Mzansi’s social media streets were buzzing this week after Mpumelelo Mseleku, the firstborn son of well-known polygamist Musa Mseleku, was spotted at Addington Hospital in Durban while his wife, Amahle Biyela, was reportedly giving birth. What should have been a moment of celebration quickly turned into a heated online debate, with netizens divided over his choice of a public healthcare facility and what it says about his lifestyle and finances.
According to sources close to the family, Mpumelelo was seen at the hospital on Wednesday evening supporting Amahle during labour. It is alleged that she gave birth to her first child that same day and was discharged on Friday, with both mother and baby said to be healthy and doing well. The news marked a significant milestone for the couple, with Amahle stepping into motherhood for the first time, while Mpumelelo becomes a father again.
While many congratulated the couple, the tone on social media shifted quickly. Users began questioning why Amahle delivered her baby at a public hospital, especially when comparisons were drawn to Mpumelelo’s first wife, Tirelo Kale, who previously gave birth at a private medical facility. For some, this difference raised eyebrows and sparked accusations that Mpumelelo was being “stingy” or cutting corners.
However, fans of *Uthando Nes’thembu* and *Izingane Zesthembu* were quick to add context. During a previous season, it was revealed that Tirelo’s medical expenses were covered under her mother’s medical aid at the time, a detail that was even confirmed on the show. This explanation cooled some of the criticism, reminding viewers that circumstances around each birth were not the same.
The discussion also revived older conversations about how differently Mpumelelo’s relationships have been portrayed on television. Viewers noted that Tirelo had elaborate pregnancy photoshoots featured on the show, while Amahle did not. Mpumelelo had previously stated that Tirelo paid for those shoots herself and supported the idea, which only added fuel to ongoing debates about finances and perceived favoritism.
Still, many South Africans came to Amahle’s defence and pushed back against the criticism. A large number of social media users pointed out that there is absolutely nothing wrong with giving birth at a public hospital, especially if the care is good and both mother and child are safe. For them, the focus should be on the healthy arrival of the baby, not on where the birth took place or how much money was spent.
The conversation didn’t stop there. Old allegations resurfaced, with some users insisting that Mpumelelo should not be described as having four children, citing previous claims by one of his baby mamas, Vuyokazi Nciweni, who accused him of neglecting two of his children. Those claims, made in the past, added another layer of controversy and reignited debates about his responsibilities as a father.
As expected, opinions remained sharply divided. Some continued to criticise Mpumelelo’s financial choices, while others urged people to stop comparing his partners and to show empathy instead. In the end, amid all the noise, one point stood out clearly: a new baby has arrived, and for many, that should be the main story worth celebrating.
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