Popular Gagasi FM presenter and comedian Felix Hlophe is publicly nursing a broken heart after his plans to take a second wife, Ayanda Bhengu, ended abruptly. The revelation comes just this week, coincidentally the same week Hlophe celebrated his sixth wedding anniversary with his first wife, Tracy Smith.
Hlophe confirmed the devastating news on social media, expressing his disappointment and hurt. "I'm trying to act strong, but I'm not Superman. I'm hurt," he admitted to his fans. He acknowledged that some might find his situation amusing, but insisted his feelings were genuine.
He stressed the importance of his family, stating, "I love my wife dearly and she is the one soothing me through this thing… I must protect my family and I will always do that. I cannot fail as a lover, father and husband."
The relationship's demise appears sudden and dramatic. Bhengu, through a public Instagram post, unequivocally ended things, writing: "Manibona uFelix Hlophe nimtshele ahlukane nami bakithi (when you see Felix Hlophe please tell him to leave me alone), I've honestly had it and trying to stay sane for the sake of my kids ngoba (because) I'm all they have."
She even threatened to call security if Hlophe approached her workplace. This decisive action came after a week of celebrations marking Hlophe's sixth wedding anniversary with his first wife.
The failed relationship with Bhengu represents a significant setback for Hlophe, who had previously announced his intention to marry her, with the blessing of his first wife. In May, he publicly stated that Tracy Smith had given him permission to take Bhengu as a second wife.
He had even gone so far as to consult Bhengu about cancelling the lobola negotiations, a crucial step in traditional Zulu marriage customs. He revealed that he'd asked Bhengu if he should call off the lobola negotiations, as he was ready to send his uncle to pay lobola for her. Bhengu reportedly responded that she was fine with not proceeding with the lobola negotiations.
Further complicating matters, Hlophe had previously accused Bhengu of infidelity. Despite this earlier accusation, he had continued to pursue the relationship, indicating his strong feelings for her, before the relationship ended. He had also introduced Bhengu to his first wife and children, suggesting a level of commitment and integration into his family life.
