Love and Polygamy

Uthando Nes'thembu

Uthando Nes’thembu ("Love and Polygamy") is a hit South African reality series following Durban-based businessman Musa Mseleku and his four wives—MaCele, MaMayeni, MaKhumalo, and MaNgwabe—as they navigate the complexities of a modern polygamous family in KwaZulu-Natal. Core Premise The show offers an inside look at Isithembu (Zulu polygamy), contrasting centuries-old cultural traditions with 21st-century lifestyles, corporate careers, and modern family dynamics.