JOHANNA Makgalemele, older sister of former Miss SA Basetsana Kumalo, is sharing a painful travel mishap from New York.
The lifestyle entrepreneur broke her foot in Times Square, leaving her in a cast and forcing her to cancel some travel plans.
Johanna said she broke her foot in Times Square, New York, after slipping on the curb while crossing the road and being blinded by the bright lights.
X-rays confirmed the injury after she initially thought it was just a sprained ankle.
"When you fall, you must fall forward, even physically," she said.
Despite the difficulty of travelling with her injury, she hopes her recovery will be quick and uneventful, although she needs to stay off her foot for several weeks or months.
"I'm definitely going to rest and take it easy after my trip to the South of France, as I have the ultimate luxury travel conference there to attend. I've had to cancel my other travel engagements. Let's see how I manage with my foot in a cast. Come with me on my journey to recovery. Thank you for the well wishes too," she said.
Johanna (43) runs Travel With Flair, a luxury lifestyle and travel brand founded in 1996 that curates high-end trips, fashion, and wellness experiences.
She's also a lifestyle influencer known for sharing tips on travel, luxury experiences, and personal growth.
Her mishap comes shortly after a major career milestone.
Johanna was recently awarded the Business Legend Award at this year's Night of Legend.
She posted on social media about the honour.
"Humbled and honoured to be awarded the Business Legend Award. Being honoured with this Business Legend Award for Innovation, Excellence, and Inspiring Generations is more than just a milestone. It's a moment that reminds me why we started this business, Travel With flair, in the first place. It's about challenging the norm, believing in a dream when no one else did, and building something that makes life better for others. Every late night, every risk, every failure turned into a lesson. It all leads here," she said.
"This award belongs to my amazing employees - all 700 of them, my late parents, my business partners, my respectful children and everyone who believed in the vision when it was just an idea. This recognition belongs to all of us. Our passion, creativity, faith and relentless pursuit of excellence have turned ideas into impact and have been the real driving force behind every success."
Johanna recognised that each generation benefits its predecessors and feels a responsibility to inspire and lead others with integrity and empathy.
She encouraged young people to continue pursuing their dreams and thanked everyone for their support of progress.
Johanna highlighted the importance of making a positive impact on both business and life.
Even with her foot in a cast, Johanna remains determined to continue her work while prioritising recovery.
Fans have flooded her posts with messages of support, wishing her a speedy recovery as she navigates this unexpected challenge, proving that setbacks won't slow her down.
