{
  "id": 10743306,
  "title": "MAFS Mzansi: Only Prince and Esethu stay married as Matshediso’s shock exit stuns viewers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/mafs-mzansi-only-prince-and-esethu-stay-married-as-matshedisos-shock",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T17:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/tv/married-at-first-sight-mzansi-recap-s3-e13/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Married at First Sight Mzansi Season 3 concluded with a shocking and emotional finale, as only one couple remained committed after two months of marriage. Prince Masuku, 36, and Esethu Seku, 32, decided to recommit, despite facing intense criticism from viewers who called for their split. They placed a bouquet at the ceremony, where Prince proposed again, and Esethu accepted, making them the only reengaged pair. Other couples, such as Hlulani Ngobeni, 27, and Nompumelelo Sobopha, 24, and Lesiba Tleane, 34, and Matshediso Maphutse, 36, chose to end their marriages due to trust issues, lack of emotional safety, and feelings of abandonment. The pair Matshediso and Lesiba left viewers in tears, as Matshediso felt abandoned and wanted to move forward without the cameras. The season's outcomes were met with mixed reactions, but most viewers appreciated Matshediso's decision to prioritize her own well-being. As for the future, a reunion special is yet to be announced, but it is expected to air in late September 2026, where the cast will discuss the season's drama and their current relationship statuses.",
  "summary": "Only one couple left the recommitment ceremony still married. Here's who stayed, who walked away and how viewers reacted.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}