South African actress Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani has sent social media abuzz with the announcement of her first child’s arrival.

The former Scandal! star shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, revealing that she and her husband, Aphiwe Bukani, have welcomed a baby boy. The post, captioned “September 2025… the toughest and most rewarding month of my life,” features a blue heart emoji, subtly hinting at the baby’s gender.

 

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Sive shared a carousel of images capturing her journey, from baby clothes and breast milk storage bags to the tiny hand of her newborn son. The post was met with an outpouring of love and congratulatory messages from friends, fellow celebrities, and fans. Pasi Koetle, Dineo Moeketsi, and Hope Mbhele were among the celebrities who flooded her comments with best wishes.

This new chapter in Sive’s life comes after she announced her pregnancy in June 2025, with a sweet social media post showing off her baby bump. The couple tied the knot in 2022 in a traditional wedding ceremony in the Eastern Cape, and their love story began long before then. Sive proudly shared their lobola negotiations with her fans, and the couple celebrated their third wedding anniversary in May 2025.

Fans and friends alike have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Sive’s baby, and the congratulatory messages keep pouring in. Bontle Modiselle, who recently welcomed her second child, and Natasha Thahane were among the celebrities who celebrated Sive’s new role as a mom. The actress’s fans can’t get enough of her adorable baby updates, and Sive seems to be enjoying every moment of motherhood.