Mzansi Claims Mpumelelo Mseleku Never Loved Vuyokazi Nciweni After Seeing How He Treats His Wives

• The premiere of the latest Izingane Zesthembu episode reignited debate about Mpumelelo Mseleku's past relationship with Vuyokazi Nciweni
• Fans pointed to the stark contrast between how Sbindi treats his wives, Tirelo Kale and Amahle Biyela, and how he reportedly treated Vuyokazi during their two-year relationship
• While some viewers blamed Sbindi's immaturity for the breakdown, others argued his behaviour showed a deeper lack of love and respect for the mother of his two children

The latest episode of Izingane Zesthembu, which aired on 10 September 2026, has sent Mzansi into a spin after viewers began drawing pointed comparisons between how Mpumelelo "Sbindi" Mseleku behaves with his wives, Tirelo Kale and Amahle Biyela, and the way he reportedly conducted himself during his relationship with ex-girlfriend Vuyokazi Nciweni.

Sbindi and Vuyokazi were together for more than two years and share two children. Their split came quietly in mid-2024, with the breakdown reportedly fuelled by tensions around his polygamous plans, accusations of infidelity, and domestic disputes.

Though the former couple appeared to be on neutral ground at their daughter's birthday party, social media users are not ready to let the conversation go.

Did Sbindi treat Vuyokazi differently?

X user @tiinkiiiey set the tone after the episode aired.

"Please don't drag me, but the way Mpumelelo treats Tirelo and Amahle makes me realise he never loved Vuyokazi, and it hurts shem knowing he was able to treat her right, but he chose not to."

The post struck a nerve with fans who felt Vuyokazi never received the same level of effort or care.

MiMiIsKing weighed in:

"She gave birth alone for both pregnancies. He didn't even accompany her to prenatal appointments. He wasn't there. He blames his father for pushing him onto Vuyo."

MadondaNonala added:

"This was obvious; he didn't even try to beg her when she threatened to leave."

Miss__TC echoed the sentiment:

"It's obvious in how he doesn't even bother with the kids."

Not everyone was convinced that Sbindi's shortcomings with Vuyokazi reflected a deeper absence of feeling. Some viewers chose to frame it as a matter of growth and timing.

lullybee161849 offered a more charitable reading:

"I think age was a factor; Mpumelelo is a bit mature, or let me say he's showing some growth."

Nazolx9vh shared a similar view:

"He was still young and immature. He looks grown now, and I'm sure there are some things he wishes he could have handled differently. Maturity-wise, Vuyo was years ahead of him, and that's why they clashed the way they did. She expected too much from him then."

LillyMM_ kept it brief:

"He was just young back then; it has nothing to do with Vuyo."

The debate has been given fresh energy by Sbindi recently paying lobola for Tirelo, a milestone that many feel Vuyokazi, the mother of two of his children, never came close to receiving.

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In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to a video of Pearl Thusi and Zolisa Xaluva at a media event.

Fans couldn't help but point to the stars' undeniable chemistry and how Xaluva held the actress, leading many to suspect that their relationship was far more personal.

Source: Briefly News