Although we’re already full-steam in 2026 the year is just starting, and we still have ample time to set our intentions for the year ahead. From career wins to personal wellbeing, here’s what these local celebs are manifesting this year.
Kim Jayde
Kim Jayde is a woman of many talents and titles from model and television host to entrepreneur and producer. This Zimbabwean-born multi-hyphenate is gearing up for a busy 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!” Determined to expand her production company, Kim is turning vision into reality.
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Carol Ofori
Radio personality and author Carol Ofori uses her birthday to reflect on her goals and aspirations for the year ahead. “I’m not really big on New Year’s resolutions,” she says. “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.” Carol’s focus is deeply personal. “A big one for me in the upcoming year is fulfilling my dreams and finally seeing all the things I’ve wanted to see for a long time now.”
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Kgosi Rankhumise
TV and radio host Kgosi Rankhumise is ready to shake things up in 2026. “This year is all about taking leaps, risks and daring to try! The new year always has this freshness about it and shares 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.”
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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,” she says. “It’s something that has become super important to me, and I’m excited to take it a bit more seriously.” Philicity is also taking some inspiration for Shonda Rhimes for the new year. “I’ll be taking a leaf out of Shonda Rimes’s book and saying ‘yes’ to a lot more in 2026!”
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Chanley Wong
“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,” says content creator and media personality Chanley Wong. “I want to travel more – to meet myself in new places. And no matter how full life gets, to always pick family. Every time.” Chanley wants to prioritise what truly fills the soul.
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Words: El Broide, The Platinum Club
Photography: Instagram
