South Africa is a rainbow nation which has seen a lot of marriages of mixed race, culture and nationality. Though a lot of allegations of discrimination were leveled against her people, we have witnessed a lot of successful relationships with foreigners. In this post we will look at 10 Actors with foreign lovers or partners in 2025
Number 1: Simz Ngema
Actress Simz Ngema who was previously married to the late actor and singer Dumi Masilela is now in a relationship with Tino Chinyani. Her new man with whom she has two children is a Zimbabwean model currently residing in South Africa. The two have been together since 2020, meaning the love kindled three years after the death of Dumi Masilela. Some people were not comfortable with it and accused the two for initiating romance too soon after Dumi’s death.
Number 2: Bontle Modiselle
Another actress who is doing well in her relationship with a foreign husband is Bontle Modiselle. She is married to a Angolan husband Ricardo Moloi a rapper known as Priddy Ugly. The couple has been married for 5 years but they have been together as a couple for 15 years. Their 15 years relationship was not without fruits since they were blessed with one child. Speaking to Zimoja, Priddy Ugly, whose real name is Ricardo Moloi, said the secret to their longevity is respecting each other and being open.
Number 3: Setlhabi Taunyane
Famously known as Bra Kop on etv drama Rhythm City is Setlhabi Taunyane who is married to his Zimbabwean wife. Though this information of her foreign wife was hidden for ages, he opened up about it in one of the local YouTube podcasts. He even spoke about the struggle he and his wife faced from his family for marrying a Zimbabwean. The actor emphasized that his family never accepted that he had married a foreigner and they wanted to see them apart. Fortunately love conquered and Setlhabi is still married to his wife until today.
Number 4: Dawn Matthews
Former South African actress Dawn Matthews who came to popularity in Mzansi for playing Shakira on etv Scandal is one of the actress who fell in love with a foreign husband. The actress is married to Charlie Sapadin, an American screenwriter and producer. The two met in Cape Town before they tied a knot in a beautiful wedding in New York City in 2008. After a couple of years together, the two moved to America with their bbchildren and they are still strong together.
Number 5: Pindile Gwala
Imbewu and Muvhango former actress Pindile Gwala is also a proud wife to her foreign husband Armando Ngandu, who is a model and DJ. They have been married to each other for more than 6 years and they are going strong. Her husband Armando Ngandu is of foreign descend, he come from Congo. He came to South Africa after his brother invited him to come try businesses following failed business ventures in DRC.
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Number 6: Nunu Khumalo
Actress Nunu Khumalo is not married yet but she is has a boyfriend from Italy whose name is Federico Ancillai. The two lovebirds first met in October 2019 when Nunu Khumalo won an award for Best African Actress at the New Vision International Film Festival held in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Federico posted a picture congratulating Ngobile on her award and how it was his pleasure to meet her. That was the beginning of their love story because a month later, they posted a picture together.
Number 7: Khanyi Mbau
Mzansi queen of bling Khanyi Mbau who rose the ranks of wealth by dating sugar daddies has been inlove with a Zimbabwean man. Her Zimbabwean ex boyfriend is Kudzai Mushonga nicknamed Ndege boy in Zimbabwe. The two have been together until February 2025, when Khanyi broke up with him. Most people believe Khanyi decided to date Kudzai Mushonga because he has money just like all her ex boyfriend. He can afford luxurious cars and vacation trips to Dubai. However, Kudzai is different from her past boyfriends in one thing, that is, he is younger than Khanyi Mbau.
Number 8: Nyaniso Dzedze
Another actor who tied the knot to a wife of foreign nationality is Nyaniso Dzedze. The star tied the knot to his longtime sweetheart, English-German dancer Yana Seidl in 2018. After marrying a Yana who is white, Nyaniso faced challenges of anger and accusations of betrayal from his friends and family. However those allegations led Nyaniso to learn to love his wife more and more daily. The couple’s marriage is blessed with one child, a beautiful daughter he post as often on Instagram.
Number 9: Gugulethu Zuma
Former president Zuma’s daughter Gugulethu Zuma who is an actress and producer is married a Zimbabwean husband Wesley Ncube, the son to Zimbabwean politician of CCC party Welshman Ncube. The couple tied the knot in what was deemed Zimbabwe wedding of the year in 2008 and their ceremony had quiet a big media coverage. Gugulethu’s husband Wesley is not just the son of a politician but he has got his own calling as a mathematician.
Number 10: Nozipho Nkelemba
Former Rhythm City actress Nozipho Nkelemba is married to her Congolese husband Richard Lukunku just like Pindile Gwala and Bontle Modiselle. Her husband Richard is also an actor just like her and has appeared on Inkaba, Ashes to Ashes and Rhythm City. There is no clear information of when and where they met but it’s likely that they met onset of Rhythm City. They have been together for years now. In February 2024, Zimoja reported that Nozipho and her foreign husband has been living separately since 2023. This made people to speculate that they were going for divorce but it looks like they are still together.
