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The South African
4 days ago
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Three BOMBSHELLS from 'Real Housewives of Durban' star's TELL-ALL
Former Real Housewives of Durban star Annie Mthembu sat down with podcaster Lungelo KM to speak about the emotional toll that her split from Durban businessman Kgolo Mthembu took on her on an episode of Engineer Your Life, which released this week. Reality star and businesswoman Annie Mthembu married Durban businessman Kgolo 'Daguru' Mthembu in a lavish wedding at La Paris Estate in Franschhoek in the Western Cape in 2021. The pair met in 2016 and have a pair of Irish twins together. In her tell-all podcast with Lungelo KM, she revealed that her marriage ended due to infidelity. She expressed that admitting that she was cheated on made her feel as though she was not good enough. 'No one likes being cheated on. It makes you question yourself a lot,' she said. 'Admitting I was being cheated on felt like saying I wasn't good enough. People told me things – some true, some not. When you don't know what to believe, you start losing your mind. I was highly embarrassed. I wasn't in a good place,' she continued. Annie expressed that she tried to fix her marriage because she wanted to protect her family. 'I just wanted to protect all of us, even though I wasn't being protected. Everybody knew things I didn't. Still, I wanted to protect myself, my children, and our family. Even though I knew he was doing his thing, I still wanted us to be a family,' she said. To the shock of many, Annie expressed that she and Kgolo have split for almost three years now. This means the pair split in December 2022. She expressed that she still wants to forgive the father of her two children. 'I am still fighting the unforgiveness. They say time heals – I'm waiting for time to do its job,' she added. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
News24
6 days ago
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- News24
‘No one likes to be cheated on' - Annie Mthembu on turbulent marriage to Da Guru
When 'The Real Housewives of Durban' introduced Annie Mthembu to our screens, her sharp tongue and unapologetic honesty quickly won over fans. But it was her romance with Kgolo 'Da Guru' Mthembu that added a touch of glamour to her reality TV persona. Fast forward, Annie's now opened up about the cracks in their marriage, including Da Guru's alleged struggles with alcohol addiction and infidelity allegations, which ultimately led to their separation. Read more | 'I know I'm not perfect': Emtee addresses leaked controversial DMs The couple met in 2016 when Annie worked as Kgolo's assistant, and they tied the knot in a lavish wedding at La Paris Estate in Franschhoek, Cape Town in 2021. In a candid interview on "Engineer Your Life with Lungelo KM," Annie opened up about the challenges she faced in her marriage, including alleged infidelity. She told Lungelo about her efforts to save her marriage and family, and shared that instead, her efforts inadvertently created a toxic dynamic. As she tried to fight for him, she found herself fighting with him, leading to a cycle of toxicity that affected their children. Read more | 'I was going to die in that marriage' - Mona Monyane opens up about divorce with Khulu Skenjana Additionally, on the podcast, she said she eventually realised she was losing herself in the process and decided to prioritise her own well-being and that of her children. This decision came after she reached her limit, struggling to maintain the family while dealing with Kgolo's addiction and alleged infidelity. "I really have to fight in my heart to forgive him, like fight with myself. It's going to take a lot of time, and in December, it will be three years of our separation," she revealed. She shared her struggles with being cheated on, saying, "No one likes to be cheated on, it makes you question yourself a lot - are you enough? Is there something wrong with me? Why can I not be enough for you?.' Read more | Married at First Sight's Palesa opens up about marriage reality and TV experience She touched on the embarrassment she endured, saying everyone around her knew things she didn't, but still, through it all, her priority remained to protect her family, despite knowing about Kgolo's infidelity. Annie has since relocated to Cape Town with her children, but she co-parents with her ex-husband after months of cutting off communication with him in an attempt to protect her mental health. Da Guru also commented under the video of the interview, showing remorse while sharing an emotional tribute to his ex-wife. 'No matter the personal struggles I was facing, there's never an excuse for dishonouring God's blessings. I deeply regret the pain I've caused you. As the head of the family, I let everyone down. Anni,e from the bottom of my heart, I wish you true love, healing and peace. Farewell, pretty wings,' he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lungelo KM (@lungelokm) Speaking to YOU magazine in February 2024, Annie revealed that she left RHOD after S2 due to a mental breakdown caused by the backlash she received online - while on the podcast with Lungelo, she revealed she left the show as she wasn't in a good space with her ex-husband. They wanted to work on their marriage without having cameras in their house. Read more | 'Never lose yourself in a relationship because of a man' - Zenande Mfenyana on playing Thumeka Da Guru also went to the Mo and Phindi's podcast in June to open up about his struggles, sharing some raw and emotional moments from his life, such as his alcohol addiction, but most importantly, to own up to his mistakes. On the podcast, he discussed hitting rock bottom, the loss of his businesses, the stillbirth of their baby and the impact of reality TV on their marriage.
