Inno Matijane Goes Public With New Girlfriend After Detransition Journey
- Inno Matijane went public with a new relationship on social media, with the pair's cosy photos surfacing online
- The content creator and entrepreneur addressed his digital footprint, including old pictures of himself wearing women's clothing from before his detransition
- Mzansi had a lot to say about Inno's new romance, with some unconvinced and others showing support
- Briefly News got in touch with Matijane to learn more about his journey following his detransition
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Content creator Inno Matijane surprised followers on 16 August 2026 when photographs of him kissing a woman circulated online, confirming he is now in a relationship. A video accompanied the loved-up pictures, in which Inno spoke candidly about the uncomfortable reality of his past being preserved on the internet.
"You're doing things with your life, you're young and having a good time, not thinking you might regret some of the things you're doing. I'm not regretful, but I'm in an uncomfortable state."
The custom furniture manufacturer also tackled old photos of himself in women's clothing head-on, acknowledging there is no convenient escape from them.
"I'm scrolling on social media and see my old picture. I can't even say it's AI because I did all of that before AI became a prominent thing, so I don't even have an excuse. I just have to accept that I was a man wearing bum shorts."
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Inno Matijane's faith and detransition journey
In 2025, Inno publicly announced that he had found God and made the decision to detransition, choosing to suppress his attraction to men in line with his religious beliefs.
According to reporting by Mamba Online, he maintained that he was born gay and still feels attracted to men, but is prioritising his faith over identity - without claiming to be straight or forcing a shift. He also indicated he is open to the possibility of a relationship with a woman, though not under any pressure.
He previously clarified his pronouns to Briefly News, stating: "My pronouns are he and him. I am a man, and that is how I choose to be addressed."
See Inno Matijane's pictures below.
Mzansi reacts to Matijane's new relationship
Social media users were divided over the news, with reactions ranging from scepticism to quiet support.
_aboihasnoname said:
"The final form of being gay is becoming straight."
PatrickNkone1 was not convinced:
"This acting, though, is so tiring."
BWorded_ was confused:
"So he gave his old hair and jacket to his new 'girlfriend?'"
D_Molatoli took a more sympathetic view:
"Shame man, he's really worried about his past. As long as the lady is happy, why not?"
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Matshidiso Matilda breaks down in viral video
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to a viral livestream that captured Matshidiso Matilda seemingly breaking down amid the fallout from her leaked bedroom video with Limpopo Boy.
However, instead of feeling sorry for her, many people online resorted to ridiculing the content creator, claiming she was crying crocodile tears.
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