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TimesLIVE
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'I'm not a side chick' — Tirelo Kale on why she is not married to Mpumelelo Mseleku
Tirelo Kale has shed light on why she has not tied the knot with Musa Mseleku's son Mpumelelo. The reality TV star, who is Mpumelelo's first girlfriend and has a son with him, was recently questioned by social media users after Mpumelelo paid lobola for his second partner. During a recent Instagram live , Tirelo revealed her parents did not approve of her getting married while she was still in school and had nothing to show for herself. 'There was a letter sent to my family but they refused; the letter is still there. I pleaded with my family, I even rolled on the floor,' she said. 'My family said because I'm not done with school and I'm not working, if I get married? What are you leaving with? That's why they declined the proposal and my mother said she would observe us. I was hurt when my family refused.' While social media trolls have resorted to calling her Mpumelelo's side chick, Tirelo said she is comfortable with her position in his life. 'I'm not a side chick. There's no VIP in relationships.' On Mzansi Magic's Izingane Zes'thembu, Mpumelelo showcases how he navigates polygamy. Previously speaking to TshisaLIVE, Mpumelelo said he was following in his father's footsteps, adding he understood polygamy was not about money, but he was making sure he could afford more than one wife. 'I got an opportunity to showcase what I do. How to structure polygamy and make people understand you don't start polygamy when you are old. You have to start it now and grow with it to understand the dynamics. It's not forced. It's something I was raised in. People are failing to understand that.' Mpumelelo said having witnessed his father, who has four wives, run different relationships smoothly, he knew how to do the same for his growing family. 'What I learnt from my father is to be truthful, humble and respectful and know how to apologise. 'In Zulu we have a saying that a person does what they witnessed from their father when growing up. It's like someone who grows up in a family where they have a taxi business, a person who grows up in such a home would never turn down that business.'
The Citizen
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘I am not a boy anymore': Mpumelelo Mseleku pays lobola
Mpumelelo also explained why he was unable to pay lobola for his long-time girlfriend, Tirelo Kale, first. Reality TV star Mpumelelo Mseleku is overjoyed after finally paying lobola for one of his girlfriends, Amahle Mgazi. 'Now I will not be underestimated. I am not a boy anymore; I am a man,' Mpumelelo said proudly in the latest episode of Izingane Zes'thembu. Mpumelelo, the son of polygamist and businessman Musa Mseleku, has three children with his girlfriend Tirelo Kale and his ex-girlfriend Vuyokazi Nciweni. He introduced Amahle in the latest season of Izingane Zes'thembu, which premiered in May this year. ALSO READ: 'Not a polygamist, just impregnating girls': Viewers on Mpumelelo Mseleku Mpumelelo Mseleku: 'I wanted to have MaKale as the first wife' Mpumelelo revealed that he initially wanted Tirelo to be his first wife, but said her family was delaying the process. 'I wanted to have MaKale [Tirelo] as the first wife. But my problem is that the Kale family doesn't want to start the negotiation process. I can't let this burden me. 'It should be something that they work out as a family in their own time. I want to build my home. I can't wait for them,' he said. Meanwhile, on the show, Tirelo said she was no longer ready to become Mpumelelo's wife. 'I was ready, but not anymore… Seeing that he didn't tell me he was going to ask for Amahle's hand in marriage, he must not pay lobola for me. I have already sent my family a message,' she said. Tirelo also hinted at trouble in paradise during an interview with The Citizen a few weeks ago. 'I don't know. There's a lot of ngena phuma [coming and going]. Maybe I'll just go,' she said, speaking about her future with Mpumelelo. READ MORE: Q&A with Tirelo and Mpumelelo Mseleku: Parenthood, engagement rumours and 'Izingane Zes'thembu' S3
The Citizen
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Q&A with young Izingane Zes'thembu couple Tirelo and Mpumelelo
We caught up with Tirelo and Mpumelelo to talk about the new season, including those engagement rumours. The third season of Uthando Nes'thembu spin-off Izingane Zes'thembu premiered in May this year, offering viewers a look into the lives of the next generation of the Mseleku family. The Season 3 trailer hinted at trouble in paradise for young couple Tirelo Kale and Mpumelelo Mseleku, who return to the screen alongside siblings Sne, Mpilo, Lwandle, Abongwe and others. We caught up with Tirelo and Mpumelelo to discuss what fans can expect this season, their journey as parents, and whether there's any truth to those engagement rumours. While Mpumelelo chose not to answer some of our questions, here's what they had to say. ALSO READ: 'I choose not to talk badly about their father': Mel Bala on co-parenting after divorce from Zwai Q&A with Tirelo and Mpumelelo What can fans expect from the new season, especially when it comes to your relationship as a couple? Tirelo: They can expect growth — and a little bit of betrayal [laughs]. As we grow, we're also discovering new things about each other. Mpumelelo: Viewers can expect good things from us, even though we'll go through some challenges. How has your experience on the show evolved since Season 1, and your relationships with your siblings? Tirelo: The first season was a bit overwhelming because I was pregnant. But now, I'm much more comfortable in front of the camera. We're able to be ourselves, and there's growth in that. I'm still trying to figure out the relationship with the siblings, even though it's not always easy. Mpumelelo: I've grown a lot personally, and the bond between my partner and I has also become stronger. How has parenthood been for you, and what has it taught you? Tirelo: Motherhood is beautiful but challenging. I'm grateful for the support system I have — Mpumelelo's mum and my family have both been there. So I'd say I'm managing well, apart from the small fights with Mpumelelo [laughs]. How is Mpumelelo as a father? Tirelo: Yoh! Mpumelelo as a father? I honestly don't know — I'd rather not speak for him. I guess viewers will see for themselves on the show. There are rumours that you and Mpumelelo are engaged. Is that true? Tirelo: On that one, I'd say viewers should stay tuned to Mzansi Magic. I don't want to spoil anything — maybe we'll all find out together. Where do you see your relationship in five years? Tirelo: I don't know. There's a lot of ngena phuma (coming and going). Maybe I'll just go. NOW READ: Mandisi Dyantyis running for the Methodist Church at this year's Comrades Marathon
