South Africa’s Hot New Couples

They’re sizzling on the #CoupleGoals scale

By ZAlebs | 26.10.2021 | Top of The Last Updated On 02.04.2026

South Africa’s Hot New Couples
When our favorite celebs call it quits on their romances, it crushes our collective hearts. However, it indicates that there is a chance for fresh love to bloom.
In the midst of the year’s tragic breakups, a few couples have managed to stay together and are ready to celebrate the holidays with their new loves.
Here are a few of our new favorite couples.
 

Anele Mdoda’s Love Is On Top 

Anele Mdoda, a multi-award-winning radio personality and TV host, has discovered love again.
She has always kept her love life secret, but in the last six months, she’s let us all in on her bliss – Thoba Mkangisa.
Anele’s son and Thoba’s two children from prior relationships make up the couple’s modern blended family.
The family had a wonderful island vacation, and Anele documented their beach excursions on her social media profiles.
Her and Thoba also took a trip to Japan, where they sampled the cuisine and nightlife.

Sizwe Dhlomo and Trevor Noah, two of Anele’s closest pals, were also on the vacation, evidently giving Anele’s new lover the green light.
Rumors have been circulating that the couple will be engaged soon and that their families will begin lobola talks.
Anele shared images of Thoba’s mother when she celebrated a significant birthday.
 

A New Love For Thando Thabethe?

Thando Thabethe, a radio host, appears to be on the verge of finding love.
For months, rumors have swirled around Thando and actress and model Lunga Shabalala, the new pair in Mzansi.
The couple dressed themselves in matching costumes to attend Somizi’s wedding! If that doesn’t scream #CoupleGoals, nothing will.
They were also supposed to be on vacation together earlier this year in the Maldives, one of the world’s most romantic and honeymoon destinations.
They were staying at the same luxury resort at the same time, despite not appearing on each other’s social media profiles or in the same photos.

And their photos were strikingly similar: from dinners to scuba diving, their island getaways made us yearn for a romantic getaway with bae.
Thando’s announcement to his supporters that he had gone vegan, indicating that it was because of a special person, has convinced everyone that he and Lunga are dating. Thando, a vegan, also left a remark on the post.
Despite the fact that the couple hasn’t acknowledged their relationship status, this is one we’re pulling for.

Chad da Don’s New Lady Love

We were all overjoyed when singer and actress Kelly Khumalo announced her engagement to Chad da Don earlier this year.
Kelly’s music video for Dance Comigo had Chad as the star.
Chad recently began sharing images of his new love interest Carlla Poggenpoel, but their happily ever after wasn’t to be. Putting an end to any rumors that he and Kelly were still dating.
The question now is what Chad intends to do about the tattoo of Kelly’s name he has on his body.

 

Pearl Modiadie’s Love Is International

We’re glad to say that TV and radio celebrity has found love again after a previous heartbreak.

And this time she’s keeping her relationship with her partner a secret.
The couple, who met through a common friend, has transported their love all around the world.
They spent the previous holiday season in Europe, celebrating Christmas.
They rang in the new year in France, the most romantic of countries.
We’re excited to see what they’re up to in December.
 

DJ Zinhle and AKA Back Together

 
DJ Zinhle and AKA made headlines in 2014 when their relationship came to an end in the most public way possible. And AKA was unable to conceal his infidelity.
After five years apart, the pair has reunited and appears to be happier than ever.
It took them a long time to come back to a solid co-parenting arrangement after their breakup, and this appears to have reinforced their bond.
Zinhle stated that she reconnected with the rapper not because he is her baby daddy, but rather for the sake of them.
And it’s evident from all of their social media posts about each other that they’re in love, and that they’re more supportive of other other and their job.

 

YOtv’s Psypho Pops The Question

Sipho ‘Psypho’ Ngwenya, a child star and actor, is engaged.
During his birthday celebrations on the island of Zanzibar, he proposed to his girlfriend Amirah Mirah.
This new couple hasn’t been bashful about sharing some of their most memorable experiences with their tens of thousands of online followers.
 

Itumeleng Khune’s New Girl

The goalie for the Kaizer Chiefs has fallen in love once more.
When Itumeleng Khune began sharing images of his new lover Spelele Mak, everyone was confused.
This was due to the widespread belief that he was still dating Sbahle Mpisane. When word of Itu’s new romance broke, she was recovering in a KwaZulu-Natal hospital following a horrible accident.
His new girlfriend promptly debunked the accusations, claiming that her connection with Itu was fresh and that they had not been together while he was seeing Sbahle.
 
Itu and Spelele like sharing their special moments, whether it’s matching onesies or Itu’s adorable nickname for her. Spelele is referred to as ‘bear’ by him.
With all of these relationships heating up in 2019 and wedding bells already ringing for one couple, we know that love and happiness will be abundant for our favorite Mzansi celebrities in 2020.
Written by Editorial Team

The ZAlebs editorial team brings you the latest in South African celebrity news, entertainment, music and lifestyle. We cover the stories Mzansi is talking about with speed, accuracy and a finger firmly on the pulse of local pop culture.

Published on 26.10.2021
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