Potego Accuses Husband Thabiso Semenya of Infidelity During Emotional Instagram Live; Claims Nanny Is Pregnant [VIDEO]

South African social media was set abuzz on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, after Potego, the wife of former professional footballer Thabiso Semenya, went live on Instagram accusing him of infidelity.

During the emotional livestream, Potego alleged that the now-retired soccer player had been unfaithful and claimed that the alleged affair resulted in their family’s domestic worker becoming pregnant. Clips from the livestream quickly went viral, sparking widespread discussion and debate online.

Potego appeared visibly distressed as she addressed viewers, sharing details of the alleged betrayal. The claims have not been publicly addressed by Semenya at the time of publication.

 

Social Media Reacts

As snippets of the livestream circulated, South Africans expressed shock and mixed reactions:

• @Patrice_ZA: “And the recording is for what exactly?”

• @Du_Kee: “Is she okay? 😩”

• @Sunflowerreal: “Oh my word 😭.”

• @mhlayisto: “Aowa bana 😭😭😭 Thabiso 💔 why angenza my Pots so 😢”

• @voiceless__: “What could have possibly happened to a point where a man of the house gets their nanny pregnant?”

• @SimphiweMavuso: “She has a choice to leave the relationship, but for her to stick around for this kind of abuse is crazy. She must go open an assault case and not use social media as a court.”

The incident has reignited conversations about relationship disputes playing out on social media and the impact such public allegations can have on families and reputations.

Who Is Thabiso Semenya?

Born on 17 September 1982 in Moletjie, Limpopo, Semenya took an unconventional route into professional football. Unlike many players who begin their careers in their teens, he initially studied geology at the University of Limpopo before discovering his football potential while training at a university-linked sports academy.

He began his career in the Vodacom League with Mpumalanga Highlanders and worked his way up through the ranks. Over the years, he played for clubs including Barberton City Stars, Carara Kicks, Platinum Stars, Polokwane City, and Baroka FC in the Premier Soccer League.

As of now, the allegations remain claims made during the livestream, and no official statement has been released by Semenya. The situation continues to unfold as fans await further clarification.