{"id":32864,"date":"2026-06-14T16:46:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T16:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=32864"},"modified":"2026-06-14T16:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T16:46:41","slug":"exploring-identity-ratile-mabitsela-reflects-on-the-polygamist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/exploring-identity-ratile-mabitsela-reflects-on-the-polygamist\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Identity: Ratile Mabitsela Reflects on ‘The Polygamist’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mommy Club<\/i>‘s Ratile Mabitsela made headlines after her husband, Elias Lehlogonolo Mabitsela, passed away and rumors of infidelity emerged. A video she posted on June 14, 2026, about The Polygamist<\/i> stirred public interest. She suggested that her life experiences mirrored what was portrayed in the series, indicating that it evoked memories of her own life.<\/p>\n

Based on Sue Nyathi\u2019s bestselling book, The Polygamist<\/i> elevates the supernovela format on streaming services. The series explores the lives of women involved with a wealthy man, revealing hidden truths, betrayals, and infidelities. For many South Africans, the idea of polygamous relationships is not unfamiliar. Reality TV star Ratile<\/a> acknowledged that the storyline resonated with her memories. View her video below<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Ratile Mabitsela fans respond to ‘The Polygamist’<\/h2>\n

The release of The Polygamist, along with Ratile’s video, ignited discussions among viewers. The program prompted conversations surrounding infidelity and marriage. Here are some reactions:<\/p>\n

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‘The Polygamist’ is gaining popularity in South Africa, and many viewers shared their opinions. Image: Anderson Rangel \/ Pexels
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Doromongy_empire remarked:<\/p>\n

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“Broooooooo I was thinking about you the whole season.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Katlegothedealmaker commented:<\/p>\n

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“And I hated every minute of it. Every minute. 💔 <\/i>“<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

luswa_k observed:<\/p>\n

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“But at least there was light at the end of the tunnel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Yhopunkiemazibuko was intrigued<\/p>\n

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“Whoa.. You were Joyce?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

twinkielesufi 🫧 expressed:<\/p>\n

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“I was flabbergasted from the first episode, I come online and find so many people relating- be it kids on their own, kids for their mothers and mothers for everyone 💔🫂”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

<\/i> It\u2019s Asiphe, darling. was taken aback:<\/p>\n

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“Marriage can draw me shame😭 especially if it\u2019s for love.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Ponella shared her feelings:<\/p>\n

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“Same, I\u2019ve never related to anything more in my life. These are the lives some of us are living; worst part is we can\u2019t even explain to people what\u2019s going on .😭💔”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

noloo_mbatha 🇿🇦 commented:<\/p>\n

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“I\u2019m so glad you\u2019ve lived past that nightmare and came out on the other side 🥹♥️”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Noks added:<\/p>\n

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“😂😂😂 I love you, please. Own your life narrative sana, you overcame it 🙌🏾❤️”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

LeleM stated:<\/p>\n

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“Argh my heart goes out to you. Love and light all the way ☹️❤️”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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@pageant_mom_rati<\/a>

@Netflix South Africa just gave me a mirror with this one. What a life \ud83d\ude23 #thepolygamist<\/a> netflix <\/p> \u266c original sound – Ikho<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote>