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News24
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News24
‘It all started off-camera': Makoto explains the real reason for her clash with Tshepo
The second season of Married at First Sight South Africa (MAFS Mzansi) has kept viewers glued to their screens, with explosive drama, heated confrontations, and unexpected friendships unfolding weekly. While the show's focus is on the turbulent marriages, one of the most heartwarming subplots has been the blossoming friendship between co-stars Palesa Mphaki and Makoto Phumodi, two women who found solace in each other amid the chaos of the social experiment. When asked about why she went through with marrying a stranger on national TV, she said: 'I decided to take part in Married at First Sight Season 2 because I wanted to try something different. I wanted to look for love in an unconventional way. I mentally prepared myself to get married to a stranger by simply being open to the unknown; that is all you can do, there is no manual to this experiment.' Noting how she felt when she saw him for the first time, moments before saying, 'I do,' she said: 'When I first saw him, I was like, 'I've seen this face before'. We had seen each other in the past, and that was really interesting to me because I did not know what to expect.' Though she mentioned recognising his friends in her diary session during their wedding in episode 2, by episode 7, we find out that Nkululeko Mahlangu had dated Makoto's former best friend when he was younger. Both Palesa and Makoto entered their marriages with hope, but reality quickly set in for each of them. The experts paired Palesa with Tshepo Miya, while Makoto married Nkululeko Mahlangu, and the latter found themselves in a rocky relationship almost immediately. Makoto's wedding night disagreement with Nkululeko set the tone for their union, while Palesa and Tshepo's clashes intensified as the season progressed. 'The fight we had on our wedding night started when he said I must leave my church and go serve at his church, so by the time he started being hyper-religious on screen, I was already upset,' says Makoto, sharing insight into the on-screen fight viewers saw between them. 'The Bible says that a man must provide and a woman must submit, right? Imagine being asked if you're willing to submit, but you don't even know if the guy is willing to provide emotionally, financially, mentally, or physically, so I was taken aback by that. But as you have seen, we moved past that.' However, the peace the couple found was short-lived, and by the midway point, tensions reached a boiling point when Makoto discovered that Tshepo had been badmouthing her behind her back. This information made its way back to Makoto just as Palesa and Tshepo found themselves arguing over suspicions of infidelity. Their mild-mannered confrontation in episode 7 whet viewers' appetites, and a preview for episode 8 hints at another heated exchange during the couple's retreat. Although Nkululeko was the one who told Makoto what Tshepo had said about her, he did an about-turn when sitting across the table from Tshepo, when he claimed that he did not remember exactly how their conversation went. 'My husband confided in Tshepo a lot. Our argument happened off camera when Tshepo said I shouldn't be asking my husband about his whereabouts, 'Monna ha a botswe o tswa kae'. He was basically saying Nkululeko can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, and I shouldn't ask anything. When I reacted to that comment, he called me disrespectful,' she told Showmax, tracing their feud back to its roots. Nkululeko's assertion ignited another fight between the newlyweds that led back to their underlying intimacy problem. 'Intimacy is important to me. If we can't connect emotionally, it won't work. My husband didn't believe in foreplay or kissing when we first met, so those are the things we had to learn about each other and overcome.' 'Palesa is my girl' Although Palesa and Tshepo are feuding, she gets along quite well with his wife. In her Showmax Q&A, Makoto opened up about her friendship with Palesa, saying: 'Besides my husband, Palesa is my girl. We've built a beautiful relationship outside of the show. We talk on the phone almost every day.' @_palesahm 'A girls girl'🥺❤️I beyond greatful to have met someone who just gets me like @Makoto does! 💕 Mokgotsi, I know our paths just crossed but it feels like we've known each other for years. This journey would have been beyond difficult had you not been there. Thank you for holding my hand. The vibes were instant, the laughs are real, and the conversations are deep. 🌟 I'm so grateful for new friendships that feel like old ones. Here's to many more 2 hour phone calls, spontaneous adventures, and late-night talks about life, love, and everything in between! Love you Mokgotsi ❤️ #NewFriendAlert #BestiesInTheMaking #FriendshipGoals #marriedatfirstsight #marriedatfirstsights2 #showmaxonline ♬ Girl - Destiny's Child Based on what viewers see on TikTok, Palesa and Makoto leaned on each other for support behind the scenes of all the on-screen chaos. Watching the show with this information in mind, their bond becomes even more evident as you notice the two often confiding in each other during group gatherings. Now, a year after the experiment, they've broken their social media hiatus, sharing throwback clips and photos, letting us in on their sisterhood. The actor also addressed the view that she is acting on the show while commenting on what it's like to watch her journey from a viewer's perspective: 'Watching my journey on screen is amazing. I'm not shocked by anything. People think I'm acting, but little do they know, I react like that in my everyday life.'
