Adult actor Thembinkosi Mthembu has shocked his female fan base with a surprise announcement on social media.

In an Instagram Story on Sunday, May 19, Thembinkosi Mthembu, star of The River, playfully shared that he and his partner have been together for more than seven years.

“Happy anniversary my love,” wrote the “Adulting and Champions” actor.

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In the photo, Mthembu can be seen hugging his partner, who skillfully hides her face from the camera.

“Not Thembinkosi Mthembu posting his girlfriend. Aybo Mvelase, what about me?” asked @MazikodeThah.

In the small print, Mthembu cheekily hides the fact that he and his partner are celebrating their seven-year anniversary.

On Monday, his fans flocked to X to express their deep disappointment as they had a glimmer of hope for a possible union with him.

According to YouthVillage, Thembinkosi Mthembu, who values his privacy, currently seems to be in a relationship with Sibulele Ndaba.

Apparently, the two share the joy of raising a five-year-old daughter.

In an interview with TshisaLIVE in 2023, the acclaimed actor shared that his character Bonga takes charming trips to the vibrant city of Fourways in Johannesburg with his colleague Londeka Sishi, who portrays the enchanting Nkanyezi. These rendezvous were carefully staged to foster a genuine connection between the two characters.

Social media reacts to his post

@paballo_maseko: “Just dropped to my knees in the office.”

@PearlMokwang: “I was ready to send my uncles.”

@SiyaMngonyama1: “Wait, didn’t he say he’s still dating his daughter’s mom? She probably is, though I’m jealous, that’s cute.”

@Khumalothando19: “They’re not married, you still have a chance.”

@___Mosima: “The seven years thing is a condition, ke sana. You don’t want to say it here, but it’s required.”

@TheProgress_: “I needed thick glasses to see the fine print ‘7 years’.”

@llalatwa: “They have a child together and she was with him before he was ‘theee Thembinkosi’. This relationship is solid, solid.”