Somizi Mhlongo has shut down dating rumours which have surfaced, once more. The media personality has denied dating a man by the name of Bongani Mfihlo, who he was photographed with at a recent gig.
Taking to Instagram, Somizi asked if he is not allowed to chill with other men anymore because every time he does, dating rumours always surface. He says this means he will forever hear numerous dating rumors from people since he will not stop hanging out with men. “This is so difficult…So I’m not allowed to be seen with any male… This means I am still going to find [new love]”
Somizi also have an update on his relationship status, saying he is single and happy, “It is fun being single.” He joked with his friend Bongani and said he should enjoy this attention he is getting as he said to be Somgaga’s new man. “@b_bongzie sorry my friend don’t worry, you will be replaced soon enjoy it whilst this new love lasts lol,” implying that another man will be rumoured to be his boyfriend.
Bongani also responded and said he does not care at all about what people say, “Yazi I’m laughing with you. You know me, I DON KHE A DAM.”
Several of his industry friends laughed at him and said he does not have it easy since he is Somgaga. Kelly Khumalo joked and said, “Wawuthwala uthayela kunomoya.” New mommy DJ Zinhle laughed as well and said, “Not you thwaling idombolo.”
Winnie Mashaba said these people are bored as she is also a victim of fake news, “Ai this people are bored shame. This has just reminded me of nonsense about me that I come across on Facebook and YouTube all the time.”
In August, Somizi was pictured with musician Sinethemba Magubane and the rumours started surfacing. He captioned the picture, “Kasi vibes with my boi,” only to see people saying that is his new boo.
In that same post, he denied being an item. He said he is not prepared to date anytime soon.
Since rumours of his failed marriage with Mohale Motaung, that was when they were still rumours, he had been linked with Vusi Nova. The two had been going on vacations together.
Vusi Nova denied dating Somgaga in an interview with Jon Savage on his What’s Your Poison? podcast, Vusi said he trusts Somgaga with his life only because they have been friends for 16 years.
“I have known Somizi for 16 years. I met him before I even got into the music industry. He’s so real and supportive. Somizi is one of those genuine people that believes that if you have a dream, no matter how big, you can work towards it and achieve it.
“His success has been motivation for me to believe this is possible. Somizi is living proof that reaching your dreams is possible. It’s not often you find someone you are able to trust with your life and when you do find someone like this, it’s important to nurture that relationship.
“People out there are saying that we are dating, but we’re not dating. We have mutual respect for each other, and we trust each other a lot … With us, it’s realness all the way. It’s been 16 years now, and we’re still going strong,” he said.