The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast #37 – Nkululeko Mahlangu: Finding Real Love After Reality TV

*The official recording date of this episode was 10 October 2025.*Nkululeko Mahlangu joins me in the studio today, and he's ready to share his full story.We journey through Nkululeko’s dynamic past, from his early days as a born performer involved in everything from gymnastics and dance crews to his established career in TV and advertising long before reality television. He opens up about his deep Christian upbringing and the painful breakup that led him down a dark path for a decade, and shares the powerful testimony of his return to faith.Nkululeko pulls back the curtain on his experience on #MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi Season 2, addressing all the controversial moments head-on. He explains the real reason behind his two-month no-sex rule, revealing it was about building a spiritual and mental connection first. He addresses the constant drama, the men's clinic conversation, and sets the record straight about the infamous "cheating tracker" story.Nkululeko speaks candidly about the verbal and alleged physical abuse he says he endured during the experiment, explaining why he chose to react with grace and silence on the show, and what finally pushed him to speak up at the reunion.Looking ahead, Nkululeko shares how he has moved forward. He talks about his beautiful relationship with his 12-year-old son, his healthy co-parenting dynamic with his ex, and the heartwarming story of how he met his new fiancée through a chance encounter with her father. He discusses his brotherhood with the male cast members and what he's learned about love, faith, and finding peace.#RelebogilePod