Maintaining purity or virginity is often cited as a significant challenge for young people today.
This challenge is frequently attributed to intense social pressures and a perceived decline in cultural and traditional teachings within our societies.
However, there are quite a number of public figures who have managed to keep themselves pure.
Despite these significant societal hurdles, a notable group of prominent South African public figures have reportedly chosen to maintain a status of abstinence or purity.
Their decisions are often driven by deep personal faith, commitment to cultural heritage, or simply personal conviction.
This article compiles a list of eight such celebrities who have allegedly managed to keep themselves pure, according to various public statements and reports as of 2025.
1. Kamo Mphela (2020 Reports) ๐ค
The first celebrity on this list is South African dancer and singer, Kamo Mphela.
She became a major talking point in 2020 after allegedly making a public confession about her virginity status.
Claim: According to reports, Kamo Mphela stated in 2020 on MacGโs Podcast and Chill that she was still a virgin.
Public Reaction: A video clip of her speaking about her virginity quickly went viral. Some people applauded her for keeping herself pure, but some followers and fans expressed doubts.
Current Status: There have been no subsequent definitive reports to confirm whether Kamo Mphela has maintained this status since 2020.
2. Hlogi Mphaahlele (2021 Statement) ๐ฌ
Actress Hlogi Mphaahlele, best known for her role as Mo on the eTV drama series House of Zwide, also made a significant public statement regarding her personal life in 2021.
Claim: Hlogi Mphaahlele confessed in 2021 that she has kept herself pure.
Context: She discussed this period on a now-deleted video on her YouTube channel, using the term celibate to describe her decision to abstain from intimacy and keep herself separate from men. Since she deleted all her videos, it is difficult to prove it.
Current Status: We also do not know if she is still in that state or not.
3. Koko Mngomezulu (Alleged Purity at 60) ๐ญ
The veteran actress Koko Mngomezulu, known for How to Ruin Christmas and her role as Ma’Ese on Isidingo, is allegedly still pure despite her advanced age.
Claim/Rumor: Koko Mngomezulu is alleged by some reports to still be a virgin at 60 years old, a claim that has naturally caused shock and disbelief among the public.
Source of Rumor: The reports are from dubious sources and cannot be fully trusted. However, a statement she made in 2018 may have triggered those rumors. She said that she has never married and marriage is not a gift.
Implied Status: This implies that she never got proposed or she will never marry, fueling speculation about her sexual history.
4. Rorisang Thandekiso (Faith-Driven Abstinence) ๐
Radio personality and DJ Rorisang Thandekiso garnered significant media attention in 2020 when she publicly stated that she was pure.
Claim: Rorisang Thandekiso claimed to be a virgin at the age of 31 in 2020, a confession that many people couldn’t believe.
Reasoning: According to reports, Rorisang has kept herself pure due to her strong Christian faith. She hopes to give her purity to her future husband.
Public Identity: Thandekiso identifies as a Proverbs 31:25 woman and is a well-known advocate for abstinence until marriage. She explained her decision is because God said so, and she views the eventual husband as receiving “a blessing from the Lord” that he never worked for.
5 & 6. The Twins (Ntandokazi and Ntombikayise) ๐ฏโโ๏ธ
The celebrity twins who go by the names VG and Virginia (Ntandokazi and Ntombikayise) have both publicly addressed their virginity status.
Claim: Both twins have publicly stated their pride in being virgins.
Cultural Affiliation: They have been praised for preserving their virginity, largely due to their active participation in the traditional virginity testing ceremonies. They were among the maidens who participated in the annual Reed Dance ceremony (Umkhosi woMhlanga), an event that promotes sexual abstinence.
Motivation: For them, preserving their virginity is a source of pride, linking them strongly to their heritage, conservative backgrounds, and Christian faith.
7. Zola Nombona (Mystery Status) ๐คซ
Former Lockdown actress Zola Nombona is often suspected by the public to be a virgin.
Claim/Suspicion: Many people suspect Zola Nombona might be a virgin.
Response: When directly asked about her status, she said she cannot confirm whether she is pure or not. She prefers to leave it as a mystery, the answer to which she suggests her husband will one day know.
Source of Speculation: Fans base their speculation on the fact that she was seen at the Reed Dance ceremonies held at Enyokeni Palace in KwaZulu-Natal, wearing the traditional Zulu maiden attire associated with virgins. The actress has given clues that she is a virgin by saying she respects her body.
8. Thandeka Qwabe (Cultural Clues) ๐
Scandal! actress Thandeka Qwabe, who plays Nonzi on the show, has sparked speculation regarding her virginity status due to her choice in cultural attire.
Claim/Suspicion: Thandeka Qwabe has ignited virginity rumors because of the Zulu maiden clothes she frequently wears and posts online. She loves to post herself wearing these clothes, which strongly suggests purity and abstinence.
Evidence: Pictures also suggest she attends Reed Dances (Umkhosi woMhlanga).
Current Status: Until she definitively confirms her status, the public cannot definitely say she is a virgin, but her visible adherence to the cultural dress code strongly implies this status.
These celebrities represent a significant cross-section of South African public figures who, for reasons of faith, culture, or personal conviction, have openly chosen a path of abstinence.
They are challenging modern societal norms and creating an important public dialogue around the enduring values of purity and personal choice.
