This season has been just as dramatic as the previous ones if not more, with Mseleku introducing Samke “MaKhwela” Mseleku as “u number five” (the fifth wife) to the family after hinting his desire to have a new wife during the previous seasons.

This season has also seen its fair share of drama, emotions and tension. One of the most significant storylines has been the departure of wife number two, Nokukhanya “MaYeni” Mseleku, from the family homestead.

According to the show, she left due to health issues and stress, which included challenges in her marriage to Mseleku. Her decision has had a ripple effect on the family, particularly her children with Mseleku, who are seen struggling to cope with her absence.

Mseleku's health has also been a major focus of this season. After suffering two strokes, he's been on a journey of recovery and healing. The show offers a candid look at his experiences and how his family has rallied around him.

Notably, his fourth wife, Mbali “MaNgwabe” Mseleku, who had previously threatened to leave the family when the fifth wife joined, has remained by her husband’s side throughout his illness.

The introduction of the fifth wife has also brought its own set of challenges. While the first wife Busisiwe “MaCele” Mseleku has welcomed the new addition to the family with open arms, the other three wives have not been as receptive.

“MaYeni”, the second wife, seems indifferent to the new wife, stating that she is Mseleku's wife, not hers. Thobile “MaKhumalo” Mseleku, the third wife, was not pleased with her husband marrying someone from her area, highlighting concerns about potential connections or conflicts.

Meanwhile, “MaNgwabe”, the fourth wife, has expressed her disinterest in the new wife and remains adamant about leaving the marriage, despite Mseleku's recent health scare.

But "Uthando Nes’thembu" is not the only show that offers a glimpse into Mseleku's life.

Another reality show, "Izingane Zes’thembu", focuses on the lives of Mseleku's children with all his wives.

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