Carl Niehaus Celebrates Wife Noluthando Mdluli’s 30th Birthday, Sparking Reactions

Carl Niehaus Celebrates Wife Noluthando Mdluli’s 30th Birthday, Sparking Reactions

  • EFF National Assembly member Carl Niehaus has caused a stir on social media with his latest post
  • Niehaus, who is now 64, took to X to wish his wife, Noluthando Mdluli, a very happy 30th birthday
  • South Africans could not contain themselves from commenting on the post as they noted the age difference
Carl Niehaus and his wife Noluthando Mdluli.
Carl Niehaus took to social media to wish his wife a 30th birthday, and South Africans couldn't help but notice the age difference. Image: @niehaus_carl.
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Carl Niehaus has a romantic side, and it has got social media buzzing.

The Economic Freedom Fighters Member of the National Assembly took to X (formerly Twitter) to wish his wife a happy 30th birthday, but it had netizens talking.

Who is Niehaus married to?

Niehaus, now 64, is married to Noluthando Mdluli, a businesswoman and model. The two married in 2022.

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Mdluli is Niehaus’ fourth wife. In 1986, he married tohanna "Jansie" Lourens. They divorced in 2002, and a management consultant, Linda Thango. In 2008, he married businesswoman Mafani Gunguluza. They separated in 2012. He then started dating Mdluli in 2019.

Niehaus’ birthday wish causes a stir

The former ANC member had people talking when he showed off his softer side by wishing Mdluli a happy birthday.

Niehaus shared a few snaps of her and added a sweet caption.

While incredibly sweet, people couldn’t help but comment on the age difference between the two.

@wendymckay201 said:

“Like you’re 34 years old and looking at a newborn baby and think, this is going to be my spouse? Make it make sense.”

@MakiMarish added:

“You are 64. She has just turned 30. I have no doubt you love each other but it is just uncomfortable for me. 😕😕. Just me😭.”

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@TalentNyonie stated:

“I have a lot of questions, but maybe some other time. Happy Birthday to her😊.”

@hohobrownniess joked:

“My girl got a white sugar daddy. Need that.”

@mqhelenqabankos said:

“I don’t know how to feel about this. I mean, it’s none of my business, but if she were my daughter, I’d be livid. But she’s not. I am a little weirded out about it, though.”

@XMbatha78198 added:

“So when you were 33, she was not born yet. Ai Kshuthi, my soul mate, is still coming. I shouldn’t lose hope😂😂😂.”

@thenjiwe_khoza:

“My grandmother used to talk about people robbing the cradle. Now I understand. 🤔”

@IERFRM:

“Leave Carl's age out of the discussion. I also have a similar plan in mind when I'm his age.”

What you need to know about Carl Niehaus

Carl Niehaus was born on 25 December 1959 in Zeerust, North West Province. He attended Rand Afrikaans University (RAU) to study theology. In 1980, just a few months shy of his final exams, he was expelled for displaying posters on campus that called for Nelson Mandela's release from prison.

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Carl Niehaus served as the spokesperson for the Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans’ Association and was a prominent supporter of ANC presidential candidate Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma. He has faced multiple controversies, including lying to evade legal consequences. Niehaus is also known for accumulating significant debts, which led Rhema Bible Church to request his resignation in 2004 due to a debt exceeding R700,000.

Niehaus’ wife takes part in dance challenge

Briefly News previously reported that Niehaus' wife took part in the 'Come Duze' challenge, dressed in EFF reds.

Mdluli decided to participate in the TikTok dance craze, which is done predominately by ANC supporters.

The move has sparked a tongue-in-cheek debate amongst netizens but also triggered ANC members.

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