‘Uzalo’ Actress Asavela Mqokiyana Opens Up About Divorce: “I Left When My Baby Was 6 Months”
Popular actress and content creator Asavela Mqokiyana has finally spoken out about her highly-publicised 2024 divorce. The former Isibaya and Abomama star, who now plays Nurse Sizakele on Uzalo, sat down with Scandal! actress Mapaseka Koetle on her podcast The Mommy Diaries — and she didn’t hold back.
Asavela Mqokiyana Breaks Silence on Divorce
Back in September 2024, Mzansi was shaken when Asavela posted photos of herself leaving court, dressed in all black, confirming that her marriage to Vuyisa Mqokiyana, the father of her daughter, had ended.
On the podcast episode released on Sunday, 17 August 2025, Asavela revealed that she and her ex-husband divorced while their baby girl was just six months old.
The actress opened up about motherhood, navigating divorce in the public eye, and dealing with negativity on social media.
“It was hard, but I had to choose myself and my daughter. Sometimes people stay in toxic marriages, but I couldn’t do that,” she shared in the heartfelt interview.
Fans React: “She’s So Brave!”
Mzansi wasted no time flooding the comments with love and support after seeing the snippet of Asavela’s emotional interview.
@refilwemodiselle: “I’ve never met her, but I love her from a distance. Her energy is beautiful 🥹♥️.”
@lesegopase: “Yet, here you are moving with love and grace ❤️.”
@anim_felice_: “She’s authentic and so fine. She’ll be okay. Love and light, queen 🤍🕯.”
@zinzie_the_photographer: “What a queen! I can relate to what she’s saying. I just want to hug her ❤️.”
@baone_pooe: “A lot of us are trying to change the family dynamic we grew up knowing. It’s so hard.”
@khanyi_16: “I’ve never seen her this vulnerable. She’s courageous, she’ll conquer this ❤️.”
@ngcobo.pamela: “Ubhabhule wena @asavela__m. You can’t put a good woman down! 🚀 Siyakuthanda!”
@stephanie_wasabi: “Thank you for choosing yourself and your daughter. You’re brave!”
From Court to Courage: Asavela’s Journey
Even though her divorce became messy public gossip last year, Asavela’s honesty on The Mommy Diaries has reminded fans why she’s so loved. She is showing other women that choosing peace over pain is worth it, even when it’s difficult.
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