Television
Nearly a decade on South Africa’s screens
Mzansi Magic · Since 2017
Uthando neS'thembu
The reality series that made the Mseleku family a household name. Since its 2017 premiere, Uthando neS’thembu has followed Musa, his wives and children through the real work of family life — love, conflict, tradition and growth.
The show opened a national conversation about isithembu and modern family dynamics, drew international coverage from the BBC in its first season, and by Season 8 was reported to reach 2.8 million viewers per episode with over a billion social-media impressions.
Season 9 aired February–May 2026 — described as the family’s most exposed and vulnerable chapter yet.
Host · Season 5 Now On Air
Mnakwethu
As host of Mnakwethu, Musa guides married men — and their wives — through one of the hardest conversations a family can have: the request to take a second wife.
It is a role that demands trust, cultural fluency and honesty, and it has confirmed Musa as the country’s most recognisable public guide in conversations about marriage, family and polygamy.
Season 5 premiered on 7 July 2026 at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic — and for the first time, the show crosses cultures, exploring how different South African traditions approach polygamous marriage. New episodes every Tuesday.
The Wider Story
Spin-offs & family appearances
The Mseleku story has grown into a family of shows. Details below are placeholders pending approval by Musa’s team.
01
Izingane zeS’thembu
The next generation — the Mseleku children navigating young adulthood in the public eye.
Pending approval
02
Igumbi Lamakhosikazi
The wives’ chamber — conversations from the women at the heart of the household.
Pending approval
03
Ezomshado & appearances
Wedding-focused television and guest appearances across South African media.
Pending approval