Sbindi Mseleku Pauses Lobola for Amahle Biyela Amid Growing Tension
- A teaser for the upcoming Izingane Zesthembu episode showed Mpumelelo "Sbindi" Mseleku telling his father he wants to halt Amahle Biyela's lobola process
- His revelations arrive as tensions between the pair continue to play out on the show, with Amahle expressing disinterest in going through with their wedding
- Social media users weighed in on Sbindi's behaviour, with many urging Amahle and Tirelo to leave the young polygamist
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There's serious trouble in Sbindi's polygamous journey. A teaser released on 18 October 2026, ahead of the next episode of Izingane Zesthembu, showed Mpumelelo "Sbindi" Mseleku telling his father and a family elder that he wants to put the brakes on completing Amahle Biyela's lobola.
Sitting with the two men, Sbindi was candid about his intentions.
"Since we're supposed to finish paying lobola, we'd have to pause for a bit," he told them, hinting at ongoing friction by adding, "The way she is carrying on." His father's stunned response - "Haibo!" - said it all.
The teaser then cut to Amahle's aunt delivering the news to her directly.
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"Do you know what Mpumelelo said? He will see when you come back to your senses," the aunt told her. Speaking during her diary session, Amahle did not hold back, calling Sbindi's decision disrespectful.
This wouldn't be the first time Sbindi made a drastic decision regarding his marriage. Briefly News previously reported on the young polygamist saying he had no intention of marrying Tirelo Kale due to her being overfamiliar with his family.
The revelation comes as things between Amahle and Mseleku have grown increasingly rocky on the show. In a recent episode, Amahle's aunt pressed her on whether she still loved Sbindi and wanted to go through with the wedding, and she responded by saying he could do whatever he wanted to.
She also called out his finances publicly, claiming he was unable to provide for her and that she had been weighing up moving back home.
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Netizens react to Sbindi Mseleku's decision
The teaser set social media alight, with many users firmly on Amahle's side.
22kile_k said:
"Mpumelelo really thinks he's the prize. I so wish Tirelo and Amahle realise and leave him."
miss_bhlatshwayo was confused:
"How did Tirelo and Amahle agree to marry this child? They deserve so much better."
vuyondk criticised Mpumelelo Mseleku:
"Mpumelelo paid small small lobola; now he wants to have a big chest."
neo_mokobedi added:
"Marriage is not for children; Mpumelelo is not mature enough to get married - these girls need to run."
Watch the Izingane Zesthembu teaser below.
Mpumelelo Mseleku speaks about co-parenting with Vuyokazi Nciweni
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to Mpumelelo Mseleku speaking about his fractured co-parenting relationship with Vuyokazi Nciweni.
The young polygamist revealed during an interview that he decided to stop supporting his children with the influencer, claiming it was her fault.
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