Reality TV star Thato Immaculate Mokoena has confirmed the end of her marriage to Gashwan Brandon Mthombeni, revealing that she has walked away from the relationship following what she describes as “irreconcilable” incidents.
In a heartfelt statement, Mokoena said the decision came after recent events that went against her core values.
“Following incidents that happened the past few days that are irreconcilable by my standards and values, I have made the decision to walk away.”
The couple, who captured South Africa’s attention during their time on Big Brother Mzansi, built a relationship in the public eye that later blossomed into marriage. Their love story, which began inside the reality show house, saw them go on to start a family together, welcoming a child during their union.
While speculation quickly spread on social media, Mokoena moved to shut down rumours of infidelity.
“Just to clear things up, it was not infidelity,” she stated, pushing back against online assumptions surrounding their split.
She also addressed growing discourse that attempted to link her decision to more serious allegations, cautioning against misinterpretation.
“There isn’t a world where GBV and infidelity and cheating would be insignificant,” she said, adding that her personal boundaries should not be trivialised.
Mokoena emphasised that the matter remains deeply personal and urged the public not to turn the situation into a divisive narrative between her and Mthombeni.
“I respectfully ask that this does not turn into a Thato vs Gash1 battle. We met, fell in love, tried building a family to the best of our abilities,” she said.
Despite the emotional toll, she said she stands by her decision and is focused on rebuilding her life. She added that she never intended to raise her child alone but has always held firm on certain non-negotiable principles she cannot overlook, regardless of how others may view them.
She added that this would be her final comment on the matter, noting that Mthombeni remains the father of her child and asking for privacy for their family.
“Moving forward, it will just be me and my baby, and I am fully focused on building a healthy, happy future for us.”
The Star
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