Actress, comedian and musician Boitumelo “Tumi” Masemola is preparing for a new chapter in her life after announcing that she is expecting a baby.
The multi-talented entertainer took to social media to share the exciting news, showing off her growing baby bump and giving fans a glimpse into her pregnancy journey.
Expressing her excitement about becoming a mother, Masemola said: “I couldn’t be happier.”
Her announcement was met with excitement as fans and supporters celebrated the news, adding her name to the growing list of South African entertainment personalities experiencing the joys of pregnancy and parenthood in 2026.
A familiar face in South African entertainment
Masemola has built a career across acting, comedy and music, establishing herself as a versatile performer in the local entertainment industry.
Known for her comedic abilities and on-screen presence, she has explored different creative avenues throughout her career, earning recognition for her ability to entertain audiences across multiple platforms.
Her pregnancy announcement offers fans a more personal glimpse into her life beyond the stage and screen, as she prepares to embrace motherhood alongside her professional pursuits.
Joining South Africa’s celebrity baby boom
Masemola’s announcement comes amid a year of pregnancy reveals and family milestones among South African celebrities.
Media personality Ayanda Thabethe, actress Brenda Muofhe and television presenter Tshego Gaelea are among the names mentioned in conversations around the country’s growing list of celebrity parents and parents-to-be.
Social media personalities Gogo and Mo have also shared their journey into parenthood, with fans following their milestones online.
The excitement surrounding these announcements reflects the growing interest in the personal lives of local entertainers, with social media allowing celebrities to share major life moments directly with their audiences.
New chapter
Masemola has not revealed the identity of her unborn child’s father, keeping that aspect of her pregnancy private.
The announcement comes years after her highly publicised separation from filmmaker Mandla Ngcongwane, popularly known as Mandla N, with whom she shares two daughters.
The pair were together for 16 years and built a life together as romantic and business partners, including their work with Black Brain Pictures and music group Gang of Instrumentals.
Their split was emotionally difficult for Masemola, who described the experience as “traumatic” in a previous interview.
Although their relationship was widely referred to as a marriage and divorce, Masemola later clarified that they had paid lobola but had never legally registered a marriage. Their separation was also followed by a public dispute over money linked to their business affairs. Following their separation, Masemola and Mandla N’s relationship was followed by a public dispute involving money and their business affairs. The former couple had worked together through Black Brain Pictures, the production company behind several television projects, and their shared professional ties added another layer to their split.
In 2017, Ngcongwane reportedly filed a R2.2 million court claim against Masemola, accusing her of withdrawing the money from their business account without authorisation.
Masemola later disputed the theft allegations, explaining in a 2025 interview that she believed she was entitled to 50% of the money because of their business partnership. She said the absence of a shareholders’ agreement complicated her position when the matter went to court, and that her accounts were frozen before she moved back in with her mother. The dispute unfolded alongside the breakdown of their 16-year relationship.
