In the latest buzz surrounding South African politics, NHlamulo Ndlela, spokesperson for the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, finds himself in the hot seat.
This time, it’s not about vote rigging or political strategy, but rather rumours of a romantic entanglement with Duduzile Zuma, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma. Let’s dive into the juicy details, shall we?
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According to TshisaLIVE, sources within the MK party allege that Ndlela and Duduzile have been more than just colleagues for quite some time.
“These two are dating and their relationship can be confused by their proximity in the party. To us in the MK, we know their relationship is beyond work and it is clear they are an item,” a source revealed.
Another insider claimed that the supposed couple has been keeping their relationship “under the carpet” to avoid unwanted attention.
Hitting back at these rumours, Ndlela categorically denied any romantic involvement with Duduzile Zuma. “I’m not dating Duduzile Zuma and we are just close to each other. My relationship with her goes back to our days in Mozambique,” he explained.
Ndlela further added, “They are trying to drive a certain narrative that we are dating. She attends every event with her boyfriend. Haven’t you seen Dudu’s boyfriend?”
It seems the spokesperson is keen to put these rumours to rest once and for all. While little is known about Ndlela’s personal life, we do know that he is the nephew of former South African Revenue Service boss Tom Moyane.
Duduzile, on the other hand, has had her share of the spotlight. Married to businessman Lonwabo Sambudla in 2011, the couple reportedly split in 2016. In a recent interview, Duduzile described her current marital status as “married but it’s complicated” and shared that she has two beautiful daughters.
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So, are NHlamulo Ndlela and Duduzile Zuma more than just colleagues? While inside sources in the MK party seem convinced, both parties involved have strongly denied the claims.
For now, it appears that this political pair is just that—a pair of dedicated professionals working closely for a common cause. Only time will tell if there’s more to the story.
