South African singer-songwriter Bathabise Biyela, better known as Thabsie, recently left her fans stunned after a surprising revelation on TikTok. The 33-year-old star, who rose to fame with the hit song Ngiyaz’fela Ngawe, revealed that she’s been married all along.
@thabsie_sa Hubby put a ROCK on it 🥹💍
♬ original sound – hails
In a playful TikTok video, Thabsie showed off her sparkling diamond ring while covering her eyes with her hand. On the screen, she wrote: “POV: You’re crying but you’re really just trying to show off your ring.” The caption of the post read: “Hubby put a ROCK on it
.”
Fans quickly flooded the comments with congratulatory messages, believing she had just tied the knot. To their surprise, Thabsie replied: “Guys I’ve been married for 9 years

but thanks for the congratulations
.” One follower commented, “I thought she got married in 2017,” to which the singer corrected them: “I got married in 2015 my love
.”
Just two days before the video, Thabsie had celebrated her husband Thando Vokwana’s 40th birthday. Vokwana, a fitness enthusiast, marked the milestone surrounded by close friends and family. The intimate gathering was attended by big names in the entertainment industry, including rapper Kwesta and his wife Yolanda Vilakazi, actress Zenande Mfenyana , and music artist and TV presenter Moozlie.
Thabsie took to Instagram to wish her husband a heartfelt happy birthday, writing: “This is the day that the Lord has made. My husband is 40 today. Thank you God for your faithfulness. I love you @voks_85
.”
The celebration drew warm messages from their friends. Moozlie shared her love for the couple, saying: “Best guy. Best wife! Love you guys so much
.” Content creator Tshepi Vundla also added: “Happy 40th Birthday @voks_85
Thabsie you look amazing
.” Artist Zoe Modiga sent her blessings with a message that read: “Many eternal blessings to you both
.”
The double surprise, first the reveal of her long-kept marriage and then her husband’s milestone birthday, has kept fans buzzing online. Many admitted they had no idea the singer had been married for nearly a decade.
Despite her success in the music industry, Thabsie has managed to keep her personal life very private. Now, with her joyful confession and touching tribute to her husband, fans are seeing a more intimate side of the star.
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