Cassper Nyovest's heartfelt birthday tribute to his wife: 'They don’t make them like you no more'

Love is rarely simple when lived in the spotlight.

For South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, real name Refiloe Maele Phoolo, finding peace in love has played out openly and honestly for everyone to see.

This week, Nyovest, known for his hit "Doc Shebeleza", showed fans that real love can shine through the busy world of fame, sharing his feelings in a heartfelt Instagram post.

Nyovest recently took to Instagram to celebrate his wife Pulane Mojaki’s birthday, penning a message that had fans swooning.

In a carousel of elegant photos, the couple appeared radiant, with him in a sleek black-tie suit and her in a chic black backless cocktail dress. Her hair was styled in a glossy tie-down.

“Happy birthday to my gorgeous wife!!! Modimo ong zamile ka ntho e shap Mann!!! (God really blessed me with my person),” he wrote.

“Ong kentse motho skaat!!! (You have truly affirmed my existence among my peers, my love). They don’t make them like you no more, you’re so authentic, so funny, so loving, and so Maftown! Kao rata skaat!”

It’s the kind of love note that feels both intimate and public, a declaration wrapped in gratitude. For many fans, this moment wasn’t just a birthday wish; it was a glimpse into a softer, more grounded Nyovest, one transformed by love, faith and accountability.

Mojaki, reportedly his childhood friend, became the woman who redefined what love means for him. The pair tied the knot in April 2024, marking a full-circle moment in Nyovest’s personal evolution.

Their relationship, rooted in familiarity and shared history, has blossomed into something mature and deeply intentional, the kind of love that grows from friendship rather than fireworks.

“She’s been my peace,” he shared in an earlier interview. “This time, I wanted to do things differently with honesty, prayer and purpose.”

The couple recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary, marking a milestone that feels both personal and symbolic, a moment of redemption for a man who’s lived much of his life under a microscope.

Nyovest’s romantic past has been anything but quiet. His high-profile relationships and heartbreaks have long fascinated the public, from whirlwind romances to deeply personal revelations.

In 2017, he dated influencer Thobeka Majozi, a relationship that brought both love and lessons. Together, they welcomed their son, Khotso, in 2020. But as he later admitted, his struggles with sex addiction and infidelity deeply strained their relationship.

“I was broken,” he confessed in a candid interview last year. “I hurt people who loved me.”

When Majozi later revealed that Nyovest had been unfaithful during their son’s health battle, it painted a painful picture of love.

Yet through all the heartbreak, both parents have remained committed to co-parenting Khotso, prioritising healing and stability for their son, a testament to their shared strength despite personal wounds.

By his own account, Nyovest's new chapter with Mojaki represents a turning point not just in love, but in life. He’s been vocal about his spiritual growth, crediting faith for anchoring him in a space of honesty and humility.

“This version of me is different,” he told "TimesLIVE". “I’m not chasing attention; I’m chasing peace. My wife and my son are my biggest blessings.”

It’s a message that resonates beyond celebrity circles, a reminder that love, when rooted in faith and accountability, can become a form of healing.