{"id":28074,"date":"2026-04-13T15:34:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=28074"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:34:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:34:42","slug":"unveiling-letoyas-love-life-whos-the-baby-daddy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/unveiling-letoyas-love-life-whos-the-baby-daddy\/","title":{"rendered":"Unveiling Letoya’s Love Life: Who’s the Baby Daddy?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fans have shown keen interest in Letoya Makhene\u2019s partner, affectionately dubbed Shaka Zulu for his likeness to Henry Cele, the actor famed for portraying Shaka Zulu in the 1986 television series.<\/p>\n

The premiere episode of the eagerly awaited reality series The Makhenes<\/em> debuted on Sunday, April 12.<\/p>\n

LETOYA\u2019S BABY DADDY SPARKS CURIOSITY AMONG VIEWERS<\/h2>\n

A couple of unexpected details were revealed in the show: Letoya is now a mother to five, her youngest being VusamaZulu, whom she co-parents with \u201cShaka Zulu,\u201d known off-screen as John Masondo.<\/p>\n

During a hospital segment where Letoya was shown preparing for childbirth, viewers caught a fleeting glimpse of him, which sparked further curiosity.<\/p>\n

See how viewers reacted on X (formerly Twitter) regarding Letoya\u2019s baby daddy.<\/p>\n

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X user @TumiK46521661 shared her perplexity regarding Letoya\u2019s relationship, noting her belief that Letoya identifies as a lesbian.<\/p>\n

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The South African<\/em><\/strong> attributes the following content to X user @zahMokoena, highlighting the appearance of \u201cShaka Zulu.\u201d<\/p>\n

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From being a lesbian to having a child with “Shaka Zulu”\u2026\u2026#themakhenes<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nOIxLHRyHV<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Zanele Mokoena 🇿🇦 (@zahMokoena) April 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A NEW BABY FOR LETOYA<\/h2>\n

The speculation regarding Letoya\u2019s pregnancy was validated on the show, with the news initially breaking via X user @Zweli_Thixo<\/a> in March 2026.<\/p>\n

Letoya, previously a star on House of Zwide<\/a><\/em>, mentioned that her children currently reside with their fathers while she works on her financial situation.<\/p>\n

MORE ON \u2018THE MAKHENE\u2019 REALITY TV SHOW<\/h2>\n

The series kicked off with a segment featuring Letoya\u2019s father, Blondie Makhene, who is also a musician, as he provided insights into the family\u2019s rich musical legacy.<\/p>\n

Other family members introduced included Letoya\u2019s elder sister, Pauline Makhene; grandmother Lily Makhene; and uncle Gape.<\/p>\n

Future episodes will see the appearance of additional family members, including Letoya\u2019s children and her younger sister Gontse Makhene, who is currently navigating some personal challenges.<\/p>\n

In an interview with Sowetan<\/em>, Blondie mentioned that the reality show acts as a therapeutic avenue for coping with his post-traumatic stress disorder, and he values the family time it fosters.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels good to debrief to be able to look back and meditate on my past. I guess this is my own way of dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder as a South African,\u201d Blondie stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cI cherished many aspects, such as enjoying more family get-togethers than we\u2019ve had in a long time, as well as witnessing the crew at work and understanding how everything comes together behind the scenes,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n