{"id":23300,"date":"2026-02-20T14:20:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=23300"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:20:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:20:15","slug":"friendship-in-focus-mangwabe-praised-for-standing-by-makhumalo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/friendship-in-focus-mangwabe-praised-for-standing-by-makhumalo\/","title":{"rendered":"Friendship in Focus: MaNgwabe Praised for Standing by MaKhumalo"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The audience of Uthando Nes\u2019thembu<\/em> was pleasantly taken aback to witness Mbali MaNgwabe’s unwavering support and neutrality as her polygamous partner, Musa Mseleku, attempted to portray her co-wife, Thobile MaKhumalo, in a negative light.<\/p>\n

MBALI MANGWABE: A TRUE SISTER & FRIEND<\/h2>\n

Upon Musa’s request, MaNgwabe, his fourth wife, finally met with MaKhumalo, the third wife, in a mediation session that aired on Thursday, 19 February.<\/p>\n

During their discussion, MaNgwabe remained non-judgmental and attentively listened to her co-wife and friend, MaKhumalo, as she expressed her perspective. Viewers appreciated the display of their sisterly bond and friendship in this interaction.<\/p>\n

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THE ISSUES BEHIND MAKHUMALO AND MUSA\u2019S FUED<\/h2>\n

The primary challenge facing Musa is the delays regarding his daughter Mpilo\u2019s welcoming ceremony, primarily due to the ongoing conflict with MaKhumalo (who is Mpilo\u2019s stepmother).<\/p>\n

Another matter that requires resolution involves the car sponsorship dilemma. MaKhumalo, as the brand ambassador for Halfway, a car dealership in Port Shepstone, negotiated the possibility of sponsoring her sister-wives and husband with vehicles.<\/p>\n

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The agreement was made; however, a dispute erupted when MaKhumalo discovered that Musa was also attempting to secure a sponsored vehicle for his future wife, Samke MaKhwela. MaKhumalo felt it was premature for her to receive the car since she had not been formally acknowledged into the Mseleku family.<\/p>\n

FANS PRAISE MANGWABE\u2019S CHARACTER<\/h2>\n
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BEST FRIENDS \u2018TILL THE WHEELS FALL OFF<\/h2>\n

This isn\u2019t the first occasion that MaNgwabe has exhibited her kindness and support towards MaKhumalo. In an episode that aired on Wednesday, 18 February, MaNgwabe maintained her neutrality while Musa was evidently trying to damage MaKhumalo\u2019s standing.<\/p>\n

A further instance of their genuine sisterhood occurred when MaNgwabe was the sole sister-wife who attended MaKhumalo\u2019s traditional wedding after the other wives, MaCele and MaYeni, opted out of attending.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n