‘Uthando Nes’thembu’ Viewers Judge Age Gap Between Musa Mseleku and MaKhwela: “This Is Wrong”

• The age gap between Musa Mseleku and his fifth wife, MaKhwela, has sparked a social media debate, with fans criticising the decades-long difference
• Social media reactions to a viral clip from Uthando Nes'thembu Season 8 expressed discomfort, with some comparing their relationship to a father-daughter dynamic
• MaKhwela previously defended their relationship, stating that the age gap was not an issue for her and should not be a concern for others

Uthando Nes'thembu viewers have taken to social media to dish their thoughts on the huge age gap between Musa Mseleku and his fifth wife, Samke "MaKhwela" Mseleku. Many said Mseleku is too old for MaMkwela, who is decades younger.

Musa Mseleku and 5th wife's marriage under scrutiny

Uthando Nes'thembu Season 8 has been focused on Musa Khawula's relationship with his fifth wife, MaKhwela. The issue about their age gap caused a buzz on social media after MaKhwela shared that she is in her 20s while Mseleku celebrated his 50th birthday in June 2024.

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Fans recently spoke about the age difference after a clip from an episode of the show went viral. A fan with the handle @Lufuno_11 shared the clip and noted that seeing Mseleku and MaKhwela together felt like seeing a father and his daughter. The caption read:

"I'm sorry, but this is so wrong in so many levels😭✋🏽ngathi ukhuluma nengane yakhe😩😏"

Fans react to Mseleku and MaKhwela's age gap

Social Media users cringed at the video of the latest couple in town. Many said something was off between Musa Mseleku and his new wife, who is reportedly expecting.

@Nomvula_Nmvie said:

"Like, yoh... I was cringing while watching... It's all about the bag because ulala kanjan nekhehla."

@ntswaki50 wrote:

"I just cringed."

@yakwa_mzizi wrote:

"Yoh, she’s still speaking English noMthombeni 😭"

@snohmnqokoyi commented:

"I couldn’t even watch this scene. It was so cringe-worthy."

MaKhwela addresses age gap with Mseleku

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The reality television star previously discussed the age difference with her husband. The issue arose after Musa Mseleku revealed that he went to school with MaKhwela's mother. She said she is unbothered by the concerns about the age gap between herself and Musa Mseleku. She said:

"I am in my 20s, and I don’t think age is an issue when it comes to my relationship with Mthombeni. I also don’t think people should make it an issue."

SA celebrity girlies that have dated younger men

Significant age gaps are not just a Mseleku thing. Some SA celebrity hunnies have also subscribed to the expression of age being nothing more than a number. Here are 4 local celebs who have dated younger guys:

1. Ayanda Thabethe and Dash

After calling it quits with Andile Ncube, Ayanda Thabethe found love in the arms of rapper and socialite, Dash. The two had a four-year age gap.

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2. Hungani Ndlovu and Stephanie

The two have proved that age is just a number and have wowed South Africans with couple goals. Hungani is three years younger than Steph.

3. DJ Zinhle and Murdah Bongz (and AKA...awks)

Our sister likes them young. The award-winning DJ dated the late AKA, who was four years younger, before moving on to Murdah Bongz, who is reportedly three years younger than her. The pair have since tied the knot and parent two beautiful children.

4. Khanyi Mbau and Kudzai Mushonga

Despite having her claim to fame being dating a millionaire who was 29 years older than her at the time, Khanyi Mbau has now moved on to younger men. Khanyi Mbau's current relationship with Zimbabwean millionaire Kudzai Mushonga is just another example of this. Mbau is seven years older than Mushonga.

Mpumelelo Mseleku's home shooting turns to murder investigation

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In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Mpumelelo Mseleku could be facing murder charges as police continue to investigate the fatal shooting during an incident originally billed as a home invasion.

The former Moroka Swallows footballer reportedly shot and killed a home intruder on Friday, 7 February 2025, at his family home in Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal. Mseleku is a much-criticised star of Uthando neS’thembu, which delves into the lives of his family, headed by his polygamist father, Musa, who has four wives.

Source: Briefly News