Reports circulating on X (formerly Twitter) indicate that podcasters Thakgi Ledwaba and Khanyi Mars may be involved romantically. Observers on social media have noted changes in their interactions, suggesting a bond that goes beyond professional ties.
On May 27, 2026, ElsSaidIt voiced surprise after stumbling upon what seemed to be confirmation of the relationship between the ex-co-hosts of Piano Pulse.
“So Thakgi and Mars are really dating?”
The post triggered various reactions from followers who had sensed a special connection between the two.
Khanyi, who recently announced her departure from The Music Pulse, was previously in a relationship with rapper Tony Dayimane, which she confirmed had ended in mid-2025.
In contrast, Thakgi was embroiled in a serious gender-based violence (GBV) scandal in early 2026. An ex-girlfriend publicly accused him of assaulting her in 2023. He ultimately cleared his name, resulting in the woman being ordered to apologize and retract her claims.
Recent rumors about a romance with Khanyi surfaced shortly after Thakgi shared a video of her blowing a kiss in one of his Instagram posts. While this is not the first time he has featured her in his updates, many fans view this as strong evidence of their growing relationship.
Check out the posts here.
Public response to the rumored relationship
Reactions from fans and critics about this possible new couple highlight a range of perspectives. Here are some notable comments.
DiketsoMokhine_ commented:
“And they’re starting to look alike.”
mofo_refilwe disapproved:
“Dating a co-host on a podcast network that thrives on exposing files is a wild extreme sport. You guys are brave. We will be watching.”
MalumeRichie inquired:
“So that’s the reason why she’s not on there anymore?”
Nombulelo_Buly asserted:
“He’s been smitten since the Piano wrapped 2024 episode.”
THULANI__44 remarked:
“Nota wasn’t lying.”
Nneka15396321 stated:
“They actually make sense.”
Lerato_Motala confirmed:
“They’ve been dating, and trust me, I love how they are doing it privately for us not to notice. Nota has been saying, even Sfiso.”
realasainbeekay mentioned:
“Mars actually left the network after an episode where Nota kept exposing them.”
