Who is Lulu Menziwa? Meet SA's most famous math teacher
Lulu Menziwa, a KwaZulu-Natal teacher, is a name that is quickly rising to prominence nationwide via her photos that caught significant online attention. The math teacher went viral for her 'outfit of the day' images taken in a classroom, although some critics mentioned that her snug clothing is not appropriate for a school environment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Lulu Menziwa's profile summary
- Lulu Menziwa's biography tells a story of a math teacher's rise to fame and infamy
- Lulu embraced her newfound fame and began to post more photos of her hotly debated work attire
- Lulu is a qualified teacher with two degrees
- She hails from KwaZulu-Natal and was discovered online when she was in her late 20s
- Lulu has an online skincare store called Mbglow
- The teacher's reported net worth reflects her success within her craft
- Frequently asked questions
- Is Lulu a mother?
- Wrapping up
Key takeaways
- Lulu Menziwa is a teacher at an undisclosed school in KwaZulu-Natal.
- She has received mixed reactions regarding her online pictures, with critics noting her clothing style choices and that some images were taken on school premises.
- Lulu has previously stated that her students are the ones taking the photos, further fueling online debate.
- The media figure frequently hits back at criticism online, rebuffing the comments of inappropriate behaviour in a classroom due to the ages of the children she teaches.
Lulu Menziwa's profile summary
| Full name | Buhle Menziwa |
| Nickname | Lulu Menziwa |
| Profession | Teacher, social media figure, businesswoman |
| Education | BS degree in Education ManagementMaster's degree in Mathematics |
| Birthdate | November 1, 1992 |
| Age | 32 years old (as of August 2025) |
| Birthplace | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Children | One son |
| Net worth | R7 million |
| Social media | InstagramX (Twitter)TikTokFacebook |
Lulu Menziwa's biography tells a story of a math teacher's rise to fame and infamy
Lulu Menziwa began making headlines in 2019 after she went viral following a now-deleted post made by X (Twitter) user Lufuno Mathoni. The post showcased the teacher in a body-hugging outfit in a classroom, and Lufuno tagged Gauteng's education MEC Panyaza Lesufi.
Panyaza Lesufi did not respond to the initial Tweet, but did interact with some online reactions regarding Lulu's dress attire. The teacher shortly deleted her social media following the backlash, and mentioned during a live video on her social media that her only goal is to teach.
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Lulu embraced her newfound fame and began to post more photos of her hotly debated work attire
Despite initially responding to the viral outrage by deleting her social media, Lulu began posting once again and steadily amassed a cult following online despite some backlash. Lulu spoke out about the consistent criticism, with Kaya FM quoting her as saying:
'You are forgetting that I’m not teaching kids your age. I’m not teaching 25 to 40 year old learners. My kids are younger; they don’t have the perverted minds that you have.'
The same article highlighted some of the public responses she has received along her progression into embracing her newfound fame:
'I wouldn’t want such a person to teach my kids and if it was a male teacher, we’d automatically think our kids aren’t safe. Are they safe now because a woman is doing this?'
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'I remember when people, myself included, were in her corner, saying she can wear whatever she wants in class. It seems like the attention went to her head and she is now stripping on IG live. There’s no way I’d be okay with this person teaching my kids.'
Lulu is a qualified teacher with two degrees
Many wonder whether Lulu is a legitimate teacher due to her controversial images, but she reportedly holds a BS degree in Education Management. Lulu also holds a Master's degree in Mathematics, which is the subject she teaches.
She hails from KwaZulu-Natal and was discovered online when she was in her late 20s
Lulu was born on November 1, 1992, in an undisclosed area within KwaZulu-Natal, making her 32 at the time of writing. She lives in Durban, and was an estimated 27 years old when her content began gaining traction online.
Lulu has an online skincare store called Mbglow
Lulu Menziwa’s photos made her a prominent and controversial media figure, but she has made the most of her viral fame by establishing herself as an entrepreneur with a separate side hustle apart from teaching.
Lulu has a skincare range called Mbglow by Lulu Menziwa, and it is marketed on Facebook as a luxury skincare brand. The products target ageing, dark marks, stretch marks, sunburn, acne, and excess oil. She also reportedly had a now-defunct clothing range under MadamB/Madam Buhle.
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The teacher's reported net worth reflects her success within her craft
According to sources such as The South African and East Coast Radio, Lulu has an estimated net worth of R7 million thanks to her rising online prominence and other business endeavours.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lulu a mother?
Rumours began to swirl in 2024 that Lulu was pregnant and subsequently had a child with an allegedly married man named Thabo Xaba, which was put on blast by online blogger Mosoetse Cylia Motsoeneng and YouTube channel Force Entertainment.
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Mosoetse's November 2024 Facebook post contained screenshots of former Instagram stories made by Lulu containing photos of Thabo thanking him for his support, and of their son. Force Entertainment's video details Lulu's comments about 'not being able to wait' for her partner's divorce from his estranged wife, Hope Xaba.
Has Thabo confirmed his divorce and relationship timeline with Lulu?
In October 2024, controversial blogger Musa Khawula posted Thabo's press release, which confirmed he was separated from his wife and anticipated a finalisation of divorce proceedings. The statement also mentioned that he and Lulu are engaged.
Who is Lulu Menziwa's boyfriend?
Thabo Xaba is a politician, with The Citizen reporting in 2021 that he was the Director of Community Services in Vryheid and acted as a temporary municipal manager for a time. Thabo is also an evangelist, with an unverified Facebook account under the name 'Evangelist Thabo Xaba'
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Were Lulu Menziwa and Thinah Zungu confirmed to be in a relationship?
The teacher has also been publicly linked to gospel star Thinah Zungu, with sources such as the Daily Sun posting pictures on Facebook in 2022 of him and a woman reported to be Lulu. The post states the woman in the post is his 'side chick', but neither party has spoken out on the matter.
Wrapping up
Lulu Menziwa is known by some as the teacher gaining traction for her photos, and by others as a confident young woman embracing her looks. The KwaZulu-Natal teacher continues to post on her social media.
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