South African entertainer Zodwa Wabantu has confirmed her engagement to partner Bongani Masina, following a whirlwind romance that spanned over a year and a half.
Zodwa Wabantu Announces Engagement To Longtime Boyfriend
The 34-year-old Masina popped the question in December with a romantic gesture that perfectly captured their relationship. “He arrived unexpectedly with flowers and slipped a ring on my finger,” the exuberant reality star shared with TshisaLIVE. The couple now celebrates their anniversary on the 21st of each month.
Never one to conform to societal expectations, Wabantu made her philosophy clear:
“I refuse to leave this world without experiencing love and passion. Whether it’s my fourth marriage or my seventeenth, I’ll proudly wear that ring. I’ve earned my happiness through hard work.”
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Breaking Relationship Norms
This marks Wabantu’s fourth high-profile relationship, continuing her pattern of dating younger partners. However, with just seven years between them, this pairing shows her most modest age gap yet. “You’ll never catch me with a man my own age,” she quipped.
Wedding Plans Remain Unconventional
When asked about wedding preparations, the media personality remained characteristically unpredictable. “A traditional white wedding doesn’t interest me, but with me, anything’s possible,” she explained. “We might wake up one day and decide to celebrate spontaneously, or just visit home affairs. I won’t waste money feeding crowds – I’m not that fond of people anyway.”
Recent Challenges and Personal Growth
The engagement follows a challenging period for Wabantu, including a mugging incident in Kempton Park that left her without a phone and temporarily off social media. Contrary to rumours about hiding after a tavern altercation in Mpumalanga, she clarified this was a deliberate break.
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“Losing access to my accounts felt like ancestral guidance to step back,” she revealed, noting she’s been sober for seven months following spiritual prompting.
Never one to mince words, Wabantu concluded with her signature frankness: “I’ll never vanish from the spotlight. But let this be a warning – anyone disrespecting me will face consequences. Some people genuinely need to be put in their place.”
Fans can expect more exciting developments from this unconventional couple as they embark on their journey toward marriage.