He married singer Zandie Khumalo in 2016, and they hosted their traditional wedding in Umzinto, Kwazulu-Natal after dating for a year. Businessman Mhlonishwa "Mhlo' Gumede and the sister to Kelly Khumalo have been happily married and had their first child, Zenala, in 2021. However, the Durban businessman is said to be taking a second wife.

WIFE NUMBER TWO

A close friend of the couple alleges that the new wife-to-be is the late Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule's niece and publicist, Nonjabulo Mdluli. "The families have already met, and there was a welcoming ceremony that took place a few days before Zanele passed away," the friend alleges.

HE HAS BEEN SUPPORTIVE

The alleged new wife-to-be, Nonjabulo, who has been working behind the scenes with the late Zanele, is said to be struggling to cope with her death. "But Mhlo has been very supportive of her during this time,' the source added. "Speaking to ZiMoja, Mhlo said he protects his family by all means. "Everything I do, I make sure I protect my family and put them first."

OPEN TO POLYGAMY

Zandie told ZiMoja that she is open to polygamy. "I am an African and completely for iSthembu, ngikhulele khona esithenjini (I grew up in a polygamous home) through my grandfather. I am here kwa Gumede ukuzokwakha umuzi (to build the Gumede name) and uGumede is the leader and the head of this family,' Zandie said. "I take direction from him' my husband loves me dearly and I love him even. I love that man, and I care about him, and I want nothing bad to happen to him,' she adds. "If egula nami ngiyagula (he is sick, then I also get ill), even abakhongi mabefika ekhaya (the lobola negotiators) they did ask that I leave the door open as a second wife might need to enter at some point.'

SISTER WIFE

Zandie said however, she would not wish to speak on choosing the second wife. "I wouldn't want to comment about Nonjabulo, she is going through a difficult time at the moment and as a family, we support her fully during this grieving period and I shared that on my social media,' Zandi said. "Whether this story is true or not it's a family matter but nje kuba mnandi manibaningi ekhaya mukhulu nalomuzi wakwa Gumede (It's nice when you have a sister wife and the Gumede house is big) I need all the help I can get.'