09-05-2025
Musa Mseleku's daughter, Mpilo, turns the page: graduates with a social science degree
Mpilo Mseleku, the daughter of renowned polygamist Musa Mselekeu, graduates with a Bachelor of Social Science degree.
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The Mseleku family has been a staple on South African reality TV for years, with Musa Mseleku's polygamous household captivating audiences on shows like 'Uthando Nes'thembu' and 'Izingane Zes'thembu'.
Now, one of his daughters, Mpilo Mseleku, is making headlines for her achievements. Throughout the years, viewers have witnessed Mpilo's growth and now she celebrates a huge academic milestone.
Recently, she graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a Bachelor of Social Science degree, a milestone celebrated by her family, including her mother, Thobile Zungu, and stepmother, Thobile Mseleku.
The mothers were seen in attendance, sharing an emotional moment as they embraced each other while Mpilo's biological mother was seen shedding tears over her daughter's achievement.
The 21-year-old graduate has been showing remarkable growth. Throughout the seasons of both reality shows, viewers have witnessed her bloom into the young woman she has become.
Her journey does not stop there, she has also been making waves in her personal and professional life, securing a sales intern position at Halfway Omoda and Jaecoo in Port Shepstone, KZN.
Thobile Mseleku embraces Thobile Zungu as they celebrate Mpilo Mseleku's graduation.
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On TikTok, she has been sharing glimpses of herself enjoying her time at a car dealership. When she started at her job, her stepmother Thobile was particularly proud of her on her first day at work, taking to Instagram to express her pride and gratitude.
She captioned a post: 'Today marks my daughter's first day at work. I wish I could have been there to share this special moment with you, but I'm grateful to uMkhulu, for always being there to support. I'm so incredibly proud of you, mtaka Tho no Tho.'
Fans have also celebrated with the graduate on social media, congratulating her on the milestone.
X user @Khanyithes33864 commented under the UKZN X page, saying 'Congratulations to her 😍. Her mothers did a great job raising her.'
Congratulations to her😍
Her mothers did a great job raising her. — Lobengula KaMzilikazi (@khanyithes33864) May 8, 2025
And @joy_zelda commented: 'Congratulations 🎊 Mpilo Mseleku.'
Congratulations 🎊 Mpilo Mseleku — IG:Joy-Zelda (@joy_zelda) May 9, 2025
Mpilo's graduation has marked a significant personal achievement and has also made her family very proud.
