, Zareef is one of South Africa’s youngest CEOs. He is the founder of ZRF Holdings, the CEO of Afribiz Media, a lawyer, politician, and radio personality. 

He is a media and business trendsetter, known for his unique entrepreneurial career and inclusion on the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list. His accomplishments have gained him praise and respect from both peers and mentors. 

Zareef Minty
Zareef Minty. Picture: Instagram

Zareef is also the author of two books, Empire and The Secret To Finding Love, and he was a presenter on DStv’s Islamic television station, INX Prime Live.

Speaking about his rise, he shared with Forbes Africa: “I got Kenny Kunene and Lee-Ann Liebenberg to wear my brand. Kenny even wore my clothing in the promo of his second season of So What on e.tv. Through these celebrities, I got media hype where a lot of newspapers covered my clothing brand and with that, it brought a lot of corporate work.”

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Zareef’s Instagram fans and followers have been treated to cryptic images for weeks, where he cunningly masked his love interest’s face with cleverly placed emojis.

Everyone was intrigued by the mystery surrounding his new flame. Was this just another celebrity flirtation, or was anything more serious going on behind the surface?

Many people were taken aback when Zareef uploaded a series of cozy photos with Tharina. The photographs spoke volumes about their profound connection. Whether it is candid images of them enjoying a sunset together or playful selfies with matching clothing, everything seems to suggest, love is in the air.

What makes this couple particularly fascinating is not just their status in their respective fields but also their intriguing backgrounds.

That they both hail from South Africa adds a unique twist to their story.

In a world where distances often challenge relationships, these two have decided to defy the odds. With Zareef based in one country and Tharina in another, their love story unfolds across borders and cultures.

Fans are always curious about the relationships of moguls and beauty queens, such as the likes of billionaire, Daniel and Rolene Strauss.

Therefore, followers are eagerly awaiting more glimpses into this new blossoming relationship. Will they be able to bridge the geographical gap and make their love story stand the test of time? Does distance make the heart grow fonder?

The very well-dressed Zareef Minty, who has been featured on GQ’s best-dressed list twice, and Tharina have set social media abuzz with their romantic escapades and heart-warming posts. Whether they are attending glamorous events or simply enjoying quiet moments together, their love story promises to keep us all captivated, could this be our next Bassie and Romeo Khumalo?

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