Phumeza Shoba allegedly ends marriage to Shota: netizens react
Over the past weekend, reports emerged that celebrated actress and television personality Phumeza Shoba has decided to end her marriage to musician Mnqobi “Shota” Shoba, bringing to a close what had been an 11-year union.
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Divorce is never easy - not for celebrities, not for everyday couples and certainly not when children are involved.
Over the weekend, news broke that actress and TV personality Phumeza Shoba is divorcing her husband, musician Mnqobi “Shota” Shoba, after 11 years of marriage. The story struck a chord with many South Africans.
According to “Sunday World”, Phumeza initiated divorce proceedings in July 2025, instructing her lawyers to file the necessary papers.
While neither party has publicly confirmed the split, the story underscores the complexities of love, betrayal and the difficult choices people face when marriage no longer feels safe.
Social media has been abuzz with reactions.
@DenisTlhabi wrote: “South African men, specifically black males, are lost. They don't understand the concept of love and marriage because most were raised by single parents, and some they raised by themselves without any parents.”
@freanky4fingers commented: “Cheating is not a reason for divorce.”
@Pinkdoll_love added: “Honestly, I think this was a strong and healthy decision. It’s never easy after 11 years, but staying after discovering cheating would’ve been draining. Leaving shows she values her self-respect and well-being. Sometimes walking away is the smartest move.”
@stithinkimpact said: “We are not ready for the polygamy discussion. Religion destroyed one of the greatest reasons why Africa never needed orphanages and had no divorces or broken families. It was the fibre that held the community together.”
Over the past weekend, reports emerged that celebrated actress and television personality Phumeza Shoba has decided to end her marriage to musician Mnqobi “Shota” Shoba, bringing to a close what had been an 11-year union.
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Phumeza, a mother first before all else, has often spoken publicly about parenting.
Earlier this year, she told “Batswadi”:“For my own children, being present means being there. Making time to do things together like cooking, watching movies, and creating memories for them.”
For parents navigating divorce, ensuring children feel loved and supported becomes the top priority - beyond careers, wealth or status.
Phumeza and Mnqobi are not the first South African celebrity couple to face divorce under public scrutiny. From Black Coffee and Enhle Mbali to Minnie Dlamini and Quinton Jones, high-profile unions have dissolved before. Yet, in every case, the emotional fallout is deeply personal.
Celebrity divorces are amplified by the spotlight - every disagreement, claim, and lawyer’s filing becomes public knowledge. Still, at their core, these couples are experiencing what many others endure quietly: grief, anger, relief and the hope of a fresh start.
Divorce is not a failure; sometimes, it is the bravest choice a person can make to reclaim their peace.
In her own words, Phumeza has often defined herself as more than her career: “Most people know me as a fearless and spunky TV actress, host or musician. But before I am any of these things, I am a mother first.”