Thato Immaculate and Brandon Mthombeni announce first child’s arrival in surprise reveal

JOHANNESBURG

Metro FM presenter Thato Immaculate and her husband Brandon Mthombeni stunned fans by announcing they’d welcomed their first child together.

The couple shared an emotional video on social media showing them embracing while Thato held a baby bottle. Brandon captioned the post: “Our gift from God has finally arrived. Glory to Jesus. I love you my Dime @callherthato, this new chapter of our love story has been, IMMACULATE.” (Brandon Mthombeni/Instagram)

Thato posted identical footage on TikTok saying: “Our gift from God has finally arrived. Glory to Jesus. Our best kept secret.” (Thato Immaculate/TikTok)

Celebrity friends flooded them with congratulations. Actress Gaisang Noge wrote: “I’m crying!!! Congratulations mama. Mama, may God bless you more and more!!” while reality star Kayleigh Schwark commented: “Congratulations fellow mama to be, wishing you both a beautiful, healthy and God-sent delivery. These 2025 babies rock!!!!”

Fans expressed amazement at their secrecy, with one asking: “I’m still shocked like how did y’all manage to keep it a secret?” Thato revealed: “Great friends, family and colleagues but I’ve just been in hiding this year. Also some extreme measures… wearing velvet at the Metro FM Music Awards because it will hide the bump.” (Thato Immaculate/Instagram)

When followers questioned whether the baby had been born and asked about gender details on Instagram Stories, Thato playfully responded: “Just wait … Please let Mr Mthombeni cook.”

Supporters celebrated the couple’s joyful news, praising their ability to privately embrace this new chapter of parenthood.