No matter the genre – drama, comedy, or reality – it can always serve a good love story that walks us through all emotions. Mzansi Magic has been serving couple goals and spicy for entanglements for over 15 years. Whether short-lived or long lived throughout the seasons, here are our most unforgettable couples:
Sbudeka – Isibaya
Sibusiso and Thandeka were children of two rival families, yet their love endured it all. The drama, the heartbreak, and even the joys of parenthood did not come without complications. However, they stood on business. Their love story ended in tragedy, but we were enthralled from beginning to end. Watch their last moments together here:
Busipha – Umkhokha
Mabusi and Sphamandla started off in an arranged marriage to benefit the Amajudiya church, but this love story turned into one of the sweetest and most loyal pairings in Mzansi. Unfortunately, even this love could not outrun the curse, which ultimately led to Mabusi's death by suicide.
Mmabatho and Shaka Khoza – The Queen
Mmabatho was the good girl and Shaka Khoza was a menace, and this unexpected pairing gave us great laughs and will certainly go down as one of the most exciting matches. This relationship was just as explosive as their wedding day. Watch it here:
Bheki and Linah Ngcobo – Ofuze
A real love story that spanned decades, Bheki and Linah Ngcobo let us in on their marriage, raising a family, and navigating it all while living in the spotlight as Maskandi royalty in the reality show Ofuze. Get a sneak peek here:
Mndeni and Sthandwa – Ehostela
Mndeni showed us how to capture a woman's heart with his finesse. We all remember the moment he wooed her with his words – even though she was already promised to someone else, she told him she felt the same. Watch the moment he declared his love here:
Nozuko and Hlumelo – Gqeberha: The Empire
You loved to hate them, they were both gorgeous, conniving, and self-serving villains who remained loyal to one another until the end. Their story ended in tears when they were both arrested on their wedding day. Watch the moment here:
Zolani and Tumi – The River
From the streets of Refilwe to a love story fit for the big screen, Tumi’s journey to her “happily ever after” had Mzansi hooked. She captured hearts when she married her prince charming, Zolani, in a wedding that felt like a real-life fairytale. Watch the kiss that started it all here:
Tash1 – Big Brother Mzansi
Thato and Gash1 met on Big Brother Mzansi season 3 and garnered a ship name from fans rooting for their love. Fast forward three years later, they are thriving, married, and according to Thato’s YouTube channel, they have just bought their first property together. Watch the chemistry that started it all here:
Phumeza and Shota – PS: I Love You
PS: I Love You, a four-part wedding special, followed low-key showbiz couple Phumeza and Shota’s journey to the altar after an eight-year relationship and raising kids together. This gave us great insight into the presenter and music producer’s life beyond the cameras and it was absolutely beautiful to see this union come alive.
Zipho and Sne – Champions
Zipho and Sne's relationship was beautiful and intentional, until they drifted apart. But these two kept finding their way back to each other and managed to overcome many challenges. See Zipho’s proposal here:
Mzansi Magic has captured our imagination and hearts with these love stories. Which one is your favourite ship?
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