South African actress and singer Shalate Sekhabi is officially off the market! The talented star, best known for her role as Shoki Zwide in House of Zwide, has announced her engagement to her long-term boyfriend and former co-star Wanda Zuma, who played Nkosi Zwide on the hit TV series.
Their incredible on-screen chemistry had fans hooked for years — and now, it seems that love has beautifully transitioned from fiction to reality.
According to reports by Briefly News, Shalate and Wanda have been dating for several years and recently decided to take their relationship to the next level. The actress confirmed the joyful news on Saturday when she shared a heartwarming video on Instagram, proudly showing off her sparkling diamond ring.
In the clip, Shalate can be seen singing joyfully to the viral TikTok song “Where Is My Husband?” by Raye, smiling as she sang the line, “I’ve got a ring on my wedding finger.”
Fans and fellow celebrities flooded her comments with love and excitement. Actress Sivenathi Mabuya cheered, “Yessssss another WIFEY in the bag!!! Welcome to the club,” while Rosemary Zimu and Zola Nombona both added, “Congratulations beautiful.”
Beyond her engagement, Shalate Sekhabi has also been thriving musically. The multi-talented star recently released her soulful EP, Xa Ungekho, which has earned praise for its emotional honesty and vulnerability.
In an interview with Sowetan, she shared the personal inspiration behind her project, saying:
“Creating Xa Ungekho was a cathartic experience for me – it was a release of a lot of built-up emotions, and its completion led to healing. I hope listeners can feel the same release in their own personal situations.”
She went on to describe her music as deeply authentic and heartfelt:
“My music is raw and full of emotion. It’s R&B and always based on real feelings and experiences. I want the listener to feel heard. Sometimes you go through things and don’t know you’re not alone – my music is my way of expressing my innermost feelings.”
From her romantic engagement to her growing music career, Shalate Sekhabi is stepping into a new season filled with love, creativity, and fulfillment. Fans can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds for one of South Africa’s most promising young stars.