News24
6 days ago
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- News24
‘I deeply regret the pain': Kgolo Mthembu apologises to estranged wife RHOD star Annie
RHOD's Annie Mthembu received a public apology from her estranged husband, Kgolo Mthembu. The reality TV star said she chose her children over marriage due to Kgolo's alleged battles with alcoholism and infidelity. Kgolo previously admitted to drinking two bottles of wine daily for two years. Reality TV star and businesswoman Annie Mthembu's husband, Kgolo Mthembu, has apologised to his estranged wife following the recent confirmation of their marital breakdown. This comes after Annie's recent interview on Engineer Your Life with Lungelo KM. 'No matter the personal struggles I was facing, there was never an excuse for dishonouring God's blessings. I deeply regret the pain I've caused you. As the head of the family, I let everyone down,' Kgolo wrote under a video clip of the podcast shared by Annie on Instagram. 'Annie, from the bottom of my heart, I wish you true love, healing and peace. Farewell, Pretty Wings,' he concluded. The reality TV star shared that it was a culmination of things that brought their union to an end, some including Kgolo's battle with alcoholism and infidelity and revealed that in the end she had to choose her children. 'When I started losing myself, chasing my marriage, trying to keep everything together, I stopped paying attention to my kids because I was focused on keeping my husband and myself together. They didn't deserve that, and they saw a lot of things that they should never have seen as children.' Annie expressed that the thought of admitting her husband's unfaithfulness felt like she was not good enough. 'In admitting that I was being cheated on, I felt like I was saying 'I was not good enough'. I was highly embarrassed. I was not in a good place. I just wanted to protect all of us from this, even though I was not being protected.' Despite her awareness of Kgolo's infidelity, Annie felt compelled to maintain the facade of their family unit, hoping to shield her children and herself from further heartache. Reports of alleged infidelity on Kgolo's part made the rounds online during the filming of the reality show, and Annie denied the allegations. In the interview Mthembu previously did on the Lungelo KM podcast, Annie did not say whether the rumours of infidelity were true, but said: 'We've been through sh**, not necessarily to say that he's cheated but because of the behaviours that I had to unlearn, I've put him through sh**.' Kgolo recently spoke candidly on Mo and Phindi's podcast about his healing journey and the personal challenges he has faced. He revealed that he reached a point where he was no longer taking accountability for his life or business. 'I was drinking two bottles of wine every day for two years. I wasn't big on substances. I was big on alcohol. I overdid it, and I made lots of mistakes,' he admitted. The couple tied the knot in 2021, and their lavish wedding was featured on the Real Housewives of Durban. Speaking about his relationship, he said that things were not in a good place. 'There is no way you can be someone's role model, lover, or hero and one day become an animal. You can't give someone love if you don't love yourself,' he said. 'You also need to have patience with the people you've let down. They don't have to forgive you right away. Expecting them to do so is unfair.' On the Engineer Your Life podcast, Annie said the cracks were already showing while filming season 2 of RHOD, ultimately leading to her decision not to return for season 4. Previously speaking to True Love, Annie revealed why she opted to leave the Real Housewives franchise. 'I actually think that after season two, I'd already felt in my spirit that I didn't want to return to the show. I think season two was a very difficult season for me, and I think it took a toll on me. But then I realised that if I didn't come back after season two, I wouldn't really have the opportunity to give viewers a better perspective on who I am because they didn't see who I was in the first two seasons. 'And I said, 'Before I leave this platform, let me just show people who I really am. Not just this confrontational hun or whatever I came across as during the first two seasons. Let me show them that I'm multi-layered and there are reasons for me being the way I am. So, after season three, I felt like I achieved that.'
