Yolanda Buthelezi's surprise encounter with Rita Ora at the Saxon Spa

South African actress Yolanda Buthelezi's recent visit to the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa in Johannesburg had an unexpected twist when she encountered British singer-songwriter and television actress Rita Ora. The Uzalo actress shared a video on TikTok, showing her and Ora at the pool, captioning it, "POV: you went to the spa on a random Monday and somehow ended up having a great chat with RITA ORA."

She described Ora as "so sweet and gorgeous." When asked about taking the video, Buthelezi mentioned she had asked Ora for permission and that she was allowed to post it. Additionally, she expressed a desire for Ora to return to South Africa for a live performance, noting that with numerous international artists performing in the country, such opportunities are possible.

Initially, Buthelezi did not recognize Ora until she said, "wait a minute." Many comments on her post agreed, noting they wouldn't have identified Ora at first glance. The Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa, located in Sandhurst, Johannesburg, is a favored destination for international stars, including Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé Knowles, and Whoopi Goldberg.

Historically, the hotel was the private residence of Douw Steyn, who later became Nelson Mandela's houseguest after his release from prison to edit his autobiography, "Long Walk to Freedom."