Inside the life of MaKhumalo Mseleku, Musa Mseleku’s beloved wife

Inside the life of MaKhumalo Mseleku, Musa Mseleku’s beloved wife

Thobile Khumalo, commonly known as MaKhumalo Mseleku, is a radio and television personality, public speaker, MC, and businesswoman. Away from work, she is a wife in a polygamous union. MaKhumalo is Musa Mseleku’s third wife. This biography lets you inside the life of MaKhumalo Mseleku.

MaKhumalo Mseleku in a white shirt and in an elegant, short gown
MaKhumalo Mseleku posing in a white shirt (L). On the right is her walking in an elegant, short gown. Photo: @thobilek (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • MaKhumalo Mseleku is the third wife of Musa Mseleku.
  • Her co-wives are Busisiwe "MaCele", Nokukhanya "MaYeni", Mbali "MaNgwabe", and Samke "MaKhwela".
  • She stars in Uthando neS'thembu alongside her husband, co-wives, and their children.

Profile summary

Full nameThobile Khumalo
Other namesMaKhumalo Mseleku
GenderFemale
Date of birth21 February 1989
Age36 years (as of 2025)
Place of birthSouth Africa
Current residencePort Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
EthnicityBlack
Zodiac signPisces
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourBlack
Marital statusMarried
SpouseMusa C. Mseleku
Co-wivesBusisiwe "MaCele", Nokukhanya "MaYeni", Mbali "MaNgwabe", and Samke "MaKhwela"
Stepchildren10
ProfessionRadio and television personality, public speaker, MC, and businesswoman
Instagram @thobilek

What is unique about the life of MaKhumalo Mseleku?

The unique thing about MaKhumalo Mseleku is that she agreed to become the third wife of Musa C. Mseleku, a South African entrepreneur and reality television star. Her co-wives are Busisiwe "MaCele", Nokukhanya "MaYeni", Mbali "MaNgwabe", and Samke "MaKhwela".

MaKhumalo Mseleku's biography

Thobile Khumalo, also known as MaKhumalo Mseleku, is a radio and television personality, public speaker, MC, and businesswoman.

Top-5 facts about MaKhumalo Mseleku
Top-5 facts about MaKhumalo Mseleku. Photo: @thobilek (modified by author)
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How old is MaKhumalo Thobile Mseleku?

MaKhumalo Mseleku's date of birth is 21 February 1989, and her Zodiac sign is Pisces. Her nationality is South African, and she is a Christian. Thobile is 36 years old as of 2025. She resides in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

What does MaKhumalo Mseleku do for a living?

Musa Mseleku's third wife is a radio and television personality, public speaker, MC, and businesswoman.

MaKhumalo stars on the show, Uthando Nesthembu. The show features her family and they talk about the challenges and benefits of a polygamous family. She also runs various family businesses.

MaKhumalo Mseleku's views on polygamy

On 18 January 2020, the television and radio personality advised people not to live a polygamous lifestyle. Although she did not choose to live a polygamous life, she does not regret marrying the man she loves.

I did not choose polygamy; polygamy chose me. I did not choose to be with my husband, but my husband came to me. It was unplanned, I never thought of it, and I would never wish for it. But it happened that the man I fell in love with was a polygamous man.

She added:

I fell in love with his character. I fell in love with the way he does things. I fell in love with the way he loves his wives. I fell in love with his honesty.

Her opinion about how to make a polygamy marriage succeed is that the wives should compromise and make sacrifices. MaKhumalo Mseleku said:

I am married, and in any marriage, you need to compromise. I am building a family, and it is important to know that sacrifices and compromises are necessary at times.

She added:

I value my family and would much rather have people close to my heart happy and at ease to spend time with me. The whole point of a polygamous lifestyle is to create an environment where all of us can find a way to be happy.

Who is Musa's fifth wife?

Msleku introduced his fifth wife, Samke Khwela, on his family's reality television show, Uthando Nesthembu. Before doing so, he asked his other wives for permission to add a fifth spouse:

I’m asking my wives to allow me to take a fifth wife. It’s no longer a question for me. I’m waiting for them to say yes or no. I’m doing it the modern way. If it was before, I’d be telling them that I’m taking.

The way it’s supposed to be done is for me to engage with the first wife and tell her I intend to take a fifth wife and she would communicate with the other wives. But in modern times, it does not work that way because all the wives have to be treated equally.

His other wives are Busisiwe "MaCele", Nokukhanya "MaYeni", and Mbali "MaNgwabe".

Makhumalo Mseleku in a white top and floral skirt and she poses in a traditional out on a grassland
Makhumalo Mseleku in a white top and floral skirt (L) and she poses in a traditional out on a grassland (R). Photo: @thobilek (modified by author)
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Who is MaKhumalo Mseleku's child?

The radio personality does not have a biological child yet. She has ten stepchildren and is set to welcome her 11th stepchild soon. Her husband and Samke Khwela announced they were expecting their first child together in April 2025.

MaKhumalo's stepchildren are Lwandle, Abongwe, and Owami from MaCele, Mpumelelo, Mnini, and Obanzi from MaYeni, Mawande and Zenande from MaNgwabe, and two others from other women.

MaKhumalo has been raising MpiloEnhle Aphile Mseleku as her own child. Recently, Mpilo started a new job and her stepmom took to social media to express her joy at Mpilo's milestone.

Today marks my daughter’s first day at work. I wish I could’ve been there to share this special moment with you, but I’m grateful to uMkhulu for always being there to support. I’m so incredibly proud of you, mtaka Tho no Tho. Thank you, @musamseleku for this blessing.

In an episode of Uthando Nesthembu that aired on 1 May 2025, Musa Mseleku called MaKhumalo a failure and implied she only got public opportunities because of her surname. The comment elicited plenty of harsh words from the public to MaKhumalo Mseleku's husband.

Is Sne Mseleku's biological daughter?

Snenhlanhla "Sne" Mseleku is not Musa Mseleku's biological daughter. She is a stepdaughter, raised by his wife Busisiwe "MaCele".

Trivia

  • MaKhumalo Mseleku's age is 36 years as of 2025
  • She enjoys spending time with her family and friends when she is not at work.
  • MaKhumalo is a fashionista and enjoys outdoor activities.
  • One of her biggest assets is her bubbly nature which allows her to connect with people.
  • She enjoys authentic South African meals.
  • MaKhumalo Mseleku's Instagram has 1.3 million followers as of June 2025.

Many people are curious about the life of Makhumalo Mseleku because she is the third of five wives. The radio and TV personality is married to polygamist Musa Mseleku, an entrepreneur and reality television star.

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The celebrity ruled the airwaves at Gagasi FM before moving to Jozi FM. Ntuli is living her dream with a growing fanbase that supports her every move. Her show on Gagasi FM would get a lot of engagement on social media.

Source: Briefly News

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