Nelisa and Themba emerge as early fan favourites on Married At First Sight Mzansi season 2

News24

07-07-2025

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Married At First Sight Mzansi S2 focuses on mature couples in their thirties, as seen with fan favourites Nelisa and Themba, whose connection captured hearts.
Their charm contrasts starkly with Portia and Bongani's cold start, marked by hesitation and family critiques, leaving viewers wondering if love will blossom.
Airing Sunday evenings on Mzansi Magic, the show promises drama, romance, and the journey of married life for strangers.
The highly anticipated second season of Married At First Sight Mzansi (MAFSM) has begun, and episode one delivered maturity, a smidgen of drama, instant connections, and cold feet.
This season features more mature couples in their thirties and a fresh panel of experts tasked with matching strangers in matrimony. This change is in contrast to last season's couples, whose ages ranged from the late twenties to early thirties.
On Sunday evening, we saw the first two couples take the plunge and entertain audiences with their polar opposite reactions to their new spouses.
For the uninitiated, MAFSM is a social experiment where singles are matched by relationship experts and meet for the first time at the altar. The couples navigate the challenges of married life while being guided by professionals.
Themba and Nelisa's magnetic connection
From the moment they locked eyes at the altar, it was clear that Themba Khosa (38) and Nelisa Ntabeni (39) were smitten with each other.
According to his profile, Themba, a finance professional and DJ from Limpopo, is a hardworking family man with a logical yet optimistic outlook. Nelisa, a driven credit analyst and mother of one, shares his ambition and dedication.
Their mutual attraction was undeniable. Both appeared genuinely excited to begin their journey together. Themba appeared flustered upon laying eyes on him, while Nelisa blushed every time she looked at him.
Fans are already rooting for these two as the season's power couple, believing that their shared values and maturity could make them a strong match.
It will be interesting to discover their personalities, flaws and insecurities as the season progresses, as fans stay engaged to find out whether or not the relationship makes it past the show.
Cold feet and criticism mark the start of Portia and Bongani's union
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In stark contrast, flight attendant Portia Baloyi (34) struggled to hide her disappointment upon seeing her groom, entrepreneur Bongani Luvalo (36).
She's the first contestant we meet on the show, and the first quote we hear from her is, 'I believe looks are important.'
Known for her vibrant, confident personality, Portia appeared hesitant, and her sisters didn't hold back with underhanded comments about Bongani's appearance, indicating that looks matter to their entire family.
Despite Bongani's kind, protective nature and strong faith, Portia's reluctance cast a shadow over their wedding, leaving fans wondering if she will warm up to him or if their marriage will start on shaky ground the way Zithobile and Thami's union did last season.
With two more couples set to say 'I do' next week, the drama is only just beginning.
Married At First Sight Mzansi airs on Sunday evenings at 18:00 on Mzansi Magic, DStv channel 161, and new episodes are available on Showmax from 19:00.