News24
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News24
Married at First Sight's Makoto opens up about navigating marriage drama
It takes courage to walk down the aisle and say 'I do' to a stranger who instantly becomes your husband or wife, and Married At First Sight captures the complexities of marriage and the compromise it takes to make it work. One couple that has kept Mzansi talking is Makoto Phumodi and Nkululeko Mahlangu. The two started on a rocky start with a heated debate on their wedding night, which they tried to get over, but with each day came new challenges and a new misunderstanding. From their struggling sex life to not seeing eye to eye on gender roles based on religion. In last night's episode, the wives gathered for drinks at Nelisa's place, and jaws dropped. Bombshells were dropped about their husbands. The ripple effects are already making waves, and we're bracing for what's still to come. Makoto shares her journey on the show so far, as well as insight into her marriage. What made you decide to take part in Married at First Sight South Africa? I decided to take part in Married at First Sight Season 2 because I wanted to try something different, I wanted to look for love in an unconventional way. What was going through your mind the moment you saw your husband at the altar? When I first saw him, I was like, 'I've seen this face before.' We had seen each other in the past, and that was really interesting to me because I did not know what to expect. How did you mentally prepare to get married to a stranger? I mentally prepared myself to get married to a stranger by simply being open to the unknown; that is all you can do. There is no manual to this experiment. You and Nkululeko disagreed on your wedding night. How did that moment make you feel? The fight we had on our wedding night started when he said I must leave my church and go serve at his church, so by the time he started being hyper-religious on screen, I was already upset. The Bible says that a man must provide and a woman must submit, right? Imagine being asked if you're willing to submit, but you don't even know if the guy is willing to provide emotionally, financially, mentally, or physically, so I was taken aback by that. But as you have seen, we moved past that. The conversation around sex between you and your husband sparked a major debate online. Is intimacy a dealbreaker for you in a relationship? Intimacy is important to me. If we can't connect emotionally, it won't work. My husband didn't believe in foreplay or kissing when we first met so those are the things we had to learn about each other and overcome. Tshepo has made a few comments about you. What's the story behind the tension between the two of you? My husband confided in Tshepo a lot. Our argument happened off camera when Tshepo said I shouldn't be asking my husband about his whereabouts, 'Monna ha a botswe o tswa kae.' He was basically saying Nkululeko can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, and I shouldn't ask anything. When I reacted to that comment, he called me disrespectful. If you could design your ideal husband, what qualities would he have? My ideal husband is someone who's going to take the time to know and understand the type of person I am, embracing every scar and helping me grow. What's your relationship like with the other cast members? Besides my husband, Palesa is my girl. We've built a beautiful relationship outside of the show. We talk on the phone almost every day. Portia and I still chat here and there, and as for Nelisa, I don't have a relationship with her. How does it feel to watch your own journey unfold on screen? Watching my journey on screen is amazing. I'm not shocked by anything. People think I'm acting, but little do they know, I react like that in my everyday life.
