Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula must really like US R&B star Brandy Norwood. Just two months after bringing her to  the country to perform at the SA Sports  Awards, he’s brought her back at the weekend for his birthday party – along with another American R&B superstar, Keri Hilson.

Mbalula’s spokesman Paena Galane  said Brandy had promised to return for Mbalula’s 40th birthday  bash.

The celebrations were arranged for Saturday night because Mbalula’s real  birthday, on April 8, clashed with preparations for May’s local government elections.

Galane said: “Keri Hilson is his favourite artist, but Brandy is a friend now and  has a special relationship with the minister, which is not commercial – she is  family”.

Party organiser Nadia Valente said only the hottest names in politics and entertainment cracked the nod for invites. On the guest list of invitees were Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, former ANC chief whip  Tony Yengeni, United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa, billionaire  businessman Robert Gumede, Generations actress Winnie Modise, former Miss  SA Joan Ramagoshi, former Bafana Bafana players Lucas Radebe and Phil  Masinga and Orlando Pirates chairman  Irvin Khoza.

Purple, gold, black and white and royal  blue were all colours chosen for the decor.

Valente said “mostly sponsors and friends” of Mbalula were footing the bill –  and she declined to reveal who they were.

On the menu, starters included three bean salad, roasted beetroot and orange salad with feta and pine nuts, sun-dried tomato and rocket salad with a basil dressing on a bed of penne pasta.

The main course included pap and chakalaka, Cape Malay chicken curry, lamb shank, butternut pasta and African  baked trout with chakalaka.

Desserts include malva pudding, chocolate brownies, milk tarts, ice cream and fruit.

Some tweets from the celebs that were there:

•  @RayJ

AFRICA is Amazing! Happy Birthday to Minister Fikile Mbalula. And thanks @4everbrandy for bringing me along! It was Truly life changing!

• @4everBrandy

- On our way to South Africa for a private bday party! Excited because this is @rayj 's first time! Shout out to @RobbiRogers and the crew:)

- South Africa is AMAZING!!! I had a wonderful time! The love here continues to be overwhelming. Can't wait to come back!!!!

• @MissKeriBaby

- Excited! On my way to attend & perform at Minister Fikile Mbalula's birthday celebration!!! Let's make this a night to remember, Jo-burg!

- Africa is the origin of beauty. It was only right for the Pretty Girls of SA to rock w/ me @ Minister Fikile Mbalu http://twitpic.com/77unr4

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Oct 31, 2011

Pelezizu

pic 5: i swear i wont use gov choice cd.
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Oct 31, 2011

nevus

so o jele kuk'ya party ya gago?
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Oct 31, 2011

nevus

yha this is a party for the grownups yeah not that one of bo-dressphobia(kanyi mbau)and that karate kid(chomi)
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Oct 31, 2011

DeCock1

Whats up with these top dogs throwing parties all the time.....family dinners not enough!! Hayikhona madoda!!!
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Oct 31, 2011

pheselicious

o gole o lekane le sefate dimpsa di go rotele Fiks, just dnt let this negativity get to u.
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Oct 31, 2011

seanred110

Did he not say recently that he was not rich????????
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Oct 31, 2011

Pabi

at least his wife was there to celebrate with hubby she is not pissed off with the rumours of extra affairs and pregnancy of the ex-girlfriend
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Oct 31, 2011

JUBJUB

Joh ne di bowa strong mos....while gossip mongas bona ba le busy ena he is happy....ja neh
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Oct 31, 2011

Mellow

fikile o tshwerwe ke LATE ADOLESCENT shem midlife crisis is such a bitch, well atleast the wifey was there not that tramp
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Oct 31, 2011

Sharpino

Were is Juju oohh by the way he was in Mauritius...............
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