Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Or are you one of those people who swears this will be the year… and then waits till February to decide?
Either way, Mzansi’s favourite celebs are not playing around in 2026.
From chasing bigger bags and career glow-ups to prioritising rest, healing and bold new moves, our stars are entering the New Year with clear intentions and main-character energy.
Curious to know what they are manifesting? Here’s a sneak peek into the goals, dreams and soft-life plans your fave celebs have for 2026:
1. Kim Jayde
Zimbabwean-born media personality and business woman Kim Jayde is gearing up for a powerhouse year.
“My 2026 resolution is putting in the work! I have multiple TV projects coming out in the new year and I couldn’t be more excited for the world to see! More travel! And of course growing KJ Productions to reach new heights!,” said Kim.
2. Carol Ofori
Radio personality and author Carol Ofori uses her birthday as a time to reflect on her goals and aspirations for the year ahead.
“I’m not really big on New Year’s resolutions. I take my birthday on 14 January as a time to reflect on the year that’s been and set goals for the next chapter of my life. A big one for me in the upcoming year is fulfilling my dreams and finally seeing all the things I have wanted to see for a long time now,” said Carol.
3. Kgosi Rankhumise
TV and radio host Kgosi Rankhumise sees 2026 as a fresh canvas.
“This year is all about taking leaps, risks, and daring to try! The new year always has this freshness about it, and shares a new hope with us all. It’s one of my favourite times of the year (possibly because January is my birthday month), because of all the possibilities we all have.
“The field has been levelled, and we all start from scratch again. So previous failures, limitations, disappointments, and shortcomings are behind us. So this year, I hope to leap, and take the risk in business, in my career, in setting firmer boundaries, and try new challenges. This may or may not include golf and the Comrades Marathon,” said Kgosi.
4. Philicity Reeken
Philicity Reeken, co-host of Jacaranda FM’s Breakfast With Martin Bester, is stepping into 2026 with intention and self-care top of mind.
“I really want to focus on my physical health. It’s something that has become super important to me, and I’m excited to take it a bit more seriously. I will be taking a leaf out of Shonda Rimes’s book and saying YES to a lot more in 2026!,” said Philicity.
5. Chanley Wong
For content creator and media personality Chanley Wong, 2026 is about intentional living.
“This year I’m learning to rest without guilt, to let joy exist in the quiet and ordinary moments, and to say no without feeling the need to explain myself. I want to travel more – to meet myself in new places. And no matter how full life gets, to always pick family. Every time,” said Chanley.
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