A Short Bloom, Then the Wither
Grammy-winning composer Lebohang “Lebo M” Morake has reportedly ended his engagement to Mel Ntsala just three months after proposing in Dubai. The pair had rekindled their relationship earlier in 2025 and renewed their engagement in a romantic setting abroad. According to sources close to them, their connection had been “faltering for some time” before the break.
From Rekindling to Reported Split
In June 2025, Lebo M popped the question to Ntsala in Dubai, a moment that was shared widely on Instagram. This was their second engagement; they first got engaged in 2019 but separated in 2020. Their return to romance drew much attention after glimpses of their holiday in Dubai, including being on a yacht.
Fast forward three months, and things are reportedly over. Media coverage states that Lebo M removed photos of Ntsala from his social media, which many fans interpreted as a sign the relationship was ending.
Public Reaction: Sympathy, Curiosity, Critique
South Africans have expressed mixed feelings. Some sent messages of support for both Lebo M and Mel Ntsala, hoping they find peace. Others criticised the pattern; some users said the breakup was “not surprising given his history,” while others wondered whether engagements so soon after proposals can truly be sustainable.
The trend of rapid engagements followed by short-lived splits seems familiar to many, which coloured much of the online commentary.
Lebo M calls off engagement to Mel Ntsala after three months
Famed composer Lebohang “Lebo M” Morake has called off his engagement to Malefu “Mel” Ntsala, just three months after proposing in Dubai.
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— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) September 14, 2025
Broader Context: Love, Reputation, and Patterns
In South Africa, romantic public relationships often come under scrutiny, especially when they involve high-profile figures. Lebo M already carries a reputation for multiple marriages and engagements. His relationships make headlines; when he falls in love, people pay attention. When things end, so do the conversations.
Engagements are often seen as declarations not just of private commitment but of public expectation. When they end quickly, it can lead to intense debate about sincerity, timing, and life pressures behind the scenes.
What Is Confirmed
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Lebo M and Mel Ntsala were engaged in Dubai earlier this year. Sources report the engagement lasted about three months.
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The relationship had reportedly been struggling for some time before the split.
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Lebo M and Mel Ntsala had a previous engagement in 2019, which ended in 2020.
Source: Briefly News
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