Age gaps in relationships are often a topic of discussion, and several celebrity couples have shown that love knows no boundaries. Let’s take a closer look at some famous South African duos who embrace their age differences.
Bongani Mohosana, known as Murdah Bongz, and DJ Zinhle, a celebrated DJ and producer, married in 2022. The couple went public with their relationship in 2021, having previously dated in private. Murdah Bongz recently turned 37 on June 9, while DJ Zinhle will celebrate her 42nd birthday on December 30. Despite their five-year age gap, their bond is strong. In 2021, they welcomed a baby girl, solidifying their family unit.
Khuli Chana, a South African Motswako rapper, married DJ and television personality Lamiez Holworthy in 2019. Khuli Chana, who will turn 42 on August 27, shares a ten-year age gap with Lamiez, who just turned 32 on June 12. The couple has a son, Leano-Laone, and Khuli also has a daughter, Nia, from a previous relationship with actress Asanda Maku. Their blended family thrives despite the age difference.
Reality TV star Ratile Mabitsela, known from “Mommy Club,” and her husband, Lehlogonolo Elias Mabitsela, the CEO of Mothapo Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd., have an age gap of over ten years. Ratile is 32, while her husband is significantly older, but she speaks openly about their happy marriage.
Another “Mommy Club” star, Nompumelelo Thandeka Mophatlane, turned 37 on April 9. She is married to Isaac Mophatlane, a prominent businessman in IT, who is alleged to be 51 years old, creating a 14-year age gap between them. Their relationship stands as a testament to the strength of love beyond age.
These celebrity couples demonstrate that age is just a number when it comes to love and companionship, inspiring many with their enduring partnerships.