{"id":27103,"date":"2026-04-02T20:51:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=27103"},"modified":"2026-04-02T20:51:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T18:51:46","slug":"controversy-erupts-as-macele-faces-backlash-over-makhumalo-insult","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/controversy-erupts-as-macele-faces-backlash-over-makhumalo-insult\/","title":{"rendered":"Controversy Erupts as MaCele Faces Backlash Over MaKhumalo Insult"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The episode of Uthando Nes\u2019thembu<\/em> that aired last night (1 April) saw many social media users criticizing Busisiwe MaCele for her hurtful remarks directed at her sister-wife Thobile MaKhumalo concerning her difficulties with fertility.<\/p>\n

Viewers expressed their outrage and disappointment, considering this to be a particularly sensitive matter for MaKhumalo, who has faced infertility challenges.<\/p>\n

MACELE DEEPLY INSULTED MAKHUMALO<\/h2>\n

During her therapy conversations with psychologist Nontobeko Mjadu, MaKhumalo revealed the mistreatment she has faced over the years from the Mseleku family.<\/p>\n

She recounted a shocking incident involving MaCele, the first wife, occurring while they were still filming Ezomshado NoMaCele NoThobile<\/em>, the show they co-hosted to give relationship guidance to guests.<\/p>\n

\u201cI recall us driving together around Umgababa, heading back to Port Shepstone after filming Ezomshado<\/em>, and I distinctly remember MaCele saying\u2026 it seemed she was frustrated during our chat<\/em>,\u201d recounted MaKhumalo.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrustrated enough to the extent that she expressed: Oh, he (Musa) boasted to me (MaCele) that he\u2019s marrying you because you\u2019re supposed to give him numerous children. What\u2019s the situation now that you can\u2019t provide him with those kids?<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n

The South African<\/em><\/strong> acknowledges X user, @_Thembalihle_, for the video featured below where MaKhumalo opens up about her distressing experience.<\/p>\n

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MaCele that was a vile thing to say. 💔 #UthandoNesthembu<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/cKIN2CFUrk<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Seyama (@_Thembalihle_) April 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Continuing her narrative, MaKhumalo shared, \u201c[She] laughed at the fact that he bragged about me bearing children, which later I couldn\u2019t do.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

In her solo diary session, she mentioned that while MaCele\u2019s statements were painful, she chose not to take them to heart.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen she uttered those words, I doubt she comprehended how hurtful they were to me; however, I also recognize that it wasn\u2019t personally directed at me in that moment<\/em>,\u201d she expressed.<\/p>\n

Additionally, she revealed that MaCele had gone so far as to publicly insult her in front of others.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe would insult me in public settings and in front of others, throwing any sorts of insults one could imagine<\/em>, she remarked.<\/p>\n

FANS DRAG MACELE FOR INSULTING MAKHUMALO<\/h2>\n
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MACELE PREVIOUSLY THREW SHADE TOWARDS MAKHUMALO<\/h2>\n

The latest episode also featured a flashback to a moment where MaCele made derogatory comments about MaKhumalo during her traditional wedding.<\/p>\n

It appeared that the other wives were not meant to attend a certain section of the ceremony.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, MaKhumalo arrived, leading to the Cele family nearly forcing her to leave.<\/p>\n

Regarding MaKhumalo’s attendance, MaCele stated: \u201cThobile was present merely out of curiosity. You all (her family) handled it well by sending her away. She\u2019s too intrusive, and her intentions are unclear\u2026 Goodness, this nosy girl.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n