Actress Zoe Mthiyane, who played the character of Zitha in SABC1’s soapie Generations: The Legacy talks about co-parting with sports commentator Robert Marawa and music producer Lebo M.
ZOE MTHIYANE ON PARENTING
The popular actress Zoe Mthiyane, who has a child with Robert Marawa and Lebo M man says motherhood can be incredibly challenging for a career-driven and ambitious woman.
However, she tells Sunday World that raising her children has given her the drive to be the best version of herself.
“I would describe parenting with Robert as respectful. Our families and close friends have played a major role in creating and maintaining a safety net around our son, and for that, I will forever be grateful. He [the boy] is lucky.”
Mthiyane adds that parenting with Lion King music producer Lebo is impossible.
“We had to find ways to cope with that fact. However, I am lucky to have had intensive therapy, valuable advice, and support to lean on. I practice gentle parenting as I learned early on that each child is born with their personality.”
Lebo M and Mthiyane made headlines in 2016 when they broke off their engagement “amid disagreements over a pre-nuptial agreement”.
“I have been doing well since 2016, having escaped an incredibly toxic situation in which I was required to navigate a well-orchestrated smear campaign organised by somebody I loved and trusted… that situation helped tutor me to better understand my own power.”
HER RELATIONSHIP WITH ‘GENERATIONS: THE LEGACY’ ACTOR
The actress reportedly got into a relationship with former Generations: The Legacy actor Rapulana Seiphemo but their relationship too fell apart when it was rumoured that he cheated on her.
“Since leaving Generations, I have featured in a Charlie Vundla movie, Hotel on the Koppies, which was recently released on Amazon. I have also had the opportunity to travel, do live performances and put my music hat on.”
“Exiting Generations was a difficult decision but necessary as I had started to regress in my efforts to remain consistent in my growth and mental health.
“I was finding it difficult to counter the resistance coming my way from some people. With that I say, I am grateful for the growth and confidence I gained from portraying Zitha and I am truly grateful to the writers, producers, and viewers whose support gave me the confidence to expand as a storyteller.”
Mthiyane ends her interview by revealing that she’s not in any relationship with anyone at the moment. – TheSouthAfrican
