Musa Mseleku, South Africa’s famous polygamist and reality TV star, is witnessing significant changes in his family life. His wives — MaCele, MaYeni, MaNgwabe, and MaKhumalo — are leaving their longtime homestead in Mzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal, one after the other. The transitions were revealed during the latest episode of Uthando Nesthembu, aired on Thursday, 24 April, on Mzansi Magic.
For years, Mzumbe was the heart of the Mseleku family, where Musa had built separate houses for each of his wives within the same compound. Fans grew familiar with the homestead, often showcased on their reality TV show. However, times are changing. Mseleku is now purchasing individual homes for his wives, allowing them to live more independently — and in more urban settings.
The first to move was Busisiwe “MaCele” Cele, who left Mzumbe a few years ago to settle in the suburbs of Sea Park. Now, the remaining wives are following suit.
Mbali “MaNgwabe” Ngwabe, Mseleku’s third wife, expressed her dissatisfaction with her new house. Speaking candidly, she revealed that she had only two days to choose her home, leading to a decision she isn’t fully happy with.
“It’s not a house I would’ve chosen to be my house. But I was given a short time, which was only two days to find a house,” MaNgwabe shared. Despite acknowledging that her children had always dreamed of living in the suburbs, she admitted the new home did not meet her personal expectations.
However, Mseleku believes MaNgwabe is pretending not to like the house. “MaNgwabe is acting like she doesn’t want the house. She says the kids will like it, meaning she herself won’t be happy. But I know she wants the house,” he commented.
Mseleku also accused his second wife, Nokulunga “MaYeni” Mseleku, of similar behavior. “I think MaYeni is also pretending. People fought so hard for these houses, and now they’re acting like I’m doing them a favor. I’m not. They deserve these homes,” he said firmly.
Meanwhile, Thobile “MaKhumalo” Khumalo has taken a different route. She purchased her own property and is currently working on renovating it. She spoke about the excitement and patience required in the process.
“I still have a long way to go with the renovations. I’m moving at my own pace because I don’t want to rush anything. Good things take time, and I want to create a home that I truly love,” MaKhumalo said.
These developments signal a major shift for the Mseleku family, once tightly knit under one expansive homestead. With each wife stepping into her own independent living space, the family dynamics are bound to evolve, marking a new era in their journey.