Dumi Mkokstad’s Wife Opens Up About Infertility Struggles in Emotional Birthday Video

• Dumi Mkokstad's wife, Dr Ziphozenkosi Mthembu, shared how difficult it was for her to get pregnant
• In a TikTok video shared on her secondborn's birthday, Dr Ziphozenkosi Mthembu shared the insensitive questions she endured and how she managed to conceive
• She shared why they named their secondborn Neyamenkosi, sparking empathetic reactions from netizens

Dr Ziphozenkosi Mthembu, the wife of renowned gospel musician Dumi Mkokstad, left Mzansi in its feels after recounting her infertility story in an emotional video while celebrating her son’s birthday.

While birthdays are usually meant for joyous celebration, for Dr Ziphozenkosi Mthembu, it was a time for reflection. Instead of celebrating her secondborn’s birthday with pictures like other celebrities, such as Faith Nketsi, Dr Mthembu shared how she struggled to conceive.

Dumi Mkokstad’s wife shares infertility struggles in emotional video

On Friday, 22 August 2025, Dr Ziphozenkosi Mthembu shared a video detailing her journey to motherhood. Mthembu, who received a plush push gift from her husband while expecting their firstborn, shared that the road to her first pregnancy wasn’t easy.

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As a result, when she got pregnant with their second child, she was overwhelmed with emotion. She shared how she had endured insensitive questions, but eventually got pregnant with their first child after an undisclosed surgery.

“OK, it's my son's birthday today. I'm a mess because I remember when I found out I was pregnant with him. I couldn't believe it. I was like, ‘God has remembered me again?’ OK, quick backstory, I struggled to fall pregnant. I had infertility issues, and I remember when we tried quite a couple of times, and you know, just getting a lot of questions from, you know, family, in-laws, social media, there was such pressure. It was even more pressure because Dumi had kids, so everything was pointing towards me,” she recounted.

Dr Ziphozenkosi Mthembu disclosed why they named their second child Neyameinkosi.

“So, when I found out I was pregnant with my second child. I think I broke down because I was like, Lord, you remembered me again. Again. I'm so grateful to God my son is two today. And I was content. I was content with Nani. I was content, content with Nani. I always wanted lots of children, but I was like, no, clearly, it's not my portion. And when I found out I was pregnant with Yami, I thought, Lord, I thank you. I don’t know what I did to deserve such grace to be able to have another child. So, I named him Neyamenkosi because I want my children to always remember to lean on God,” Dr Ziphozenkosi Mthembu added.

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Netizens react to Dumi Mkokstad's wife's infertility story

After Dr Ziphozenkosi Mthembu shared her difficult journey to motherhood, several netizens comforted her and shared similar stories.

Here are some of the comments:

SelfLovingBlackWoman said:

“Repeating the same prayer you said. One day, these tears will be shed by me. One day, I will come here and say the Lord is good.”

Zakithi Yayah shared:

“I can’t believe I'm crying listening to you in my office. 🥺🥺I can relate. I had 7 miscarriages. Now I’m a proud mother of two. God is truly faithful.”

Nosipho M replied:

“May the same favour locate me. I have been trying to conceive for years, nothing 😭and happy birthday to your son Sisi❤️”

Zinhleee responded:

“My firstborn died when she was 4 months, then the secondborn also passed away, and now I have a son who is turning 3 years next month. I can feel what you're feeling 😢🙏”

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MaMngoma requested:

“Can you please recommend a Dr😭🙏🏽”

Dumi Mkokstad shares fatherhood advice

In 2023, Dumi Mkokstad shared advice with fathers across South Africa, as reported by Briefly News.

The singer headed to his Instagram page to share sweet pictures of his beautiful two children and wife, Ziphozenkosi. He reiterated why it is important for every father to have a healthy relationship with God.

Source: Briefly News