We were all recently surprised when Twitter’s big wig, Michael Bucwa aka Mr. Smeg, famous for his red SMEG kettle landed a date with the glamorous Pearl Thusi. We lowkey expected it to be just a joke, but it happened, and it was the cutest thing ever; Mzansi cannot keep calm.

 

 
Pearl Thusi and Mr. Smeg’s Date

On Saturday afternoon, instead of settling in to watch Big Brother Mzansi as is the norm for many fans, attention was shifted to the #NationalLunchDate with Pearl and Mr. Smeg. It initially looked like an opportunity for Pearl to market black businesses, a noble cause. But she used the chance to put on the businesses of all her famous friends, including ERA by DJ Zinhle, Oskido’s restaurant Daruma and Tshepo Jeans by Tshepo Mohlala. She was even accused of only using Mr. Smeg to market these brands.

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But the date finally came and Pearl did not disappoint. Tweeps have been gushing over her for hours. She showed up looking like a million bucks – Pearl always does – and not only gave Smeg the time of his life but seemed to have a great time too.