‘MAFS Mzansi’ Season 3 Couples Get Expert Reviews 5 Weeks In, Raising Red Flags

• Married At First Sight Mzansi Season 3 experts reviewed all four couples, five weeks into their marriages, flagging serious concerns
• Prince and Esethu's volatile marriage has shocked viewers the most, with allegations that Prince was already married before joining the show
• Fans have questioned whether the Season 3 experts deliberately mismatched couples to generate drama and boost viewership

Five weeks into their marriages and not a single couple on Married At First Sight Mzansi Season 3 has had smooth sailing. The panel of experts, relationship expert Thabang Mashigo, relationship coach and officiating minister Pastor Xolani Hiltana, intimacy expert Dr Mpume Zenda and returning marriage and family counsellor Bakhe Dlamini, have now weighed in on each couple, and their assessments make for uncomfortable viewing.

Since the season began, many viewers have taken to social media to question whether the experts truly considered compatibility when pairing the couples, suspecting that some mismatches were engineered to fuel drama and attract eyeballs. Fans have struggled to find a couple to root for, with doubts swirling over whether any of the participants are genuinely seeking love.

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Prince and Esethu's marriage goes under the microscope

The most talked-about pairing this season has been Prince Zwide Masuku and Esethu Seku. Prince has repeatedly drawn criticism for walking out during arguments, and the allegation that Prince had been married before appearing on the show. What stopped many viewers in their tracks, however, was when he used derogatory language towards Esethu.

The experts acknowledged Esethu's strength as a communicator but pointed out that Prince struggles with emotional literacy. Their recommendation was for the couple to build a safer emotional space together where both partners feel comfortable being vulnerable.

Where the other couples stand

Nompumelelo Sobopha and Hlulani Ngobeni, once firm fan-favourites, have lost goodwill due to petty arguments and what experts described as immaturity in how they handle conflict. The experts advised Nompumelelo to speak up rather than shut down when she is unhappy, while Hlulani was urged to develop more relational awareness in how he engages with his wife.

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For Obren Masuku and Laurinda Mabunda, the experts observed that while Obren operates from a place of respect, he tends to disengage when he feels that respect is not reciprocated. Laurinda was encouraged to give her husband more space to take the lead in the relationship.

Lesiba Tleane and Matshediso Maphutse round out the season's couples, and their dynamic raised its own concerns. Experts noted that Lesiba has a habit of deflecting during difficult conversations, which leaves Matshediso feeling that he lacks depth and is not fully committed to building a meaningful marriage.

With the marriages still in their early stages and tension already running this high, viewers are watching closely to see whether the experts' guidance will be enough to turn things around, or whether Season 3 will be remembered as the most turbulent instalment yet.

See the experts' reviews below.

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