The followers had been interested by Letoya Makhene’s child daddy, whom they’ve nicknamed Shaka Zulu attributable to his resemblance to Henry Cele, the actor who portrayed Shaka Zulu within the 1986 drama collection.
The primary episode of the much-awaited actuality TV present The Makhenes aired on Sunday, 12 April.
LETOYA’S BABY DADDY SPARKS CURIOSITY AMONG VIEWERS
The present had two shocking revelations: Letoya is now a mom of 5, with the youngest youngster being VusamaZulu, whom she shares with “Shaka Zulu”, whose actual title is John Masondo.
Viewers caught a glimpse of him throughout a hospital scene the place Letoya was getting ready to offer delivery. His temporary display time left folks desperate to be taught extra about him.
Check out the viewers’ reactions on X (previously Twitter) concerning Letoya’s child daddy.
X consumer @TumiK46521661 expressed her confusion over this relationship as she believed Letoya recognized as a lesbian.
The South African credit the content material under to X consumer @zahMokoena, exhibiting what “Shaka Zulu” seems to be like.
From being a lesbian to having a baby with “Shaka Zulu”……#themakhenes pic.twitter.com/nOIxLHRyHV
— Zanele Mokoena 🇿🇦 (@zahMokoena) April 12, 2026
A NEW BABY FOR LETOYA
The rumours about Letoya’s being pregnant had been confirmed on the present because the story was initially shared by X consumer @Zweli_Thixo on his web page in March 2026.
Letoya, a former actress on Home of Zwide stated that her kids are at the moment residing with their fathers whereas she types out her monetary state of affairs.
MORE ON ‘THE MAKHENE’ REALITY TV SHOW
The present opened with Letoya’s father, Blondie Makhene, a musician in his personal proper, giving us a tour of the household’s vibrant musical historical past.
We had been additionally launched to different members of the family, reminiscent of Letoya’s older sister, Pauline Makhene; grandmother Lily Makhene; and uncle Gape.
Within the upcoming episodes, extra members of the family will seem on the present, together with Letoya’s kids and youthful sister Gontse Makhene, who lives a troubled life.
In an interview with Sowetan, Blondie shared that the fact present serves as a therapeutic outlet for his post-traumatic stress dysfunction, and he appreciated the time spent together with his household.
“It feels good to debrief to have the ability to look again and meditate on my previous. I assume that is my very own method of coping with post-traumatic stress dysfunction as a South African,” stated Blondie.
“There have been a whole lot of issues that I loved reminiscent of having extra household gatherings than wed had in an extended whereas and in addition watching the crew at work and seeing the way it all comes collectively behind the scenes,” he added.
