After causing a social media stir on his birthday, Orlando Pirates star Zakhele Lepasa has responded to the banter about his financial status.
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Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates striker, Zakhele Lepasa celebrated another trip around the sun last Friday, 3 January and became a trending topic for a tongue-in-cheek birthday post on Twitter/X.
Lepasa sparked a timeline frenzy with a funny post, where he playfully shared what appeared to be two of his banking details, inviting birthday donations.
On X, Lepasa responded to one of his many cheerful birthday messages, writing, "eWallets are accepted today. Or ke sende bank account?"
Fans quickly flooded the comments, sharing their thoughts and even sending donations to his account in response to the now-deleted post.
So y'all won't donate anything for Zakhele Lepasa? Nomayini? pic.twitter.com/lopPmjkGMD
— ????Permza???? (@H_Permza) January 3, 2025
It all started with 2 tweets and people cooked
— #InCaseYouMissedTheBanter (@BanterOnX) January 3, 2025
ZAKHELE LEPASA
what did you do
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Lepasa enjoyed the banter that came from his deleted post and responded by uploading a reaction meme video of Cassper Nyovest laughing as well as a message of gratitude for the birthday wishes that came his way.
— Zakhelelepasa (@Lepasazakhele) January 3, 2025
Thank you so much for the beautiful birthday messages. Thank you for the banter?? I had a beautiful day with my loved ones... and y'all made my day????
— Zakhelelepasa (@Lepasazakhele) January 4, 2025