Power FM Boss Given Mkhari Is Reportedly Divorcing His Wife After 21 Years of Marriage
- Capricorn and Power FM boss Given Mkhari is reportedly divorcing his wife and the mother of his children, Ipeleng Mkhari
- The popular couple, who've been together for 24 years and married for 21, are reportedly no longer living together
- South Africans previously took to social media to respond to the couple's alleged marriage challenges
- Briefly News asked Adelina Mbinjama how media coverage and public opinion influence the way celebrities navigate personal matters such as infidelity and divorce
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Radio guru Given Mkhari reportedly dumped his wife, Ipeleng Mkhari, after 21 years of marriage.
The media mogul, who previously had a feud with former Power FM host JJ Tabane, is reportedly no longer living with his wife.
Mkhari, who previously made headlines when he hired Mbuyiseni Ndlozi at Power FM, reportedly separated from his wife in November 2024.
Sunday World reported on Sunday, 14 September 2025, that Given dumped Ipeleng after he complained about how she's been treating him.
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A source close to the couple shared with the publication that Mkhari told his wife to serve him with divorce papers or he would do so himself. The businesswoman has reportedly moved out of their home and lives in Gauteng alone. Another source said:
"She had told us that she and Given had broken up, and she had moved out of their crib."
The insider adds that the couple's children are aware of their separation, and they will soon be heading for a divorce.
The Capricorn FM boss shared on his Instagram account in March 2022 that he and Ipeleng had been married for 17 years and had been together for 21 years.
"21 years together, 17 years married, and still the champion of my heart. Happy anniversary, nkatanga. Thank you for loving me, and for believing in us throughout the years," he wrote.
Briefly News contacted Mr Mkhari on Sunday, 14 September 2025, for a comment regarding reports that his marriage had ended. Mr Mkhari did not respond to our questions at the time of publishing this article.
Sunday World reveals that Given Mkhari declined to comment when he was contacted for a comment.
Briefly News asked Adelina Mbinjama how public opinion and media portrayal impact the way celebrities deal with personal issues like infidelity and divorce. She explained:
"The media portrays marriage as a failed system, sometimes over-critical as what might have transpired may not necessarily be the full story. Thus, the media's role in society is very important but equally damaging to families who are going through the trauma of divorce."
South Africans previously responded to the Mkhari's marriage woes
@MotlotlegiTT said:
"Given and Ipeleng Mkhari seem to be living happily away from the judgmental eyes of social media. Once upon a time, 'family experts' here who are single once said Ausi Ipeleng should leave her husband."
@chrisndala1 reacted:
"Thanks for being man enough to acknowledge and take responsibility. Your haters are trying to have a field day regarding this matter; you've got my support."
@ministerholiday wrote:
"Both of you have my support in these trying times. You both know what happened, and may you find a place in your heart to forgive each other. And, let it never happen again."
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TV personality Phumeza Shoba has filed for divorce
In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that fan-favourite South African TV presenter Phumeza Shoba has reportedly kicked her husband, Mnqobi Shoba, to the kerb.
The pair, who got married in 2014, have reportedly been at loggerheads since July 2025.
South Africans took to social media on Sunday, 7 September 2025, to react to the couple's alleged split.
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Rae Seleme (Entertainment editor) Rae Seleme is a seasoned entertainment writer who kickstarted her writing career on TVSA. She has published articles on Iharare, ZAlebs, The South African before joining Briefly News. Rae obtained her BA Media Studies degree at the University of Limpopo, a copywriting postgraduate diploma from AAA School of Advertising and a PGCE at Unisa. Email: contact@briefly.co.za
Adelina Mbinjama (Media and Communication Lecturer) Adelina is a Media and Communication Lecturer at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in Cape Town, where she has worked since 2018 and was appointed permanently in 2020. Her research interests include Digital Media and Cyber-Ethics, Black Feminism, Cultural Studies, and Communication. She focuses on the representation of women in various media, with much of her work examining digital media use and cyber-ethics among black youth, women, NGOs, and black-owned businesses. She plans to further explore AI and cyber-ethics.
