Brinnette Seopela (born 16 October 1979) is a South African TV personality, Reality TV star, radio host, and entrepreneur.
She is best known as one of the cast members of the reality TV series, Real Housewives of Johannesburg (RHOJ).
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| Name: | Brinnette Seopela |
| Born: | 16 October 1979 (age 46 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Soweto, Johannesburg |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Occupation: | TV personality, Reality TV star, radio host, businesswoman |
| Known for: | Real Housewives of Johannesburg |
| Spouse: | Themba Gezane Samkelo Mvelase |
| Partner: | Chief Moefi Mabalane |
Early Life
Brinnette Seopela was born on 16 October 1979 in Soweto, Johannesburg, Gauteng. She is the only child of her parents.
She grew up in a rich family, which owned a tavern in Soweto, making them the first family to do so. They were the only business that was directly supplied by SAB.
Career
Brinnette Seopela starred as one of the Housewives in the 1Magic docu-reality series The Real Housewives of Johannesburg (RHOJ). She has announced that she is quitting the reality TV show.
Seopela joined seasons one and two of the Real Housewives of Johannesburg franchise and has left to focus on her mental health. She owns a spa.
Controversy
Aside from being a reality TV star, Brinnette has been caught up in several controversies. She alleged that Mrs Mops was cheating on her husband, IT mogul Lenamile, during The Real Housewives of Johannesburg season 1 reunion in 2020.
In 2021, Brinnette and Gugu Khathi allegedly assaulted one of Brinnette’s cast members, Christall Kay, during production shooting for the reality TV show.
Personal Life
Brinnette Seopela got married to Themba Gezane in a traditional ceremony in March 2018. The couple first met in person on his birthday in May 2015, started dating in May 2017, and were engaged after 100 days during a romantic getaway in September.
Their wedding had close to 300 guests. She was pregnant but discovered that she had lost her baby a day before she got married. She announced her divorce from her ex-husband, Themba Gezane, after only five months of marriage.
Seopela found love again in the arms of businessman Samkelo Mvelase, who paid lobola for her in 2022. They later separated eight months after their wedding in April 2023. Sadly, her estranged husband, Samkelo Mvelase, has passed away.
Former Reality Star Brinnette Seopela is currently engaged to Chief Moefi Mabalane of Mabalstad.
References
- Qhama Dayile. “#RHOJ star Brinnette Seopela finds love again with KZN businessman“. Drum.
- Theo Nyhaba. “‘Serial bride’ Brinnette Seopela done with reality TV“. Zimoja.
- Limpho Nonkonyane. “RHOJ Brinnette Seopela’s royal fiancé allegedly not an heir”. Bona Magazine.
- Eric Mthobeli Naki. “‘Real Housewives’ star Brinnette Seopela says she’s desperate for a baby“. The Citizen.
- Joy Mphande. “I’m not scared of you’ — Brinnette Seopela on allegations of Mrs Mops cheating“. TimesLive.
- “PHOTOS | XiTsonga wedding sets social media alight“. Sowetan.
- Theo Nyhaba. “Brinnette Seopela loses estranged husband at the age of 44“. Zimoja.
- Theo Nyhaba. “Another dramatic end to reality TV star’s second marriage“. Zimoja.
