Lerato Kganyago Spotted Wearing Wedding Ring, Shutting Down Separation Rumours

Lerato Kganyago Spotted Wearing Wedding Ring, Shutting Down Separation Rumours

  • A new photo of Lerato Kganyago wearing her wedding ring sent Mzansi into a frenzy on social media
  • Rumours had been swirling that Lerato separated from her husband, Thami Ndlala, after he was linked to actress Buhle Samuels
  • Khanyi Mbau's cryptic 'No one is above the program' comment had earlier added fuel to the speculation
Lerato Kganyago was spotted wearing her wedding ring.
Lerato Kganyago was spotted wearing her wedding ring. Image: leratokganyago
Source: Instagram

A new photo of Lerato Kganyago has silenced the rumour mill — and Mzansi is losing it. The media personality was spotted wearing her wedding ring, seemingly putting an end to whispers that her marriage to businessman Thami Ndlala was on the rocks.

The speculation began after unverified claims surfaced linking Ndlala to actress Buhle Samuels. Many fans were quick to dismiss the rumours, but the buzz intensified when Khanyi Mbau's Instagram account, @mbaureloaded, posted a cryptic comment that read:

"No one is above the program." The quip sent social media into overdrive, with many interpreting it as a subtle nod to the unfolding drama. Briefly News reported on Mbau's eyebrow-raising reaction at the time.

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Lerato Kganyago's ring ends the drama

Some fans had gone as far as claiming Lerato had removed her ring as a sign that the marriage was over. However, the fresh photo showing the ring firmly on her finger appears to have pulled the brakes on that narrative.

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X user @Priscill_Thato posted on 25 August 2026 with a string of ring and fire emojis and the caption: "Nisikhulumisa amanga", loosely translated as "don't come here with lies" — triggering a wave of reactions from fans who had been following the story closely.

When asked in the replies what was going on, Priscilla explained: "Allegedly, she separated from her husband; that's why she was not wearing her wedding ring 💍."

See the post that got Mzansi talking below:

Mzansi had plenty to say

Below are some of the reactions:

@THULANI__44 said:

"You must understand only her husband can book a stadium; thina abanye we're struggling."

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@jasonnalitunge shared:

"What happened?😳"

@Missy_emporium gushed:

"Girl is so beautiful bandla 🥹"

@sthedoingtingss replied:

"Nawe uyavuma,"

@Nay_TKPH]:

"She really is mother."

Lerato Kganyago is one of South Africa's most prominent TV presenters and DJs, known for hosting Metro FM's breakfast show and fronting several major events across the country. Neither she nor Ndlala has publicly addressed the Buhle Samuels rumours.

Source: Briefly News

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Jessica Gcaba (Entertainment editor) Jessica Gcaba is an Entertainment Editor for Briefly News (joined in 2023). She is a Journalism graduate from the Durban University of Technology (2019). She has 7 years of experience as an Entertainment and Lifestyle Journalist, having worked at Africa New Media Group, writing for ZAlebs website. She passed a set of training from the Google News Initiative. To reach her, contact: jessica.gcaba@briefly.co.za