Mthebe is Zenzile's husband. Mthebe lives in Durban, but he never sends home money, leaving his wife convinced that he is not working at an honest job. While Jezile is in Durban, she meets with Mthebe. Mthebe takes Jezile on a tour of the city, making her feel as though he is driven to prove that he is a fancy man, that he lives a good life. Jezile feels that Mthebe never truly grew up and his immaturity is causing Zenzile great harm. When Zenzile dies, Mthebe comes home and his arrival causes a delay of the funeral, infuriating Jezile and proving his lack of maturity to her.