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Marriage unfiltered: The truth behind the 'perfect' social media life

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nstagram shows us flowers, holidays, and perfect couple selfies. But what’s really happening behind those posts?

In this season finale of Don’t Hold Back, Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba sits down with her husband, Skhu Mayaba, for a real, funny, and honest conversation about what love looks like when no one’s watching.

They unpack the truth behind curated couple content and explore how real relationships require growth, patience, and quiet acts of love. If you’ve ever wondered whether your relationship measures up, this one is for you.

Production credits:
A DW Africa vodcast created in collaboration with Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio.

Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba – Host
Wanjiku Mwaura – Lead Producer (DW)
Silja Fröhlich – Lead Producer (DW)
Asumpta Lattus – Executive Producer (DW)
Diane Macpherson – Executive Producer (Kagiso Media Radio)
Ntsikelelo Khanyile – Production Assistant (Kagiso Media Radio)
Wandile Langeni – Production Assistant (Kagiso Media Radio)
Thandiwe Nkoana – Lead Videographer and Editor
Ronnie Nkoana – Assistant Videographer

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4 Nov English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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