Kayise Ngqula speaks on motherhood

November’s issue of Mamas & Papas came out this week, with a heavily pregnant Kayise Ngqula on the cover.

The photo was taken in August, and she has since then given birth to a baby boy.

Speaking about her new role, Kayise could not contain her excitement.

“Motherhood is fantastic. I think everyone knows that it’s challenging, especially for first-time mothers because you juggle a lot. Also the baby is adjusting to being on the outside world,” she gushed.

“I think it’s the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever had to do and I’m really enjoying it. We are both on the road to recovery quite well. We are both healthy.

“The moment I laid my eyes on my child, because for nine months you wonder what will this person look like and be like, was a highlight.

“The moment I was able to hold him, kiss him and have all those feelings of motherhood come into play I think that was the most beautiful moment for me.”

For Kayise, the photoshoot was liberating.

“Posing for that cover was very enlightening. It has channelled a strength I never knew I had because pregnancy is a time when mothers don’t feel so great at times,” she said.

“I suppose you feel like your power has been taken away from you because everything has changed. I felt quite the contrary, I felt powerful and beautiful. When Mamas & Papas proposed that we do it that way to express to other moms that it’s a beautiful time, I was on board.”

She is currently on maternity leave.