While the internet buzzes with news of Ntando Kunene’s new marriage and baby on the way, her ex-husband Khaya Mthethwa is going through a completely different journey—one filled with reflection, regret, and a clear decision to close the chapter on marriage altogether.
The former Idols South Africa winner, now a pastor at Oasis Church in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, has been open about how deeply the end of his short-lived marriage affected him.
Ntando Moves On—New Marriage and a Baby
Ntando Kunene, who won Miss South Africa in 2016, has reportedly tied the knot again and is expecting a child with her new, unidentified partner.
The news has made waves, especially as it comes years after her highly publicized split from Khaya Mthethwa in 2019.
The former couple had been married for less than two years and share a son, Oyinkosi.
Khaya Says He’s Not Getting Married Again
While Ntando is moving forward, Khaya is doing the opposite.
In a video clip from one of his recent sermons that has since gone viral, he didn’t hold back on how he feels about marriage now.
“The marriage train has left,” he told his congregation.
“I’ve lost too many great people. Now I’m attracting rubbish.”
It was a brutally honest moment that made it clear: Khaya Mthethwa is officially done with marriage.
The Pain of Divorce Still Lingers
In a heartfelt interview back in May, Khaya reflected on his divorce and didn’t sugarcoat how hard it was for him.
“It’s the most painful thing I’ve ever been through,” he said.
“I don’t wish divorce on anyone. In fact, I will never divorce again.”
His message was raw and vulnerable—a side of him that fans may not have seen when he was in the spotlight as a singer and rising star.
A Whirlwind Romance That Didn’t Last
Khaya and Ntando’s relationship moved fast—they married in December 2017 after just three months of dating.
By 2019, they had quietly separated, announcing their split in a vague public statement.
Though the details were never publicly unpacked, Khaya has hinted that their marriage faced serious struggles from the start.
In fact, a sermon clip that circulated last year revealed that he told God just months into the marriage that he already wanted out.
“I said to God in January, I don’t think I want to be married anymore,” he admitted.
Rumors, Rebounds, and Romantic Missteps
Since the divorce, Khaya has been linked to a few women—mostly social media influencers like Mathapelo Khoza and Siphosethu Nkosi—but nothing has seemed to stick.
It’s also been rumored that Khaya dated actresses Jessica Nkosi and Nomzamo Mbatha… allegedly at the same time, before his relationship with Ntando.
While he hasn’t publicly confirmed those claims, his current stance on love and relationships makes it clear: he’s emotionally checked out.
What Went Wrong Between Khaya and Ntando?
There’s still a lot of curiosity around why Khaya and Ntando’s picture-perfect love story unraveled so quickly.
Though neither of them has shared specific details, rumors of infidelity and emotional disconnect have followed their breakup.
Whatever the case, Khaya seems to be in a phase of deep personal reckoning—no longer chasing relationships, and instead focused on his faith, healing, and self-growth.