Thembisa Nxumalo’s notable absence from her sister Anele Mdoda’s engagement celebration has left many social media users puzzled.
As Anele and her fiancé Buzza James hosted loved ones at their Fourways engagement party on Saturday, 10 May, all eyes were on the glamorous affair, and on who wasn’t there.
Thembisa Nxumalo
While close friends like Sizwe Dhlomo showed up to toast the couple, Thembisa was nowhere in sight.
Even more surprising was her silence on the engagement itself.
Instead of acknowledging her sister’s milestone publicly, Thembisa took to social media to celebrate someone else’s special day: her friend Kayise Nolufefe Ngqula’s birthday.
“Happy blessed birthday, mntase❤️🥹🙏🏽…@KayiseNgqula 🤩💐🎉,” she posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, 13 May.
Kayise warmly responded, saying, “Thank you, my darling sis. Love you so dearly!! 🥹🤍✨🌸”
Thank you my darling sis. Love you so dearly!! 🥹🤍✨🌸 https://t.co/oV0E4hpIlO
— Kayise Nolufefe Ngqula (@KayiseNgqula) May 13, 2025
While fans also noted the absence of Anele’s well-known friends Trevor Noah and Khaya Dlanga, it was Thembisa’s missing presence that raised the most eyebrows, particularly because they’re family.
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Well-known South African media personality Anele Mdoda is officially preparing to walk down the aisle! Following her elegant lobola ceremony, which was a celebration of love and cultural heritage, Anele took to Instagram to introduce her bridal squad.
With a heartfelt Instagram post, Anele shared not only photos of her bridesmaids but also a touching tribute to each of them. Read More