IOL News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Married at First Sight SA: Makoto spills the tea on the show, her co-stars and being a newlywed
Makoto Phumodi, who didn't hold back as she gave the inside scoop on her Married at First Sight South Africa journey, from why she signed up for the experiment to what really went down with Tshepo, her husband and everything in between. Image: Showmax The second season of Married at First Sight South Africa has taken Mzansi by storm. Whether it's on X, Instagram or TikTok, viewers can't stop talking about what's been unfolding and we're only halfway through the season. Airing every Sunday at 6.30pm on Mzansi Magic and streaming on Showmax, this season introduces a fresh panel of experts and a bold new group of singles willing to say "I do" to a stranger. The couples taking part in this social experiment are Palesa Mphaki and Tshepo Miya, Makoto Phumodi and Nkuleleko Mahlangu, Themba Khosa and Nelisa Ntabeni, and Portia Baloyi and Bongani Luvalo. Now legally married, they're figuring out married life in real time, and it hasn't been smooth sailing. From baby mama drama and questions around polygamy to heated conversations about religion and sex, this season is on fire. In Sunday night's episode, the wives gathered for drinks at Nelisa's place and jaws dropped. Bombshells were dropped about their husbands, and the fallout has just begun. The ripple effects are already making waves, and we're bracing for what's still to come. We recently caught up with Makoto Phumodi, who didn't hold back as she gave us the inside scoop on her Married at First Sight South Africa journey, from why she signed up for the experiment to what really went down with Tshepo, her husband and everything in between. What made you decide to take part in Married at First Sight South Africa? I decided to take part in Married at First Sight Season 2 because I wanted to try something different, I wanted to look for love in an unconventional way. What was going through your mind the moment you saw your husband at the altar? When I first saw him, I was like, "I've seen this face before." We had seen each other in the past, and that was really interesting to me because I did not know what to expect. How did you mentally prepare to get married to a stranger? I mentally prepared myself to get married to a stranger by simply being open to the unknown, that is all you can do, there is no manual to this experiment. 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 Next Stay Close ✕ You and Nkululeko had a disagreement on your wedding night. How did that moment make you feel? The fight we had on our wedding night started when he said I must leave my church and go serve at his church, so by the time he started being hyper-religious on screen, I was already upset. The Bible says that a man must provide and a woman must submit, right? Imagine being asked if you're willing to submit, but you don't even know if the guy is willing to provide emotionally, financially, mentally, or physically, so I was taken aback by that. But as you have seen, we moved past that. The conversation around sex between you and your husband sparked a major debate online. Is intimacy a dealbreaker for you in a relationship? Intimacy is important to me. If we can't connect emotionally, it won't work. My husband didn't believe in foreplay or kissing when we first met so those are the things we had to learn about each other and overcome. Tshepo has made a few comments about you. What's the story behind the tension between the two of you? My husband confided in Tshepo a lot. Our argument happened off camera when Tshepo said I shouldn't be asking my husband about his whereabouts, 'Monna ha a botswe o tswa kae.' He was basically saying Nkululeko can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, and I shouldn't ask anything. When I reacted to that comment, he called me disrespectful.
TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Bombshells and husband drama with Makoto Phumodi of ‘Married At First Sight SA'
There's no escaping the explosive second season of Showmax's Married at First Sight South Africa as couples attempt to find out if love lies in the arms of a stranger. The social experiment features four couples, including Makoto Phumodi and Nkuleleko Mahlangu, who have audiences glued to their screens. After the official marriages, last night's episode saw the show's wives gathered for drinks as they dropped bombshells about their husbands. We caught up with Phumodi, who didn't hold back when she gave us the inside scoop on her Married at First Sight South Africa journey, from why she signed up for the experiment to what went down with her husband and more. What made you decide to take part in Married at First Sight South Africa? I wanted to try something different. I wanted to look for love in an unconventional way. What was going through your mind the moment you saw your husband at the altar? When I first saw him, I was like: 'I've seen this face before.' We had seen each other in the past, and that was interesting to me because I did not know what to expect. How did you mentally prepare to marry a stranger? By simply being open to the unknown. That is all you can do. There is no manual for the experiment. You and your husband had a disagreement on your wedding night. How did that make you feel? The fight started when he said I must leave my church and serve at his church, so by the time he started being hyper-religious on screen, I was already upset. The Bible says a man must provide and a woman must submit, right? Imagine being asked if you're willing to submit, but you don't know if the guy is willing to provide emotionally, financially, mentally or physically, so I was taken aback by that. However, as you have seen, we moved past that. The conversation around sex between you and your husband sparked a major debate online. Is intimacy a deal breaker for you in a relationship? Intimacy is important to me. If we can't connect emotionally, it won't work. My husband didn't believe in foreplay or kissing when we first met so those are the things we had to learn about each other and overcome. Tshepo Miya has made a few comments about you. What's the story behind the tension between you? My husband confided in Miya a lot. Our argument happened off camera when Miya said I shouldn't ask my husband about his whereabouts, ' Monna ha a botswe o tswa kae.' He was basically saying my husband can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants, and I shouldn't ask anything. When I reacted to the comment, he called me disrespectful. If you could design your ideal husband, what qualities would he have? My ideal husband is someone who's going to take the time to know and understand the type of person I am, embracing every scar and helping me grow. What's your relationship like with the other cast members? Besides my husband, Palesa Mphaki is my girl. We've built a beautiful relationship outside the show. We talk on the phone almost every day. Portia Baloyi and I chat here and there, and as for Nelisa Ntabeni, I don't have a relationship with her. How does it feel to watch your own journey unfold on screen? It's amazing. I'm not shocked by anything. People think I'm acting, but little do they know, I react like that in my everyday life. Why should people keep watching your journey on Married at First Sight South Africa?
