“He Looks Like Granny Mayeni”: SA Gushes Over Amahle Biyela and Her Son’s Heartwarming Photoshoot

“He Looks Like Granny Mayeni”: SA Gushes Over Amahle Biyela and Her Son’s Heartwarming Photoshoot

  • Amahle Biyela, wife of Izingane Zesithembu star Mpumelelo Mseleku, shared beach photos with her baby boy along KwaZulu-Natal's coastline
  • The stunning shoot marks a major milestone for Amahle, as this is her first child and Mpumelelo's fourth
  • Fans flooded the comments with warm praise, with many pointing out the baby's striking resemblance to his grandmother MaYeni
The Izingane Zesithembu star left social media users completely smitten with her latest post
Amahle recently took to the coast with her baby boy for a breathtaking mother-son photo session. Image: Amahle Biyela
Source: Facebook

Amahle Biyela, wife of *Izingane Zesithembu* star Mpumelelo Mseleku, has melted hearts across social media with a gorgeous beach photoshoot featuring her baby boy. The pictures were shared on 22 October 2026, capturing the two of them against KwaZulu-Natal's rugged, scenic shoreline.

The images show Facebook user Amahle glowing beside her little boy as they posed along the rocky coastline. The session carries extra meaning for the couple. It is Amahle's first child, while Mpumelelo, son of polygamist Musa Mseleku, welcomes his fourth. Like his father, Mpumelelo has openly spoken about his desire to embrace isithembu (polygamy) and build a large family.

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A bond that stole the internet

The photos drew an outpouring of love from followers, who were quick to celebrate both the mother and child. Many fans also noticed something beyond the beauty of the shoot: the baby's strong physical resemblance to his grandmother, MaYeni, Musa Mseleku's first wife and a beloved figure on the show.

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See the heartwarming Facebook post that got everyone talking below:

Mzansi reacts to the beautiful duo

South Africans in the comments had plenty to say:

@Kgadi Ya Bakone said:

"He looks like granny maYeni. So cute."

@Neliswa Neh Myeza wrote:

"Cameraman is honourable, Sibindi 🥰. Nibahle suka (you guys are beautiful)."

@Tasha Ndlovu commented:

"I love the fact that Mpumelelo is fighting to be with Amahle...while the gal always gives him mixed signals. Girl, play ur cards close to ur chest."

@Wendy Mkhabela added:

"With Sibinjana (small liver)."

@Tracey WekwaChinwa shared:

"All Mseleku kids look alike."

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@Nhlanhla Muhali said:

"So adorable!"

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter at Briefly News, focusing on social commentary, community stories, viral human-interest features, and public discourse. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Bongiwe began her editorial career in campus media before contributing across print and digital platforms at BONA Magazine, where she covered current news and societal trends. She specialises in reporting on local community accounts, social media discourse, and viral South African events. Contact: bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za