07-05-2025
Scoop Makhathini reveals his journey from child-free living to embracing fatherhood
Scoop Makhathini has recently opened up about the intricate layers of fatherhood and the personal choice he made to embrace a child-free lifestyle earlier in his life.
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In a revealing conversation on 'The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast', Scoop Makhathini, the charismatic South African television presenter known for his engaging personality, opened up about the intricate layers of fatherhood and the personal choice he made to embrace a child-free lifestyle earlier in his life.
Makhathini, whose real name is Siyabonga Ngwekazi, recounted his evolving thoughts and feelings toward parenthood, painting a picture of independence entwined with emotional complexity.
Once filled with apprehension regarding becoming a parent, Makhathini now navigates the challenges of raising a teenager with a sense of calmness.
'It was scary, it still is. I think it's calmer now,' he shared, highlighting the myriad responsibilities that accompany fatherhood.
His initial fears were rooted in a profound desire for freedom and a fear of forming emotional ties that could lead to inevitable pain.
'I never wanted to be a father. I wanted to be a free-flowing soul on this earth,' he expressed, revealing that the connections he fostered with family deepened his anxiety about emotional vulnerability.
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