Mohale Motaung Throws Shade At Somizi — Says He Was “Blind” Dating Older Men!

South African influencer Mohale Motaung has the streets screaming after dropping what many are calling a shady grenade aimed straight at his ex-husband, media personality Somizi Mhlongo.

On Tuesday, 25 November 2025, Mohale responded to a viral X (Twitter) question asking why people avoid dating partners in their age group — and his reply? “We were blind, now we see.”

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Mohale Motaung’s “Blind” Comment Sparks Somizi Flashbacks

The moment he posted it, the internet connected the dots fast. Mohale’s comment seemed to reference the lessons learned from his marriage to Somizi, who was 22 years older than him.

Their love story was once a whole TV spectacle — literally — with multiple lavish ceremonies documented in the Showmax special Somizi & Mohale: The Union. We’re talking traditional celebrations, white weddings, designer suits… the works.

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Now Mohale is out here basically saying: “I was blind, babes. But the scales have fallen.”

Social media? Chaotic!

Fans React: Some Laugh, Some Drag — HARD

Followers wasted no time interpreting the shade and letting loose in the comments. Some were entertained and fully in on the joke:

• laurenciamatlai: “If ‘love is blind’ were a person.”
• TholisoN: “Coming from you, I guess all the blind will eventually see.”
• Xiluva_P: “Speaking from experience.”

But as always, the internet divides — and the other half came with accusations that Mohale’s marriage to the older, wealthier Somizi was more about lifestyle than love:

• Bontse_: “Nah, you were not blind. You saw money.”
• MaboeLaurence: “Blind, I see… but weren’t you maybe broke and needed a jumpstart?”
• AyaDlamini_: “For you, it was poverty and fame!”
• BlaqSabali: “Blinded by money.”

Whew. The timeline did not come to play.

While Mohale insists he’s now more open to dating people his age, the public is stuck on the subtext:
Was this a growth journey type of comment… or a calculated jab at Somizi?

What do you think? Is Mohale simply reflecting on personal growth — or was this a shady dig meant to shake the table? Drop your thoughts below.

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