If you ever thought eight weeks was enough to meet the love of your life and marry them, try having it documented for the nation to see. Married at First Sight Mzansi has been a trending topic since its very first episode, and this past Sunday, viewers were treated to the highly anticipated reunion special.
Oh Portia. We can all forgive and move on now angithi? ๐ฅบ
#MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi https://t.co/eiRicHWaCo pic.twitter.com/XSRl3uFSd3
Hosted by the charismatic Relebogile Mabitshe, the two-hour reunion brought former couples from Season 2 face-to-face to revisit their marriages and reflect on the drama, heartbreak, and lessons learned. Fans flocked to social media to share their reactions as the show unpacked some of the seasonโs most controversial moments.
Emotions ran high early on. Portia Baloyi tearfully apologized to Bongani for her past criticisms during their marriage. However, Bongani, still carrying deep emotional wounds, expressed that reconciliation was not an option. Similarly, Palesa Mphaki confronted Tshepo Miya about his alleged womanizing and evasive behavior, sparking a tense exchange that highlighted the unresolved tensions from the season.
The reunion underscored the raw and often toxic dynamics between the couples, showing that not all love stories have happy endings, even under the watchful eye of cameras. Despite the intense confrontations and lack of reconciliations, fans praised the show for its honesty, emotional transparency, and the chance to see real-life relationships played out on screen.
As season 2 officially wrapped, viewers are already speculating about potential future seasons, new couples, and whether the lessons from the reunion will change the way participants approach love, or how audiences engage with the hit reality series.
Fans share their reactions of the reunion special on X:
This is what we call REALITY TV ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ What a mess!!!๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ #MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi pic.twitter.com/XA2odaaHYH
โ MrsMohatle๐ฟ๐ฆ (@MPOLAI8) October 5, 2025
When we said that Tshepo is everything that is wrong with todays dating pool and is a vile human being they told us that we are protecting Palesa and not holding her accountable for her toxicity. This is exactly who this man is. A womanizer . Sies #MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi
โ MrsMohatle๐ฟ๐ฆ (@MPOLAI8) October 5, 2025
Portia finally caught feelings but it was too late, Bongani wasn't there anymore #MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi #MarriedAtFirstSightMzansiS2#MarriedAtFirstSight pic.twitter.com/Bg9CS8hQRB
I can already hear Makoto saying "Nkululeko o bowa mmaka" ๐ญ๐ญ๐#MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi pic.twitter.com/uvaxKnKBQI
โ B U H L E ๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธ (@Makhosazana_B) October 5, 2025
If I send you this, just know I've got none to say๐ญ๐#MarriedAtFirstSightMzansis2 pic.twitter.com/mTXSBZ7QzU
โ Tumiey Monkhi ๐ฑ๐ธโ๏ธ๐ (@TumieyMonkhi) October 5, 2025
Iโm sorry I find Nelisa really dumb. Itโs fun to watch though. #MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi pic.twitter.com/Wj6b3nbGyU
I've never seen Nkululeko this happy throughout the season. ๐๐๐ฅ#MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi pic.twitter.com/y1E44Lbho3
โ B U H L E ๐ง๐ฟโโ๏ธ (@Makhosazana_B) October 5, 2025
We need a separate 2 hours for Tshepo and Palesa because yoh! #MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi pic.twitter.com/WGmYBeTprJ
โ Gaone LABron ๐ (@bumbum_G) October 5, 2025
Can we buy this lady her Flowers๐๐๐๐She actually backed Palesa when everyone thought sheโs crazy ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ TSHEPO is EVIL QHA!!!!!#MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi pic.twitter.com/2ANKtPWx5X
Portia's apology was genuine. I wish her and Bongani all the best ๐ #MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi pic.twitter.com/egaqQLPl9F
โ Confikgee ๐ฟ๐ฆ โ๏ธ๐ซก (@Mama_KGOTLI) October 5, 2025
Atp I'm convinced production faves Palesa and trying to paint Tshepo as the only abuser in this situation whereas they're both abusive towards each other, I mean why aren't they showing the texts of Palesa approaching the ex's !!#MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi
โ S I N E N H L A N H L A (@MelaninSneziey) October 5, 2025
I hated Portia's behavior & utterances the whole season, but after hearing HOW she humbled her self, took accountability & APOLOGISED to Bongani, ohw I melted and forgave her before her husband could respond. โค๏ธ๐#MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi #MarriedAtFirstSightMzansis2 pic.twitter.com/JrW8UZFr1V
Oh Relebogile was the perfect host for this reunion๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ #MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi pic.twitter.com/oqYgQqmoNO
โ the gyell (@smileoverdoser) October 5, 2025
Sooโฆ what are we going to do now that the show is over??
โ Ntando_Amu (@AmuNtando) October 5, 2025
#MarriedAtFirstSightMzansi pic.twitter.com/UTzig6wqjz
Recent stories by:
Sindeka Mandoyi
South Africans steal the spotlight at Paris Fashion Week SS26
How long should you keep braids in? The safe timeframe for healthy hair
Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola turn heads at Paris Fashion Week 2025 in matching Casablanca suits
Flashback Friday: Inside GLAMOURโs Wellness event in Cape Town
Setting Powder vs. Finishing Powder: Key differences and how to use them
GLAMOUR Recommends
Sorisha Naidooโs most elegant fashion highlights, on and off screen
The best TV of 2025 so far, from Niggies to Shaka iLembe S2
From WWE Star to Postpartum Warrior: Leah Van Dale is Rewriting the Motherhood Script
South African actresses disrupting the game
Viewers React to the Real Housewives of Durban Season 5 Reunion
Nelisa Ntabeni opens up about life, love, and lessons on Married at First Sight SA
Inside Married at First Sight South Africa: Tshepo Miya talks love, lessons and Palesa
