The former star of Scandal! took to her Instagram Stories on Friday, October 17, 2025, to announce that she and her spouse intend to take legal measures.
Khawula stirred controversy earlier in the week with a social media post claiming to feature Nxumalo’s husband.
The photo quickly gained traction online, leading to mixed reactions among fans and followers.
Nxumalo expressed her anger over the incident, stating that they are initiating legal action against “all blogs, TikTok users, and YouTube channels” that spread the misleading information over the last 48 hours, citing Khawula’s post as their starting point.
User @MissHatla also circulated a screenshot of Nxumalo’s statement on X, further increasing awareness of the actress’s position.
Nxumalo shared a message from the individual whose photo was used by Khawula, in which he noted: “I am aware that my picture is currently circulating online and being associated with your account.”
He expressed concern over the erroneous association, mentioning that he has received “thousands of friend requests” and that the situation has adversely impacted both his business and personal life.
The Genesis actress, who recently married her Swedish fiancé, has garnered support from fans who urged for accountability and highlighted the importance of verifying information before sharing it online.
She is tired of y’all, so many requests for someone that is not even her husband, oh South Ah😭
Lerato Nxumalo pic.twitter.com/noEkecUDiZ
— Oli🦋 (@Miss_Hatla) October 17, 2025
