Leleti Khumalo and Husband’s Before-and-After Photos Get SA Talking: “14 Years Later”

South African actress Leleti Khumalo and her husband, Skhuthazo Khanyile, have inspired social media users after photos of the couple from different stages of their relationship resurfaced online.

The couple, who recently celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary, received praise from South Africans who were impressed by their enduring love and the actress’s beauty.

Khumalo, best known for her iconic role in Sarafina!, has also been recognised for her work on television, including her appearance in Muvhango. Over the years, she has openly been associated with vitiligo, a skin condition that causes the loss of skin pigmentation, resulting in lighter patches on the skin.

Social media user @Metropolitan shared photos of Khumalo and Khanyile on X on Friday, 23 October 2026, highlighting how their relationship has stood the test of time.

“14 years together. Vitiligo changed her skin but it didn’t change their love,” the user captioned the post.

The pictures sparked conversations about the actress’s changing appearance, her skin condition and the couple’s marriage.

Many social media users praised Khanyile for standing by his wife while celebrating Khumalo’s beauty. Others remarked that they had rarely come across public reports of drama surrounding the couple’s relationship.

One user, @chinyie, wrote: “This is beautiful also, I have never heard of drama in there marriage.”

Another social media user, @AnitaNxuseka, commented: “Well, she’s gorgeous please. Her vitiligo did nothing to her natural beauty.”

Meanwhile, @TebogoN61063 reacted to the couple’s longevity, writing: “Bebezobe baphambene to allow vitiligo to affect their love.”

The post demonstrated the admiration many South Africans continue to have for the actress, with the couple’s 14-year marriage becoming a central part of the conversation.

While the photos generated different reactions, many users focused on the couple’s enduring relationship and Khumalo’s natural beauty, showing that her appearance has not diminished the affection fans have for the celebrated actress.

Before and After Photos of Leleti Khumalo and Husband Gets SA Talking: “14 Years Later” – Briefly.co.za

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