‘MAFS Mzansi’ Star Lesiba Tleane Parties Up a Storm After Matshediso Maphutse Rejects Him
- Lesiba Tleane posted a video of himself partying with DJ Tira, days after the Married at First Sight Mzansi season finale aired
- The former groom captioned the clip "The king is back," signalling to many that he was back to his former life
- His exit from the show followed bride Matshediso Maphutse's decision not to continue their relationship despite his desire to recommit
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Lesiba Tleane has wasted no time reclaiming his "King of Lifestyle" title. The former Married at First Sight Mzansi groom posted a video of himself partying with DJ Tira on 3 October 2026, just days after his televised split from bride Matshediso Maphutse played out in the season finale.
The caption on the post read "The king is back," while text overlaid on the footage declared "back to default settings" - a phrase that stung differently given what Matshediso had said on decision day.
What did Matshediso Maphutse say?
During the recommitment episode, Lesiba had made clear he wanted to continue building a future with Maphutse, emphasising that he saw "something there." She, however, had already made up her mind. Matshediso told him she could not invest emotionally in something she believed had no real future once the cameras stopped rolling.
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"I can't walk into a future where, when the cameras are gone, we go back to the default settings where we won't talk, we won't see each other, where we slowly become strangers again."
Her frustration ran deeper than just the finale. She accused Lesiba of going completely silent for two full weeks leading up to decision day, with no check-ins or communication. "Dude, that's not love, and that's not the kind of relationship I want," she added.
Throughout the season, Matshediso had also raised concerns about Lesiba's party-heavy lifestyle, which saw him regularly staying out late and occasionally not returning to their shared home.
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Mzansi reacts to Lesiba Tleane's video
Reactions to the video were a mixed bag, with some fans expressing disappointment that things had not worked out between the pair, while others rallied behind Lesiba.
mbuyisonj said:
"Husband of the country, we love you. Never change; you are what makes us South African. It's either they accept you for yourself or move on."
shashacapricon joked:
"They were simply burdening you; the streets missed you, and you did too."
annikiemona cheered:
"The Lesiba we know is back."
Not everyone was laughing, though, with several viewers expressing sadness at how the couple's journey ended and questioning whether Matshediso ever had a real shot at changing Lesiba's ways.
Watch Lesiba Tleane's video below.
MAFS expert apologises to Laurinda Mabunda
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared insight into Married at First Sight Mzansi expert Thabang Mashigo's apology to Laurinda Mabunda.
During the reunion episode, the expert praised Mabunda's commitment to her marriage despite the tension, saying she admired how she fought for the union.
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