Jo-Anne Reyneke Says Marriage Is Not for Her

South African actress Jo-Anne Reyneke has opened up about her personal views on marriage, explaining why she believes it’s something she will never choose for herself. The 37-year-old star, best known for her role as BK in Bad Influencer on Netflix , shared her honest thoughts during an interview with Penuel Mlotshwa on The Konvo Show. In the interview, Jo-Anne Reyneke said she “does not believe in marriage” and made it clear that she has no plans to ever walk down the aisle. “I don’t believe in marriage, and I don’t ever want to get married,” she boldly stated.

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Reyneke explained that part of her learning journey came from her past relationships. She admitted that she used to avoid talking about her stance early on, which later caused misunderstandings. “I think my biggest mistake in my previous relationships was not mentioning that soon enough. Now, I’ve learned. It’s a first day conversation,” she said. For her, being honest from the beginning is important so that no one enters the relationship expecting her to change her mind about marriage.

The actress also opened up about the experiences and beliefs that shaped her views. She said that growing up, she noticed how many married women around her seemed to lose parts of themselves. According to Reyneke, “All the married women were lesser than their men; they were almost shadows.” She added that even the role of being a bride felt uncomfortable to her, especially because of the traditional expectations placed on women. “Even the concept of being a bride, where you’re expected to do certain things for your husband’s family, but he does nothing for yours,” she explained.

Reyneke continued by expressing how some cultural expectations made marriage feel unbalanced. “You’re his slave. You are bought, you have to change your last name while your surname dies out. In my head, those notions have always been there,” she said. These ideas played a big part in shaping her belief that marriage is not something she wants for herself.

Although she does not believe in marriage, the mother of two made it clear that she respects people who do. She said she knows some people are “made for marriage” and fully supports their decisions, even if it is not the right path for her.

Jo-Anne Reyneke previously dated Generations actor Thami Mngqolo, who played Senzo Dlomo. The two began dating in 2008 and had two children together. Though they shared a long-term relationship, they were never married—something that fits with Reyneke’s beliefs about love, partnership, and living life on her own terms.

Jo-Anne Reyneke previously dated Generations actor Thami Mngqolo, who played Senzo Dlomo. The two began dating in 2008 and had two children together. Their relationship came to an end in 2018 after ten years. Although they shared a long-term partnership, they were never married—something that aligns with Reyneke’s beliefs about love, independence, and living life on her own terms.