By Sitha Maliwa:
Actress and fashion designer Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has made headlines once again, this time opening up about the painful breakdown of her marriage to internationally acclaimed DJ Black Coffee. In a raw and emotional interview on 702’s Relebogile Mabotja Show, Enhle revealed for the first time the full extent of her ex-husband’s betrayal during their union.
In the candid conversation, which has since gone viral across social media platforms, Enhle shared that her decision to end the marriage in 2019 was prompted by the discovery that DJ Black Coffee, real name Nkosinathi Maphumulo, had fathered two children with two different women while they were still married.
“I never cheated in my marriage,” Enhle stated. “But having children outside the marriage was a dealbreaker. Once the second child came, I realized — this man doesn’t love me. I had to leave for my own safety and for our two boys.”
The revelation has ignited a firestorm of reactions online. Supporters of the actress have applauded her bravery in speaking out, while others questioned whether revisiting the past publicly was the right choice.
Enhle and Black Coffee were once considered a South African power couple. Their 2011 wedding was a high-profile affair, and the pair frequently appeared in the media as a stylish, successful partnership. However, cracks began to show in 2019 when rumors of infidelity began to circulate. At the time, both parties remained largely silent, opting for privacy as they navigated their separation.
The silence, it appears, came at a personal cost to Enhle.
“I protected him for so long,” she said during the interview. “If I really spoke out fully, people would see a different side of him.”
Her remarks come just weeks after DJ Black Coffee himself addressed aspects of their marriage publicly, suggesting both sides are still processing the emotional aftermath of their split
Social media was quick to weigh in. Some users expressed empathy for Enhle’s situation:
“There’s nothing more degrading than being cheated on in marriage. She did the right thing,” one comment read.
Others urged her to move forward and leave the past behind.
“How long will this saga go on? When will the drama end?” wrote another user on X (formerly Twitter).
Despite the polarizing opinions, one sentiment was clear: Enhle’s voice matters, especially in a culture where women are often expected to suffer in silence.
Enhle’s revelations have reopened broader conversations around betrayal, gender dynamics in relationships, and the emotional labor women often carry in silence. In a society that often demands women be quiet about their pain, her decision to speak out may be seen as an act of both courage and defiance.
As the public continues to debate the implications of her words, one thing is certain: behind the headlines is a mother, a woman, and an artist seeking truth, closure, and healing. – @NewsSA_Online
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