- Actress and singer Shalate Sekhabi has addressed speculation about her being pregnant.
- Sekhabi, who is known for her role as Shoki Zwide in House of Zwide, recently revealed her engagement to Wanda Zuma, a fellow cast member.
- The couple has received congratulatory messages from coworkers and friends in the entertainment industry.
Shalate Sekhabi, recognized for her portrayal of social media manager Shoki Zwide on eTV’s House of Zwide, has issued a statement regarding rumors of her pregnancy.
She made headlines recently when she announced her engagement to Wanda Zuma, who takes on the role of Nkosi Zwide in the series.
On January 19, 2026, Sekhabi addressed the pregnancy speculation via her Instagram Story.
Sekhabi shared manipulated images portraying her as pregnant and stated: “Hi, my loves. Please help me by reporting the following that are spreading fake news. Some people really need to get a life, and urgently so. It’s actually sick.”
While she preferred not to highlight the rumors, Sekhabi noted that many individuals were taking them seriously.
“And after having several strangers come up to me regarding this, it gets to a point,” said the star.
In a recent online celebration, the couple marked their engagement after Sekhabi wrapped up her role in the eTV fashion drama.
Public reaction to Sekhabi’s engagement
@MissLeera2 inquired:
“Did they fall in love on the show?”
@newdawnawait remarked:
“Work wife…Yabona nje,” (Do you see?)
@PakamaV_M responded:
“They’re actually a couple. Makes sense.”
@TumiMashabela commented:
“They look good together. Congratulations to them.”
@RebaoneMogotsi said:
“That’s why dating an actor is BS.”
@Lulo_P added:
“@IKEKHUMALO2 said having a wife working as an actor is risky, actors fall for each other during the kissing scenes.”
@LeeMpaki noted:
“Perfect for each other… congratulations to them.”
@malose observed:
“Thinking people are given script kante no.”
@Artybotoman93 replied:
“So actors really fall for each other? Clearly.”
@CrappyKing22 quipped:
“They took work home.”
@BoostingCable wrote:
“Oh, nice. I love it for them. So, should we forget about Nkosi having a love interest in the show? Like ever?”
@Authar11 responded:
“Thina sithi niya act’a kanti senidlana kwamapela.”
@GraceM_fanpage added:
“Her mouth is so big BTW. Very distracting.”
@LfcJaymo remarked:
“Never letting my girl pursue an acting career.”
@Gugu_Danylolla commented:
“This sithi abantu bayadlala kanti ba serious Yohh.”
@Thokozani_Si replied:
“It only makes sense to be honest.”
@tibosimelane wrote:
“I love them sm ngicela bayiphatse kahle le relationship yabo.”
