Khanyi Mbau’s Former Husband Mandla Mthembu's Cause of Death Confirmed After He Passes Away at 68
- South African businessman Mandla Mthembu died aged 68 years on Sunday, 21 September 2025, at a hospital in New York, United States
- On Monday, 22 September 2025, the family, through spokesperson Karabo Mohlala, confirmed Mandla Mthembu's cause of death
- Mthembu was once married to renowned media personality Khanyi Mbau, before relocating to the United States after their marriage crumbled
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In a sad development, Mandla Elliot Mthembu, a businessman and former husband of seasoned media personality Khanyi Mbau, died at the age of 68. Mthembu’s family confirmed the businessman’s passing and shared his cause of death.
The Mthembu family spokesperson, Karabo Mohlala, confirmed the development to Sunday World on Monday morning, 22 September 2025. Mohlala told Sunday World that Mandla Mthembu died on Sunday, 21 September 2025, in a hospital in New York, United States, where he had relocated a few years back.
Khanyi Mbau's ex-husband's cause of death confirmed
According to Karabo Mohlala, Mandla Mthembu was admitted to an undisclosed hospital after he suffered a stroke. He lost his life after suffering a second stroke while receiving treatment at the medical facility. Mohlala said Mthembu succumbed to complications related to the stroke without getting into detail. He also spoke about Mthembu's legacy.
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Part of the statement released by Mohlala read:
“Despite the tireless efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to complications related to the stroke. Throughout his life, Mr Mthembu was known for his entrepreneurial spirit, his contributions to South Africa’s business landscape, and his commitment to the values of the ANC. His legacy will be remembered by many across the country.”
Mthembu, who died at the age of 68, would have turned 69 on Christmas Eve 2025. Sunday World reports that Mandla Mthembu’s children and family are making plans to return his body to Soweto for burial at a later date.
Khanyi Mbau and Mandla Mthembu's marriage
Mthembu went under the radar after his marriage to Khanyi Mbau ended. The couple were married after Mthembu proposed in 2006. That same year, they welcomed their only child, a daughter named Khanukani “Khanz” Mbau.
Their brief marriage ended in 2009 after Mthembu ran out of money, and Mbau revealed that the businessman had cheated on her. Khanyi Mbau also alleged that Mandla Mthembu had abused her. She alleged that the abuse started when they attended the South African Music Awards in 2006 and continued despite Mthembu’s assurances that he would stop.
Mthembu later claimed that he chose not to remain a part of ‘Mbau’s circus’ after their two Lamborghinis were repossessed due to non-payment, and they parted ways.
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Khanyi Mbau's Zimbabwean boyfriend shows off cars
Khanyi Mbau is now dating Zimbabwean businessman Kudzai Mushonga, with whom she has an on-and-off relationship. Briefly News reported that Kudzai Mushonga trended after he showed off his luxury cars.
Social media users were curious about Mushonga's source of wealth. Some were curious how Mushonga funded his flashy lifestyle, which he often showcases on Instagram.
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