IOL News
6 days ago
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- IOL News
Kgolo Mthembu expresses regret as Annie Mthembu reveals marriage has ended
Mr and Mrs Mthembu on their white wedding ceremony in Cape Town. Image: Lizelle Goussard Former 'The Real Housewives of Durban' star Annie Mthembu's podcast interview, in which she revealed that her marriage to Durban club owner and restaurateur Kgolo Mthembu has ended, has sparked conversation. The episode debuted on the 'Engineer Your Life with Lungelo KM' podcast on YouTube and has 181,092 views and counting. As snippets of the podcast trended on social media, comments have been rolling in, including even her ex's. Kgolo Mthembu shared a heartfelt farewell to Annie Mthembu after she revealed news of their marriage ending. Image: Screenshot Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Kgolo commented on a TikTok post of the interview and wrote: 'No matter the personal struggles I was facing, there's never an excuse for dishonoring Gods blessings. I deeply regret the pain I've caused you. 'As the head of the family, I let everyone down. Annie from the bottom of my heart, I wish you true love, healing and peace. Farewell, pretty wings.' The Luma Hospitality Group founder's comment has netizens weighing in on wether he is being sarcastic or sincere and 'pretty wings'. Annie in her new interview addresses the cheating around her relationship and her decission to protect her marriage it in the public eye, which is something she did. 'No one likes to be cheated on, it makes you question yourself a lot are you enough, is there something wrong with me, why can I not be enough for you. 'In admitting that I was being cheated on I felt like I was saying 'I was not good enough'. I was highly embarrassed. I was not in a good place. I just wanted to protect all of us from this, even though I was not being protected.' The businesswoman revealed that in December it will be three years of her marriage being over. In her previous interview on the same podcast, Annie spoke about the character assassination that she suffered at the hands of 'The Real Housewives of Durban' cast member, which went to the extent of lies being created about her marriage, finances and livelihood. IOL Entertainment
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6 days ago
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'I really have to fight in my heart to forgive him' : Annie Mthembu opens up about her three-year separation
Annie Mthembu and her enstranged husband Kgolo 'Daguru' Mthembu. Image: X 'The Real Housewives of Durban' star Annie Mthembu (née Lodick) has opened up about her split from Kgolo Mthembu. Annie, speaking on 'Engineer Your Life with Lungelo KM', the same podcast she had been on two years ago defending her marriage from cheating rumours, spoke her truth on the end of her union. 'I really have to fight in my heart to forgive him, like fight with myself. It's going to take a lot of time and in December it will be three years of our separation,' revealed the businesswoman. [EXCLUSIVE] Annie Mthembu details that it has been 3 years since her marriage ended and there are no prospects of her going back. #EngineerYourLife — Engineer Your Life (@EngineerYLPod) August 12, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ During the podcast, Annie touched on the painful experience of being subjected to character assassination, specifically regarding her marriage, finances, and overall well-being, claiming that lies were propagated by her fellow cast members. "No one likes to be cheated on; it makes you question yourself a lot. Are you enough? Is there something wrong with me? Why can I not be enough for you?" she revealed. Annie expressed that the thought of admitting her husband's unfaithfulness felt akin to declaring her shortcomings. 'In admitting that I was being cheated on, I felt like I was saying 'I was not good enough'. I was highly embarrassed. I was not in a good place. I just wanted to protect all of us from this, even though I was not being protected,' she added. Despite her awareness of Kgolo's infidelity, Annie felt compelled to maintain the facade of their family unit, hoping to shield her children and herself from further heartache. Annie Mthembu. Image: Instagram The couple's journey of love began in 2016 when Annie worked as Kgolo's personal assistant. Their union culminated in a lavish white wedding in 2021, celebrated at La Paris Estate in Franschhoek, marked by Gatsby-like splendour. However, this fairy tale has since unraveled amidst the pressures of reality television and public scrutiny. Earlier in the year, Kgolo himself spoke candidly about the strains placed upon their relationship by the reality show. 'We gave people power to control our relationship. But I cannot blame the show,' he admitted in a revealing podcast discussion with Mo and Phindi. Annie has since relocated to Cape Town from Durban. IOL
