Actress and singer Shalate Sekhabi has exciting news — she’s officially engaged! The talented star, who recently said goodbye to House of Zwide, is engaged to her long-term boyfriend and former co-star Wanda Zuma. The two shared incredible on-screen chemistry as Shoki and Nkosi Zwide, and it seems their real-life romance has blossomed just as beautifully.
According to Briefly News, Shalate and Wanda are engaged after years of dating. The actress confirmed the news on Saturday, when she shared a sweet video on Instagram showing off her sparkling diamond ring. In the clip, Shalate joyfully sang, “I’ve got a ring on my wedding finger,” a popular line from the viral TikTok song Where Is My Husband? by Raye.
Fans and fellow celebrities flooded her comments section with messages of love and congratulations. Actress Sivenathi Mabuya cheered her on, writing, “Yessssss another WIFEY in the bag!!! Welcome to the club.”
Actress Rosemary Zimu added, “Congratulations honey!!!” while Zola Nombona also joined in, saying, “Congratulations beautiful.”
The engagement marks another milestone for Shalate, who has been focusing not only on acting but also on her music career. She recently released her new EP, Xa Ungekho, which has been praised for its emotional depth and raw honesty.
In an interview with Sowetan, Shalate opened up about the inspiration behind her music, saying,
“Creating Xa Ungekho was a cathartic experience for me – it was a release of a lot of built-up emotions, and its completion led to healing. I hope listeners can feel the same release in their own personal situations.”
When asked to describe her sound, she explained, “My music is raw and full of emotion. It’s R&B and always based on real feelings and experiences. I want the listener to feel heard. Sometimes you go through things and don’t know you’re not alone – my music is my way of expressing my innermost feelings.”
From her engagement to her blossoming music journey, Shalate Sekhabi is clearly stepping into a new and beautiful season in her life.
