Former 'Big Brother Mzansi' Couple Mandla and Lexi Van Break Up, Post Cryptic and Chilling Messages
- Lexi van Niekerk and Mandla Hlatshwayo have reportedly broken up after being in a relationship for more than 10 years
- The former Big Brother Mzansi couple is famously known for their steamy moments on Season 1 of the reality TV show
- Seemingly confirming their break up, they posted cryptic and chilling messages on social media
- Relationship expert Paula Quinsee spoke to Briefly News on the early signs people can look out for in abusive relationships
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Reality TV stars Lexi van Niekerk and Mandla Hlatshwayo are no longer together. The couple first burst into the scene when they entered Big Brother Mzansi Season 1 and have been together for more than 10 years.
Mandla Hlatshwayo makes chilling claim amid break-up with Lexi
The couple later bagged their reality show, Mandla and Lexi and have welcomed two children together.
According to ZiMoja, the former couple confirmed their break up with cryptic and chilling messages online. Mandla Hlatshwayo claimed that he almost ended up like Flabba, who was murdered by his girlfriend, Sindisiwe Manqele. It is unknown why Mandla made this reference or if it has anything to do with his relationship.
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"Almost went out like Flabba. There were red flags from the start, but I am glad we gave it a shot," he reportedly wrote.
Source: Instagram
Lexi speaks on toxic relationship with Mandla
It seems as though Lexi also has a story to tell as she alleged she was in a toxic relationship, and this happened for a very long time. She said she had walked into an era of healing after she endured gaslighting and betrayal.
"Finally, walking away from something that you thought would work out. Investing every ounce of self, hope, and belief and then getting disrespected, lied to, gaslit, and betrayed is probably the most messed up thing I have endured in a long while. But let me gather my crazy self and heal," she was quoted saying.
The couple have not posted one another in a while on social media. In the last post Mandla posted with Lexi Van, he gushed about her and said she was the love of his life, but that was in 2023.
Relationship expert Paula Quinsee spoke to Briefly News about the common signs of emotional or psychological abuse in a relationship.
"Frequent insults, put-downs, or making you feel inadequate or worthless can be used to break one down impacts self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence," she mentioned.
Did Mandla and Lexi break up?
Mandla allegedly confirmed their break up to the news publication, denying that they were pulling a publicity stunt. He confirmed the breakup however, he said they would refrain from speaking much about the couple.
"Things happen. I refer, not to elaborate. It is not an attention-seeking publicity stunt."
Two years ago, Mandla opened up about being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and having to sell his home to make ends meet. The Big Brother Mzansi Season 1 winner denied ever being reckless with his prize money as he was able to renovate his mother's home.
Ashley and Sweet Guluva confirm relationship outside of Big Brother house
Meanwhile, it's rainbows and roses for former Big Brother contestants Sweet Guluva and Ashley Ogle. Briefly News reported that Big Brother Mzansi Season 5 couple Sweet Guluva and Ashley Ogle delighted their fans when they hosted an Instagram Live session. During the Instagram Live session, Sweet Guluva and Ashley Ogle opened up about their relationship.
In the video, Sweet Guluva and Ashley put rumours about the status of their relationship to bed. After exchanging compliments with Ashley, Sweet Guluva gave an update on their relationship. He confirmed that they are still together but requested for privacy as they navigate life after the reality TV series.
“We just wanted to confirm that we are still together. We are dating but we are requesting for privacy. Further information to be communicated. We will communicate with you once we feel very comfortable. We are still confirming that we’re together with my beautiful Eshili,” Sweet Guluva said.
Sweet Guluva on paying lobola for Ashley
In a previous report from Briefly News, at the Big Brother Mzansi press conference, Season 5 winner Sweet Guluva answered the burning questions about his relationship with Ashley Ogle.
The 23-year-old was asked if he would be paying lobola for Ashley Ogle, but he dismissed the questions very quickly.
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Jessica Gcaba (Entertainment editor) Jessica Gcaba is an Entertainment Editor for Briefly News (joined in 2023). She is a Journalism graduate from the Durban University Of Technology (2019). She has 5 years of experience as an Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist at Africa New Media Group writing for ZAlebs website. She passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. To reach her, contact: jessica.gcaba@briefly.co.za
Paula Quinsee (Certified Relationship Therapy Educator and founder of Engaged Humans) Paula Quinsee is the founder of Engaged Humans, facilitating connection between individuals and organisations to create a more human-connected world. She is a certified Imago Relationship Therapy educator and facilitator, NLP practitioner, PDA analyst, coach and trainer. Paula is also the author of two self-help guides - Embracing Conflict and Embracing No - as well as an international speaker, advocate for mental health and activist for gender-based violence.
