He's got mad sex appeal': Mzansi women swoon over The Wife's' MqheleReaders of Hlomu The Wife' have warned viewers of the series to not get attached to Mqhele as he's going to break Hlomu's heart.
by Rae Seleme
19-11-2021
in SA TV and Film
Hlomu The Wife' actor, Bonko Khoza as Mqhele. Image via Instagram @bonkokhoza
Viewers of Hlomu The Wife' are completely obsessed with Bonko Khoza's character, Mqhele on the Showmax telenovela.
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A female viewer said she's been taking a taxi to work just like Hlomu (Mbali Mavimbela) since the series began and hopes to run into a taxi driver who is exactly like Khoza's character.
I just feel like this scene is not hyped up enough. Mqhele has no fear #thewifeshowmax pic.twitter.com/npLnzJDKd5
Sims (@Rootsandanchors) November 12, 2021
OUR NATIONAL HUSBAND' The real appeal of Mqhele is his constant chase for Hlomu, who is engaged to Sandile (Kay Sibiya) and the way he treats her like his queen.
He is not bothered by the fact that she is living with another man, and never asks about Sandile because he doesn't regard him as his competition.
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Mqhele wasn't even bothered by the fact that his brother, Qhawe (Kwenzo Ngcobo) saw Hlomu first, has a crush on her, and wants to pursue her.
Khoza's character is also unbothered by her engagement that you see him caressing the very hand that she's got her engagement ring on, in one scene.
A viewer defined him perfectly when she tweeted:
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uMqhele is the definition of big D energy
Also read: It's a challenging character to play': Abdul Khoza on his role in The Wife'
Me at Bree taxi rank looking for a tall dark and handsome taxi driver who will take me on an ice cream date .#TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/Z7fz9L8tT5
Ursula Masinga (@ursula_nella) November 11, 2021
The viewers favourite scene was when Mqhele came over to Hlomu and Sandile's apartment and made out with her while Sandile was in the bathroom.
Mzansi women now want a man who will chase them and obsess over them as Mqhele on the Showmax telenovela.
The plot twist was when Hlomu gave him permission to break her virginity after knowing him for less than two weeks even though she was with Sandile for over seven years.
Readers of the book have also warned viewers who haven't read the book to not get too attached to Mqhele as he hasn't shown Hlomu his real side yet.
Also read: I completely gave myself to this role': The Wife's' Bonko Mqhele' Khoza
Mqhele drove off with his own brother's (Qhawe) crush who is Sandile?
Jesus Christ is my Savior (@Jesus___Warrior) November 13, 2021
A tweep tweeted:
You can tell those who haven't read the books cause they're getting excited for the future of Hlomu and Mqhele's relationship. Should we tell them?
Another viewer revealed that Mqhele is going to physically assault Hlomu in the coming weeks and that Hlomu is currently ignoring all the red flags.
Actor, Bonko Khoza revealed in an interview that he promised to be fully immersed in the character when he got the brief and said he's grateful to be able to share his craft with viewers.
It s him holding and caressing the very hand that has her engagement ring
Nontobeko Mntambo (@NontobekoMntam3) November 13, 2021
He heard Sandile s voice but continued coming in and kissed Hlomu yoooh it s the unshaken confidence for me,ubengasabi lutho nje nawe ubumbona
uSisanda (@SiisandaMabaso) November 13, 2021
Bathong, our national husband #TheWifeShowmax Mqhele pic.twitter.com/xNo7WFs2bu
Simphiwe Dlamini (@simphiwedlamin2) November 18, 2021
Me every time I see Mqhele
There he is my husband #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/6ZLPa9vidi
Lesego Montshiwa (@LesegoSheigo) November 18, 2021
You can tell those who haven't read the books cause they're getting excited for the future of Hlomu and Mqhele's relationship. Should we tell them? #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/T0E7F88mQd
Tafara (@TafaraNike) November 18, 2021
Sandile is busy exfoliating whilst his fianc e is falling in love with another man. Mqhele has not once asked Hlomu about him. His name, his profession, where he's from. Basically, Sandile is not a mountain to uMqhele. What level of focus is thiiiiis? #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/6lnfgawqwV
Mam' K (@mpilonhle_li) November 12, 2021
I'm sorry but Qhawe is my favorite brother I can't be the only one that thinks he deserves love #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/zs4nysyAKv
siya.s (@Siya_Songca) November 11, 2021
Mqhele has mad sex appeal .
Ria (@RiaMoodyy) November 12, 2021
Sibonge kwiCasting director for finding this guy! He is MQHELE #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/LzY67s3lqj
Manesh!! (@SeeNearh) November 11, 2021
Give this gent any role,he kills it #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/r90KDQskjc
Princess Kgomotso Mokgoko (@KgomotsoMokgok1) November 18, 2021
Me everytime I see Qhawe on the screen #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/CnVFXAMSXz
Busiii_dlamini (@Busii_Dlamini) November 11, 2021
Black child it is possible I first read Hlomu the wife in 2016 when I was in first year and I fell in love with it , never did I imagine that in 2021 I would be one of the scriptwriters for the Hlomu series God has blessed me abundantly, my cup overflows. #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/5rFKnvaEi0
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He's got mad sex appeal': Mzansi women swoon over The Wife's' MqheleReaders of Hlomu The Wife' have warned viewers of the series to not get attached to Mqhele as he's going to break Hlomu's heart.
