Queen Nandi Files for Divorce From Reverend Mawuzole Mlombi After 18 Years of Marriage

• Queen Nandi visited a divorce lawyer and officially initiated proceedings against her husband, Reverend Mawuzole Mlombi, on the latest episode of Nandi & The Rev
• The reality TV star cited substance abuse and gender-based violence among her reasons for seeking a divorce from the pastor
• Queen Nandi reportedly told the lawyer she will move on and date again, whether the divorce is finalised or not

Nandi & The Rev fans were left reeling on Sunday, 13 September 2026, when Queen Nandi took a major step and consulted a divorce lawyer — citing substance abuse and gender-based violence as key reasons for wanting out of her marriage to Reverend Mawuzole Mlombi.

The revelation aired on the latest episode of the Mzansi Magic reality show, and it sent social media into a tailspin almost immediately.

Queen Nandi and Reverend Mlombi's rocky road

The couple, who have been married for almost 18 years, first became known to audiences when Nandipha, affectionately called Queen Nandi, appeared on the reality show Pastors' Wives. Their relationship has been anything but smooth sailing since then.

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In 2024, the pair attempted to reconcile after spending nearly a year living separate lives. The split was initially low-key — the two continued to share the same home before eventually making their separation official. At the time, Reverend Mlombi was the one who had approached divorce lawyers. Reconciliation followed shortly after, giving fans hope the couple had turned a corner.

That hope appears to have been short-lived. In the latest episode, Queen Nandi made clear she is done waiting. She told the lawyer that regardless of whether the divorce goes through, she intends to move forward with her life — and that includes dating again if love comes her way.

Mzansi Divided Over the Split

The episode sparked strong reactions online. Facebook user Ntando Mdletshe posted about the development, suggesting Queen Nandi may already have someone lined up:

"I suspect she already has someone waiting for her to officially divorce umfundisi."

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See the post below:

Mzansi weighed in with mixed feelings. Below are some of the reactions:

Ubuhle Be Ntombi said:

"Finally umfundisi will have peace of mind yuuuuh"

Simenthia Miss'Diamonds Moemedi wrote:

"I even said it out loud, ‘She's already dating this one’...And to paint Rev as the one totally in the wrong....yena, she never did anything wrong....hai this ghel"

Nozuko Dweba was sceptical:

"It's just an act; there is no divorce here. These people belong together; they understand each other very well"

Luthando Mjeza agreed:

"They are acting; she can't be a divorcee. Not yena."

Vuyiseka Vuvu Simuna added:

"She will never leave umfundisi lo; she just wants to trend ngeDivorce engekhoyo."

Queen Nandi wanted by the police

The development comes as Queen Nandi is trending for the wrong reasons, as reported by Briefly News:

• A court issued a J50 warrant of arrest for reality TV star Queen Nandi, also known as Nandipha Mlombi.
• More details emerged about why the police are looking for Queen Nandi, with the reality TV star giving law enforcement authorities a cheeky response.

Source: Briefly News