TV star and fashion designer Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has spoken out about her marriage to internationally renowned DJ Black Coffee, which ended in divorce. The couple had a traditional wedding in 2011, followed by a white wedding in 2017. However, in 2019, Enhle filed for divorce, citing infidelity as the cause of the separation. The
Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa Opens Up About Marriage, Betrayal, and Life Lessons
South African actress and fashion designer Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has broken her silence on the marriage that once seemed like a fairy tale but ultimately ended in heartbreak. Speaking candidly in an emotional interview with Relebogile Mabotja on 702, the Blood Legacy star revealed the depth of pain she experienced in her marriage to internationally acclaimed DJ Black Coffee.
A Love Story Turned Tragic
Enhle and Black Coffee’s relationship started with hope and devotion. They had a traditional wedding in 2011, followed by a breathtaking white wedding in 2017, but their love story soon unraveled. In 2019, Enhle made the painful decision to file for divorce, citing infidelity as the breaking point. It wasn’t just one mistake—it was two children, fathered by Black Coffee with different women outside their marriage.
“I’m proud of how I handled my marriage. I never cheated, not once, until the day I decided to leave because I could no longer take the punishment to myself,” Enhle revealed, holding nothing back. “It’s multi-layered. But my non-negotiable was children in a marriage. Once there were two children by two different women, I said, ‘You don’t love me.’ In fact, you’re going to kill me.”
The Shattering Betrayal
For Enhle, discovering Black Coffee’s children outside of their marriage was devastating. “I lost a lot of respect for my partner. I forgave him for the apologies I never got. I forgave myself,” she said, reflecting on the emotional turmoil she endured. She knew, at that moment, that she had to walk away—for her own sanity and for her children’s future.
“When he had children outside the marriage, I knew he didn’t love me. I felt like staying would destroy me, so I ran for the sake of my kids,” she admitted.
A Word of Wisdom for Marriage
Despite the pain, Enhle has emerged stronger, wiser, and more self-aware. She believes that rushing into marriage at a young age often leads to imbalance and challenges. Offering advice to those considering marriage, she encouraged people to wait until they are older and more grounded in their individuality.
“I have a level of self-awareness that I didn’t have when I was 21. I have a level of strength that I didn’t have when I was 21. I have a level of self-respect that I didn’t have when I was 21,” Enhle explained. “Get married when you are older, wiser, smarter, having accumulated your own and come into a space where, yes, you will grow together, but it doesn’t feel as if we’re following one direction. We’re both going in one direction together and we’ll reach it together.”
Moving Forward With Strength
Enhle’s honesty about her troubled marriage and eventual healing is not just a personal revelation—it’s an inspiration for those who may find themselves in similar situations. Her message is one of resilience, self-respect, and wisdom gained through experience.
Her story serves as a reminder that love should never come at the cost of one’s self-worth. Sometimes, walking away is the ultimate act of self-love.
What do you think of her perspective? Do you agree with her advice on marriage and personal growth?
