The spotlight has once again fallen on the Mseleku family, this time with Sne Mseleku, the eldest daughter of polygamist businessman Musa Mseleku, taking centre stage. Her recent candid revelations on "The Podcast About Nothing" have sent ripples through the South African media landscape, shedding light on the complexities of family dynamics, the weight of grief, and the struggle for acceptance within a polygamous household.
Sne's emotional outpouring on the podcast has laid bare the deep-seated pain that has haunted her for years. She spoke candidly about the loss of her mother when she was just 12 years old, an event that has left a lasting scar on her psyche. "The loss of my mother at such a young age has always been a source of pain and anger for me," she confessed, her voice thick with emotion.
The absence of her mother has cast a long shadow over her life, creating a void that has been difficult to fill. She spoke of feeling isolated and unsupported by her other stepmothers, MaKhumalo and MaNgwabe, who she claims have never shown any genuine interest in her well-being. "I managed to spend some time with my mother in KZN before she passed away," Sne recalled, her voice laced with regret. "But it was too late. She was already very sick."
Adding to the weight of her grief, Sne suspects foul play in her mother's death, a suspicion that has only deepened her sense of loss and vulnerability. She credits MaCele, Musa's first wife, for being the only one who has consistently offered her love and support, a sentiment echoed in her words: "She has been protecting me since I was young. And before my mother passed away, my biological mother said MaCele is my mother that she is leaving me with. She has raised my first born for me and she treats her like her own.”
Sne's emotional turmoil extends beyond the loss of her mother, encompassing a strained relationship with her father and a lack of support from her siblings. She has openly admitted to past disrespectful behaviour towards her father, attributing it to the pain and anger she has carried since her mother's death. "I never used to respect my father," she confessed. "But now people will witness our relationship on the new season of our reality show. We are fine now, we bond and do everything together. And now I realise that, all in all, he is right."
Sne's revelations have sparked a wave of public scrutiny, with many questioning her behaviour and the stunts she has pulled on both "Uthando NeSthembu" and "Izingane ZeS'thembu." However, she has maintained that her primary desire is for respect from her siblings, a yearning that has remained unfulfilled.
Adding to the complexities of her life, Sne has spoken candidly about the difficulties she has faced in navigating her relationship with her siblings. She has expressed feeling ostracized and undervalued by her sisters, who she claims look down on her for not having an education. "Life without my mother has been hard," she said, her voice tinged with sadness. "But I have four stepmothers, and MaCele is always there for me and loves me like her own."
Sne's journey has been further complicated by her struggles with financial independence. She has admitted to relying on her children's grant money and her earnings from "Izingane ZeS'thembu" to support herself, often spending the money on partying and socialising with friends. "I regret wasting all that money," she admitted, expressing remorse for her past actions.
However, a glimmer of hope has emerged in the form of a new boyfriend who has encouraged her to pursue her dreams and find purpose in her life. "The guy I am dating now has shown me a lot of things that I should do with my life," Sne shared. "He told me that I can get bookings to make appearances and get paid for it. Before, I did not have a purpose. But after meeting this guy has opened up my mind to endless possibilities.”
Musa Mseleku, in a statement released through social media, acknowledged Sne's revelations on the podcast, expressing surprise at her openness. "I was not expecting it," he said, hinting at a potential shift in their relationship.
