Letoya Makhene’s Reality TV Show Sparks Curiosity About Her Baby Daddy
With the premiere of The Makhenes on Sunday, 12 April, fans were treated to a glimpse into the life of Letoya Makhene, a former actress on House of Zwide. One aspect that has piqued the interest of viewers is Letoya’s baby daddy, affectionately nicknamed “Shaka Zulu” due to his resemblance to Henry Cele, the actor who portrayed Shaka Zulu in the 1986 drama series.
The show revealed that Letoya is now a mother of five, with her youngest child being VusamaZulu, whom she shares with “Shaka Zulu”, whose real name is John Masondo. Although his screen time was brief, appearing in a hospital scene where Letoya was preparing to give birth, it was enough to leave people eager to learn more about him.
Viewers React to Letoya’s Baby Daddy on Social Media
Viewers took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their thoughts on Letoya’s baby daddy. Some were surprised by the revelation, given Letoya’s previous identification as a lesbian. X user @TumiK46521661 expressed her confusion, sparking a conversation about the relationship.
The South African credits the content below to X user @zahMokoena, showing what “Shaka Zulu” looks like.
From being a lesbian to having a child with “Shaka Zulu”……#themakhenes pic.twitter.com/nOIxLHRyHV
— Zanele Mokoena 🇿🇦 (@zahMokoena) April 12, 2026
Letoya Makhene’s New Baby and Family Life
Rumors about Letoya’s pregnancy were confirmed on the show, which was initially shared by X user @Zweli_Thixo on his page in March 2026. Letoya mentioned that her children are currently living with their fathers while she sorts out her financial situation.
Inside The Makhenes Reality TV Show
The show opened with Letoya’s father, Blondie Makhene, a musician, giving a tour of the family’s vibrant musical history. Other family members, including Letoya’s older sister, Pauline Makhene; grandmother Lily Makhene; and uncle Gape, were also introduced. In upcoming episodes, more family members will appear on the show, including Letoya’s children and younger sister Gontse Makhene, who lives a troubled life.
In an interview with Sowetan, Blondie shared that the reality show serves as a healing outlet for his post-traumatic stress disorder, and he appreciated the time spent with his family. “It feels good to debrief to be able to look back and meditate on my past. I guess this is my own way of dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder as a South African,” said Blondie.
