Former ‘Scandal!’ star Lerato Nxumalo Ties the Knot With Her Swedish Husband

Former ‘Scandal!’ star Lerato Nxumalo Ties the Knot With Her Swedish Husband

  • YouTuber and actress Lerato Nxumalo announced on her social media account this weekend that she's officially off the market
  • Nxumalo also had social media buzzing in October 2024 when she got engaged to her Swedish fiancé
  • Actress Cindy Mahlangu and more South Africans congratulated the Genesis actress on social media
SA congratulates 'Scandal!' actress Lerato Nxumalo for getting married to her Swedish husband
Former ‘Scandal!’ star Lerato Nxumalo gets married in an intimate ceremony to her Swedish fiancé. Images: LratoNxumalo
Source: Instagram

Genesis actress Lerato Nxumalo made headlines this past weekend when she revealed that she's officially married to her mysterious Swedish fiancé.

This comes after the actress announced her engagement back in October 2024 by showing off her stunning engagement ring on social media.

Nxumalo also previously topped social media trends when she revealed how she spends her hard-earned money.

The Scandal! star confirmed her wedding on her Instagram account by posting a video on Sunday, 28

Nxumalo captioned the clip: "Officially and legally, Mrs LP 🤍 💍. Our officiating ceremony went a little something like this."

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In the video, Nxumalo's best friend, Cindy Mahlangu, is seen sobbing during the ceremony and congratulating her afterwards.

Entertainment blogger Musa Khawula shared a video of the actress's wedding on his X account on Sunday, 28 September 2025.

South Africans respond to Nxumalo's wedding

Actress Cindy Mahlangu @cindy_thando reacted:

"Okay, I’m crying again. 😭😭❤️ Congratulations, Mrs LP!❤️💍."

@Thickleeyonce wrote:

"Wow, yes, 😍 congratulations! I'm obsessed with the hair on you."

@Lee_khuzwayo replied:

"Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations, Lerato🤍."

@Justfelz responded:

"Oh wow!!! Congratulations, our sweets! May God bless your union 🤍🤍🥂🥂🥂. Here’s to many more beautiful years with your husband 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽."

@Rue9909 said:

"That's what you get when you don't bleach your skin, black girls! Every wealthy guy who looks different from you wants you for himself."

@ToniMutlanyana wrote:

"I love it when black brides wear their natural hair or do natural hairstyles. What a stunning bride😍."

@_babybearr commented:

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"You can never make us hate marriage! This is a beautiful thing! We love to see it :)."

@Thando.Wolf replied:

"🥺Ngathi kushada mina, (it's as if it's my wedding), the way I’m so happy for you! May God bless your union, man🥺❤️."

@Charlieafrikka1 reacted:

"The simplicity of this wedding makes it even more beautiful."

@Kamo_ww wrote:

"Aw! Mrs P! Congratulations once again 🥹❤️. It’s so beautiful witnessing all that love!"

@grootsuster wrote:

"She’s gorgeous. Her makeup artist failed her, though. How do you have two completely different brows on your wedding day?"

@UpittyAfrican reacted:

"So she’s the one whose hair they were hating on? As a Queen who always wears her own hair or African hairstyles, I think we need more of this!🙌🏼. My only thing is our hairstyles, and that veil doesn't usually go together."

@bohlokoa711 said:

"They've already started talking about Lerato Nxumalo's wedding hairstyle because they believe you have to wear a weave on special occasions. Let's get it together."

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SA reacts to 'Scandal!' star Lerato Nxumalo's wedding day
Ex-'Scandal!' star Lerato Nxumalo confirms her wedding to her Swedish husband. Image: Lratonxumalo
Source: Instagram

Former Scandal! actress Lerato Nxumalo launches clothing business

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Lerato Nxumalo officially took the leap and announced the launch of her new clothing business.

The former Scandal! actress is selling plush hoodies, and said she's trusting in God to see it through.

This comes after she came out about her job at a grocery store, and her supporters congratulated her on the big move.

Source: Briefly News

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