Anele Zondo is making headlines once again — not for her music or acting, but for setting the record straight on her child’s paternity and sharing a jaw-dropping kiss with rapper and podcast host L-Tido.
In the latest episode of LTido Podcast, the multi-talented Zondo finally addressed the swirling rumours that Isaka (6am) hitmaker, Ciza, was the father of her child — a rumour that first gained traction in 2024 after gossip blogger Musa Khawula made the claim shortly after Zondo announced her pregnancy alongside her single “Vuka.”
But Zondo didn’t mince her words this time around.
“Ciza, are you my baby daddy? If you are, pay child support because you’re looking kinda absent,” she joked, before setting the record straight:
“He’s not my baby daddy. I’m happy that you guys have this narrative, and it’s a very spicy story, I get it, but he’s not.”
The internet was quick to react — many applauding her for her transparency, while others were more fixated on what happened next.
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As the interview progressed, the chemistry between Zondo and L-Tido became hard to ignore. The two admitted to being attracted to each other, with L-Tido complimenting Zondo’s physique — particularly her lips. Then, without warning, Zondo leaned in and kissed him, live on camera.
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The unexpected moment sent X (formerly Twitter) into a frenzy.
“L-Tido and Anele Zondo kissing like that on a podcast? Nah, I need to start tuning in more often!” – @mo_thabang
“I’m still trying to recover from the kiss. But Anele handled the baby daddy rumour like a queen.” – @melo_nxo
“So Ciza’s not the dad? And we got a kiss in the same episode? This is podcast gold!” – @thabisozm
“Zondo said ‘spicy story’? Ma’am, the kiss added chilli!” – @BusiMbalula
“That kiss was WILD, but I respect her clearing the air about the father. People must stop spreading nonsense.” – @chiefNdaba
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While some users found the kiss playful and entertaining, others questioned whether it blurred the line between professionalism and performance. Still, most agreed: the episode was anything but boring.
Zondo also opened up about her upbringing, sharing that she was raised by a teacher mom and a principal dad, as the youngest of four daughters. She described her childhood as “normal” and “middle-class,” a rare moment of vulnerability amid the buzzworthy moments.
With her boldness, humour, and ability to own every headline — whether debunking rumours or stealing kisses — Anele Zondo continues to prove she’s a force to be reckoned with in South African entertainment.
