It’s never easy when private struggles spill into the public eye, and that’s exactly what happened with Durban businessman Kgolo “Daguru” Mthembu and his estranged wife, Annie Mthembu, who’s best known from The Real Housewives of Durban.
Their marriage breakdown has now taken center stage after Annie opened up for the first time about what really went wrong between them.
Annie Breaks Her Silence
Annie recently sat down with podcaster Lungelo KM on an episode of Engineer Your Life, where she candidly discussed the painful reasons behind her separation from Kgolo.
For the reality TV star, this was a big moment—her first time publicly speaking about the heartbreak and betrayal that ended their marriage.
Kgolo Responds with Regret
Not long after the podcast episode was released earlier this week, Kgolo took to the comments section of a TikTok post to publicly share his feelings.
In his heartfelt message, he admitted that he deeply regrets the hurt he caused Annie and acknowledged the mistakes he made during their relationship.
“No matter the personal struggles I was facing, there’s never an excuse for dishonoring God’s blessings.
I deeply regret the pain I’ve caused you,” he wrote.
Wishing Her Love and Healing
In the same message, Kgolo went further by wishing Annie true love, healing, and peace as she moves on with her life.
His words carried a tone of finality:
“As the head of the family, I let everyone down. Annie, from the bottom of my heart, I wish you true love, healing and peace. Farewell, pretty wings.”
Annie Reveals the Truth
During her podcast appearance, Annie did not shy away from the truth—she revealed that Kgolo had cheated on her during their marriage.
The revelation was raw and emotional as she described the pain of being betrayed.
“No one likes being cheated on. It makes you question yourself a lot,” she explained.
“Admitting I was being cheated on felt like saying I wasn’t good enough. People told me things – some true, some not. When you don’t know what to believe, you start losing your mind.
I was highly embarrassed. I wasn’t in a good place.”
A Love Story That Fell Apart
The couple’s relationship began back in 2016 and eventually led to a glamorous wedding in 2021 at La Paris Estate in Franschhoek, Western Cape.
Their romance had even been showcased on The Real Housewives of Durban, where Kgolo made appearances alongside Annie.
Together, they share two young children—Irish twins who remain at the center of their lives.
Holding On for Family
Despite the challenges, Annie admitted that she tried to save the marriage for the sake of her family.
But the betrayal and emotional toll ultimately proved too heavy to bear.
Where Do They Go From Here?
With Kgolo’s public apology now making headlines, many are left wondering what the future holds for both of them.
Will this apology bring closure, or is it simply another reminder of wounds that take time to heal?