The X account @Saltiesunmasked (Salties_unmasked) is the page that first made the allegations public. On 13 November 2026 the account posted claims identifying Cain Mfana Chunda — a senior Mpumalanga government official and alleged tender beneficiary — as the new romantic interest of popular influencer and businesswoman Mihlali Ndamase. The same post also stated that Chunda had previously been linked to television personality Minnie Dlamini.
- Mihlali’s alleged new “filthy rich” Mpumalanga tender beneficiary is Chunda 😍
- Someone once claimed that Chunda also dated Minnie Dlamini 🤔🤷🏽♀️
Key expanded claims circulating
- Full name: Cain Mfana Chunda
- Position: Acting/Head of Department – Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (Mpumalanga)
- Allegedly gifted Mihlali Ndamase close to R1 million to support her Sandton-based boutique business (Treasury Designs by Mihlali Ndamase)
- Reportedly considering divorcing his current wife Samke
- Also allegedly linked to/dating Minnie Dlamini (with claims of wanting her as a second wife)
- Facing separate allegations of favouritism and awarding tenders to friends/contractors
Timeline
- 8 September 1976 – Cain Mfana Chunda born (Tjakastad, Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality)
- 1997–1998 – Completes BSc (Microbiology & Biochemistry, Cum Laude) + Honours (Biochemistry) at University of Zululand
- Ongoing (public records) – Serves as Head/Acting Head of Department for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs in Mpumalanga
- 13 November 2026 – @Saltiesunmasked posts the original claim linking Chunda to Mihlali Ndamase (and previously to Minnie Dlamini)
- 13 November 2026 (same day) – Multiple accounts amplify the story, adding details about the alleged R1 million gift, possible divorce, and dual links to Mihlali & Minnie
