Lethabo “Lejoy” Mathato quietly celebrates secret lobola ceremony in Limpopo

Thobela FM radio host and reality TV star Lethabo “Lejoy” Mathato and her partner quietly celebrated their successful lobola negotiations this weekend in an intimate traditional gathering in Limpopo.

Away from the cameras and public attention that often follows her, Lejoy kept the relationship and marriage process largely under wraps, choosing to share the milestone with family and a select group of close friends.

The lobola celebration was held as a traditional Sepedi gathering, bringing together the families in Limpopo for a ceremony centred on culture, family and the joining of two households.

While details around her partner and the relationship remain closely guarded, the celebration effectively marks Lejoy as a married woman – a significant new chapter that she appears to have deliberately kept away from the public eye.

Unlike many public figures who document their relationships and major milestones online, Lejoy has maintained a noticeably private approach to her romantic life.

Lejoy Mathato has built a profile in South Africa’s entertainment and social scene. She starred on The Real Housewives of Johannesburg (Seasons 2 and 3) and The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa.

However, when it comes to matters of the heart, Lejoy has largely kept the door closed.