Love at first video call? Here's how Mihlali Ndamase met her beau Leeroy

Mihlali Ndamase and Leeroy Sidambe's one-year long relationship has had tongues wagging since it came to light.

Many have speculated about how the two started dating, claiming Leeroy's alleged wife Mary Jane had not signed divorce papers, making them still married.

Mihlali shared details on how she met her beau. 

While on a getaway with her partner recently, the YouTuber went live on Instagram recalling their first date.

Mihlali revealed they first met on a video call when a woman from her hometown, who was friends with Leeroy, connected them while she was out of town for work. 

The couple later went on their first date in Cape Town at a restaurant overlooking the beach and went to a popular club.

“I was charmed from the beginning, from the moment I spoke to this man. We were on the phone for six weeks until he couldn't wait any longer,” she said.

“I caught feelings. Love him like it's day one, from the moment we met we both just knew. Our first kiss was on the first day we met. He claims he did not know who I am.”

In an interview with Nounouche, Mihlali, who leads a private life, said she wished her relationship had not come to light with a scandal attached to it, but she was not bothered by people's opinions. 

“The timing to post each other was not right. He posted and I reposted his story. People will always have their opinions, it doesn’t affect me,” she said.

On the notion that she “stole” a man from another women, she set the record straight.

“Another important thing is that men are not possessions, you don’t just take and run with it. People are responsible for themselves. We make it seem like these men cannot think for themselves and in that regard we never hold them to the same standards we hold women.”

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