News24
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Religious passion and personality collide for Married At First Sight Mzansi's Nkululeko and Makoto
Episode two of Married At First Sight Mzansi Season 2 saw sparks fly and tensions rise as four more strangers said, 'I do'. While the fiery pairing of Nkululeko and Makoto showcased the challenges of compromise in a marriage, Tshepo and Palesa's heartfelt bond offered a hopeful contrast. Drama-fuelled moments, bold personalities, and touching support systems made this episode a whirlwind of emotions. The second episode of Married At First Sight Mzansi Season 2 delivered the drama, surprises, and blush-inducing first kisses we've come to expect from the entertaining social experiment. This week, four more strangers entered matrimony, and while some sparks flew, others fizzled under the weight of clashing religious views. The relationship experts paired Nkululeko Mahlangu, a 32-year-old logistics business owner, with Makoto Phumodi, a 32-year-old actor. Meanwhile, Tshepo Miya, a 37-year-old IT specialist, wed Palesa Mphaki, a 33-year-old credit control supervisor. The matches seemed promising on paper, but as the episode unfolded, it became clear that the reality of getting to know each other would dictate the real test of these unions. Nkululeko and Makoto: A battle of wills climate proof your skin Nkululeko and Makoto's pairing raised eyebrows from the get-go, leading fans to compare them to season 1's ill-fated couple, Zithobile and Thami. Makoto, a bubbly and outspoken actor, found herself face-to-face with a man who, as expert Dr Mpume Zenda pointed out, is dogmatic in his approach to relationships. The self-proclaimed leader wasted no time setting the tone: He expected Makoto to submit, compromise, and essentially mould herself to fit his vision of a wife without endeavouring to do the same in his capacity as her husband. Their wedding was a mix of sweet moments, such as Makoto's adorable son, Duma, cheering her on and cringeworthy missteps like Nkululeko barely looking at her while reading his vows. READ | Nelisa and Themba emerge as early fan favourites on Married At First Sight Mzansi season 2 But the real tension between them came during their post-wedding-ceremony chat. Nkululeko (who says he has faced a lifetime of comparisons to Chris Brown) praised Makoto for being humble, then immediately asked if she could actively display this quality for the sake of their marriage. She rightfully pushed back, and her refusal to play pretend was labelled as stubbornness by some viewers, but others applauded her honesty. And then there was the kiss. After declaring they should wait two months before being intimate during the male contestants' group bachelor party, Nkululeko was suddenly all over Makoto as soon as the officiant said he could kiss his bride. Tshepo and Palesa offer a glimmer of hope X, Mzansi Magic X, Mzansi Magic In stark contrast, Tshepo and Palesa's wedding had a quieter, more promising energy. Their vows were heartfelt, their kiss lingered, and their conversation flowed naturally. One standout moment came when Palesa's pastor, unlike so many before him, didn't pressure her into accepting 'struggle love' as he gave her a pep talk to calm her pre-wedding jitters. Instead, he offered reassurance, reminding her that her support system would be there for her no matter the outcome of the union. Speaking of support systems… This episode wasn't short on star power. Between Sandile GQ in Makoto's corner, Summary, the comedian in attendance, and Palesa's wedding guest Nkateko, who has a reality TV past, the guest list had viewers side-eyeing the casting process this season. With all couples now officially matched, the season is truly under way.
