Every year, like clockwork, social media reignites a bizarre rumour: that South African media personality Somizi Mhlongo is pregnant. In what has now become an annual online tradition, fans, followers, and gossip pages begin speculating and circulating photos, jokes, and even supposed “proof” that Somizi is expecting a child.
The most recent wave of speculation was sparked after Somizi expressed admiration for fellow entertainer Moshe Ndiki, who recently welcomed twin boys via a surrogate. This innocent praise somehow snowballed into a full-blown rumour that Somizi, too, was going to become a parent. Social media posts and memes began to spread, many referencing a joke Somizi made last year where he playfully claimed he was “pregnant.” Of course, none of this is true.
Somizi has always been one to entertain, tease, and engage his followers with humour, flair, and a dash of shock value. His playful personality and unfiltered online presence often become the perfect canvas for social media users to take things out of context — and that’s exactly what has happened with the recurring pregnancy rumour.
In response to the latest wave of gossip, Somizi once again reminded his fans not to believe everything they see online. In a humorous statement, he clarified that his “pregnancy” jokes are just that — jokes. He emphasized that he has never said anything about expecting a child and called out the fake news that circulates online far too easily.
What’s also interesting is how this rumour continues to persist despite Somizi’s repeated denials and clarifications. Some speculate that it’s because of his outspoken and bold persona — he’s always in the spotlight and always trending. Others believe it stems from his close relationships with other media personalities who are embracing parenthood, such as Moshe Ndiki, which leads people to project similar expectations onto him.
Adding to the noise was a recent revelation that Somizi turned down a proposal to co-host a cooking show with his ex, Mohale Motaung. The show, Dinner at Somizi’s, ended up being a solo venture despite initial plans from BarLeader TV to have them appear together. Fans once again tried to tie this back to the pregnancy rumour, questioning whether the show had hidden family dynamics at play.
The truth? There’s no baby. No surrogate. No pregnancy.
What we do have is a classic example of social media turning satire into scandal. Somizi continues to live his best life, breaking boundaries and keeping fans entertained, all while brushing off the bizarre and baseless headlines with grace and a touch of sass.
So the next time you see a post saying “Somizi is pregnant,” just smile, keep scrolling, and remember — not everything trending online is true.
