Mpumelelo Mseleku Pays Lobola for Amahle Biyela – Fans Shocked by Bold Move!

Reality TV star Mpumelelo Mseleku, best known for his role in Izingane Zes’thembu, has ignited controversy after paying lobola for his 21-year-old girlfriend Amahle Biyela — without informing his long-time partner and baby mama, Tirelo.

The moment was revealed during a recent episode, leaving viewers and Tirelo blindsided. Tirelo only learned of the negotiations after they had already taken place. Visibly hurt, she questioned whether she could continue in a polygamous relationship built on secrecy. Mpumelelo admitted he hadn’t had the chance to tell her, but claimed it was his intention.

Amahle, a final-year university student, was introduced earlier this season and has since become a regular on Mpumelelo’s social media. Their relationship has progressed rapidly, now sealed with a traditional marriage agreement that shocked fans and family alike.

This isn’t the first time Mpumelelo has stirred public backlash. In a previous season, he said he wouldn’t choose Tirelo or his ex Vuyokazi as his first wife because he wanted “a virgin” — a statement widely criticized, especially as Vuyokazi shares two children with him.

Vuyokazi eventually left Mpumelelo in 2024, opening up about the emotional neglect she experienced. “The person leading the relationship didn’t know what he was doing,” she told Batswadi Magazine. “Leaving wasn’t easy, but it brought me peace.”

The latest developments have reignited national debate about polygamy, honesty, and emotional responsibility in modern relationships. While some viewers praise Mpumelelo for embracing cultural traditions, others condemn the lack of transparency and sensitivity toward the women in his life.

As Mpumelelo continues to share his love life on TV, the drama only deepens — and so does the public’s curiosity.