Thembisa Mdoda Hyping Zama While Pretending Anele Doesn’t Exist

There’s nothing more beautiful than seeing sisters supporting each other… unless, of course, there’s selective support. That’s exactly what Mzansi is side-eyeing after Thembisa Mdoda once again hyped up her younger sister Zamalisa Mdoda, while totally ignoring her other famous sister, Anele Mdoda.

Thembisa Mdoda Shows Zama Love

Thembisa has never hidden her soft spot for Zamalisa, who lives abroad. From graduations to birthdays, sis has been front row cheering her on. Last year, Thembisa celebrated Zama’s big stage moment at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and now she’s proudly shouting about Zama’s latest win — being longlisted for the 2025 4thWrite Short Story Prize in the UK.

Zama’s nominated story, The Girl Who Befriended Fire, is a lyrical modern fable about loss, grief, and resilience. Sharing the news online, Thembisa poured her heart out, writing: “…that’s my baby sis ♥️😭🥹✊🏽🎭…”

Clearly, Thembisa is proud of Zama.

But What About Anele?

While the love for Zama is overflowing, Mzansi can’t help but notice the icy silence when it comes to Anele Mdoda. The 947 presenter and media mogul made headlines earlier this year when she tied the knot with lawyer Bonelela Buzza James in a private Easter weekend wedding.

But guess who wasn’t there? Yep — Thembisa. Not only did she skip the wedding, but she also didn’t even drop a “congrats” online. Fans are now asking: what happened to the once inseparable Mdoda sisters who used to be the very definition of sibling goals?

Let’s not forget, Anele once stuck her neck out for Thembisa during her messy divorce with Atandwa Kani. But now? Crickets.

Family Feud?

While Thembisa openly gushes over Zamalisa, her silence around Anele’s milestones — from career moves to her wedding — has fans convinced the rift is growing stronger.

Mzansi is watching closely, wondering if these sisters will ever reconcile or if we should get comfortable with the drama.

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