Thembi Nyathi, the popular Dloz' Lam presenter known as Thembi The Medium, is heading for a divorce after eight years of marriage, Sunday World has revealed.
The news comes as a shock to many, as the couple, Thembi and Gideon Nyathi, were once considered a strong and loving unit.
Sources close to the couple have confirmed that Thembi filed for divorce last month, citing irreconcilable differences and a loss of affection for her husband.
"When we enquired, we learnt that the two had some differences, and, as a result, Thembelihle decided to end the marriage. We thought this was just a lovers’ tiff, and they would both resolve their differences and get back together,” said a source who wished to remain anonymous.
However, the situation escalated rapidly when Gideon Nyathi received legal correspondence from Thembi's lawyers, informing him of her intention to end the marriage.
“She explained that she did not only lose love for him but respect too because of his conduct. She did not want to go into details about how he was conducting himself,” said the source.
Thembi has reportedly made it clear that she has no desire to reconcile with her husband and has no remaining feelings for him.
“She mentioned that she would not attempt to rekindle the spark and fix the couple’s faltering union because she no longer had feelings for him,” said the source.
The couple's separation has been a gradual process, with the first signs appearing when they began sleeping in separate bedrooms.
“We thought they would attend counselling sessions in a bid to save their marriage but we were wrong. What we also learnt is that they now lead different lifestyles and have different interests, but most importantly, she no longer loves him,” said the source.
Thembi is seeking full custody of their three children, with Gideon allowed occasional visitation rights after the divorce proceedings are finalised.
She is also requesting that Gideon vacate their matrimonial home in Hastea Park, Tshwane, and continue to pay the bond, allowing her to live comfortably with their children.
Thembi was unavailable for comment at the time of publication, while Gideon feigned surprise when contacted about the separation.
