Bongani Mthombeni and Matthew Booth expecting first child together
Mthombeni and Booth have announced they're expecting their first child together, four years after the "cheesecake-gate" scandal.
Bongani Mthombeni and former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth are set to welcome their first child together. The couple revealed the news in early September, framing it as a full-circle moment for their relationship that had previously been in the public eye due to a scandal dubbed "cheesecake-gate" in 2022. Mthombeni shared the announcement on Instagram, posting a photo of three pairs of trainers with the caption "Tiny kicks are officially on the way."
She has also shared updates on her growing baby bump, including footage from a Hyrox fitness event where she wore a black unitard that made the pregnancy evident. The new baby will be their first child together, with both Mthombeni and Booth having two children each from past marriages, bringing the total to seven in the blended family.
The relationship became public in 2022 when Booth's ex-wife accused him of an affair with Mthombeni, who was married to a UCT engineering professor at the time. The scandal included allegations of a midnight cheesecake, tracking devices, and screenshots shared online. Both Mthombeni and Booth denied or downplayed the claims initially, facing heavy social media backlash.
Their divorce proceedings followed in late 2023 and mid-2024, respectively. Since then, they have built a public profile together, and Mthombeni has spoken about the scrutiny she faced, describing it as "mistruths" and feeling muzzled. The pregnancy announcement has reignited discussions about the cheesecake scandal, with reactions ranging from congratulations to skepticism and criticism.
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