Musa Mseleku’s older wives, Busisiwe “MaCele” Mseleku and Nokukhanya “MaYeni” Mseleku, displayed a new side on Thursday, January 5, after the third wife Thobile “MaKhumalo” Mseleku extended an invitation to her membeso to them.
MaKhumalo called her sister wives to a late lunch to formally invite them to the first portion of her traditional wedding, umembeso. However, the older women declined to come. This is despite the fact that MaKhumalo attends their gatherings when invited.
Before revealing the reason she has called the wives, MaKhumalo showed her joy and added that after being invited by the other wives to a lot of ceremonies and events, she now had something she can invite them to.
“I would like to formally invite you to the umembeso at the Khumalo homestead. Please you extend the invitation to the children,” she requested.
Mseleku argues that polygamy is undesirable.
During a diary entry, MaKhumalo expressed the importance of inviting them to her event so that they feel welcome.
Immediately after MaKhumalo explained why she had contacted them, MaCele stated that she would not be attending the ceremony and began explaining her reasons.
“We appreciate the invitation. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend because Musa Mseleku is scheduled to speak at the event. If the event did not feature Musa Mseleku, I would attend it. I will not attend since Musa Mseleku will be present… This occasion would not be taking place if Musa had not gifted your family, therefore in a sense, it is also about Musa
Shortly thereafter, MaKhumalo was noticeably perplexed and upset after MaCele denied her offer for unknown reasons.
Given that she has always supported MaCele and attended every event she has held in the past, not only MaKhumalo but also the other wives were surprised by this.
MaYeni declined the invitation as well, stating that her son Mpumelelo would represent her at the ceremony. Mbali “MaNgwabe” Mseleku, the fourth wife, was the only wife to accept the invitation and confirm her attendance.
“MaCele and MaYeni’s behaviors revealed their feelings toward me. They do not consider me to be one of them. To them I am nothing and not a member of the family,” Makhumalo added.
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