Its a LIE: Edwin Sodi denies he is marrying Karen Zulu

South African businessman Edwin Sodi, who’s currently dating Karen Zulu and still legally married to Nthateng Lerata reveals that the wedding invitation that went viral on social media is fake.

Nokukhanya Zulu and Edwin Sodi are having their umembeso on the 30th July 2022.

With Edwin Sodi's house arrest situation having just been lifted, Sodi couldn't wait to tie the knot.

Invitations are out and Nokukhanya Zulu is soon marrying her criminal boyfriend. pic.twitter.com/RqiN77Rnxa

— Musa Khawula (@MusaKhawula) July 13, 2022

Twitter was abuzz this week after entertainment blogger Musa Khawula shared a traditional wedding invitation for Nthateng Lerata’s husband Edwin Sodi and his girlfriend Karen Zulu.

A local publication reports that Sodi quickly rubbished the wedding rumours on his WhatsApp to his family and friends soon after the invitation went public.

“Someone with a mental issue decided to create a wedding invitation and post it on social media. This is beyond sick!” he wrote.

The businessman also told the publication that he’s not getting married and he’s trying to get to the bottom of the story.

“I’m not getting married. I will one day, but this wedding is a fake story. I’m trying to get to the bottom of who posted that phoney invitation. Some people have their own intentions, but it’s just crazy that someone would go to this extent. It’s a nonexistent story.”

Sodi adds that he’s disturbed by the fact that the prankster also shared his address as this can become dangerous.

“Karen and I are fine. We’re okay. It’s unfortunate that this person shared information about where I live. I don’t mind humour and [harmless] practical jokes, but when it goes as far as sharing someone’s residential address, it becomes dangerous.

“I have to ask myself what the real intention of that was because now I’m exposed. Everyone knows where I live and I think it’s important to know who was behind it,” he said.

What is Karen Zulu doing?

Karen Zulu just posted a clip of herself at Edwin Sodi's Tzaneen home. pic.twitter.com/tfKRY6Ny4N

— Musa Khawula (@MusaKhawula) May 10, 2022

A close family friend told the outlet that Sodi won’t be unable to plan a wedding, as he’s still legally married to his estranged wife Nthateng Lerata.

“How can you get married while you’re still married to someone else? They’d need permission from his first wife if they wanted to go the polygamous route – and Nthateng would never give them that,” said the friend.

Lerata and Sodi also made headlines in March after Sodi allegedly assaulted her and businessperson Faizak Motlekar, who were both at Motlekar’s home when Sodi arrived there.

It is believed Sodi allegedly pointed the firearm at Motlekar and pulled the trigger, but the weapon jammed and he fled.

“Nthateng would never, ever give Sodi permission to marry anyone else. She’d always put herself in a position to spite Edwin. So there’s absolutely no way any wedding [to Zulu] could proceed unless Edwin wanted to force it.”

It is reported Sodi and Zulu have been dating for two years and he reportedly sent a delegation to Zulu’s family in KwaZulu-Natal to pay lobola for her.