Thobile Khumalo
Thobile Khumalo Mseleku (née Khumalo; born 21 February 1989)[1] is a South African television personality, businesswoman and radio presenter. She rose to prominence after starring on the Mzansi Magic reality television series Uthando Nes'thembu.
Thobile Khumalo | |
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| Born | Thobile Khumalo February 21, 1989 KwaMadlala, KwaZulu Natal |
| Education | University of Zululand |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse |
Musa Mseleku (m. 2008) |
| Children | 1 |
Life and career
Khumalo was born to a steady family in KwaZulu-Natal from KwaMadlala.[2] She graduated from University of Zulu Land where she obtained a degree in Communication studies.[3]
Khumalo made her debut television as starring in one of popular reality television series Uthando Nes'thembu.[4][5] She has work in multiple television production including The Real Housewives of Durban in early 2022 as a starring cast,[6][7] Ezomashado and serving as the executive producer of Uthando Nes'thembu.[8][9] She also worked as an on air radio broadcaster on Vuma FM and the international acclaimed Ukhozi FM.[10][11]
Personal life
In 2008, Khumalo married with famous polygamist man Musa Mseleku when she was 19 years old.[12][13] She was formally inducted as the Musa's 3rd wife after Nokulunga MaYeni Mseleku as 2nd wife and Busisiwe MaCele Mseleku as the first wife, and she was later followed Mbali MaNgwabe Mseleku as the new sister wife inducted in 4th position.[14][15] She has adopted Musa'daughter Mpiloenhle Zungu Mseleku as her only child.[16][17]
Khumalo's fertility impediment has been major conversation in her in laws and the family reality television series Uthando Nes'thembu.[18] In 2020, she was informed of the in vitro fertilisation procedure.[19][20]
References
- ^ Moganedi, Kgomotso (2025-02-28). "One of Musa Mseleku's wives celebrates her 36th birthday". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ Seleme, Rae (2025-04-15). "Thobile Khumalo Reacts to Rumours She Removed Mseleku Surname on Instagram Bio". Briefly. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ Naidoo, Alicia (2022-10-18). "Halala! 'uThando Nesthembu' star MaKhumalo's new R1m ride". The South African. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ Khulu, Ntombi (2025-02-25). "MaKhumalo talks Uthando Nes'thembu and relationship with the wives". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Simelane, Nomonde (2025-02-07). "Putting the pieces together: Is MaKhumalo the real wife number 2, or is it MaYeni?". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Masuku, Ditiro (2022-02-11). "MaKhumalo on criticism of her house not being glam enough and Musa Mseleku's support in joining RHOD". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Sibanda, Anelisa (2022-01-11). "Musa Mseleku's 3rd wife joins Real Housewives of Durban S2". Sunday World. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Selisho, Kaunda (2023-01-13). "Uthando Nesthembu: MaNgwabe says she will always have MaKhumalo's back". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Malatsi, Lethabo (2024-06-30). "Thobile Khumalo on Season 7 of Uthando Nes'thembu - 'You're going to see people's true colours'". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Gaanakgomo, Constance (2023-01-13). "Inside Musa Mseleku and MaKhumalo's traditional ceremony". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ Zvikaramba, Tayananiswa (2025-02-27). "Uthando Nes'thembu MaKhumalo Stuns Mzansi with Breathtaking Birthday Photoshoot". Briefly. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Khulu, Ntombi (2025-02-25). "MaKhumalo talks Uthando Nes'thembu and relationship with the wives". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ Mphande, Joy (2023-01-24). "'Marrying you and choosing you was the best decision I've ever made' MaKhumalo gushes over Mseleku". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ "Woah! Did MaKhumalo just call MaYeni lazy?". TimesLIVE. 2018-03-23. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ Selisho, Kaunda (2023-01-13). "Uthando Nesthembu: MaNgwabe says she will always have MaKhumalo's back". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ Gcaba, Jessica (2025-04-08). "Thobile Khumalo Gushes Over Daughter, Mpilo Mseleku, On 1st Day at Work, Incredibly Proud of You". Briefly. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ "Halala! Reality TV royalty Mpilo Mseleku bags a degree in Social Sciences". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ Matlala, Keamogetswe (2024-02-02). "'Marriage is not everything' – MaKhumalo on marriage life, opportunities and uThando Nesthembu". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
- ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (2020-10-09). "Fans slam Musa Mseleku for using MaKhumalo's infertility as an excuse for a fifth wife". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ^ Seleme, Rae (2025-05-02). "Musa Mseleku Clarifies His Comments about MaKhumalo's Infertility". Briefly. Retrieved 2026-03-05.